15 ways to celebrate Galentine’s Day in Connecticut
Love is in the air, but don’t let the heart-shaped boxes fool you; it comes in all shapes and sizes. For those looking to celebrate their platonic relationships, Galentine’s Day is coming up on February 13th.
Even if you’re not the biggest fan of Valentine’s Day, you can celebrate love with your friends. Connecticut offers endless opportunities to party with your best friends, sample from snacks, catch a show, get smart or even cuddle with a goat or two.
Create your own masterpiece with friends at a Paint and Sip event.
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For those who have a penchant for fun decorations, there are countless events where you can chat with your friends and get creative. Aquila’s Nest Vineyard will be one Paint your pet workshop on February 10, where participants can paint portraits of their pets while sipping wine from the vineyard. If pets aren’t your style, head to Windham at the to paint a dreamy, beach-inspired masterpiece Beachin’ Valentine’s Paint Party on February 11th. The pottery factory at Brookfield will have a BYOB painting and swallowing Event February 13th. Board & Brush holds a Galentine sign painting workshop February 10th at Danbury. Or if you have plans with your boo for Valentine’s Day, you can always celebrate a little later with some wine while you take one Flower arranging workshop at Jonathan Edwards Winery on February 18th and 19th.
see a show
Do you want to have fun? Thomas Hooker Live in Hartford will host the Heartbreaker drag brunch February 12th. The Connecticut Ballet performs his Be my Valentine Show at the Palace Theater in Stamford on February 13th and at the Bushnell on February 14th. For those looking for a more mature laugh, Get Filthy Comedy cOmical Troy Bonds Show at South Windsor on February 10th.
Mystic Sweet Shop specializes in European-style truffles and molded chocolates.
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If you’re looking for something sweet to nibble on while chatting with friends, Aquila’s offers two different dessert and wine pairings. Try mini cupcakes by Good Morning Cupcake with a selection of wines on February 10th or sample a few Macarons from Uncle Matt’s Bakery on February 11th. Gather your friends together Build your own charcuterie board and learn tips for making a board that promises to be “almost too pretty to eat” in Westport. For friends who have a sizeable sweet tooth, there are a few places to visit along Connecticut’s Chocolate Trail.
Petunia the goat wears pajamas at Bradley Mountain Farm.
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Treat yourself to some pampering at Essential Health at the Galentine’s Day Spa Experience This includes a massage, face mask, sauna and other treatments on February 12th. Willowbrook Health Center also offers a Galentine’s Spa event that includes a Reiki session, mini-facial, massage and sauna session. If massage isn’t your ideal way to relax, go for it Bradley Mountain Farm and fooling around with some goats. The farm will be holding goat cuddle and goat in pajama sessions on February 12th.
