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February is the season for love! For many people, it’s a time to celebrate with romantic getaways, extravagant date nights, and thoughtful gift exchanges with a significant other. For others, the love in the air can be a bit too much. If you want to celebrate the season—sans romance—these Valentine’s events for friends around the First State offer unique ways to enjoy all the fun of Valentine’s Day.
Saturday, February 8: The Love Brunch at Cabernet Candles
Cabernet Candles is a great place to spend time with the girls all year round, and the season of love is no different. Start by choosing fresh florals from the floral bar to complete a mini bouquet to adorn the table. Then, enjoy assorted muffins and pastries, fruit and yogurt parfaits, shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and more while you create your own candles and perfumes.
410 Delaware Street, New Castle
Saturday, February 8: Galentine’s Floral Design Workshop at Paradocx Vineyard
If you love flowers and are looking for a Valentine’s Day event to enjoy with your friends, this workshop in Landenberg is just the thing! Enjoy a flower bar and professional instruction from Paradocx Vineyard’s floral designer. Tickets are $75 per person and include a complimentary glass of wine or beer. Choose between a 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. start time.
1833 Flint Hill Road, Landenberg, PA
Thursday, February 13: Galentine’s Day Sip & Paint at Painting With a Twist
Create a Valentine’s Day-themed masterpiece with your friends at this paint-and-sip workshop. Tickets are $45 to paint a 16×20 canvas. Complimentary drinks are available at the studio, and you’re welcome to bring your own snacks along. Bring an ID to grab a drink, then sip, snack, and paint with your friends! What better way is there to spend Galentine’s Day?
400 Suburban Drive, Newark
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Thursday, February 13: Galentine’s Night at Eggspectation Christiana
Grab the girls and head to Eggspectation for a girls’ night filled with upscale fun. Put on your little black dress and get ready to enjoy a champagne fountain, DIY charm bracelet station, flower bar to create your own stunning bouquet, photo wall, delicious dinner, giveaways, music and dancing, and so much more. Tickets are $55 per person, and the party gets started at 7 p.m.
507 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark
Thursday, February 13: Chocolate/Wine Tasting & Flower Arranging Workshop
At Delaware Center for Horticulture, enjoy a night of flower arranging, chocolate tasting and wine pairings. The perfect Galentine’s Day event will begin with chocolate and wine pairings, led by Christ Curtin of Eclat Chocolate. After the tasting experience, learn the basics of floral arrangement from Leslie Battaro. Learn different techniques and allow your creativity to flow as you create your own bouquet to bring home.
1810 North Dupont Street, Wilmington
Thursday, February 13: Valentine’s Drag Bingo at Liquid Alchemy
Love got you down? Enjoy a drag show with a few friends! A fabulous drag show and bingo extravaganza in an intimate setting is just the thing to make you forget your cares and enjoy good company and locally brewed craft beverages. Tickets are $15 per person and are selling out quickly!
28 Brookside Drive, Wilmington
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Saturday, February 15: Sweet Galentine! Healing Workshop at Stone and Sage
Looking for the perfect Galentine’s Day event to promote healing and practice meditation? Head to Stone and Sage in Milford at noon the day after Valentine’s Day. The day includes charcuterie cups to snack on, nonalcoholic potions from Batty’s Brews, a guided meditation, women’s bonding, belly dancing 101, a cacao ceremony and sound bath, other sweet treats, and more. Tickets for this four-hour event are $95 per person and include all workshops, snacks, and meditation, plus a swag bag to bring home with you at the end of the day.
37 North Walnut Street, Milford
Sunday, February 16: Galentine’s Sip & Sea Glass Brunch at EasySpeak Spirits
Your Galentine’s brunch gets a creative twist at EasySpeak. Enjoy a mouthwatering brunch, sip some mimosas, and get creative making your own artwork using sea glass, shells, gemstones, and more. Just gather your girl group and grab tickets in advance ($55 per person) to enjoy this fun brunch art workshop. All supplies and instructions will be provided by Paint & Create With Heather.
586 Milford Harrington Highway, Milford
Sunday, February 16: Galentine’s Day Cocktail Class at Rail Haus
Grab your friends and learn about the art of mixology at Rail Haus. Make and enjoy four specialty cocktails, learn new skills, and indulge in tasty treats. Food, drinks, and instruction are included. Plus, enjoy a DJ-led dance party and bring home your own shaker and recipe cards to practice mixology at home. Tickets for this fun Valentine’s Day event are $75 per person.
92 North West Street, Dover
Saturday, February 22: Paint & Sip at Hedera Yoga Studio
Join Hedera Yoga in Wilmington for this Galentine’s Day and R&B edition of paint and sip. Enjoy a soulful R&B playlist, delicious drinks and bites to fuel your creativity, and a fun instructor-led painting session for all skill levels. This partnership between Unified Creative Exchange and Hedera Yoga Studio is sure to make for a fun girls’ night. Tickets for the post-Valentine’s Day event are $35.
111 Greenbank Road, Wilmington
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