It's time to take back the sappiest day of the year.
Galentine’s Day (or Palentine’s Day) is a time to celebrate platonic love, free of forced romance and corny candy hearts. According to Leslie Knope, Galentine’s Day is Feb. 13th, but we believe that any time during the second week of February is an appropriate time to show your friends a little extra love. There’s no need to be in a relationship to enjoy the day — show your friends and yourself some love this year with these fun ways to celebrate the day.
See our full list of Galentine's events here.
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Have a Picnic at Zilker Park
Where can you have a nice day outdoors AND see a bunch of cute dogs chasing after frisbees? Zilker Park. Gather up your friends, pack a picnic basket and head down to Zilker Park for a picnic. Enjoy great views of the Austin skyline and some quality time with your friends.
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Brunch With The Girls
Dressing up for a fancy brunch is a tried and true way to have a good morning with good friends. If the weather allows, enjoy brunch on one of Austin’s best outdoors patios, like Mattie’s at Green Pastures or The Little Darlin’. We know the weather in February is unpredictable, so you can always play it safe and pick an indoor option from our list of The Best Brunch Spots in Austin.
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Go for a Hike
Elle Woods wasn’t lying when she said that “exercise gives you endorphins; endorphins make you happy.” Get your endorphin fix with one of the many beautiful hikes in the Austin area. Hit up the Greenbelt, or drive out to Fredericksburg to hike Enchanted Rock.
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Get ready to up your craft game with all of the options at The Art Garage. They have two locations where you're welcome to just walk-in and create whenever works best for you. Paint pottery, make mosaics, or create glass fusions. For more crafty friend-dates, check out CRAFT, Upstairs Circus, and The Contemporary.
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How are you spending Galentine's Day?
