Anti-Valentine’s Day outings for singles and friends

Valentine’s Day is not a celebration for everyone. Rather, for singles, groups of friends and anyone who doesn’t participate in all the pink hearts and red roses, this day is an occasion to do something completely different. Why not make Feb. 14 what you want it to be? With these anti-Valentine’s Day outings, you and your friends can have a great day!

Cozy girlfriend days

Spa and wellness day with your girlfriends

What could be more fun than pampering yourself with your best girlfriends? Book a spa or wellness package together and enjoy massages, Jacuzzis and saunas. No need for pink decoration, this is all about feeling good about yourself and enjoying yourself together. This is truly self-love at its best!

Girls’ night out on the town

Organize a girls’ night out! Go out to dinner together at a trendy restaurant, finish with cocktails at a trendy bar and maybe end the evening on the dance floor. Make it a toy: who comes up with the wildest outfit? Who dares to take the most shots? The evening is yours!

Movie marathon at home

Put together your favorite friendship movies and organize a movie marathon at home. Consider classics like “Sex and the City,” “Bridesmaids” or “Mean Girls” – movies that are about friendship rather than romance. Provide a mountain of popcorn, candy and comfortable seating. This is pure coziness!

Cooking night with friends

How about cooking together with your group of friends? Pick a nice recipe and make a delicious dinner together. Put on good music, drink some wine or your favorite beverage and enjoy the company. Afterwards, your homemade meal will be even more delicious!

Friendship parties

Anti-Valentine’s party

Organize your own party on February 14! Invite friends, put on fun music, make delicious food and provide drinks. Decorating is allowed – but with rebellious slogans like “Love is overrated” or “Single and thriving.” This is your day, your rules!

Karaoke Night

Nothing better than indulging yourself on the microphone with your favorite songs! Book a karaoke bar and sing your lungs out. Or organize a karaoke session at home with YouTube and a bluetooth speaker. Laughter guaranteed!

Game night with friends

Organize a game night! Board games, card games, video games – choose what you like. Make it a competition, place some stakes (for example, who says something friendly about the other person first), and enjoy healthy rivalry and fun.

Activities for mixed groups

Group outing to something special

Book a fun group activity with friends through SurpriseFactory or Belevenissen. Think escape room, cooking class, or a guided tour. Much more fun than Valentine’s Day!

City walk with friends

Discover a new city with friends or explore your own city in a different way. Use Walk the City to follow interesting routes, or book a The Little Walk of Horrors city walk. Along the way, you can stop for a drink or snack.

Day trip to a fun place

Grab a car or train with friends to a fun place in the Netherlands. Visit a nice village, go to the beach, explore a nature reserve or go to an amusement park. A whole day of fun with your favorite people, that’s what Valentine’s Day should be!

Benefits of celebrating anti-Valentine’s Day

There are many reasons why celebrating anti-Valentine’s Day is actually much better:

You are free from the commercial pressures of this day. No stress to find the “perfect” gift and you have much more freedom. No stiff dinners in expensive restaurants, no obligatory romantic clichés. You can do something you really like!

Friendship takes center stage. It’s important to realize that love doesn’t have to be only romantic. Your friends are also incredibly important and deserve the same attention and care. Anti-Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate those relationships.

Have fun with your anti-Valentine’s Day outing!

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