Looking for valentines day ideas for friends that go beyond a box of chocolates? Heart-shaped pizzas, little candy gifts and a pajama night give you plenty to choose from.
There are some gorgeous pink party tables here too if you want to go all out.
You can keep things simple or turn the evening into a whole celebration. Pick a snack to share, add an activity you’ll enjoy together and leave room for a few cute details.
Valentine's Day Plans and Gifts to Share With Friends
pink cake and a snack spread
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous pink table. I love the round pink cake with its heart decoration and rows of pink piping.
The long snack board and bowls of marshmallows give you something to share between slices.
If you want to go a step further, add pink plates and heart-shaped doilies like the ones here.
heart-shaped pizza night
How cute are these little pizzas? Even the pepperoni pieces are hearts!
The browned cheese and red toppings keep them looking festive without any extra table decorations.
For your own pizza night, let each friend choose their toppings. I’d keep the heart shapes either way.
little candy butterflies
I am obsessed with these candy butterflies. The pink packets make the wings while decorated clothespins form the bodies.
Those googly eyes and curled antennae are just adorable.
Try a different heart color for each friend, like the pink, yellow and blue ones here.
red and pink candy bar
Calling all candy fans, this is such a fun setup for a get-together. Red buckets hold lollipops and long candy sticks above trays of red sweets and wrapped chocolates.
Set out little bags beside your own spread so everyone can put together a mix to take home.
a jar of folded hearts
Don’t want to give sweets and want something a little different? These folded hearts are so pretty in pink, red, pale blue and cream.
I love how they look all mixed together in the clear jar.
You could turn this into a craft night or tuck little notes inside your own hearts before folding them.
cake by candlelight
This heart cake may just be one of my favorites here. The tiny red hearts look so sweet against the white frosting.
Pink candles, small flower arrangements and paper hearts fill the rest of the table.
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Try a few paper hearts on the wall too if you want to carry the decorations beyond the snacks.
pizza and a sharing board
Want a dinner idea rather than a table full of sweets? Go with heart-shaped pizzas and a board of cheese, crackers, grapes and sliced meats.
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I especially love the pink flowers beside this spread. A small bunch would be a lovely extra touch for your own table.
pink friendship bracelets
How cute is this bracelet stack? The little hearts, pink beads and gold-colored details are so pretty together. The XOXO bracelet is my favorite.
Put out a selection of beads for a bracelet-making night. You could each make one for the friend sitting next to you.
a pink drink with a fluffy topper
This pink drink is just too cute not to save. I love the shimmery swirls and the fluffy pink candy perched above the glass.
Even the rim has little heart decorations.
For your own version, choose a drink you already enjoy and use food-safe decorations around the rim.
matching face masks
If you’re looking for a low-key plan, a face-mask night is a lovely place to start. The bright pink masks, towel wraps and dark pink glasses make this little setup feel coordinated.
Choose skincare you each already know suits your skin. Matching robes are a cute extra, not a requirement.
a bouquet for each friend
Who says Valentine’s flowers have to be romantic? These mixed bouquets look gorgeous with their white, pink and purple blooms.
I especially love the tiny white flowers with yellow centers.
Try a flower swap where everyone brings a bunch, then wrap your finished bouquets in brown paper like these.
a bright candy bouquet
Here’s another bouquet idea, but this one is all about the candy. The tall packets and round lollipops look so fun tucked into bright pink wrapping.
Pick your friend’s favorite sweets for your own version. Finish with a big curly ribbon if you want that same over-the-top pink look.
a wall of Valentine notes
I love this idea for a party. Open envelopes with names written in pink give everyone a place to leave their Valentine cards.
The handmade hearts peeking out are such a sweet detail.
Set out blank cards and pens so your friends can write each other a little note during the evening.
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heart pancakes for brunch
Not every celebration needs to happen at night. These brunch plates have heart-shaped pancakes, chocolate-topped doughnuts, raspberries and little muffins.
The pink drinks with whipped topping are adorable beside them.
Choose a couple of these treats for your own brunch if you don’t want to recreate the whole spread.
a candle-painting afternoon
If you love a craft night, save this candle-painting idea. The collage mixes striped tapers with tiny flowers and holiday motifs, so there’s plenty of pattern inspiration.
For a Valentine’s version, I’d choose pink stripes and little red hearts. Keep painted candles as display pieces unless the decorating products are specifically intended for candles that will be burned.
big bows and pink fringe
If you are looking to go all out with decorations, then this one is for you. There’s so much to love, from the red and pink fringe overhead to the oversized bows across the island.
The balloons make it even more festive. Start with the bows if you only want to borrow one detail.
little pink gift baskets
These gift baskets are such a cute way to bring a few small presents together. Gum, candy and lip-care packets sit inside pale baskets, with pink roses arranged beside them.
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You could choose a favorite treat and a beauty item for each friend rather than making every basket identical.
personalized baskets and pennants
This is another gift-basket idea, but it has a few different details worth saving. I love the red heart name tags and pink pennants rising above the gifts.
The bow-decorated cups are so pretty too.
Add a handwritten name tag to your own basket for a personal touch, even if you keep the contents simple.
a sweet movie-night board
Don’t want to put together a full dinner? No problem!
This board has popcorn in a heart-shaped bowl with cookies, strawberries, wafers and chocolates tucked around it.
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I’d bring this out for a movie night. Keep the popcorn in the middle and arrange your favorite treats around the edges.
pink pajamas and a night in
Last but definitely not least, we have a pajama night with friends. I love the mix of pink sets and little heart prints.
The sleep masks and bowl of popcorn fit right in.
Invite everyone to wear their favorite pajamas, choose a movie together and keep the rest of the evening simple.