
Credit: Kings Landing
Gather up your friends and family, and get outside to enjoy the fall colors and flavours. Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time to experience everything that fall has to offer. Here are 15 things that you can do in Fredericton this Thanksgiving Weekend.
Braden Lam – Album Release with Atlas at Grimross
Blending authentic songwriting with modern indie flare, Braden Lam is forging the path to a new 21st century folk-pop. Joined by Katelyn Bonomo, the Halifax based duo is hitting the road to celebrate the release of Lam’s new album “Inside Four Walls”.
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October 10, 2020 from 7 pm to 10 pm
Grimross Brewing Co. 600 Bishop Drive, Fredericton
$20
Giving Thanks Potluck
Bring a potluck item and the family to The Veteran Farmer for their ‘Giving Thanks Potluck’. There will be a craft for the kids to do and it is sure to be a fun, casual, social gathering for the adults.
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October 11, 2020 from 4 pm to 5:30 pm
The Veteran Farmer, 472 Bryson Road, Lincoln
Attending the Apocalypse
The UNB Art Centre is proudly presenting Attending the Apocalypse by Jennifer Lee Wiebe and Janice Wright Cheney. In this exhibit, these artists provide observations about contemporary society by exploring the idea of networks – both digital and biological, which have a broad network as well as an organic reach.
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Until October 25, 2020
UNB Art Centre, 9 Bailey Driver, Fredericton
Thanksgiving at Kings Landing
Enjoy a weekend full of food, games, activities and celebration before it closes for the season.
As Kings Landing season wraps up, the Thanksgiving Auction is taking place again this year at the King’s Head Inn Garden. There will be heritage vegetables, baked goods, handiwork crafts, tradesmen made items and much more to bid on. It is a great place to gather together with family and friends and enjoy a lavish Thanksgiving dinner.
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October 10, & 11, 2020 from 10:30 am to 4 pm
Kings Landing, 5804 Route 102, Prince William
$17.99 to $22.99
Thanksgiving Turkey To Go
Skip the mess and hassle of cooking a huge Thanksgiving meal with Turkey to Go from Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton. Their menu offers Whole Roasted Tom Turkey, Apple & Sage Stuffing, Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes, Autumn Vegetables, Cranberry Port Compote and Turkey Pan Drippings.
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October 10th to 12th from 10 am to 6 pm
Delta Hotels by Marriott Fredericton, 225 Woodstock Road, Fredericton
From $278.30
Get a lift up Crabbe Mountain
Take the FALL COLOURS Lift Serviced Sightseeing chairlift to the top of Crabbe Mountain to get a spectacular view, then hike down it while taking in it’s gorgeous fall colours up close. There will be pumpkin painting, a photo booth, a food truck, and The Thirsty Boot will be operating outdoors for the day.
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October 10, 2020 from 11 am to 4 pm
50 Crabbe Mountain Road, Central Hainesville
$6 +HST to $12 +HST
Go Apple Picking
Spend a day on the farm, picking apples to enjoy fresh in the orchard or take home with you to bake into yummy dishes. Check out our list of where to go Apple picking in New Brunswick.
Find the Perfect Pumpkin
Walk through a field of pumpkins to find that perfect pumpkin for your family to carve into a jack-o-lantern. Gilbert’s Farm also has u-pick apples.
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Gilbert Farm, 419 Route 102, Burton
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
The place to be on Saturday mornings, the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market has everything you need to make Thanksgiving dinner, fresh from the farm.
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665 George Street, Fredericton
Have Brunch at The Coffee Mill Restaurant
Gather up some friends for something new this year, Thanksgiving Brunch. Thanksgiving is about celebrating the harvest, so why not start the day with a great meal? The Coffee Mill is a popular brunch spot that serves delicious homemade dishes and freshly roasted coffee.
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1187 Smythe Street, Fredericton
Uncork the Fredericton Tap Trail
Sip your way through the city on the new Fredericton Tap Trail. Make sure to collect the stamps along the trail, so you can earn bumper stickers and t-shirts.
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Get Lost in Salisbury Corn Maze
Test your maze solving skills in two mazes at Green Pig County Market. This year’s corn maze theme is New Brunswick 2020. They will be hosting a Flash Light night on October 10th, 2020. The pumpkin blaster will also be open.
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2927 Fredericton Road, Salisbury
Go on the Foodie Tour
Downtown Fredericton is packed with amazing restaurants, serving up local fresh food. Stop at 4 locally-owned restaurants and taste what makes them truly special on this food tour.
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Saturdays from 3:15 pm to 5:30 pm
$50
Spend a Day at Mactaquac Provincial Park
Enjoy a fall walk along the beautiful trails of park or visit TreeGO Mactaquac Aerial Adventure.
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1256 NB-105, Mactaquac
Go Geocaching
Gather up some friends and explore Fredericton on a treasure hunt. There are 15 special caches into 3 themes. Take in the fall colors as you hunt for the treasure.
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Fredericton Scavenger Hunt
Are you visiting Fredericton during Thanksgiving weekend? Then discover famous attractions in Fredericton and also the peculiarities of what locals call their home as go on this Scavenger Hunt. You will have challenges to solve at each stage of your journey and will learn more about each neighbourhood. Details

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