If you’re into the event that is Galentine’s Day – aka grabbing your best girlfriends and celebrating your friendship – you’re in for a treat. It might have started on a TV show, but Parks & Rec were clearly onto something, because it caught on quickly and now plenty of local ladies celebrate Galentine’s Day on the Central Coast each year. After all, us ladies know that we couldn’t make it through life without our girlies’ shoulders to cry on, those hot goss catch-ups over vinos and knowing who we can rely on to give us the most honest opinion on if our outfits look good.
So, we’ve compiled a list of the most fabulous, most fantastic, most… well, you get what we’re saying – Galentine’s Day activities on the Central Coast. Or just use this list to help you think outside the box & create new memories with your gals rather than the usual catching up over dinner & drinks.
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Galentine’s Day on the Central Coast
Find your signature style with Vibrant Concepts
Group styling sessions are the ultimate girls’ day upgrade, equal parts confidence-boosting, laugh-filled and surprisingly practical. Led by iconic mother-daughter style duo Sam and Jordi Woods, these sessions are all about learning how to dress for you, your lifestyle, body shape, colouring and personality, without taking fashion too seriously.
Perfect for groups of gal pals, the experience can be hosted at Erina Fair for a styled shop-through or held at a location that suits your crew. Expect colour analysis, body shape magic, savvy shopping tips and plenty of “ohhh that makes sense” moments. It’s feel good, empowering, and guaranteed to leave everyone walking taller – with better outfits and even better energy.
Get in touch so the girls at Vibrant Concepts can customise your ‘gal pals’ ultimate styling experience with the Stylist of your choice!
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Get your hands dirty at The Bare Stone
If your idea of a perfect Galentine’s catch-up involves getting a little messy, laughing a lot, and having something to take home, we know exactly what’s calling. Created by local ceramist Ali, the Coffee & Clay and Clay & Sip workshops at The Bare Stone Ceramics Studio are relaxed, creative, and made for groups who want to try something different together.
Over two playful hours, you and your gal pals will hand-build two ceramic pieces while sipping your drink of choice, chatting, and letting your creativity flow. No experience needed, just good vibes and a willingness to get your hands muddy. Ali guides you every step of the way, then glazes and fires your creations so you can take home a keepsake long after the laughs fade. It’s cosy, creative, exactly the kind of Galentine’s experience you’ll gush about with the girls for years to come.
Shop 2 / 110 Wyong Road, Killarney Vale
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Get spirited at Distillery Botanica
Set among 3 acres of lush gardens in Erina, Distillery Botanica offers hands-on experiences where you and your girlfriends can step behind the scenes and get stuck into the art of distilling gin or vodka. It’s relaxed, creative and fun, even if you’ve never thought twice about botanicals before.
Book an Express Distill Your Own workshop on 14 February, or go all-in with the longer two-hour Distill Your Own experience on 15 February. Great options for gals who love doing something a little different together, learning and laughing along the way, with a quality drop to take home at the end. There’s also a Valentine’s Day Cocktail Class on the 14th – you don’t need to be loved-up to book, with two cocktails and a cheese platter we reckon this would be just as much fun for a Galentine’s Day get together.
25 Portsmouth Rd, Erina
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A little Galentine’s stretch sesh with MAEMOVE
Looking for a catch-up that feels good and does you good? Founded by Coastie local and former professional dancer Ella, MAEMOVE Pilates is a boutique studio specialising in small, welcoming classes (max six), so it feels personal and relaxed from the get-go.
Known for their expert-trained instructors and high-quality class programming, you’ll get to use the full suite of equipment – reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, barrels and more – with hands-on, form-focused instructors who never make you feel less than. This is intelligent, feel-good exercise without being clinical or intimidating. Encourage your gals to get a little sweaty together in a way that feels supportive, then leave feeling strong, energised, and fully justified in that post-class bevvy.
Perfect for groups who want to move, chat and reconnect in a way that feels nourishing, not punishing. Book a group class and turn your Galentine’s catch-up into a proper feel-good ritual.
Unit 102-103 The Quarters, 960 Central Coast Hwy, Forresters Beach
Belly laughs at Betty’s Backyard Bunker
Galentine’s doesn’t need roses or romance. It needs laughs, snacks and a drink in hand – and this night ticks all three.
I’ve got one word for you: Galentine’s Night comedy show at Betty’s Backyard Bunker. You’ll be treated to a laugh-out-loud performance from The Foxy Hornbags, a Kath & Kim tribute that’ll have you saying “look at moi” like it’s 2003 all over again. Your ticket includes a girls’ grazing platter with cured meats and cheeses, plus a drink.
It’s relaxed, funny, and genuinely good value for a proper girls’ night out. Book your seats here.
59 North Cres, Wyoming
Slow down with flowers at Wyld by Nature
If your squad is less loud and more lovely, a floral workshop at Wyld by Nature is a beautiful way to spend a few hours together. Surrounded by gorgeous blooms, these workshops are small, relaxed and all about slowing down, chatting and creating something gorgeous with your own hands. If you want to really unwind, their Sip n Snip sessions run after hours and feel more like a cosy catch-up than a class. Perfect for gals who want to get creative together and appreciate a good floral arrangement.
212a Memorial Ave, Ettalong Beach
Laugh your way around Central Coast Aqua Park
Not the most obvious Galentine’s pick, but trust us – Central Coast Aqua Park is pure fun. The Coasties gals took it on for our Christmas party back in 2023 and it was non-stop laughs and plenty of hilariously ungraceful tumbles into the water. It’s silly, active and way more fun than you expect, especially if you go during school hours when it’s quieter and not quite as wobbly. Perfect for groups who don’t mind getting wet and laughing at themselves. Easy walk to Drifter’s to refuel afterwards.
Tune into Yeah the Gals poddy
If you’re just discovering Yeah the Gals then you’ll want to gather your gals, get yourselves a bottle or two of wine and a grazing board (we love that Bamvino at Erina Heights means we can kill two birds with one stone and satisfy both of these needs in one hit). With these basics taken care of, you can settle in for a couple of hours of getting inspired by the fearless women of the Central Coast.
Find Galentine’s Day Activities on the Central Coast
Ladies’ night needs cocktails
Fun & fruity, cocktails could very well be the pinnacle of your Galentine’s Day. The girlies will love a table at Little Miss in Terrigal, not only do they make some of the best cocktails on the Coast, they also have a killer menu. If you’re feeling a bit fancy, Astra is the highest rooftop bar on the Coast, serving up polished cocktails with views to match. We’re also massive fans of the cocktails at Maew Maew. Our hot tip: book early so you can grab a window spot or a booth.
If you’re after something more lively, popular venues like Drifters Wharf and Terrigal Beach House are leaning into Galentine’s Day too, hosting relaxed parties with bottomless drinks packages, water views, live music & plenty of gorge photo opps, or head to Pinocchios for lunch involving a giant charcuterie board.
Get pampered at a day spa
Why not pamper you and the girls and book a spa day? The team at Five Star Day Spa are ready for all your spa and treatment needs. We’d personally go the whole hog and lock in the Five Star Opulence experience lasting 4 hours. It’s sure to make even the most weary of exhausted souls (looking at you, mamas) feel refreshed and like brand new.
Or why not head over to the simply divine holistic wellness studio in Kincumber, that is Kondou? No detail has been spared here. It’s an absolute haven and the ultimate Central Coast spot to relax and be pampered. At Kondou, they couple their facial and body offerings with a number of wellness rituals and or sauna add-ons so you and your besties can make a whole day of it. Go on – you deserve it!
Happy Galentine’s Day, Coasties 🫶
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