13 Fun Valentine’s Day Activities to Enjoy Regardless of Your Relationship Status

Love it or hate it, February 14 is right around the corner. You’re gonna want to have Valentine’s Day activities or plans that excite you, regardless of how you feel about the holiday or your relationship status.

Because at the end of the day, Valentine’s Day is meant to be a celebration of love—with yourself, your family, your friends, your pet, your community…and yeah, sure, your love interest too. The point is, the holiday is really what you make it. Why not make it fun?

But whether you’re planning a fancy dinner reservation with your partner, going on a first date, making DIY valentines for friends, or staying cozy on the couch at home solo with a heart-shaped pizza, the key to a good Valentine’s Day activity is all in the details and getting yourself out of your routine. Dinner and drinks (or mocktails) may be a date-night staple—and a great Valentine’s plan—but don’t be afraid to switch it up even if it’s as simple as trying a new-to-you restaurant or cuisine.

If you are celebrating with a partner this year, don’t let that stop you from enjoying some real me time as well. It’s like they say, you can only love someone else if you love yourself first. Send yourself heart-shaped cookies and a cute Valentine’s bouquet, or plan a staycation if your budget allows. Luckily, many spa and wellness centers offer couple massage packages and other deals for Valentine’s Day, which can be a great gift you can enjoy with your partner or solo. But if a full spa day isn’t in the cards, even something as simple as changing up your nails with a fresh festive manicure can remind you that love is in the air.

See? V-Day plans are what you make of them. So here are some fun activities to do on Valentine’s Day, whether that’s with your friends or your romantic partner, according to Glamour editors.

Send vintage Valentine’s Day cards.

“This will be my second year buying secondhand valentines and sending them to friends. Why does it seem like the designs of yesteryear used to be so much more thoughtful and cool? I found a lot of Valentine’s Day cards on eBay from the ’40s and ’50s, and I can’t wait to distribute them to all my homies.” —Lauren Brown, senior visuals editor

Party with the gals.

“I love hosting a little Galentine’s Day soirée for my closest girlfriends—it’s the perfect excuse to get creative and celebrate friendship! I always look forward to crafting, decorating, and making everything feel and look extra special. My apartment transforms into a pink haven for the night (or at least, a little more pink than it already is), filled with candles, ribbons, the prettiest treats, and the best memories with my girls!” —Tascha Berkowitz, assistant fashion editor

Be your own valentine.

“I always try to make myself feel extra special on Valentine’s Day, regardless of my current relationship status. I started the routine of sending myself flowers on Valentine’s Day, and writing a self-love letter to myself. I usually order the flowers months in advance, so I tend to forget what I wrote in the letter. But somehow, it’s always exactly what I need to hear.” —Jazmin Gathers, social media manager

Go to “our spot.”

“My husband and I have a favorite restaurant…that we only go to on Valentine’s Day. It’s been our tradition for many years now and something we always look forward to. I like always knowing that ‘our spot’ will deliver on good food, good drinks, and a good atmosphere. Plus, it’s a fun way to do a relationship check-in, as the conversation naturally turns to how much has changed and how far we’ve come in the year since we were last there.” —Anna Moeslein, deputy editor

Dinner and drinks!

“It’s a sort of an unofficial tradition that my girlfriends and I will spend Valentine’s Day together, treating ourselves to a gorgeous dinner with wine flowing. We celebrate our friend-love every day, but it’s nice to set aside this occasion to let it gush.” —L.B.