Girls Night Ideas: The 11 Best Activities to Do with Friends

Girls night ideas are endless – from creative girls night activities like sip and paint to cozy girls night in ideas at home. We have put together the best ones to inspire you, including tasty girls night food ideas.

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1. Painting with a Glass of Wine: Sip and Paint

How about combining creativity with wine? Sip and paint is still a huge trend in 2026. You paint a beautiful motif of your choice or let your creativity run wild while enjoying a glass or two of wine on the side. By the end of the evening, you will have a wonderful piece of art to take home, the perfect girls night out idea with your best friend. Discover {nrEvents} sip and paint events and find the right one for you. A creative class gift card makes a great present for your friends.

2. Mixing Cocktails for the Perfect Girls Night

A girls night without drinks? Hard to imagine! Grab your girlfriends and mix your favorite cocktails together. Whether you are total beginners or already pros with the shaker, mixing cocktails at home or in a cocktail class brings a whole lot of fun and creativity to your evening, making it one of the most enjoyable activities with friends. A cocktail class gift card is a great way to surprise someone.

What you need for your cocktail evening:

• Various spirits (e.g. vodka, gin, rum)
• Fresh fruits and herbs
• Syrups and juices
• Ice cubes
• Shaker, measuring cup, and bar accessories

3. Making Jewelry: A Creative Evening with Friends

Looking for a creative idea for your next girls night? How about making jewelry together? It is not only a wonderful opportunity to unleash your artistic side, but you can also create unique keepsakes: friendship bracelets, rings, and more.

What you need for making jewelry:

• Beads in various sizes and colors
• Jewelry wire or thread
• Clasps and pendants
• Pliers and scissors
• Optional: leather cords, tassels, shells

If you are looking for girls night in ideas at home, making jewelry is an excellent choice. You can get creative in a relaxed atmosphere while having plenty of time for great conversations.

4. Learning Pottery Together

A pottery class is the perfect idea for a creative girls night out. Find a pottery class near you that appeals to your group. If you have a larger group of friends, many classes offer special group evenings where you can learn to pot in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.

Clay, pottery wheel, apron, glaze, all the materials you need are provided by the studio. You will learn different techniques and then get to create your own pieces from scratch. Want to give the idea as a present? Take a look at our pottery class gift card.

5. Making Your Own Creams and Soaps

In a natural cosmetics workshop, you learn how to make your own skincare and beauty products entirely without chemicals. An expert will show you the basic recipes and techniques for making things like creams and soaps. You will find out how to combine the right ingredients and can choose your very own custom scent combination.

6. A Little Adventure in an Escape Room

If you are looking for an exciting girls night idea, an escape room might be just the thing for you and your friends. Solving puzzles together, uncovering secrets, and freeing yourselves from tricky situations, it brings you closer, guarantees loads of fun, and maybe even a little adrenaline rush.

Dive right into the adventure! When you arrive, you will be introduced to the story. Then it begins: you enter the room and have a set amount of time (usually 60 minutes) to solve all the puzzles.

7. Wine Tasting: A Girls Night Full of Pleasure

At a wine tasting, you and your friends discover new wines together. You taste the wines under the guidance of a professional sommelier and have a great time along the way.

The expert guides you through the different wines, explains the differences, and helps you pick up on subtle nuances. Along the way, you will learn plenty about wine growing, different grape varieties, and how to truly appreciate a good glass of wine. A wine tasting gift card is a lovely present for wine lovers.

8. Doing Each Other's Make-Up: A Girls Night In Idea

A girls night at home can be just as unforgettable as a night out. With the right girls night in ideas and a little preparation, your home becomes the perfect setting for a memorable evening with your friends. To start, try out new looks. You will not only improve your make-up skills but also have a fantastic time doing it.

What you need for the girls night:

• Various make-up products
• Brushes and sponges
• Make-up remover and cotton pads
• Mirror

9. Macramé Knotting: A Creative Girls Night In

A girls night is the perfect opportunity to create beautiful decorative pieces. From macramé wall hangings and lanterns to hanging planters, macramé offers endless possibilities and makes for a relaxed and entertaining evening. This activity with friends brings loads of fun and is a wonderful way to get creative together.

10. Turn the Girls Night into a Wellness Evening

Transform your home into a spa. With face masks, manicures, pedicures, and relaxing music, your girls night becomes a wellness oasis. Unwind, chat, and enjoy a shared break from the everyday. You can find even more relaxation ideas under spa and wellness.

11. Games Night with Board and Card Games

Board games, card games, or fun party games, a games night always brings a great atmosphere. Everyone can bring their favorite game to the girls night and let the game night begin. A bit of friendly competition never hurt anyone.

12. Girls Night Food Ideas for at Home

Snacks are an absolute must at any girls night. Here are some easy girls night food ideas you can prepare at home. From savory bites to sweet treats, there is something for everyone:

• Finger food platter: Mini sandwiches, veggie sticks with hummus and guacamole, cheese cubes and grapes, olives, mini quiches, or puff pastry snacks
• Homemade pizza: Different types of cheese, various vegetables, pizza dough, tomato sauce, fresh herbs and spices
• Tapas evening: Patatas bravas (fried potatoes), albóndigas (meatballs in tomato sauce), pimientos de padrón (fried mini peppers), manchego cheese with fig jam
• Homemade sushi: Nori sheets, sushi rice, various fillings (e.g. salmon, tuna, avocado, cucumber), soy sauce, wasabi, pickled ginger
• Pasta: Pasta of your choice, pasta sauce (e.g. tomato, pesto, Alfredo), various toppings (e.g. parmesan, basil, sautéed mushrooms, grilled vegetables, olives)
• Candy bar: Cupcakes, fruit skewers with chocolate, different ice cream flavors with toppings, brownies, cookies, cheesecake bites

Craving more than snacks? Book a cooking class together and enjoy a menu you cooked yourselves.

13. What Should Not Be Missing at a Girls Night

First and foremost, a girls night is all about spending time with your closest friends. The activity you choose is not as important as the time you share together.

That said, it is worth thinking about what you want to do beforehand. Whether it is a cozy evening on the sofa, a creative workshop, or a wine tasting, a little planning goes a long way.

Make sure to grab some snacks and put together a great playlist to set the mood.