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Credit: Tourism Fredericton
Celebrate Canada’s 159th birthday with fireworks, fun events and activities. Here is a short list of things to do this Canada Day long weekend in and around Fredericton.
I. Official Canada Day Celebrations
Fredericton Canada Day
Visit Downtown Fredericton for a day of FREE family fun and entertainment! Enjoy main stage all-New Brunswick entertainment line-up with grand theft bus headlining, and other acts of Pretty In Pink (That80sband), Laurie LeBlanc Page officielle, and more! Enjoy food trucks, bouncy castles, local vendors, and fireworks over the Wolastoq (Saint John River). Cap off the evening in New Brunswick’s Capital City with fireworks scheduled to take place from the Westmorland Street Bridge at 10:40 pm. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fireworks | 10:40 PM
Officers’ Square, 575 Queen Street, Fredericton
Free
II. Things to do on Canada Day
Oromocto Pioneer Days Festival
Join us at the Sir Douglas Hazen Park Green as we celebrate Canada Day 2026. Lots of family fun, including Midway Rides, Entertainment on the green, Food and other vendors, Kids’ Day, Canada Day Parade, and Canada Day fireworks! Details
Oromocto Pioneer Days Festival
June 26 – July 4, 2026
Canada Day Parade | July 1 | 11:00 AM
Fireworks | July 1 | Dusk
Sir Douglas Hazen Park 15 Wharf Road, Oromocto
The Nature of Canada Day in Keswick Ridge
Come join us for The Nature of Canada Day in Keswick Ridge! Parade starts at 4pm, picnic/food vendors, and activities at 5pm, live music at 6pm and fireworks show at dark!! Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Parade | 4:00 PM
Fireworks | Dark
Keswick Ridge 221 HWY-105, Keswick
Canada Day – New Maryland 2026
Enjoy an afternoon of community fun featuring a community BBQ, live music, and a variety of activities for all ages. Residents and visitors are invited to gather with family, friends, and neighbours to enjoy the festivities and celebrate Canada’s birthday in a welcoming and festive atmosphere. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
New Maryland Centre 754 New Maryland Hwy, New Maryland
Nashwaak Canada Day Celebration
Get ready for a full day of family fun as we come together to celebrate Canada Day. This year’s parade theme is “Backyard Camping”. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Parade | 11:00 AM
Duck Race on the Nashwaak River | 1:00 PM
Fireworks | TBA
Stanley Park
Canada Day – Tracy
Join us in Tracy for a full day of Canada Day fun, beginning with a lively parade and continuing with great entertainment, music, free games for kids, and an all-day BBQ the whole family can enjoy. It’s a celebration packed with community spirit, delicious food, and activities for all ages, topped off with one of the best fireworks shows around which will be even bigger and better this year! Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Tracy Recreational Centre, 4445 Heritage Drive, Tracy
Canada Day at Kings Landing
Celebrate Canada Day the way it was meant to be: outdoors, together, and surrounded by the history and traditions that built this country. Details
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kings Landing, 5804 Route 102, Fredericton
Grand Lake Fun Days
Get ready for five action-packed days of non-stop excitement at Grand Lake Fun Days — the ultimate summer kickoff festival for the whole family! The community comes alive with a high-energy lineup of events and entertainment that’s sure to have something for everyone. Details
Grand Lake Fun Days
June 26 – July 1, 2026
parade | Saturday, June 27 | 12 PM @ Main Street, Minto
Fireworks | TBA
Minto
Christ Church Parish Church Summer Concert Series
The Christ Church Parish Church noon hour concert series is returning! Held every Wednesday from July 1 to July 29, from 12:10 pm to 12:55 pm at Christ Church Parish Church, the series will feature a mix of local talent and visiting artists. It promises to be an unforgettable lineup of concerts, offering a delightful musical experience for attendees. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to enjoy some fantastic live performances!! Details
Duo Atria | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | 12:10 – 12:55 PM
Christ Church (Parish) Church, 245 Westmorland Street, Fredericton
Free will donation
III. Things to do During Canada Day Weekend
Fredericton Royals
Experience the thrill of live baseball with the Fredericton Royals at their home games for the 2026 season, held at the historic Royals Field! With a legacy dating back to 1895, the Royals have been a beloved tradition for fans at this iconic location. Don’t miss out on the action—come cheer on the team and be part of a time-honored experience that promises excitement all season long! Details
vs. Moncton on Friday, June 26, 2026 | 7:30 PM
vs. Chatham on Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Royals Field 45 Morrison Street, Fredericton
Cultural Expressions Festival 2026
A lively celebration of cultural diversity and unity awaits you at the Festival of Cultural Expressions on June 27, 2026! Join the Fredericton Multicultural Association and many ethnocultural groups for an unforgettable day of music, dance, food and energetic performances from around the world. Details
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | All day
Capital Exhibit Centre, 361 Smythe Street, Fredericton
Strawberry Festival 2026
A day full of celebrating and supporting our local community! Come for a day full of fun activities and local food!! Details
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 12:30 PM – Midnight
Pines Conservation Park Bridge Dr, Cambridge-Narrows
Love’s Labour’s Lost
The play’s farcically lovelorn shenanigans are only enhanced by the presence of a fantastical Spanish race car driver, and a pretentious theatre director who assembles a ragged cast of thespians to perform a woeful play to entertain the visiting rock royalty. Details
June 21, 23, 27, 28, 30 and July 4 and 5, 2026 | 7:30 PM
outside Christ Church Cathedral, 168 Church St #150, Fredericton
$15 – $35; Children 9 and under: Free
The Winter’s Tale
Spurred on by his ambition, his wife’s dark urgings, and the tantalizing prophecies of the three Weird Sisters, Macbeth is set on a path to betrayal, murder, corruption, and guilt. In our immersive, promenade production, staged amid the soaring trees of the Fredericton Botanic Garden and Odell Park, you’ll follow—and be in the centre of—the action, rubbing shoulders with witches, ghosts, and murderers, as supernatural solicitings, more than bloody deeds, and epic battles happen all around you. Our Macbeth will be an experience not to be missed! Details
June 19, 22, 25, 26, 29, and July 2 and 3, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Odell Park, near the main parking lot at Rookwood Drive and Waggoner’s Lane
$15 – $35; Children 9 and under: Free
Garden Workshop
Dig into heritage gardening techniques that still work today. Learn practical, time-tested skills for growing food the way New Brunswickers have for over a century. Details
Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Kings Landing, 5804 Route 102, Fredericton
8th Annual Ricky Bobby 150
Buckle up and feel the rush of the Annual Rickey Bobby 150 on Saturday, June 27 at Speedway 660. With a competitive field of veterans and rookies, drivers will battle for the win. Competitors from across Atlantic Canada, including Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Maine, will take part in this thrilling, high-stakes event. Tickets for the biggest, baddest, richest stock race in Canada can be purchased at the gate. Details
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Speedway 660, 588 Branch Rd, Geary
Adult General Admission $25, Pit Passes (all ages): $35, Kids 15 and under are Free
Gagetown Farmers Market
The Gagetown Farmers Market is a mix of local artisans, craftspeople, local farmers and food vendors. Stop by to get your weekly, in-season produce and many other essentials. While you visit, grab a coffee and some lunch and have a picnic along the waterfront. There is something for everyone. Details
Sundays | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Gagetown Farmers Market, 30 Front Street, Gagetown
Free
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
Visit one of the best Farmers’ Markets in Canada. Details
Saturdays | 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fredericton Farmers Market, 665 George Street, Fredericton
Free
Blossoms and Blooms edition of The Gathering
Spring has sprung, and our latest inclusive event comes with a fresh dose of our thriving community of awe inspiring Gatherers. Our signature blend of metaphysical and local artisan vibes creates a rich, enchanting experience you won’t want to miss! We’re ready to provide insight and guidance, and support you on your healing journey with our premium selection of readers and energy workers. Details
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Capital Exhibit Centre, 361 Smythe Street, Fredericton
IV. More Things to Do
Visit the Fredericton Botanic Garden
Located on the west end of Odell Park is the Fredericton Botanic Garden. Enjoy displays of flowers and plants, stroll along the Woodland Fern Trail, relax at the Memorial Grove or walk the interpretive trails here. Details
Daily | Dawn to Dusk
Fredericton Botanic Garden, 694 Prospect Street, Fredericton
Free
Enjoy a Boat Tour
Wolastoq Boat Tour offers private and public tours along the St. John River. Enjoy spectacular views of the Christ Church Cathedral, the Legislative Building, and other iconic buildings along the shoreline. Details
Regent Street Wharf, Fredericton
Call 506-471-8680 to book
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Take a Selfie with an artwork
Fredericton is home ot many artworks. Many of the installations are found along the Fredericton riverfront trail system, the International Sculpture Trail, and additional iconic pieces in the Fredericton Capital Region. Details
Hartt Island Water Park
Hartt Island Water Park is a great place for fun with camping, water slides, swimming pools, and mini-golf. Details
Waterpark Hours | 10 AM – 9 PM
Hartt Island Water Park, 2475 Woodstock Road, Fredericton
Water Park only: $8 – $25
Camp Out
Pack up your sleeping bag and tent and get ready for an exciting adventure in your own backyard, or you can go explore somewhere new without going too far from home.
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Make the most of the Season
Cool off the summer heat and play in the water. Wilmot Park Splash Pad and Garrison Skatepark will be open.
Lazy Rive Tube Rentals and Drifters Tubing provides tubes and kayaks for rent to those interested in an outdoor adventure.
Go on a Taproom Trail
Explore Fredericton’s Taprooms via the Taproom Trail. Try the brews at 10 participating taprooms using the trail guide. Details
Hike the Mactaquac Provincial Park
Located half an hour outside Fredericton, the park has many enjoyable and easy hiking trails some of which pass through marshland and forest regions. This is also a great place to camp with over 300 campsites to choose from. Details
Mactaquac Provincial Park, 1265 Route 105, Mactaquac
Regular admission
Ride the Fredericton Trail System
The Fredericton Trail System is a 120 km trail network that offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the city. Details
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Chase Waterfalls
What can compare to the beauty of seeing beautiful falling waters? Plan a trip to see some of these beauties around Fredericton. Details
Explore Odell Park
This 400-acre park is one of Fredericton’s most popular parks and features 16 km of multi-use trails. The park also has a waterfowl pond, disc golf course, as well as the Odell Arboretum. Details
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Visit Attractions
Indoor Attractions in Fredericton
- HaliMac Axe Throwing, 83 Cityview Avenue
- Unplugged Games Cafe, 418 Queen Street
- Capital City Paintball, 16 Dorcas Street
- Fredericton Bouldering Co-op, 3-528 Smythe St
- iSpy Escape Games, 880 Hanwell Road Unit 207
- Kingswood Entertainment Centre, 31 Kingswood Way
Plan a Staycation
A vacation doesn’t have to include hours of travelling or even leaving New Brunswick. Get out and explore your own backyard, and see what this beautiful province has to offer.
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Re: Decorating contest.
1) Where does one register one’s house? I doubt you will randomly come across my home.
2) Can a time be specified. Though I am still decorating there doesn’t seem to be much going on unless you can see through the front windows against the glare from the sun, otherwise the real show starts after sunset as I have 4 projection units working on 2 stories and various light effects (best bet after 9:45 pm.)
3) After waiting for almost a month for the announcement for the “contest”, it is kind of silly to say it is now a “Competition – North vs South”. Great way to divide a city while bringing spirits down. It has kinda fallen a bit flat.