How to Celebrate Galentine's Day in Dallas

From love-themed tattoos to Galen-tini nights, Dallas has plenty of ways for the girls to celebrate the eve of Valentine's Day.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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With Valentine's Day falling on a Saturday this year, the Friday before has become known as Galentine's Day - a celebration of female friendships. Restaurants, bars, and businesses across Dallas are offering special events and offerings to mark the occasion, from discounted love-themed tattoos to Galen-tini nights with $10 pickle martinis.

Why it matters

Galentine's Day has grown in popularity since its origins in the TV show Parks & Recreation, with more and more women embracing the tradition of celebrating their female friendships on the eve of Valentine's Day. This provides an opportunity for Dallas businesses to cater to this growing market and for women in the city to come together and enjoy each other's company.

The details

Galentine's Day events in Dallas include discounted love-themed tattoos at tattoo shops that employ only female artists, a screening of the new film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, a book-themed event with wine and pizza at the city's only romance bookstore Blush, and a Galen-tini night at Hampton House featuring $10 specialty martinis.

  • Galentine's Day is celebrated on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • The Wuthering Heights film is being released on Galentine's Day.

The players

Michelle Obama

A famous celebrator of Galentine's Day, having tweeted about the tradition in 2020.

Margot Robbie

One of the stars of the new Wuthering Heights film being released on Galentine's Day.

Jacob Elordi

The other lead actor in the new Wuthering Heights film.

Charli XCX

The artist who did the soundtrack for the new Wuthering Heights film.

Rachel Reid

A romance author whose book "Heated Rivalry" may be available at the Blush Bookstore Galentine's event.

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What they’re saying

“On #GalentinesDay, I want to shout out my girlfriends who help me stay sane and grounded through all of life's ups and downs. Whether catching up over the phone or laughing it out during an 80s-themed workout, I know I can lean on these ladies—and that's made all the difference.”

— Michelle Obama (Twitter)

The takeaway

Galentine's Day provides an opportunity for women in Dallas to come together and celebrate their friendships, with local businesses offering a variety of events and offerings catered specifically to this growing tradition.