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During the winter, Fredericton becomes covered in a blanket of snow. Snow doesn’t stop the fun around the city; it adds to it. Here are a few things to do this winter in Fredericton.
Credit: Fredericton Frostival
Fredericton Frostival offers various events celebrating winter through live music, family fun, dining, sports, and cultural activities. Other events include the Maritime Cup skiing event, Dine Around Freddy’s gourmet meals, Shivering Songs music festival, and the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival.
Explore outdoor skating rinks, trails, and winter destinations like Crabbe Mountain and Mactaquac. Don’t miss the Craft Beer Festival, YFC Burger Battle, or theatrical performances at Fredericton Playhouse. End winter with maple tours for a sweet treat.
Things to Do this Winter in New Brunswick
Fredericton Frostival
Dress warmly and head outside at Atlantic Canada’s Largest Winter Celebration. Fredericton Frostival is packed with live music, outdoor family fun, crafting, food, sports, and so much more. This year there are over 100 events for visitors and locals to take part in.
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January 22 to February 8, 2026
Various Locations in Fredericton
Dine Around Freddy
Dine Around Freddy will treat your taste buds with several carefully crafted three-course dinners at participating Fredericton restaurants for just $45 per person! Choose from any of the participating restaurants and book directly with the restaurant or ask for the Dine Around menu if you visit these establishments.
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January 22 to February 8, 2026
Various restaurants, Fredericton
Shivering Songs
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January 22 to 25, 2026
Various Locations in Fredericton
NBCS: Rock N Roll Mania
Rock N Roll Mania returns to the Playhouse as the New Brunswick Country Showcase trades in their cowboy hats and cowboy boots for t-shirts, poodle skirts and leather jackets. This one night ONLY extravaganza will highlight your favorite Rock N Roll music from the 50s and 60s featuring Becky Banks, Sherri Chenard, Lily Alexander, Mike Bravener, and Sheldon Gordon. Details
January 24, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Fredericton Playhouse, 686 rue Queen St
2026 Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Championships
This exciting championship event will take place at Killarney Lake Park from February 19-22.
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February 19-22, 2026
Killarney Lake Park
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings a curated lineup of the best in mountain and adventure films to theatres around the globe! Details
February 6 – 7, 2026
Fredericton Playhouse, 686 rue Queen St
New Brunswick Youth Orchestra: Vive Le Canada
February 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Fredericton Playhouse, 686 rue Queen St
Fredericton Playhouse
Enjoy a live show at the theatre. From ballet and musicals to concerts by famous artists, there are plenty of events taking place at the theatre to warm up the winter season. Details
Highlights this season include:
- Rhys Nicholson: Huge Big Party Congratulations on January 17, 2026
- Tony’s Music Box: Celebrating a Community Icon on January 23, 2026
- Circus Incognitus on January 25, 2026
- Matt Andersen: The Hammer & The Rose Tour on January 28, 2026
- The Heterosexuals on February 8, 2026
- BOOM X on February 13, 2026
- Alex Mackenzie’s Never Been Better Comedy Tour on February 14, 2026
- Classic Albums Live performs: Pink Floyd on February 15, 2026
- Nomfusi on February 20, 2026
- Jeremy Hotz One Night Only – With the Dog on February 22, 2026
- The Very Big Show with Wes Barker & Simon King on February 28, 2026
- Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue on March 3, 2026
- UPU on March 5, 2026
- A Perfectly Reasonable Night of Comedy on March 6, 2026
- Under the Same Sky on March 7, 2026
- Bolero & Other Works: A Celebration in Dance and Song on March 12, 2026
- William Prince on March 13, 2026
- A Cabaret of Legends on March 14, 2026
- Tom Green: Stompin’ Comedy Tour on March 25, 2026
686 Queen Street, Fredericton
Chinese New Year Gala
This year’s Gala is themed “Colors of China”, showcasing five traditional Chinese colors — yellow, light blue, red, white, and black — through captivating Chinese dances, emotionally resonant songs, and dazzling costumes. These five colors correspond to the Five Elements — earth, metal, wood, fire, and water — as well as the five tones in traditional Chinese music — Gong, Shang, Jue, Zhi, and Yu. The theme is rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy, which seeks harmony between humanity and nature. Details
February 21, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Fredericton Playhouse, 686 rue Queen St
Family Day Walk
Enjoy a free walk in the winter landscape of the beautiful historic village.
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February 16, 2026, from 9 am to 12 pm
Kings Landing, 5804 Route 102, Prince William
YFC Burger Battle
Explore unique burger creations from 30+ restaurants in the Fredericton Capital Region. Sample, savour, and vote for your favourite.
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February 28 – March 21, 2026
Various Restaurants, Fredericton
Fredericton Craft Beer Festival
This year’s Fredericton Craft Beer Festival will be the largest gathering of East Coast Beers. The event will feature over 200 craft beers, ciders and meads from more than 45 locations across the East Coast.
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March 6–7, 2026
Fredericton Convention Centre, 670 Queen Street, Fredericton
Outdoor Ice Skating
Officers’ Square: Once the weather is cold enough, Officers Square is the best place for winter fun. The outdoor skating rink is only for skating; no hockey games on this ice.
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575 Queen Street, Fredericton
Islandview Park: Islandview Park’s outdoor skating rink is open all winter.
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Islandvie Drive, Fredericton
Mitch Clarke Park: Once the temperatures drop, the outdoor skating rink opens. The rink stays open until the warm weather arrives in the spring.
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116 Johnston Ave, Fredericton
Odell Park
Go skating in one of Canada’s best old-growth forests this winter. The Odell Park trails are groomed for cross-country skiing all winter long.
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Waggoners Lane, Fredericton
Crabbe Mountain
Crabbe Mountain is also hosting Never Ever Days on February 7 & 8, when you can learn to ski or snowboard for just $29.95 (+tax).
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50 Crabbe Mountain Road, Central Hainesville
Killarney Lake Park
All 20 km of the trails in Killarney Lake Park are open all winter long and take you around the lake and through the beautiful evergreen forests. The trails are multi-use, welcoming winter walkers, snowshoers, and skiers.
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1653 St. Mary’s Street, Fredericton
Mactaquac Provincial Park
A short drive from the city is a winter wonderland called Mactaquac Provincial Park. Pack your toboggan and dress warmly because it is going to be a fun day in the snow. There are lots of great hills to go sliding down. You can also enjoy winter camping, outdoor skating at the 1-acre pond, cross-country ski on 7 km of groomed trails or snowshoeing at various locations in the park. Fat bikes are available for rent at the park, and complimentary cross-country skis and snowshoes are available courtesy of the Friends of Mactaquac.
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1265 Route 105, Mactaquac
The Capital Complex
Enjoy craft beer & cocktails at Fredericton’s well-known Capital Complex and take in enjoy local, national, and international music. Details
362 Queen St, Fredericton.
Maple Tours
Enjoy some delectable, sweet treats as you wait for spring at one of the many sugar bushes located across New Brunswick. You can tour the forests, see how the clear sap is made into golden maple syrup, try taffy on the snow or stay warm inside a camp and enjoy a maple-themed meal. Details
The Purrfect Cup – A Cat Cafe
Warm up with a cup of coffee and make some four-legged friends at New Brunswick’s first cat cafe. Enjoy a warm drink and snack before or after spending time with the cats. All the cats that you meet at The Purrfect Cup are adoptable.
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580 Two Nations Crossing, Fredericton
The Drome
Where else could you go bowling, and enjoy craft brews and great food than The Drome? The Drome features 8 taps serving up Trailway drafts. Enjoy snacks and a round of bowling or relax in the lounge with some friends.
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301 Main Street, Fredericton
Kingswood Entertainment Centre
Spend a snow day at Atlantic Canada’s Largest Family Entertainment Centre. Kingswood Entertainment Centre features a 45-foot-long inflate obstacle course, laser tag, arcade games, bowling and much more. There are also 25km of groomed cross-country skiing trails to explore.
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21700 Kingswood Way, Hanwell
Clay Cafe
Spend a day being creative without having to clean up a mess at the Clay Cafe. Take your pick from over 300 pieces and create a masterpiece, no experience is necessary.
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356 Queen Street, Fredericton
Science East is longer operating as an attraction you can visit. They are currently only doing outreach for groups/schools