Where to celebrate Galentine’s Day in Philadelphia

It’s time to grab your gal pals and head to celebrate Galentine’s Day in Philadelphia—and we’ve got the scoop on the best events in the city.

Museum of Illusions

Galentines can head to the Museum of Illusions on Feb. 13, to check out everything the venue has to offer, plus, complimentary prosecco or sparkling juice, props, and photo ops. The event will take place from 5 to 8 p.m.

401 Market Street, moiphilly.com

SELF(Ish) Philly 

The Wellness Collective’s annual women’s health/beauty showcase is celebrating Galentine’s Day in Philadelphia later this month, on Feb. 25. The 90s-themed event will focus on self-care, with a few vendors on site that typically participate in the Conference, which was created by Danielle Massi. 

The evening will also feature movement, reiki, shadow work, a special breathwork exercise with Grace Duong from Mystic Mondays, plus light bites and cold pressed juice from Alchemy X. This gal pal showcase will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. at Alchemy X, and tickets ($122) are available online. 

601 Walnut Street, Suite 1050, selfishphilly.com

Louie Louie

You can kick off celebrations for Galentine’s Day in Philadelphia with an event at Louie Louie featuring Antonia DePace, Editor-in-Chief of Philadelphia Style Magazine, and Jennifer Robinson, the CEO of Purposeful Networking. 

This “girl power” event will entail a complimentary cocktail from Botanist Gin and a build-your-own flower bouquet station based on the flavors of Botanist Gin where guests can select flowers from the Bloom Bar to create unique creations. There will also be a few vendors on site for shopping, including Bus Stop Boutique, Jurgi, Body + Beauty Lab, REALM Fine + Fashion Jewelry and more. 

Guests are encouraged to make reservations for dinner before or after the event, and tickets ($25) are available online. 

3611 Walnut Street, louielouie.restaurant

Autograph Brasserie

Gal pals can head to Haverford to celebrate this Wednesday, Feb. 7. The event will feature vendors such as Embellish Beauty Concepts, Main Line Fashionista, Ilyan Jewelry, Nathalie’s Great Gifts, Resort Nails, Good Gemz, FSC Boutique, Nina’s Network Crafts, Mindful Presents, Rachelle Boutique and Designer Consignment and more. 

There will also be one-of-a-kind handcrafted leather and wood jewelry, and DKDeesigns will be on site to showcase its custom tumblers, cups, keychains and more. Guests will also receive a complimentary cocktail by St. Germaine, a ticket for the raffle that includes a variety of prizes, and a  swag bag. Tickets are $25 and are available now on Eventbrite. 

503 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne, autographbrasserie.com

Rex at the Royal

The Keepin’ It Small Galentine’s Day Market will be hosted at Rex at the Royal in partnership with neighborhood association, SOSNA. The shopping activation will feature 15 vendors offering different treats such as plants and planters, soap and beauty care, loose leaf tea, candles, flower bouquets, jewelry, accessories, and much more.  

The event will also feature cocktails, beer and wine (and SOSNA will be handing out $5-off drink coupons to the first 50 market attendees), and there will also be raffle prizes donated by community partners. The Market will take place Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

1524 South Street, rexphl.com