Galentine’s Day in New Brunswick: 4 Ways to Celebrate Your Besties and

Galentine’s Day in New Brunswick:

4 Ways to Celebrate Your Besties and Shop Local!

Valentine’s Day is great, but Galentine’s Day is the one that reminds us to celebrate the people who hype us up year-round.

Whether you’re planning a full “dress-up and go out” moment or keeping it low-key at home, New Brunswick has plenty of ways to turn friendship into a whole vibe.

Below are four easy Galentine’s plans you can mix-and-match, plus local-friendly ideas and a few events happening around the province to help you lock in the perfect date with your favourite people.

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Put It on the Calendar: Events Happening Around New Brunswick

If your group prefers a plan with a start time and tickets, here are a few Galentine events happening around the province, perfect for turning your night into something a little more “planned” and a little less “so… what are we doing?”

Saint John:

Retro Film (Galentine’s Day):
Miss Congeniality: The most iconic “friendship + confidence glow-up” movie night.
Imperial Theatre
Friday, Feb 13, 7:00 PM
Tickets $10

Galentine’s Night (Taylor’s Version):
Celebrate friendship the Swiftie way
Because boys are temporary, Galentines are forever.
Suwanna
Friday, Feb 13

Shediac:

Galentine en Rose:
A special evening for women with Josée Cormier, DJ Mobaws, a pink drink included, and a late-night snack!
Shediac Multipurpose Centre
Friday, Feb 6, 8:00 PM
Tickets $50.52

Moncton:

Galentine’s at Brix:
Starts with a hands-on cocktail class, then a 3-course dinner; 19+.
Brix Experience
Friday, Feb 12, 6:00 PM
Tickets $150

Bathurst:

Helltown Valentine party:
The biggest Valentine party of Bathurst
Helltown
Friday, Feb 13, 9:30 PM
Tickets $15

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Cozy Night In (That Still Feels Like an Event)

If your ideal Galentine’s is “no commute, maximum comfort,” make it feel special with a simple at-home theme. Think: a mini tasting night, a rom-com + snack board, or a “pink everything” potluck.

Build a New Brunswick-inspired Galentine’s spread:
- A bottle (or two) of wine, cider, or sparkling for a toast
- A snack board with cheeses, crackers, fruit, and something sweet
- A “signature mocktail” option so everyone can join the cheers

One small extra that makes it feel like a real occasion: fresh flowers, cute napkins, a candle, or a disposable camera

Shop Galentine’s Night-In Essentials:

Brunch, Dinner & “Just One More Cocktail”

For the group that loves an excuse to get dressed up: book a table, order dessert on purpose, and make the night feel celebratory. The trick is to plan around your group’s energy: brunch for the early birds, tapas for the grazers, or dinner + cocktails for the “let’s make it a whole night” crew.

How to make it feel like a Galentine’s event:
- Choose one shared “main character” item: a sparkling flight, a dessert tower, or a round of signature drinks
- Set a dress code: “pink,” “black & gold,” or “casual glam”
- Make it a mini crawl: one place for dinner, a second spot for dessert or mocktails

Find a Table Worth Toasting To:

Brunch:

Claudine’s Eatery - Fredericton
Island Girls Diner - Saint John
Atelier Tony - Dieppe
Café Archibald - Moncton/Dieppe
Homestead Restaurant - Riverview
Whynot BU Café - Moncton
Le Moque-Tortue Games Bistro - Shediac
Grains de Folie - Caraquet
878 Waterfront Bistro & Café - Perth-Andover
Cinnamon Soul Café - Hillsborough
Something’s Brewing Café - Saint Stephen
Tony's Bistro & Patisserie - Moncton
The Coffee Mill Restaurant -Fredericton
Britt's Pub + Eatery - Saint John
Sucrerie Chiasson - Paquetville
Auberge d'Anjou-Cocooning Cafe - Petit-Rocher
Cafe Maris Stella - Caraquet

Dinner:

The Tide & Boar Gastropub - Moncton
Au Bootlegger - Bathurst
Le Up'n Down Resto-Bar - Tracadie-Sheila
The Hills Restaurant - Hillsborough
District Burger & Cocktails - Bathurst
Chez Raymond - Neguac
Britt’s Pub & Eatery - Saint John
East Coast Bistro - Saint John
Pump House Brewpub - Moncton/Shediac
Cast & Crew Gastropub - Bathurst
Chantal's Steakhouse - Edmundston
The Snooty Fox - Fredericton
O'Donaghue's Irish Pub - Miramichi
L’Écluse - Edmundston

Cocktails:

Third Glass - Moncton
The Joyce Pub - Fredericton
Port City Royal - Saint John
Bar 55 - Moncton
Hopscotch Whisky Bar - Saint John
The Furnace Room - Moncton
Chic Shake - Tracadie
Palette Rooftop - Moncton
Hennesseys Pub - Miramichi
Le Hub (Cielo Glamping) - Haut-Shippagan
Le Up'n Down Resto-Bar - Tracadie
Chic Shake - Tracadie
The Provincial Lounge - Fredericton
District Burger - Bathurst
Soeur Claudette Cocktails Inc - Moncton
La Brokerie - Caraquet
Hopscotch Whisky Bar - Saint John
Apero Lounge - Miramichi
Seve-bar-apero - Dieppe
Magnetic Hill Winery - Moncton

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Do Something Together: Spa, Creative, or Competitive

Sometimes the best Galentine’s plans are the ones where you do something, because the memories (and the photos) basically make themselves. Pick one experience and build the rest around it: coffee before, dinner after, or a sweet treat as the finale.

Experience ideas that work for almost any friend group:
- Self-care day: massages, facials, sauna/thermal circuit, or a mani-pedi lineup
- Creative night: paint & sip, pottery, candle-making, or a DIY spot
- Foodie fun: cooking class, mocktail workshop, coffee tasting
- Friendly competition: escape room, bowling, trivia night, karaoke

Book a Galentine’s Experience:

Breakout Saint John - Saint John
Unplugged - Fredericton
Bistro Moque Tortue - Shediac
DIY Studio - Moncton & Saint John
Brix Experience - Moncton
EdVentures - Fredericton
Glass Roots Canada - Saint John
Stained Glass Creations by Kim - Saint John
Tambayan Cafe - Riverview
Dieppe Arts and Culture Centre - Dieppe
Wholy Bowly - Riverview
Bunker - Moncton
At the Lake Spa & Studio - Saint John
Avalon SalonSpa - Fredericton
Beauty Prodigy Day Spa - Fredericton
Benefit Body Spa - Fredericton
Creekside RnR - Cocagne
Element5 Spa & Salon - Saint John & Moncton
Evolve Thermal Spa - Moncton
For-Rest Spa - Bathurst
Ilume Medi-Spa - Saint John
Jolie Vie Wellness Retreat - Grand Falls
KŌV Nordic Spa - Bocabec / St. Andrews area
Luxe Beauty & Wellness Co. - Riverview
Maplebrook Retreat – Outdoor Nordic Spa - Shediac Bridge
Namaste Spa - MonctonNeroli Salon & Spa - Riverview
Refresh Wellness Studio - Saint John
Rejuv Nordic Spa - Miramichi
Shear Beauty Salon & Spa - Fredericton
Somanti Spa - Dieppe
The Kingston Spa @ La Belle Cabane - Kingston Peninsula
The Spa 654 Club - Fredericton
USVA Nordik Spa - Moncton

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Make it Fun, Make it Local

However you celebrate, Galentine’s Day is really just a reminder to show up for the people who show up for you. Keep it simple, make it fun, and if you can, make it local, because supporting New Brunswick businesses is one of the best ways to spread love all season long.

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