Galentine’s Day events this week in suburbs

Raise your wine glasses high! Galentine’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect day to celebrate with your favorite ladies.

This unofficial holiday, celebrated annually on Feb. 13, is a time for ladies to ditch the romance and celebrate the amazing women in their lives.

From wine tastings to themed dinners to crafting to shopping, northern Illinois is brimming with Galentine’s Day festivities in February. Grab your mom, sister, niece, aunt, and besties and get ready for a day of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories.

Wyckwood House – Aurora

Wyckwood House Boutique + Bar in downtown Aurora is hosting a Galentine’s Day Soiree from 5 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 for an evening of fun, laughter, and shopping. Celebrate friendship and support local vendors, including 1819 Madera Designs, Button Up Accessories, Chanla Chau Cosmetics, and Artemisa, along with Galentine’s Day-inspired signature cocktails. Wyckwood House is located at 80 S. River St. in Aurora. For more information, visit wyckwoodhouse.com/events.

Tapville Social – Naperville

Tapville Social in downtown Naperville is hosting a Galentine’s Day Cocktails and Sweets Pairing from 7 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 11 and 13. Enjoy four cocktails paired with sweet treats from local businesses, including Kilwins, Molly’s Cupcakes, Cinnaholic, and Naperville Nuts & Sweets. Tickets are $45 and must be purchased in advance. For more information, visit tapvillesocial.com/naperville.

Woodstock Opera House – Woodstock

Galentine’s Day Candles and Cocktails is from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Guests will create their own candles with a signature scent with Seleta Scents. The candle and light snacks are included in the cost. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $50 for Woodstock residents and $70 for nonresidents. Click here for more information and to register.

Cantigny – Wheaton

It’s a Taylor Swift-inspired Galentine’s Day event at Cantigny Park. “Karma is my Boyfriend: A Galentine’s Day Affair” is from 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13. This event is for adults 21 and over. Enjoy a dinner and cocktails inspired by Swift’s eras, along with photo stations, Trivia by Go 4 It Entertainment, and more. Guests are encouraged to dress in their favorite Swift era. Tickets are $113 and include dinner, four drink tokens, trivia, and other activities. Reservations can be made by clicking here.

Gilted Edge Winery – Newark

Stop by for the Galentine’s Day at the Winery event from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. Bring your friends for an afternoon of Last Clasp Jewelry and wine. Glasses of wine will be 10% off. Gilted Edge is a small, family-owned winery located about six miles south of Yorkville, and specializes in bourbon barrel-aged wines. For more information, visit giltededgewinery.com.

Mocktails at the Museum – Romeoville

The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host a Galentine’s Day event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville. This event is for guests age 18 and above. Guests will make different botanical-inspired mocktails, learn about their connections to the forest preserve, and explore the museum. Snacks will be provided. The cost is $5 per person, and reservations must be made by Feb. 9. For more information, visit reconnectwithnature.org/news-events/event-calendar/mocktails-at-the-museum-2025.

INLURO Gift Shop – Geneva

Create custom jewelry with Lakuna Links at Inluro in downtown Geneva. Make bracelets, anklets, necklaces, and rings that are uniquely sized to fit. Choose chain(s) and Lakuna’s expert linkers will cut, place, and weld the chosen design to perfection. Guests can also create a signature scent for a full-size candle and a mini-candle. Enjoy the mimosa bar throughout the evening from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13. For more information, visit inluro.com.

Blumen Gardens – Sycamore

Be My Gal Pal - A Galentine’s Day Workshop is from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. Guests will learn how to craft cocktails and create flower arrangements, while indulging in charcuterie and a grazing table filled with snacks. Tickets are $54. For more information, visit blumengardens.com.

American Legion – Joliet

A Galentine’s Day Pop-Up Shop will be at the American Legion from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. This free event will host a variety of small businesses owned by local women, along with music, a cash bar, raffles, and more. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page.

The Growing Place Garden Center – Aurora

A different twist for “holiday,” this Galentine’s Day Sips, Suds & Snacks event is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13. Guests, who must be 21 or over, will learn the “melt and pour” soap-making process and make their own soaps, customizing them with fragrance and color. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Tickets are $40. For more information, visit thegrowingplace.com/event/galentines-day-sips-suds-snacks.