From exploring scenic riverfront trails and discovering local shops downtown to enjoying delicious treats and fun indoor attractions, rediscover Fredericton this March Break.
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Whether spending time outdoors in the crisp air or finding cozy spots to relax and recharge, Fredericton offers a comfortable balance of activity and relaxation.
With this variety to choose from, it will be the kind of March Break marked by laughter, exploration, and lasting memories, as activities take place throughout the city from February 28 to March 8, 2026.
Dumfries Maples
7520 Route 102, Dumfries
Saturdays & Sundays in March
Visit Sugar Bushes and Maple Sugar Shacks in New Brunswick
Where is Winter Waldo & Woof?
It’s time to bundle up, get outside and explore the trails in Rothesay to see if you can spot Winter Waldo and his pal, Woof! Winter Waldo has been spotted not once, not twice but Ten Times all over Rothesay. Be sure to check out all 5 of our trails when searching for Winter Waldo & Woof!! Details
January 17 – March 8, 2026
Trails in Rothesay
Free
YFC Burger Battle
The YFC Burger Battle will be happening in Fredericton between February 28 to March 21! Over 20 restaurants across the city will make over 30+ mouthwatering burger creations! So get ready to taste and judge who you want to win in this annual event! Details
Across Fredericton
February 28 – March 21, 2026
Free admission
Cineplex Family Favourites
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film daily for only $3.99. Details
March 2 to 6, 2026
Participating Cineplex theatres
$3.99 – $5.49
March Break Bounce Bash
Enjoy inflatable games at the annual March Break bouncy castle event. Details
March 2 – 7, 2026 | 10 AM – 5 PM
Special needs hours | Tuesday and Thursday | 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Fredericton Exhibition Grounds, 361 Smythe St, Fredericton
Ages 3 – 13 $20; Age 1 year to Under 3 $15; Parents and Under 12-month-old Free; Cash at the door
Sunbury Snowblast
Various locations, Fredericton Junction
February 28 – March 8, 2026
French Lake Ice Races – Winter Rally on the Lake
Join us for an action-packed winter day with snowmobile ice races, skating, a beach bonfire, barbecue, 50/50 and a snowman sculpture contest, weather permitting. Race, cheer on your favourite riders, or enjoy a full day of winter fun on French Lake! Details
February 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Sunbury Oromocto Park and Campground, 413 Smith Road, Oromocto
$15 – $25
Beaverbrook Highlights Drop in Tours
Every Saturday, join your experienced guide, Joelle Richard, for engaging tours highlighting our current exhibitions and permanent collection offerings. Details
Saturdays | 2 PM | English Tour
Saturdays | 3:30 PM | French Tour
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, 703 Queen Street, Fredericton
Tours are free with admission or membership
Artistica March Break Camp
Is your child ready for a week full of creative fun and artistic adventures? This camp is perfect for kids who love to explore, create, and express themselves through art! Details
March 2 – 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Beaverbrook Art Gallery, 703 Queen Street, Fredericton
$240, 216 for Members (10% off)
UPU
Experience a creative blend of live performance and spoken word that explores themes of South Pacific Indigenous culture. Prepare to be transported across the islands of the ocean and experience new perspectives and stories. Details
Fredericton Playhouse, 686 Queen St, Fredericton
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Pay What You Will
Under the Same Sky
Join Tunes and Tall Tales for a joyful, interactive musical adventure celebrating all kinds of weather. We will be splashing in puddles, flying kites in the wind, basking in the sunshine and playing in the snow! This whimsical show features original songs, three-part harmony, storytelling, and a hand-crafted scrolling “crankie” theatre. Recommended for ages 2-8. Details
Fredericton Playhouse, 686 Queen St, Fredericton
Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Pay What You Will
Rum Ragged Live
Formed by Aaron Collis and Mark Manning, Rum Ragged takes a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with both songs and tune sets which they deliver with an honest swagger that is far beyond their years. Details
Charlotte Street Arts Centre, 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton
March 6 2026 | 7:30 PM
$34.50
Heroine
At the height of piracy’s Golden Age, two of history’s most famed female pirates sit awaiting execution for their crimes. Disguised as men, swashbuckler Anne Bonny and privateer-turned-pirate Mary Read looted, plundered and outfought many of their male counterparts throughout the Caribbean before being captured and sentenced to hang. Clashing sword fights, brutal wrestling matches and sharp-as-a-blade humour bring these historical figures to the stage to explore what a life well lived truly is. Ages 16+. Details
TNB Open Space Theatre, 55 Whiting Road, Fredericton
March 5 – 8, 2026
$20 – $37.39 + Fees
Maple, the First Taste of Spring
Celebrate the coming of spring and pay homage to the sweet 200+-year-old tradition of collecting and preparing maple sap! Details
Kings Landing, 5804 Route 102, Prince William
March 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Kingswood Entertainment Centre
Spend the long weekend having fun inside at Atlantic Canada’s Largest Family Entertainment Centre. The Kingswood Entertainment Centre is home 30 lanes of bowling, lazer tag, an indoor play zone featuring 2 x 21 foot high play structures, toddler zone, birthday party rooms, arcade games, food court, Pizza Hut Express and a licensed bar! Details
1700 Kingswood Way
Varies per activity
Explore Odell Park
Spend a glorious day outside in nature. Be it sliding, walking, fat biking or snowshoeing, your day in the park is guaranteed to be great fun.
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 $28 – $59
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market
Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning. So head there to enjoy local offerings that will include everything from veggies, breads, cheeses, and handcrafted products.
665 George Street, Fredericton
March Break Staycation
Enjoy a staycation in Fredericton. Have a weekend of winter fun!
- Radisson Kingswood Hotel & Suites, 703 Queen St, Fredericton; Call the Radisson at 506.206.6270 for reservations or for more information.
- The Fredericton Inn, 1315 Regent St, Fredericton; Call (506) 455-1430
- Hilton Garden Inn Fredericton, 620 Queen St, Fredericton
- Evandale Resort & Marina, 3500 Route 124, Evandale
Indoor Fun
Check out the many galleries in the city, relax at a cafe or have some wholesome family fun at an entertainment centre this March Break.
Go Skating
Grab your favourite pair of skates and head out to have fun skating. There are several outdoor rinks you can choose from. Marysville (Royals), Officers Square, the rink at Odell Park, as well as the Mitch Clarke Park outdoor rink is open.
Mactaquac Provincial Park
Celebrate a beautiful winter’s day at the Park. The park’s sliding hills and skating pond are lit every night. You can also enjoy cross-country skiing, ice skating, tobogganing or winter camping. Skis, fat bikes and snowshoes are available for rent. Details
Enjoy Skiing
Zoom on cross-country skis along the groomed Wostawea Trail network. Trail Map
Experience the beautiful Killarney Trails on skies. Ski Trails
Get Creative or Just Have Fun
Whether you are looking for creative pursuits or just want to enjoy time with friends and family, Fredericton offers a number of choices to enjoy.
- Clay Cafe Fredericton
- Capital City Paintball
- Flippins
- Launchpad Sports
- Fredericton Bouldering Co-op
- Fredericton Public Library
- iSpy Escape Games
- HaliMac Entertainment
- Megan Billings Pottery
- The Drome by Trailway
- UNB Rock Climbing Wall
- Unplugged Games Café
Winter Walk
Appreciate the beauty of a winter day. Go for a walk in your neighbourhood, a nearby city trail or to your favourite provincial park. Capture memories of this wonderful time spend with family against the beautiful winter scene.
Want ideas for a March break trip? See what is happening across the province: March Break Fun in New Brunswick.
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an amazing addition to March Break IN Fredericton: From March 2–5, Science East is bringing four days of hands-on science fun to the Fredericton Convention Centre -10 AM – 4 PM for hands-on science fun designed for curious minds of all ages. the immersive planetarium gives families the chance to explore space, science, and the universe all around them. From dazzling visuals to interactive learning, it’s a chance to experience astronomy in a whole new way.