Christine Barger

Galentine’s Day: 10 Spooktacular Ways to Celebrate with Your Gals in SoCal

Hey ghoulfriends! Are you tired of the traditional Valentine’s Day date night? Look no further! Galentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to gather your favorite gals and have a spooktacular time in Southern California.

A heart shaped sucker on a wooden backdrop with two photos, stuck to it one of four young ladies blindfolded laughing at Exit Game OC before playing the Escape Room. The other photo on the bottom is of Christine, the author of the website holding a blindfold that says the gray ghost project while sitting on a bed in room B340 at the Queen Mary during a paranormal investigation with the Grey Ghost project

Here are 10 unique and fun ideas to celebrate Galentine’s Day in SoCal:

  • Immerse yourselves in a horror experience like none other with a thrilling escape room. There are so many great horror themed games in SoCal! Here are a few exciting options: 13th Basement, The Attic, Sisters Secret, Murderco, Ghosts of Mentryville, and so many more!
  • Slashers Ax Throwing: Unleash your inner warrior and throw some axes with your gals. It’s a fun and empowering way to spend the evening.
  • Anaheim PopUps VillainTine Shop: Explore the adorable and spooky VillainTine Shop, featuring villain-themed gifts and treats. Don’t forget to snap some pics with the villains!
  • Zombie Joes Underground Theatre Late Night With Cupid: Enjoy a quirky and entertaining show.
  • All Saints Lunatic Asylum and High Desert Haunt: Visit one of SoCal’s terrifying Valentine’s Day-themed haunted houses.
  • Graveline Tours: Embark on a spooky tour of Los Angeles’ most haunted sites, exploring the city’s dark history and paranormal activity.
  • Host a Galentine’s Day movie marathon: Invite your gals over for a night of thrilling films, featuring female-led thriller or horror movies like The Craft, Carrie, Ginger Snaps, Promising Young Woman or The Substance.
  • Themed Galentine’s Day dinner party: Host a dinner party with a spooky or Valentine’s Day theme, complete with decorations, costumes, and delicious treats and a bloody Cupid.
  • Visit a local brewery or distillery: Gather your gals and enjoy a night of craft beer and spirits at Scum and Villainy Cantina, Black Rabbit Rose, or The Obscure Distillery.
  • Paranormal investigation on the Queen Mary with Grey Ghost Project: Take a spine-tingling journey aboard the infamous Queen Mary, exploring its haunted decks and staterooms with the expert paranormal investigators of Grey Ghost Project.
ChristineBarger, the author of this post looking scared while accepting a small red heart from an actor dressed as a scary bloody Cupid with long teeth and his tongue out

So, ditch the traditional Valentine’s Day date night and celebrate Galentine’s Day with your favorite gals instead! Whether you’re into spooky attractions, quirky shows, or just a fun night out, SoCal has something for everyone.

Happy Galentine’s Day!

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