Winter Festivals and Events In New Brunswick
UPDATED FOR WINTER 2024/2025 EVENTS – Are you looking for the scoop on Family-Friendly Winter Festivals in New Brunswick? We have you covered with all the details as they become available for family-friendly festivals in New Brunswick.
While you browse this list and are making your plans, you may also want to check out the Winter Weather Roadtrip Checklist. If you enjoy taking photos, we have some tips on how to protect your electronics in cold weather. Do you take your dog with you on all your adventures? Here are tips for winter travel with your dog as well.
Here’s a list of some of the New Brunswick Winter festivals taking place in 2024/2025. If you know of any other winter activity festivals & carnivals we can include, please let us know!
Christmas In The Village (November 23 -24, 2024) – Gagetown, NB
The annual Christmas in the Village is back, Saturday, November 23rd from 10am-3pm. Visit dozens of unique local vendors, enjoy food stands, meet Santa Claus, and take a horse-drawn carriage ride.
Fredericton FROSTival (JANUARY 23 – FEBRUARY 9, 2025) – Fredericton, NB
FROSTival is back from January 23 to February 9, 2025! More details to come.
Shivering Songs (JANUARY 23 to 26, 2025) – Fredericton, NB
Shivering Songs is a midwinter celebration of songwriting and storytelling. It is a flagship partner of Fredericton FROSTival. The festival hosts internationally renowned artists in historic and intimate spaces throughout Downtown Fredericton. These events occur on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people.
Winter Wonderland at the OG Estate Brewery (January 31 – February 2, 2025) – Magaguadavic, NB
The second annual, Enchanting Winter Wonderland at the OG Brewery Estate in Magaguadavic, NB, is one-of-a-kind, 2025 FROSTival experience!
This weekend-long event features endless outdoor activities for the whole family including, sliding, skating, snowshoeing. Warm up at the various fire pits and by the Igloo Dome with a hot cup of cocoa. You will also enjoy locally made comfort foods, sweet treats and so much more!
They have partnered with Opal Family services again this year to launch the NEW, fully-inclusive CANDY LAND trail.
At night, discover OG’s unique Illumines Night Walk, a family-friendly trail of colourful lights and magical winter displays. This year offers an extended trail!
Riverview Winter Carnival (January 31 – February 9, 2025) – Riverview, NB
Riverview Winter Carnival is a 10-day festival held every February. It’s filled with fun, affordable activities that help you and your family celebrate winter wellness in Riverview. This is a long-running festival that started in 1975.
Winter Fest (February 1, 2025) – Cambridge-Narrows, NB
Come on out for a day of winter fun for the whole family. The 1st Annual Winter Fest will be held on February 1st, 2025 at Nove’s Place in Cambridge-Narrows! (1409 Bridge Drive, Cambridge-Narrows, NB)
You can visit the Winter Market. It features your favourite vendors with Winter treats and crafts. Create and paint a snow sculpture to liven up the community. Warm yourself with a cup of hot chocolate. All of this and so much more are available at Winter Fest @ Nove’s Place.
Polar Fest (February 15 – 17, 2025) – Moncton, NB
The event promises an assortment of both new attractions and traditional activities tailored for all age groups.
New this year, the festival will include a Geomatrix fire show and a community weaving project led by artist Mélanie Paulin. Returning activities from last year’s event include horse-drawn wagon rides, live music in the Happy Craft Brewing beer garden, and an interactive experience with Llamazing Adventures.
Classic PolarFest activities will also return, such as races down the enhanced sliding hill, skating along the Muskrat Skating Trail, and an ice sculpture demonstration. Additional highlights include the Greater Moncton Scottish Association’s kilt skate, hockey games at the Kaboom Rink, and outdoor activities hosted by Resurgo Place and the Boys and Girls Club. A variety of food vendors will be available on-site.
Dieppe Winter Magic (Details to come) – Dieppe, NB
Winter Magic in Dieppe this January and February with family friendly activities such as bonfires, snowshoeing, skating, music shows, crafts, and much more.
Shediac Winter Carnival (January 17 – mid February )
Activities are numerous and spread over a month,so be sure to check the Experience Shediac website for details.
Sackville Winterfest (FEBRUARY 6 – 9, 2025)
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Winter Frolic (Details to come)
Winter Frolic takes place in the heart of New Brunswick at the in-field track of the New Brunswick Exhibition grounds. It offers exhilarating outdoor winter activities such as tubing and a snow maze. Although outdoor skating is no longer available, there is an exciting dog sled track and draft horse sleigh rides. Additionally, there are fire pits, food trucks, and a tent with treats and drinks.
Fundy Winterfest (January 18 – March 9, 2025)
The 6 communities of Rothesay, Quispamsis, Hampton, Saint John, Grand Bay-Westfield, and St. Martins welcome you to participate in winter initiatives that empower everyone to be active in winter!
Campbellton Snofest (Details to come)
Shippagan Ice Carnival (FEBRUARY 6 – 9, 2025)
The Shippagan Ice Carnival offers a variety of outdoor winter activities!
World Pond Hockey Championships, Plaster Rock, NB (FEBRUARY 20-23, 2025)
We love winter. We know that sometimes it is hard to get out and enjoy it. Here are some resources to help. If you are looking for Sleigh Rides in New Brunswick or Winter Skating options in the Greater Moncton area, we have you covered!
By the time these festivals are wrapping up, it will be time to start thinking about maple syrup! You can find a list of New Brunswick Maple Sugar Camps and Maple Producers here as well.
