Fun Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day in Tampa!

Galentine's Day is where women celebrate their female friendships. The day – which is a blend of the words “Valentine's” and “gals” – gained popularity in 2010 thanks to an episode of the TV show, Parks and Recreation. The faux holiday became a phenomenon both nationally and internationally.

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Thanks to the pop culture reference, it's become a fun excuse to grab your best girlfriends and head out for a day of fun. While the actual date for Galentine's Day is February 13th, we think it's just fine to celebrate any time!

Whether you decide to spend an entire day or just an evening out, here are some fun ideas we think you'll love!

The BEST Galentine's Events in Tampa Bay

There are several awesome Galentine's Day events in Tampa Bay. Keep checking back as new events are announced.

Galentine's Heart Wreath Workshop

• Date: February 7, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
• Location: The Roaming Petal, St. Pete
• Cost: $40.79+ per person

A cozy flower workshop for the girls! Make your own heart wreath, and all you have to do is show up; they'll provide all the materials!

Galentine's Paint + Sip with Practically Pikasso

• Date: February 4, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Armature Works
• Cost: $38.68 per person

Celebrate your creativity with your favorite people and make a custom painted Valentines Day-inspired wine glass masterpiece! The instructor will provide step-by-step instructions on how to create a seasonal-inspired wine glass—the perfect addition to your next event or to give as a gift! Guests 21+ can enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.

Baddies Bingo: Pour Decision Galentine's Day Edition

• Date: February 6, 2026, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
• Location: 1717 S 50th St., Tampa
• Cost: $20 per person

Enjoy bingo with a twist!

Balance with Bella: A Mat Pilates Galentine's Flow

• Date: February 7, 2026, 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
• Location: Seaplane Basin Park, Tampa
• Cost: $44.52 per person

Take to the mat with a thoughtfully curated outdoor pilates experience for a grounding and restorative morning.

Self Love for Galentine's Day

• Date: February 7, 2026, 2 p.m.
• Location: Saucin Wings
• Cost: $24.92 per person

Make a self-love jar and your own flower pot!

Love Letters & Lipstick

• Date: February 7, 2026, 3 p.m.-7 p.m.
• Location: 341 Westshore Plaza, Tampa
• Cost: Free

Gather the girls and get ready for an evening of love letters, bold lipstick shades, and tons of laughs!

Galentine's Ladies Night Market

• Date: February 7, 2026, 5 p.m.
• Location: Clearwater Brewing Company
• Cost: $0-30 (ladies get free entry)

Enjoy a Galentine's Market with your girlies, with opportunities to shop women-owned businesses, sip, and unwind! The first five ladies get a free drink and a swag bag. There will also be giveaways throughout the night.

Heels and Hearbreakers — Galentine's Drag Show

• Date: February 7, 2026, 9 p.m.
• Location: Gemma Floral + Wine, Tampa
• Cost: $13.45

Bring your crew for a night of sequins, sass, and star power! This isn’t your average night out because this show will be delivering bold performances, electric energy, and larger-than-life personalities that command the room! Expect boundary-pushing looks, killer music, and plenty of moments that’ll have you screaming, laughing, and living your best life.

Valentine's Pet Bandanas

• Date: February 11, 2026, 6 p.m.
• Location: Tampa Wine Room
• Cost: $47.86

Join the Tampa Wine Room for an evening of relaxing creativity, making adorable Valentine-themed pet bandanas! No experience needed—just bring your good vibes and get ready to unwind and create something cute.

Amor & Ambition Galentine's Gala

• Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
• Location: 1517 E 9th Ave., Tampa
• Cost: $75-80

Experience one of Latin Girls in Real Estate’s most anticipated events of the year! This exclusive evening is designed to celebrate powerful women, meaningful connections, and bold goals with curated food and drink in a chic atmosphere.

Crown & Corked: Galentine's Girls Night Wine Tasting

• Date: February 12, 2026, 8 p.m.
• Location: Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour
• Cost: $76.55 per person

Grab your besties and put on your best outfits for a girls' night out wine tasting dinner experience! Enjoy a four-course meal with curated wine pairings and good music!

Galentine's Day with The Book Lounge

• Date: Friday, February 13, 2026, 6 p.m.
• Location: The Book Lounge, St. Pete
• Cost: $63-78

Tickets to this event include a pre-show bouquet workshop at The Book Lounge, beginning at 6 p.m., and tickets to The Scarlet Letter 8 p.m. show at Raymond James Theatre at American Stage.

Romance & Rose: A Valentine's Eve for Romance Readers

• Date: February 13, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Oxford Exchange
• Cost: $32.64

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Eve with romance authors Kristin Wollett & Annabel Monaghan at Romance & Rose! This playful evening featured lighthearted games, audience participation, giveaways, and more.

Galentine's Craft Night

• Date: February 13, 2026, 7 p.m.
• Location: 1613 N Franklin St.
• Cost: $35 per person (visit their instagram @heightscraftclub to register)

Wear your coziest glantine's outfit and grab your besties for a cozy night crafting bracelets, keychains, and bag charms! All supplies and snacks are included.

Galentine's Comedy Show

• Date: February 13, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Safety Harbor Art and Music Center
• Cost: $10-15 per person

Laugh with your gals on Galentine's Day with local comedians and headliner Catherine Maloney!

Mixology Cocktail Course

• Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 6 p.m.
• Location: Raymond James Theatre at American Stage
• Cost: $63-78 per person

Shake up your evening with your special someone or some friends! Learn how to craft cocktails with Wine on Wheels, including an espresso martini and a Scarlett Sipper, then watch a performance of The Scarlet Letter!

Galentine's Day High Tea at Lilac

• Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
• Location: Lilac at The EDITION
• Cost: $85 per person

Celebrate your girl group on February 15 with a Galentine’s Day High Tea at Lilac! Enjoy afternoon high tea inspired by southern tradition with a modern EDITION twist. Tickets include tea sandwiches, unlimited tea, and a glass of champagne.

Eat, Drink, & Be Social: A Fun Girls Night Out in Tampa Bay

Tampa Food Tours

Tampa, Dunedin, & St. Petersburg Enjoy food and culture on these 3.5-hour walking tours filled with food, wine, and craft beers around Tampa, Dunedin, and St. Pete! Savor local food and adult beverages as local experts guide small groups on a journey filled with history, flavor, and excitement. The Tampa tour takes you around downtown and the Riverfront and features four amazing restaurants including three that feature wine pairings. Dunedin's picturesque waterfront is the backdrop for their food tour, which stops at local seafood restaurants and a famed brewery. In St. Pete, stroll along downtown's Beach Drive while enjoying a variety of cuisines, wine, and sangria.

Cepas Wine & Tapas Bar 

5330 Ehrlich Rd., Tampa, FL 33624 Tucked away in Carrollwood is this charming Spanish-inspired wine and tapas bar that acts as a perfect setting for a girls' night out. This tavern-like wine bar has a wide selection of over 400 wines from around the world sold by the glass or by the bottle. Their extensive menu of tapas includes freshly made ceviche, charcuterie, paella, and beef tenderloin. Though known for their wine, there is also a wide selection of beers.

Keel & Curley Winery

5202 Thonotosassa Rd., Plant City, FL For a fun change of scenery, Keel Farms offers a rustic and relaxed setting for a unique wine experience. Unlike other wine bars, they're known for their fruit wines. Their immersive wine tastings offer eight different Keel & Curley flavors including blueberry, key lime, peach, and strawberry sangria. They also have a selection of beers brewed on site. After the tasting, be sure to book a tour of the winery and brewery and take in the outdoor views while enjoying upscale pub style food from their savory, handcrafted menu.

Kozuba & Sons Distillery

1960 5th Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL This hidden gem is a must-visit spot for local vodka and whiskey enthusiasts! This Polish distillery located in downtown St. Petersburg offers an array of handcrafted vodkas, whiskeys, and cordials that are made on-site. Thier distillery tours include a tasting of a selection of their award-winning spirits at the bar. Be sure to check their website since they also occasionally host on-site events.

The Cake Drip

Tampa (Hyde Park)  This Instagram and TikTok-worthy boutiques offer award-winning customizable desserts, chocolate bars, and more. Enjoy desserts on the patio or take part in an in-studio experience. Get creative with a DIY Cake Decorating Class, create your own chocolate bar with a Chocolate Tasting Flight, or immerse yourself in the Afternoon High Tea filled with sweet treats. All experiences are 21 and up and include a complimentary glass of champagne. The DIY Cake Decorating experience is available for 18 and up before 6pm.

Galentine's Day Shopping

Grab your girlfriends for a fun afternoon of shopping in Tampa Bay this Galentine's Day. While places like International Plaza and Hyde Park Village are great options with plenty of shopping and dining options all within walking distance, we have some other ideas as well.

Head to downtown Dunedin to explore the small shops in downtown. The area is dotted with restaurants and breweries as well.

The same can be said for downtown St. Pete. There are countless antique shops, independent boutiques and record stores along Central Avenue — plenty to spend a day shopping with friends for Galentine's Day.

If you're willing to spend a little time in the car, head to Tampa Premium Outlets in Wesley Chapel or Ellenton Premium Outlets. If you're already heading south on 75, The Mall at University Town Center offers some stores we don't have locally like Saks Fifth Avenue.

Galentine's Day Crafts

The Candle Pour

1619 W Snow Circle, Tampa, FL This custom candle-making experience allows you to create your own candle from your choice of over 100 different fragrance oils, whether you’re into earthy or floral scents or unique scents like champagne and baked bread. Not only can you create the perfect scented candle, but there are also flameless options as well such as reed diffusers, linen and room sprays, and wax melts.

The process takes about 45 minutes, but the candles need to set for two hours, which is the perfect opportunity for you and your girlfriends to enjoy one of the many bars and restaurants in Hyde Park!

Pinot’s Palette & Painting With A Twist

Various locations in Tampa Bay Area Channel your inner artist and create colorful memories at one of these studios for a crafty girls’ night out this Galentine's Day! They provide the art supplies, and you can bring your own drinks and snacks.

Although there are plenty of dates and paintings to choose from, both spots offer special Girls’ Night Out events.

Feel like staying in? Pinot’s Palette offers take home painting kits as well to host a paint and sip night in the comfort of your own home! Check their website for more information and to book.

AR Workshop Tampa 

2414 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL Gather up the gals for a night of crafting at AR Workshop. Each person in your group can choose their own project, size and colors. Make anything from wood trays to porch signs to a wood holiday countdown sign. As a bonus, you can bring in your own snacks and wine to enjoy while you craft!

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