8 Valentine’s Day Friendship Activities for Girls

Celebrate connection, kindness, and confidence this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about candy hearts and secret crushes, it’s also the perfect time to celebrate the power of friendship, kindness, and self-love. Whether you're running a girl empowerment group, planning a classroom celebration, or looking for meaningful ways to help girls connect, these activities will help them feel seen, supported, and stronger, together.

Here’s the good news: you don’t need a big budget or fancy supplies to make a big impact. Just bring an open heart, some fun materials (hello glitter glue!), and a space where girls can be their fearless, fabulous selves.

Let’s break it down with 8 Valentine’s Day friendship activities that build confidence, connection, and kindness, while having so much fun!

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Valentine’s Day is a beautiful chance to celebrate friendship and kindness—not just romance.

• These activities help build girls’ confidence, connection, and compassion.

• Most of these ideas are low-cost, high-impact, and easy to adapt for any group size.

• You’re creating a space where every girl feels seen, supported, and so loved.

1. Heart-to-Heart Compliment Exchange

Have each girl decorate a big paper heart with her name in the center. Then, everyone walks around writing kind, encouraging notes on each other's hearts.
💡 Tip: Prompt with phrases like “You’re amazing because…” or “I love how you always…”

This simple activity boosts self-esteem and helps girls see how loved and valued they are.

2. Kindness Coupon Books

Each girl creates a mini “Kindness Coupon Book” filled with simple, thoughtful actions they can give to friends or family—like “One Free Hug,” “Let’s Talk Time,” or “Lunch Buddy.”

This teaches that kindness is a gift—and that giving feels just as good as receiving.

3. The Friendship Tree 🌳

Set up a wall poster or bulletin board shaped like a tree. Girls write messages of appreciation on paper hearts (leaves!) and add them to the tree. By the end, you’ll have a beautiful visual of your group’s love and gratitude.

4. EmpowerMINT Valentines

Hand out mint candies and have girls attach empowering affirmations like:
“You’re mint to shine!” or “You’re mint to be amazing!”

It’s a sweet treat with a confidence boost built right in.

5. Love Letters to Yourself 💌

Encourage girls to write letters to themselves filled with self-love, affirmations, and encouragement. Seal them in envelopes labeled “Open when you need a reminder.”

This is powerful for building self-compassion and emotional resilience.

6. Friendship Bracelet Making Party

Bring out the beads and string for a classic activity with a meaningful twist: each bracelet is made with intention and gifted to someone in the group with a message of appreciation.

This is hands-on, creative, and full of heart.

7. "You’ve Got a Friend In Me" Circle Share

Sit in a circle and take turns finishing the sentence:
“One thing I admire about someone here is…”
It’s a powerful way to lift each other up and model fearless kindness.

8. DIY Affirmation Fortune Cookies

Using construction paper folded like fortune cookies, girls can write positive affirmations or friendship quotes inside. Trade them or place in a “Take What You Need” jar for the group.

It’s fun, crafty, and totally uplifting.

🌸 NEW: Galentine’s Day Activity Kit

Create Strong Hearts and Strong Friendships with Confidence, Connection, and Heart using the Galentine’s Day Activity Kit!

Designed for educators, mentors, youth leaders, coaches, and parents, this all-in-one resource gives you everything you need to lead a powerful Galentine’s Day–themed workshop, girls group session, classroom experience, or community event focused on healthy friendships, confidence, and kindness.

Whether you’re planning a one-time Galentine’s Day workshop or weaving these activities into your ongoing programming, this kit makes your session meaningful, inclusive, and deeply impactful. With step-by-step guidance, interactive group activities, and thoughtful reflection tools, you’ll help girls:

• Build self-worth

• Strengthen friendships

• Develop the confidence to show up as their authentic selves

👉 Grab your Galentine’s Day Activity Kit now and lead with love, confidence, and connection!

You've got this 💗