Celebrate the power of female friendship with captivating live arts, buzzworthy dining, special events and more Galentine’s Day fun in Orlando (The Hampton Social at Pointe Orlando pictured).


Updated Feb. 5, 2024

Galentine’s Day is on February 13, giving women all over the globe the perfect excuse to dress up, go out and celebrate the magic of female friendship with some of the most important gal pals in their lives — not that we really need a reason. Soak up the fun and feel-good vibes of Valentine’s Day, no matter your romantic situation, with incredible events, experiences and things to do this Galentine’s Day in Orlando.

Travel tip: You can celebrate with your besties at any time of year in Orlando. Many of these ideas also work well for bachelorette parties, girls trips, birthday celebrations and any other reason you can imagine to get the squad together.

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Galentine’s Day Events

Have an unforgettable Galentine’s Day with special events made for sharing with the most important women in your life.

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The House on Lang

Galentine’s Day Crafts at The House on Lang (Select Dates, Jan. 31 – Feb. 18, 2024)

Celebrate with your gal pals or create the perfect Galentine’s Day gift during themed Galentine’s and Valentine’s Day workshops at The House on Lang. This cozy bungalow-turned-boutique is nestled between Mills 50 and the Ivanhoe Village district, where even more dining, nightlife and entertainment options await.

  • Wine Glass Painting (Jan. 31, Feb. 6 & Feb. 18): Create a memory you can touch, with two stemless or regular wine glasses included in your ticket price. Pricing: $55.
  • Valentine Block Printing (Feb. 8): Carve your own custom stamp and create personalized block prints for your loved ones. Pricing: $65.
  • Valentine’s/Galentine’s Craft Party (Feb. 11): Have a fun watercolor and tote bag painting day, then decide whether to gift or keep your bespoke goods. Pricing: $65.

Galentine’s Day Events at JoJo’s ShakeBAR Orlando (Select Dates, Feb. 5 – 16, 2024)

Retro-themed eatery JoJo’s ShakeBAR Orlando will host a Galentine’s Day Soiree (Feb. 6 & 13) complete with chick flicks, friendship bracelet making, a complimentary cocktail, a Fond of U dessert station and the ultimate “Girl Dinner” of Mozzarella Sticks, Onions Rings, JoJo’s Fries, Heart Shaped Grilled Cheese and more gooey fun. The Fond of U experience will also be available weekdays from Feb. 5 – 16. If you prefer your sweets shaken or stirred, try your hand at the Love on the Rocks Mixology Class (Feb. 5 & 12) and learn how to create two signature JoJo’s cocktails.

Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Perfectly Paired Class at Quantum Leap Winery (Feb. 8, 2024)

Discover decadent delights during the Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Perfectly Paired Class at Quantum Leap Winery in Orlando’s Mills 50® district. Local experts Tonda Corrente of La Femme du Fromage, Lisa Wilk of Orlando Uncorked, and Jill Ramsier of Quantum Leap Winery will lead you through a multi-course pairing of five wines, four cheeses and four confections from Peterbrooke Chocolatier for a tasty night out. Pricing: $60 adults.

Galentine's Rooftop Sip & Paint Lake Nona (Feb. 9, 2024)

Unleash your inner artist at the Galentine's Rooftop Sip & Paint in Lake Nona, where you can sip on delicious drinks and paint the night away. Pricing: $35 - $45.

Discover: Things to Do in Lake Nona

Cupid & Cocktails Valentine’s Weekend at ICEBAR Orlando (Feb. 9 – 11, 2024)

Heat things up with cool cocktails, signature shots and photo ops aplenty during Cupid & Cocktails Valentine’s Weekend at ICEBAR Orlando. The Be My Gal-entine VIP Package includes ICEBAR entry and faux fur coats for five, along with reserved VIP seating in the Fire Lounge. You’ll also score a premium bottle of choice with mixers, five specialty cocktails, five signature shots, three Fire Lounge food selections, and complimentary photos to help you remember an epic night out. Pricing: TBA.

Vegantine’s Bash (Feb. 10, 2024)

Dig into delectable plant-based dishes at the annual Vegantine’s Bash, held yearly in downtown Orlando. You’ll find everything from burgers to desserts, plus a single’s mixer and a Galentine’s Day meetup during the event.

Les Vixens Cupids & Cocktails at Cocktails & Screams (Feb. 11, 2024)

You’re in for a hair-raising good time during Les Vixens Cupid & Cocktails at Cocktails & Screams, a horror-themed bar in the heart of downtown Orlando. Catch a stunning Valentine’s-themed burlesque show from Les Vixens, plus sip on themed cocktails and shots like the Cara Mia, Sabrina, and Basic Witch.

Learn How to Taste Wine With a Master Sommelier at Wine Bar George (Feb. 12 & 14, 2024)

Join Master Sommelier George Miliotes for a wine tasting experience at his Disney Springs® restaurant, Wine Bar George. The 90-minute experience includes a blind tasting of six different wines, plus cheese, charcuterie and stories from George’s journey through the world of wine. Pricing: $110 adults.

Dia de Galentine’s at Reyes Mezcaleria (Feb. 13, 2024)

Join a spirited Dia de Galentine’s celebration at Reyes Mezcaleria, where you can play Mexican bingo, win prizes, enjoy a complimentary welcome cocktail, and kick back with a bottomless elote bar. The colorful eatery will also have a special Galentine’s Day cocktail menu, perfect for extending the party into dinner. Pricing: $35 adults.

Galentine’s Day Mixology at Helena Modern Riviera (Feb. 13, 2024)

Helena Modern Riviera, formerly Tapa Toro Tapas Bar & Paella Pit, will host a special Galentine’s Day mixology course at ICON Park®. Learn to craft two signature cocktails, including The Helena and an espresso martini, as you dine on a family-style charcuterie board, arancini and hummus trio. End things on a sweet note with the rosé and treat board, featuring macarons, chocolate strawberries, chocolate truffles and candy heart boxes. Pricing: $86 adults.

Galentine’s Day Donut Decorating Class at Smoke & Donuts (Feb. 13, 2024)

Create the sweet treat of your dreams at Smoke & Donuts, a combination barbecue and bakery joint just outside The Milk District. During the Galentine’s Day Donut Decorating Class, you’ll get to decorate three donuts, plus enjoy live music, appetizers, and two alcoholic beverages of your choice. Pricing: $45.

Galentine’s Day Painting & Sip at Autumn & Ro (Feb. 13, 2024)

In the Ivanhoe Village district, art studio and boutique Autumn & Ro will host a special Galentine’s Day Painting & Sip session with Parisian flair. Create a custom piece of artwork and enjoy French-inspired appetizers, sweet snacks, music and non-alcoholic drinks (you can bring your own wine if you prefer). Pricing: $65.

Discover: Things to Do in the Ivanhoe Village District

Galentine’s Day Karaoke Idol at Tin Roof (Feb. 14, 2024)

Leave the dates behind on Feb. 14 and head to ICON Park® for Galentine’s Day Karaoke Idol at Tin Roof. Belt your favorite tunes and enjoy drink specials from 9 p.m. – close, including $3 wells, $3 Pink Whitneys, $4 High Noons and more classic favorites. The winner of Karaoke Idol will score the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift basket and bragging rights for years.

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Rollins Museum of Art

More Live Arts & Cultural Events

Celebrate love in all its forms with captivating live arts and events dedicated to friendship, love, heartbreak and everything in between. Enjoy these shows throughout the Galentine’s Day season and see our events calendar for even more things to do throughout the year.

Discover: Upcoming Orlando Events

  • Select Dates, Jan. 19 – Feb. 17: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do at The Winter Park Playhouse
  • Select Dates, Feb. 7 – March 3: Venus in Fur at Orlando Shakespeare Theatre
  • Feb. 8: Common Conversations — Love & Friendship at the Rollins Museum of Art
  • Feb. 10: Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special Feat. “Romeo & Juliet” & More at The Abbey
  • Feb. 11: QuinTango: ValenTango! at Timucua Arts Foundation
  • Feb. 12: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents Focus Series — Music From & For The Heart at First United Methodist Church of Orlando
  • Feb. 13: Galentine’s Day Comedy Show at Will’s Pub
  • Feb. 13: The String Queens at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
  • Feb 14: Art Sandwiched In: Eros and Anteros — The Farnese Gallery Ceiling at Orlando Museum of Art
  • Feb. 14 – 15: Spotlight Cabaret Series — Charles Stevens at The Winter Park Playhouse
  • Feb. 14 – 18: Quickies – Short Plays of Love by Tracey Jane at Renaissance Theatre Company
  • Feb. 14 – 19: The F. Marykill Affair – A Romantic Cocktail Party at The Abbey
  • Feb. 15 – 18: Orlando Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
  • Feb. 16: Broken Hearts Fest at the Conduit
  • Feb. 18: Dr. Phillips Center presents Andrea Bocelli — 2024 Valentine’s Tour at Kia Center

Travel tip: If you’re planning an epic bachelorette party and looking for things to do on a budget, be sure to check out our roundup of free-to-visit galleries, museums, outdoor movie nights and more cultural offerings.

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Galentine’s Day Savings & Special Offers

Why should couples have all the fun? Indulge with special Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s savings on dining, hotels and attractions throughout Orlando. Check back for more offers as they are added.

Please note: Unless otherwise indicated, all offers are only available on Feb. 13, 2024. Prices do not include taxes, service charges and gratuities. Reservations for hotel stays and dining are highly recommended and required where noted. Discover even more options available exclusively on Feb. 14, 2024, in our Valentine’s Day blog.

Discover: Valentine’s Day in Orlando

Dining Offers

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Jack’s Place at Rosen Plaza Hotel

Jack’s Place

Treat your friends like queens with a three-course meal at Jack’s Place, a modern steak and seafood restaurant inside the Rosen Plaza Hotel. Enjoy a rose for the table and a glass of house champagne per guest, followed by prix-fixe offerings like pistachio-crusted scallops, Jack’s Surf & Turf, Chilean seabass, and more decadent delights, available from Feb. 9 – 17, 2024. Pricing: $79 adults.

Castle Hotel

You can also dine like royalty at Castle Hotel, which will offer three special Valentine’s Day dishes from Feb. 9 – 15, 2024. They include lobster bisque, braised beef short rib, and a chocolate ganache brownie cheesecake, available a la cart or served in a special three-course meal with a glass of complimentary champagne. Pricing: $75 adults.

Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando

In the heart of downtown Orlando’s vibrant City District, the Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando will offer two sophisticated dining options on Feb. 13:

  • Galentine’s Day at The Boheme: Catch up over a three-course, prix-fixe menu with a welcome champagne toast at The Boheme. Pricing: $125.24.
  • Altira Rooftop Lounge will also offer a sophisticated cognac pairing event with three premium cognacs, delectable accompaniments, and a live DJ from 5 – 10 p.m. Pricing: $75.90 adults.
KAVAS Tacos + Tequila Valentine's Day Dining Cocktails
Valentine's Day Cocktails at Kavas Tacos + Tequila

Kavas Tacos + Tequila

Kavas Tacos + Tequila will roll out their brand-new brunch menu with an Eras Galentine Day Brunch on Feb. 10. The high-energy Pointe Orlando eatery will also offer a special prix-fixe menu for two from Feb. 9 – 14, 2024, along with two new limited-time cocktails specials. Sip on the Black Heart Margarita (Gran Centario reposado, spicy tamarind vodka, Grand Marnier, lime, agave, activated charcoal, black salt rim, $16) and the Love Potion Margarita (Casamigos reposado, pomegranate liqueur, vermouth, lime, soda, edible red shimmer, $18).

Lake Mary Social

Celebrate friendship over a mouthwatering all-you-can-eat brunch experience at Lake Mary Social, available Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Your ticket includes delectable endless brunch picks, a complimentary bottle of bubbles for groups of 4+, and a live DJ to keep the party going. Pricing: $39.99 adults, $14.99 children under 13.

Taverna Opa

Also at Pointe Orlando, Taverna Opa invites you to a lively celebration with evening belly dancing, a shimmering specialty cocktail and a prix-fixe menu for two from Feb. 9 – 14, 2024. The Heart of Eros will feature prosecco, pomegranate liqueur and edible shimmer with luscious berries.

The Hampton Social

Get the gals together for 90 minutes of bottomless frosé and one appetizer per person in the Rosé Lounge of The Hampton Social. Add on enormous clamshell cocktails, coastal-inspired fare and photo-worthy backdrops for the full rosé all day experience, available from Feb. 1 – 13, 2024 at Pointe Orlando. Pricing: $40 adults 21+.

Accommodation Offers

CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort Orlando

Use promo code COCOLOVE to save 25% off nightly Pool View and Tower Room rates from Feb. 12 – 16 at CoCo Key Hotel & Water Resort. Hotel stays must be booked before Feb. 10, 2024.

Holiday Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando

Choose the Elevate Your Stay Package at Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando™ to score an elegant suite upgrade, late checkout and a sweet treat upon arrival.

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Top Galentine’s Getaway Ideas

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The Spa at The Alfond Inn

Book a Spa Day

Treat yourself to a pampering treatment or two at some of Orlando’s most relaxing spa getaways. You’ll find options for all budgets and needs, including locally inspired treatments like the Peacock Peel and Facial and the CBD-infused Mead Botanical Garden massage at The Spa at The Alfond Inn. Many treatments also include access to amenities like private pools, saunas, experience showers and other indulgences, making it easy to spend a full day in total bliss.

Discover: Soothing Orlando Spas

Get Outside

Pack a picnic and explore the beauty of Orlando’s natural springs, parks, farms and gardens. You’ll find plenty to explore by land, sea and air, including hang gliding, sailing, kayaking, horseback riding, airboat tours, aquatic action parks and so much more. If your group is seeking something a little wilder, we also have plenty of outdoor thrills in store, from zip line adventure parks to off-road escapades.

Discover: Orlando Nature & Outdoors

Keep an eye out for wildlife as you explore, including manatees, who flock to Florida’s warm water springs in the cold winter months. You can also book humane, educational animal experiences through many of our attractions, from snuggly sloths and capybaras to majestic dolphins, cheetahs and rhinos.

Discover: Unique Animal Encounters Beyond the Theme Parks

Take a Self-Guided Art Stroll

Whether you’re an art aficionado or simply seeking the perfect backdrop for some unforgettable vacation snaps, you won’t want to miss Orlando’s stunning public art, murals and sculpture gardens. Start with a lively stroll around Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando, or head to Luminary Green Park in the Parramore District. Then, use our handy public art guide to discover nearly 50 murals throughout surrounding neighborhoods and districts like Mills 50, College Park, The Milk District and Thornton Park.

You’ll also find plenty of open-air sculpture gardens throughout the destination, from the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Garden (ticket required) in Winter Park to the free-to-visit Lake Nona Sculpture Garden in Lake Nona.

Discover: Inside Orlando’s Lake Nona Sculpture Garden

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Lake Eola in Orlando’s Thornton Park District

Explore Our Charming Neighborhoods

While you’re at it, Orlando’s distinct neighborhoods have so much to offer for your next girls’ getaway, from shopping to dining to lively local events. Explore all there is to do beyond the theme parks: Paddle a swan boat at Lake Eola Park in the Thornton Park District, discover historic charm aplenty in Winter Garden. Explore hip boutique shopping in Winter Park, College Park and the Audubon Park Garden District. Or raise your glass with dancing, drinks and live entertainment in downtown Orlando’s City District, among other options.

Discover: Orlando Neighborhoods

Create Something New Together

Craft the perfect memento of your trip with hands-on workshops in everything from candle-making to rug tufting. Create your own custom candle from over 60 premium fragrance oils at Artifact Candle Foundry in Thornton Park, enjoy gardening workshops at The Heavy in Winter Park, craft vegan bath bombs at Oh Eco in the Ivanhoe Village District, design your own vegan beauty products at Rouge Beauty Lab in Ocoee, create a custom rug at Rugged Perspective in the Milk District, and discover many more ways to get creative while you’re in Orlando.

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Dining & Nightlife

Whether you’re a brunch girlie, a happy hour fanatic or a self-declared foodie, Orlando has you covered with vibrant dining and nightlife options throughout our neighborhoods and main tourism districts.

Kick It, Breakfast-Style

You can’t go wrong with a stylish girls brunch at The Glass Knife, which serves stunning seasonal pastries, sweet and savory bites, and exquisite wine and cocktails every weekend from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you’re hungry for more, you can chase that rosé all day feeling at The Hampton Social or indulge in finger-lickin’ finds at Canvas Restaurant & Market in Lake Nona. You’ll also find plenty to enjoy at Disney Springs, including cheese and charcuterie and rare pours by the ounce at Wine Bar George, the only wine bar in Florida owned by a master sommelier.

Discover: 15+ Orlando Brunch Spots

Savor MICHELIN Guide Dining

Orlando is home to 48 MICHELIN Guide recognized restaurants, including four starred venues, 11 Bib Gourmands and 31 Recommended eateries. Splurge on a One-MICHELIN Star meal at culinary knockouts including Soseki Modern Omakase in Winter Park, Knife & Spoon at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Capa Steakhouse & Bar at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort, and Kadence in the Audubon Park Garden District, or keep it budget-friendly at Bib Gourmand-designated restaurants like The Ravenous Pig, Swine & Sons and Z Asian. Make your reservations early so you don’t miss out.

Discover: Orlando MICHELIN Guide Dining

Explore Sultry Speakeasies & Themed Bars

Get dolled up and discover some of Orlando’s coolest themed bars, including speakeasies, interactive tiki bars, pop culture-themed nightspots, karaoke bars and more. We have the password to downtown Orlando’s hottest speakeasies, along with insider tips on some of the best things to order while you’re there.

Discover: Orlando’s Coolest Themed Bars

Hit Up Happy Hour

Get the girls together for a round of drinks with special savings on cocktails, wine, small plates and more throughout Orlando. Happy hour is a fun, budget-friendly way to explore all that our unique neighborhoods and tourism districts have to offer, from Spanish tapas and sangria at Bulla Gastrobar to steak frites, oysters, beef tartare and $9 signature cocktails at STK Orlando at Disney Springs.

Discover: 15 Happy Hour Hotspots

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