Celebrate Galentine’s in Dayton 2025

When it comes to celebrating your favorite ladies, Dayton has plenty of great Galentine’s Day events to enjoy.

Black Box Galentine’s Day Show

Friday & Saturday, February 7-8 8 p.m.
Black Box Improv, 518 E 3rd Street, Dayton

This improv show hosted by Black Box Improv features an all gal cast and it’s the perfect way to spend time with your ladies this Galentine’s!

Galentine’s Day with Desert Roots

Saturday, February 8 12-3 p.m.
The Remedy, 123 Webster Street, Dayton

With 20+ vendors, this Galentine’s event will be a great one to take your gals. They’ll have fine line tattoos, permanent jewelry, coffee, baked goods, and more!

Galentine’s Mini Market

Saturday, February 8 5-8 p.m.
The Warehouse, 619 Lincoln Avenue, Troy

Hosted by Small Town Productions, this mini market will feature boutiques, artisans, a flower bar, permanent jewelry, food trucks, mocktails, and more.

Valentine’s Day Market Pop-Up

Saturday, February 8 2-5 p.m.
SHAG Studios, 1126 S. Main Street, Dayton

With over 20 vendors, this Lover’s Market at SHAG Studios will be the perfect place to find something special for your someone special – or all your favorite Galentines. In addition to shopping, some highlights include a candle making workshop, tarot readings, and a fun photo booth.

Galentine’s Day(s) at Shoppe Smitten

Saturday, February 8 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, February 13 5-8 p.m.
Shoppe Smitten, 11 S. Main Street, Centerville

Enjoy wine and treats, permanent jewelry, build your own bouquets, vintage, giveaways, and more at Shoppe Smitten.

Mini Market at Pink Moon Goods & Skeleton Dust Records

Saturday, February 8 12-4 p.m.
Pink Moon Goods, 2027 E 5th Street, Dayton
Skeleton Dust Records, 2101 E 5th Street, Dayton

Enjoy record and home goods shopping plus vendors in both businesses including Adelaides Baked, cottage baker soon to be moving her into the old St Anne the Tart building, The Word’s Faire offering live poetry writing, Riley Street Merchants featuring Gem City Jewelry, handprinted paper, and more, and Tierra Crochet offering organic cotton crochet items for children.

Galentine’s at Press Coffee Bar

Thursday, February 13 4-8 p.m.
Press Coffee Bar, 257 Wayne Avenue, Dayton

Check out Press Coffee Bar for an evening of snacks, wine, vintage shopping and tarot reading.

Dayton Art Champions Honors Prelude & Dayton Art Fair

Friday, February 14-Sunday, February 16
Dayton Arcade, 35 W 4th Street, Dayton

Hosted by and benefiting The Contemporary Dayton, the reimagined art auction is the perfect way to celebrate your love for art together. In fact, the Prelude event on Friday, February 14 from 7:30-10 p.m. takes place in the Rotunda and features 30 artist and local gallery booths, sips, snacks, and more. Plus, you can reserve a VIP Galentine’s lounge experience for you and your friends.

Cinderella by Dayton Ballet

Friday, February 14-Sunday, February 16
Schuster Center, 1 W 2nd Street, Dayton

Grab your girls and head to this classic ballet retelling of Cinderella featuring the Dayton Ballet and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. There are three opportunities to see it Valentine’s weekend.

Galentine’s Day Party

Sunday, February 16 1-4 p.m.
The Natural, 6060 Wilmington Pike, Dayton

Enjoy a fun Galentine’s event at The Natural salon featuring pop ups to browse vintage and handmade jewelry and clothing, art, and more. Plus, tiny tattoos, permanent jewelry, giveaways, and free drinks and snacks.

Galentine’s Day at Aura

Sunday, February 16 12-3 p.m.
Aura Beauty Collective, 438 Wayne Avenue, Dayton

Join the beauty pros at Aura plus some selected vendors for Galentine’s fun featuring a build-your-own bouquet bar, mimosas, clothing, handmade press on nails, and more.

Barbie Galentines Movie Party

Sunday, February 16 6-9 p.m.
The Brightside, 905 E Third Street, Dayton

Hosted by Dayton Dinner Theater, you and your friends can enjoy a screening of the movie Barbie with a catered dinner and themed cocktails.

Looking for the perfect Galentine’s gifts? Check out my gift guide!