10 Alternative Date Ideas for Galentines

Photo Credit: Unsplash Galentine’s Day is all about celebrating the incredible bonds of friendship. What better way to honor these connections than to get out of your comfort zone together and try something new? Whether you want to get artsy with custom hats and candles or go snowshoeing and soaking up a hot spring, there’s something for everyone to make Galentine’s Day an unforgettable celebration!   Paint with penguins at Zoo Boise: Photo Credit: Unsplash Dive into a one-of-a-kind Galentines celebration with Paint with Penguins at Zoo Boise this year. Held on February 18th, this memorable event will include painting the background of an art piece, enjoying snacks and drinks, and being treated to a special zookeeper talk and tour. Then, you’ll watch as the penguins add their own artistic touch to your painting, which you can take home with you.   Make custom candles at Lit & Co: Photo Credit: Lit & Co Grab your gal pals and head to local candle company Lit & Co. to make custom candles! On top of their huge selection of handmade candles, Lit & Co. offers in-shop candle-making at all three locations. With no reservation needed, you can simply walk in for this experience. An employee will help you choose your favorite fragrances and a custom vessel, and then you can begin to mix up your candle. Private candle-making sessions are also available before and after hours at an additional cost, for a more intimate and personalized experience.   Make custom hats at Whiskey Ranch Hat Shop: Photo Credit: Rachelle M. Located in Meridian, this is the perfect chance for you and your girls to make your dream hat. On February 13th, Whiskey Ranch Hat Shop is holding a Valentine’s Build Your Own Hat event. With a variety of vegan felt hats to choose from and all kinds of personalizations including bands, rivets, cards, feathers, and more, your perfect hat awaits you. While you and your friends are crafting it up, relax with some provided wine! Sign up here for this event.    Grab a picnic meal from Albertsons on Broadway or the Co-Op for a night in: Photo Credit: Boise Co-Op Give yourself and your friends a break from cooking dinner! Both Albertsons on Broadway and the Boise Co-op in the North End offer delicious hot bars for dinner. Stop by, fill up on whatever your heart desires, and then bring your yummy food home to enjoy. Do we hear “movie night”?   Snowshoe around Idaho City and soak in The Springs: Photo Credit: The Springs Idaho There is no better time to get out of town for a day and explore Idaho City on snowshoes. Idaho City has a wide variety of trails (see here) and stunning views to get your heart racing. Once you and your Galentines have put up your snowshoes for the day, stop by The Springs, a luxurious hot springs with large pools and private tubs. Reservations are required at The Springs, so book here before you go!   Take a cooking class at Season and Taste: Photo Credit: Season and Taste  Learn something new with your girlfriend this Galentines and try a cooking class. Season and Taste offers recreational cooking classes from highly trained professional chefs taught with a very hands-on approach in the heart of downtown Boise. From Italian to French to Thai food, try out a cuisine that you have always wanted to know how to cook! Reserve your class here.   Take a floral design class at Boise at its Best Flowers or Edwards Greenhouse: Photo Credit: Edwards Greenhouse Have you always wanted to be able to craft the perfect bouquet? Immerse yourself and your Galentines in a world of flowers and creativity at a floral design class! Offered by both Boise at its Best Flowers and Edwards Greenhouse, these classes will teach you how to make a beautiful bouquet or centerpiece in a very hands-on experience.   Go wine tasting down Boise's "Urban Wine Trail": Photo Credit: Unsplash Sip and sample the unique tastes of Idaho wine as you take a tour down the “Urban Wine Trail”! Grab your gal pals, get your “mobile passport”, and then walk, bike, or drive your way through Boise and Garden City. Your mobile passport will give you exclusive discounts, special tastings, and more. It also tracks your progress and gives you points. This fun activity is sure to keep everyone entertained this Galentine’s Day and for more girls’ nights after!   Go to brunch at these favorite spots: Photo Credit: Jenn Jackson There’s nothing better than a girl's brunch, especially on Galentine's Day. Treat your friends to delicious dishes, refreshing cocktails, and the joy of togetherness this year. Luckily, we have created a list of Boise’s top 5 brunch spots for Galentines! Check it out here.   Wreak havoc in a destruction room: Photo Credit: Hammer Time Idaho - Smash / Rage Room Whether your love life isn’t going how you planned or stresses from work are building up, a destruction room might be the perfect date night for you and your gals. Let out all your frustrations through breaking objects with baseball bats and throwing things at the wall. Check out Boise Rage Room or Hammer Time to release some emotions and have a smashing time!     

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