Things to Do This Winter in Fredericton – 2026 Festivals, Events & Outdoor Fun

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.

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

This popular winter music festival brings together musicians from across Atlantic Canada.
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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

The New Brunswick Youth Orchestra starts its 61st concert season with Vive le Canada — a vibrant celebration of our very own national treasure, the NBYO. Following a landmark 60th anniversary tour that brought Mahler’s First Symphony to prestigious stages including Maison symphonique de Montréal and National Arts Centre in Ottawa, the NBYO returns home with renewed energy, excellence, and national pride. Details

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

Take a drive and have a fun day of snowboarding and skiing at Crabbe Mountain Ski Resort. Crabbe Mountain is ‘the place’ to be for winter fun, with a total of 32 alpine trails and glades to pick from. There are also over 30km of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails to explore.

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