Celebrate the magic of the holidays in Downtown Fredericton over the weekend of November 28th to 30th
Featuring the Legislature and Mayor’s Tree lightings and enchanting downtown activations to get you in the holiday spirit on November 28th, and the Santa Claus Parade on November 29th
Plus, shoppers will have lots to keep them busy with Black Friday and Shop Small Saturday promotions all weekend long!
Downtown holiday activations include: (Map of locations in discussion tab)
Santa’s Workshop - Craft Zone with Multicultural Association of Fredericton
Location: Fredericton Convention Centre
Time: 5:30-7:00pm
Letters to Santa
Location: Beaverbrook Art Gallery
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Location: Westminster Bookmark
Time: 6:00pm & 6:30pm
Legislature Tree Lighting
Location: Legislative Assembly building
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Pop Up Tree Lot by Thomas Christmas Tree Farm
Location: Barracks Square (Carleton Street)
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Parade to City Hall
Location: Queen Street from Legislative Assembly Building to City Hall
Time: 7:00-7:30pm
Fredericton Mayor’s Tree Lighting
Location: Outside of City Hall
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Join Mayor Kate Rogers and Santa for the Mayor’s Tree Lighting, featuring Fredericton’s own Tony LePage who will kick-off a spectacular evening downtown immediately following the tree lighting. Bring the whole family to get into the holiday season and enjoy free hot chocolate and hot apple cider, compliments of Ignite Fredericton, and take your photos with some beloved holiday characters.
Free Ornament Painting
Location: Clay Café
Time: 7:30-9:00pm
Stop into Clay Café during your downtown stroll to paint a holiday ornament. Let your creative juices flow while creating an ornament to put on your 2025 Christmas tree! (while supplies last)
Free Christmas Cookie Decorating
Location: Gallery 78
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Visit Gallery 78 for a free Christmas cookie decorating workshop. Featuring delicious cookies from Mill Town Roasters, this is sure to be fun for the whole family! (while supplies last)
Scotia Wealth Fireside Experience
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Barracks Square (Carleton St.)
Enjoy an enchanting evening by the fire with Scotia Wealth Management. Is there a better way to kick-off the holiday season than by roasting s'mores and enjoying a cup of apple cider by a warm firepit?
Thank you to our funding partner and event sponsors:
Funding Partner: Regional Development Corporation
Presenting Sponsor: Scotia Wealth Management
Bronze Sponsors:
Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Fredericton Downtown
11th Mile & Coastline Pizza
Fredericton Convention Centre
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