A long weekend is a great time to relax and spend quality time exploring and experiencing new things with your family and friends. Even though it may still be winter, it does not mean that you can’t still have fun. There are a lot of things to do in Fredericton on this coming Family Day Weekend.
Listed below are 15 interesting things to do this Family Day Weekend in Fredericton: Feb 13 to 16, 2026.
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Family Day at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Come out for some fun at The Beaverbrook Art Gallery and enjoy activities for all ages. This Family Day at the Beaverbrook is a special celebration in honour of Adda Mihailescu and her remarkable legacy in art education, creativity, and community connection. For nearly 30 years, Adda shaped the way families, children, teachers, and visitors experienced the Gallery through hands-on learning, welcoming spaces, and programs that reflected the many stories of our community.
February 16, 2026, 12 pm – 3 pm
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, 703 Queen Street
Admission is complimentary, but donations are appreciated
Poetry and the Science of Sound
A writing workshop which will explore creative writing practices grounded in meter, rhythm and auditory perception. Students will work with recordings of various soundscapes, and identify poetic meter in nature as they explore acoustic features and their physiological/psychological effects. This workshop will combine close reading of poems and generative work alongside group discussion.
February 14, 2026, 10 am – 12 pm
Charlotte Street Arts Centre 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton
$40
Family Day Free Skate
Enjoy a Family Day Free Skate at the Tri-County Complex. Come early to get a free hot chocolate and a free hot dog (while supplies last).
February 16, 2026 | 12:45-1:45 PM
Tri County Complex, 49 Prides Landing Road, Fredericton Junction
Frediculous Comedy Festival
Frediculous is a festival to showcase the New Brunswick comedy scene.
February 12 to 21, 2026
Various locations in Fredericton’s Northside
Family Day Ice Fishing Tournament
Join us for a fun-filled Family Day Ice Fishing Tournament! Bring your family and friends to Grand Lake Key Hole and enjoy a morning of fishing, delicious hot chocolate, and treats.
February 14, 2026, 10 am – 1 pm
Grand Lake/Key Hole Route 690, Grand Lake
Family Day Winter Axe Travaganza
Join the fun for Family Day with Winter Axe Travaganza! This action-packed event offers something for everyone, including creative activities like painting in the snow and freeze bubbles, along with outdoor fun like sledding by the tennis courts.
February 16 2026, 11 am – 2 pm
Nackawic-Millville Rural Community 115 Otis Drive, Nackawic
Free
OG Winter Wonderland Illumines Night Walk
Step into a storybook of light at the annual OG Illumines Night Walk – a magical, family-friendly snowy trail glowing with whimsical displays and vibrant colours. Wander through twinkling tunnels, discover glowing creatures and enchanted scenes that spark wonder of all ages. Bundle up, bring your sense of awe, and let the lights lead the way through this unforgettable experience.
February 14 – 16, 2026
OG Ales, 2180 NB-635
$5 admission per person. Kids ages 5 and under are free.
Family Day Walk at Kings Landing
February 16, 2026. 10 am to 3 pm
Kings Landing, 5804 NB-102, Prince William
Free! No tickets required.
Winter Family Fishing Weekend
Anglers will be able to fish without a licence province-wide except in certain areas, from February 14 to 16. Conservation limits will apply, and a federal licence will still be required to fish in national parks. Details
Crabbe Mountain
Crabbe Mountain is the highest vertical descent in New Brunswick and is located near Fredericton. You can find downhill Alpine and Glade runs that will suit all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Hours of operation are subject to change. Please check the Daily Mountain Report or call (506) 463-8311 x300 for the latest information.
50 Crabbe Mountain Road, Central Hainesville
Lift tickets $17 – $52
Mactaquac Provincial Park
Celebrate a beautiful winter’s day at the Park. Enjoy cross-country skiing, ice skating, tobogganing or winter camping. Skis, fat bikes, and snowshoes are available for rent.
Mactaquac Provincial Park, 1256 Rte 105
Go Skating
Grab your favourite pair of skates and head out to have fun skating. There are several outdoor rinks you can choose. Marysville (Royals), Officers Square, the rink at Odell Park, as well as the Mitch Clarke Park outdoor rink is open.
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Kingswood Entertainment Centre
Spend the long weekend having fun inside Atlantic Canada’s Largest Family Entertainment Centre. The Kingswood Entertainment Centre is home to an indoor play zone that includes a 45-foot-long inflatable obstacle course, a 21-foot-high Playclimber, Laser Tag, bowling, and so much more.
1700 Kingswood Way
Varies per activity
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Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
The Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market is a Saturday Morning staple that has been recognized as one of Canada’s top community markets. There will be more than 200 vendors with great local produce, food, crafts and much more.
665 George St.
Free admission
BOOM X
BOOM X is a mind-blowing, one-man show, covering the music, politics, and culture of Generation X in an explosive and engaging multimedia performance. The show, created and performed by musician and entertainer Rick Miller, is the second part of a trilogy of solo multimedia performances, which collectively span 75 years of history, politics, culture, and technology on our planet.
February 13, 2026, 7:30 pm
Fredericton Playhouse, 686 Queen Street, Fredericton
$18 – $36
Around the World Dinner Party
Join us on Saturday, February 14th, for a progressive dinner experience exploring 6 countries with friends, food and drinks!
February 14, 2026, 6 pm – 10 pm
Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton, 225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton
$166.88
Alex Mackenzie’s Never Been Better Comedy Tour
Alex Mackenzie is taking the comedy world by storm, and his Never Been Better tour proves why. You might not remember every single joke, but you’ll always remember how it made you feel. Everyone will leave happier than when they arrived, carrying lifelong memories with their loved ones. Even after the lights go down, the joy from this night will stay with you.
February 14, 2026, 7:30 pm
Fredericton Playhouse, 686 Queen Street, Fredericton
$30.39 – $34.74 plus taxes
Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd
Dark Side of the Moon came out in 1973 it was everywhere. The album cover prism was drawn on countless school binders. Classic Albums Live knows how to perform this album, it’s complex and full of soul. Just getting the alarm clocks together was a feat. All the little voices, then you had to find someone that could sing ‘great gig in the sky’. We did, and it’s joyous.
February 15, 2026, 8:00 pm
Fredericton Playhouse, 686 Queen Street, Fredericton
$56.52 plus taxes
New Brunswick Youth Orchestra: Vive Le Canada
The New Brunswick Youth Orchestra proudly launches its 61st concert season with Vive le Canada — a vibrant celebration of our very own national treasure, the NBYO. Following a landmark 60th anniversary tour that brought Mahler’s First Symphony to prestigious stages including Maison symphonique de Montréal and National Arts Centre in Ottawa, the NBYO returns home with renewed energy, excellence, and national pride.
February 15, 2026, 2:00 pm
Fredericton Playhouse, 686 Queen Street, Fredericton
$13.50 – $28.50 plus taxes
A Great Escape
Unplugged A Board Games Cafe, 418 Queen Street, Fredericton
Watch the Winter Sky
Stargaze on a beautiful winter’s night. Dress warmly and see the skies light up! The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – New Brunswick chapter provides weekly highlights of astronomical events.
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Clay Café
Get creative with the family this long weekend at the Clay Café. You can have fun using your imaginations and being creative while you are painting pottery pieces together. There are over 300 pieces that you can choose from, so you can create your own work of art.
356 Queen St
Varies – depending on the piece of pottery chosen
Monday Night Film Series: cONCAVE
The Monday Night Film Series is a flagship event hosted by the NB Film Co-op and takes place at Tilley Hall, Room 102, UNB Campus.
Shook is a Canadian fiction feature that follows Ashish (“Ash”) Usmani (Saamer Usmani), an aspiring writer in suburban Scarborough facing a quarter-life crisis. Recently graduated but struggling to publish his novella, Ash’s life is further complicated by his parents’ recent divorce. The main story begins when his estranged father, Vijay (Bernard White), reveals a Parkinson’s diagnosis, forcing Ash to take on a caregiving role. Simultaneously, he meets Claire (Amy Forsyth), a free-spirited barista new to Toronto, and their romance highlights the tension between his suburban reality and his desire for a “city” life.
February 16, 2026, 7:30 pm
Tilley Hall, Room 102, UNB Campus
Regular: $10 /Member: $7
Explore Downtown
Not only does Downtown Fredericton have many galleries, restaurants, and attractions that can be explored, but the streets with its brown buildings make a beautiful sight.
A Staycation
Enjoy a staycation with Radisson Kingswood Hotel & Suites. Have a weekend of winter fun! Details
Radisson Kingswood Hotel & Suites, 703 Queen St, Fredericton
Various; Call the Radisson at 506.206.6270 for reservations or for more information.