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There is still some summer left to experience during September in New Brunswick, along with many fun fall activities.
Photo Credit: Elsipogtog First Nation Powwow
The days are a bit chillier, and daylight is getting shorter, but the amazing views and sights across the province make it worth the visit. Below is a list of 50 things you can do this September in the beautiful province of New Brunswick.
Labour Day Weekend
Celebrate the last weekend of summer:
- Things to Do This Labour Day Weekend in Saint John
- Things to Do in and Around Moncton This Labour Day Weekend
For more September activities, see Things to Do This Fall in New Brunswick – Events, Festivals & Activities
1. Albert County Exhibition
The Albert County Exhibition is one of New Brunswick’s oldest agricultural fairs. Join us in Riverside-Albert for four days of community and agriculture each September, where everyone is welcome to experience the joy of farm animals, delightful entertainment, and indulge in mouthwatering home-cooked turkey or roast beef meals, along with a variety of canteen and events.
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September 17 – 20, 2026
2. Campbellton Awesome Festival
Campbellton Awesome Festival is a night of top-notch stand-up, outrageous fun, and nonstop laughs at Sugarloaf’s legendary peak in Campbellton, NB. Come giggle, guffaw, and enjoy a ridiculously awesome time!
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September 15 – 19, 2026
3. FREX 2026
Celebrate 199 years of community tradition at FREX 2026, Fredericton’s beloved New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition. Enjoy midway thrills, agricultural showcases, competitions, live entertainment and classic fair food during this lively, family-friendly celebration.
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September 7- 12, 2026
4. Harvest Music Festival
World-class musicians and up-and-coming Atlantic Canadian artists take the stage for five days and nights to play amazing music. There are events taking place across Fredericton during the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival.
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September 15 – 20, 2026
5. Bathurst Annual Harvest Fest
Main Street, Moncton, is about to come alive with color, culture, and community spirit! Join us for the MOSAÏQ Parade of Nations, a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural diversity that makes our region so special.
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September 19, 2026
6. River Bend Balloon Festival
Watch the skies above Bath burst into colour at the River Bend Balloon Fest, Western New Brunswick’s only hot-air balloon festival. Balloon launches and an evening glow join live music, fireworks, artisan vendors, fairground games, a vehicle show and an action-packed lumberjack competition for a memorable family celebration.
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September 3 – 7, 2026
7. Sackville Fall Fair
Celebrate the start of autumn at the 24th annual Sackville Fall Fair. This annual fair offers a variety of activities, including a colorful parade, a one-mile sprint supporting Sackville Minor Hockey, and a stunning fireworks display. Enjoy Hinchey’s rides, a cozy Harvest Dinner, and a bustling Fall Fair Market. Families can explore activities at Dufferin Street Sports Fields, while live music fills the Main Tent. Don’t miss the 24th Annual “Anything that Floats Race” on Sunday.
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September 16-20, 2026
8. TimberTop Adventures
Swing across the trees as leaves change their colours atop TimberTop Adventures, in Dominion Park, Saint John. It is one of the largest treetop aerial adventure parks in the country with over 110 creative obstacles curated from around the world and placed in 11 different courses in the trees!
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9. Waterside Farms Cottage Winery
See for yourself the process that turns simple fruit into distinctive wines like Blackberry, Rhubarb, Blueberry, or Cranberry wines at Waterside Farms Cottage Winery located on the beautiful Bay of Fundy.
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10. Fort Beausejour – Fort Cumberland National Historic Site
Explore the star-shaped fort that was a vital part of the 18th-century struggle between the French and the British over Acadie. The Fort Beausejour – Fort Cumberland National Historic Site tells the stories of settlers, soldiers, and the American sympathizers who called the area home. You can enjoy a picnic, and go kite flying, and the kids can have fun dressing up as gate guards.
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11. Atlantic International Balloon Fiesta
Atlantic Balloon Fiesta
See plenty of hot air balloons rise up in the sky during the Balloon Fiesta. You can enjoy a balloon ride, see a car show, or shop at the huge vendor market. The kids can enjoy the amusement rides.
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September 10 – 13, 2026
12. Go Back Country Camping
Go off the grid and enjoy New Brunswick’s wilderness before winter hits. New Brunswick is home to many great campsites but if you want to experience nature’s beauty, head off the beaten path and get ready for awesome backcountry camping.
13. NB 4-H 44th Annual Provincial Show
Kick off FREX week by celebrating the achievements of young people from across the province at the NB 4-H Annual Provincial Show. This agricultural showcase highlights the skills, dedication and community spirit fostered through 4-H New Brunswick’s youth programs.
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September 3 – 5, 2026
14. King’s Square Swing Dance
Learn how to swing dance in King’s Square. Enjoy live jazz music from the Bridge Jazz Ensemble and kick up your heels with your special someone.
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15. Fredericton Fall Classic Road Race
Fredericton’s most anticipated fall road race consists of 5km, 10km, half-marathon, and youth distance events that will take place September 2o and 27. Details
September 26-27, 2026
16. Summer Soulsa
Celebrate Caribbean, Latin and African culture through vibrant music, dance, art and food at Summer Soulsa, Atlantic Canada’s largest Afro-Caribbean carnival and music festival. A colourful downtown parade, high-energy performances, guest DJs, dance workshops and lively block parties fill Fredericton with irresistible rhythm and community spirit. Details
September 3 – 6, 2026
17. The Mactaquac Craft Festival
Discover heritage and contemporary creations by Anglophone, Francophone and Indigenous artists at the Mactaquac Craft Festival, set amid the natural beauty of Mactaquac Provincial Park. Browse an open-air artisan market, meet local makers and enjoy hands-on workshops, traditional demonstrations, live music, local food and family-friendly activities.
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September 4 – 6, 2026
18. Campobello Island Seaglass Festival
Search for ocean-worn treasures and connect with fellow beachcombers during the Campobello Island Seaglass Festival, New Brunswick’s first celebration devoted to sea glass. This month-long island experience invites visitors to explore scenic shores, uncover pieces of coastal history, and make new friends along the way.
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Various dates, September 4 – 27, 2026
19. Thunder from down under
Thank you for being a friend! Especially a Golden Girl friend! Your favorite ladies from the ‘80’s are throwing a party, and you’re invited! Sophia, Blanch, Rose and Dorothy have worked long and hard to throw the perfect celebration, but will they still be celebrating when they discover that one of their party guests has murderous intentions? As Sophia attempts to lighten the mood with a song, someone’s attempting to lighten the mood with a BANG!
Play detective as the Without A Cue Golden Girls mingle with you and your friends. Who could the killer be? Cast your vote!
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September 21, 2026
20. Festival d’humour RIEN
Enjoy sharp wit and big laughs at Festival d’humour RIEN., New Brunswick’s only entirely French-language comedy festival. More than a dozen Acadian and Quebec comedians take the stage for affordable cabaret-style shows in a friendly, festive atmosphere.
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September 9 – 13, 2026
21. Plaster Rock Summerfest
Plaster Rock’s Summerfest is a week-long celebration of rural New Brunswick, offering activities for all ages, including trivia, art, movies, bingo, and Kids’ dance. The festival also includes a parade, local market, silent auction, followed by a relaxing Sunday with live music and fireworks.
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September 21, 2026
22. Salisbury Corn Maze
Get lost and try to find your way through the winding corn mazes at Salisbury Corn Maze.
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Usually from the end of August to the end of October 2026
23. Levee on the Lake
Celebrate Atlantic Canadian music and community spirit at Levee on the Lake, a welcoming festival near Silver Lake in Sackville. Enjoy performances by New Brunswick favourites and visiting artists beneath the festival tent, with concerts, workshops and family-friendly fun in a spacious natural setting.
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September 10 – 13, 2026
24. Hike Sackville Waterfowl Park
Spend a relaxing day hiking with your friends through the Sackville Waterfowl Park, which has won Environment Canada’s National Award for Environmental Achievement. This unique waterfowl park lets you get up close to the local wildlife when you hike the 3.5-kilometre trail. You can possibly spot over 160 bird species and 200 plant species during your hike.
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25. Hunter Brothers Farm
Get ready for a day of family fun on the farm. The corn maze is open daily with the adventure farm open on weekends.
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Usually mid-September to the end of October
Charlo Fall Fair
Charlo Fall Fair – Fete au village de Charlo
Welcome autumn with live entertainment, community gatherings and family-friendly fun at the Charlo Fall Fair, a beloved village tradition held since 1973. Browse vendor stalls, enjoy delicious food and soak up the festive atmosphere at this lively celebration for all ages.
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September 11 – 13, 2026
26. Saint John Night Market
The cooler autumn air makes it the perfect time to visit the Saint John Night Market. On the first Thursday evenings every month, South Market Street is packed with delicious food, awesome drinks, and unique crafts under a canopy of beautiful lights.
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September 3, 2026
27. Charlotte’s Family Orchard U-Pick and Farm Market
The Charlotte’s Family Orchard U-Pick and Farm Market has been operating for the past 30 years. Along with picking apples, you can also pick pears, plums, and cherries. You can also pick up fresh vegetables at their Farm Market, which is located in the old Blacksmith’s Shop.
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28. Acadian Coastal Drive
Go on a scenic drive and enjoy Fall slowly colouring New Brunswick while also experiencing New Brunswick’s rich Acadian heritage.
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29. NB Open Farm Day
Farms across New Brunswick will be opening their doors for free visits! Come take pride in New Brunswick’s agricultural industry and see what New Brunswick food has to offer! Details
September 20, 2026
30. Bathurst Fests
Bathurst Fests is a one-of-a-kind celebration of music, movement, and community! Whether you’re here for Band Fest, Choral Fest, or Bathurst Ukefest, this year’s weekend is shaping up to be unforgettable.
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September 25 – 27, 2026
31. Hom’Art Festival
Taking place in Shediac, this is a festival full of buskers, chalk artists, speed painting competitions, live art, music, and much more!
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September 11 – 13, 2026
32. Pass to the Past
Visit your local New Brunswick public library from September 13-19, 2026, to obtain a limited-time pass for one free entry to Kings Landing! With a valid library card and a pass, you will be granted a single entry into the Village on these dates. Details
September 13 – 19, 2026
33. Pumpkin Day
Enjoy a family day filled with giant pumpkins, local products, music, and activities. About fifty artisans and food vendors will showcase their goods, including apples, autumn decorations, and crafts. The event features musical entertainment, improvisation, and the official weigh-in of giant pumpkins, with results recorded by the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth.
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September 27, 2026
34. Hopewell Rocks
Explore the unique Hopewell Rocks with your family and friends. These unique rocks are formed by the Bay of Fundy’s tides. When the tide is low, you can walk on the 2km beach and explore the coves. If you decide to visit during the high tide, you can spend a few hours kayaking around them.
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35. New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Centre
New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Centre is the largest public aquarium in the Atlantic Provinces and showcase the marine life of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. So, take the family to see the world’s largest collection of colored lobsters and over 100 species of fish and invertebrates.
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36. Richibucto River Wine Estate Tour
Take a tour of Richibucto River Wine Estate‘s vineyards and winery to learn about the 20+ varieties of cold-climate grapes that flourish in the New Brunswick climate. The tour includes five wine tastings, and after you can browse the boutique for a special souvenir and wine to bring home with you.
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June – September
Photo Credit: Mackay Apple Orchard
37. Mackay Apple Orchard
Enjoy the majestic views of the Saint John River at the Mackay Apple Orchard. While you are picking apples, make sure to keep your eyes open for the playful sculptures crafted by the owner. 19 delicious varieties of apples are grown at this orchard, and hard apple cider is available.
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38. Village Historique Acadien
Step back in time and see what life was like for the Acadian times as interpreters do their chores in period buildings. The Village Historique Acadien has won many awards including the Phoenix Award. There are many activities and workshops that the whole family can take part in.
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39. Go Glamping
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40. Explore the Northern New Brunswick Beer Trail
If you are a beer aficionado, then exploring the Northern New Brunswick Beer trail is the perfect activity for you this fall. The 320km route has stops at 9 microbreweries, 21 bars, restaurants, cafes, and bistros, along with 4 tourist offices.
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41. Visit Miscou Island
September is on of the best months of the year for a trip to Miscou Island. Famous for its peat bogs, which turn fiery scarlet in fall, Miscou Island is steeped in early Canadian religious history and natural beauty.
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42. Explore Stonehammer UNESCO GeoPark
Take some time to explore and experience the uniquely gorgeous landscape of Southern New Brunswick. You can hike, kayak, rock climb, tour, and more around the park.
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43. Alma Cheers Festival
Join us for a day filled with beer, food, and fun at the Alma Beer Festival! Sample a variety of craft beers from local breweries, indulge in delicious food truck offerings, and enjoy live music and entertainment. Whether you’re a beer connoisseur or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone.
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September 26, 2026
44. Explore Canada’s Oldest Farmers Market
The Saint John City Market is Canada’s oldest continuing market. The year-round market is also where you can find just about everything grown, cooked, baked, and made in Saint John.
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45. Hike Sussex Bluff Trail
Enjoy views of gorgeous valleys and bluffs from Sussex Bluff Trail.
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Charlotte County Fall Fair
Celebrate rural life, local creativity and agricultural heritage at the Charlotte County Fall Fair in scenic Ganong Nature Park. Enjoy live music, wagon rides, farm animals, historical reenactments, homesteading demonstrations, artisan vendors, local food and a hands-on Kids Zone.
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September 19 – 20, 2026
46. Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market is a great place on chilly Saturday mornings. Vendors from across and out of town come together to showcase their hard work.
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47. Art in Public Places Self-Guided Walking Tour
The Art in Public Places Self-Guided Walking Tours are a unique way of exploring uptown Saint John. Brochures are available online, on the Saint John Walking Tour App, and at the visitor information center. There are a number of galleries along the route that you can visit, especially if you are looking to see more artwork.
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48. Broadleaf Guest Ranch Outdoor Adventure
There are a lot of things to do at the Broadleaf Guest Ranch Outdoor Adventure, including horseback riding, biking, rock-climbing in the adventure barn and much more. Having family fun outside has never been easier than at this ranch.
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49. See the ‘Kissing Bridge’
The Hartland Covered Bridge is also called the ‘Kissing Bridge’, and is the longest covered bridge in the world. It is an iconic bridge and was declared a national historic site in 1980. So, be sure to take a walk over the bridge with your special someone and take a picture to capture the bridge’s magic.
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50. Lobster Deck Restaurant
Choose from a variety of delectable seafood dishes such as fresh lobster plates, lobster rolls, fried clams, fish and chips, and much more at the Lobster Deck Restaurant in Shediac.
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