Indoor (air conditioned) Fredericton Fun!
Looking for a way to beat the heat (indoors) this week in Fredericton? We’ve got a round-up on some fun (air conditioned) things to do in the capital city.
Check out the list below and let us know what you’ve got planned!
Fredericton Region Museum
571 Queen Street | Tues - Sat 10am-4pm | (506) 455-6041 | Children under 6 and YSHS members: Free, Students: $3, Adults: $6, Families: $15 (2 adults + children under 18)
Discover the Victorian Age, experience life in the trenches of the First World War and learn about New Brunswick's role in Confederation. Meet the famous Coleman Frog, check out the exhibit on the Carleton York Regiment and guess the "Found in Collections" - mystery objects from the 3rd floor!
You can pre-book your visit online or visit www.frederictonregionmuseum.com for further information.
Social distancing rules apply.
NB Sports Hall of Fame
503 Queen Street | Tues and Sat 1pm-4pm, Thurs 3pm-7:30 pm | (506) 453-3747 | $35 for hour-long private tour; 12 people max with one adult over the age of 18 (must call ahead to book)
Get to know your local sports legends at the NB Sports Hall of Fame! With countless activities like a simulation sports games and the Biomechanics and Sport Discovery Centre, you’re sure to have an educational (and entertaining!) day.
Family and friends can book a one hour visit of maximum 12 people (at least 1 adult over the age of 18); call the museum for more details.
Gallery 78
796 Queen St | Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm, & Sun 1pm-4pm | (506) 454-5192 | FREE
Look for the pretty pink house with the turrets! Gallery 78 has been offering a selection of the finest art in Atlantic Canada since 1976 showcasing painting, sculpture, original multiples, photography and fine craft. A great way to learn about regional art. While you’re there, check out the current exhibit, “Treasures II” by renowned artists Molly and Bruno Bobak!
Science East
668 Brunswick Street | Wed-Sat 9am-12pm & 1-4pm | (506) 457-2340 | $10/adult, $8/seniors, $6.50/youth/students, children under 3 are FREE
Science East is a science centre located in the historic former York County Jail. Devoted to science discovery and hands-on learning, the centre has over 150 science exhibits that will inspire all ages and are perfect for family fun.
Kingswood
1700 Hanwell Rd | Mon-Thurs11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11-11pm & Sun 12-8pm | (506) 444-9500| Hourly lane rentals $15.99, Summer lane rental special $10/hour, bowling shoe rental $2.99, play climber 2 and under $3.99, 3 and up $5.99 & lazer tag $5.99 | Daily deals available
A great way to cool off and have fun! Kingswood offers a complete family entertainment centre on site with bowling, indoor playground, inflatable obstacle course, arcade games, fitness centre, lazer tag, and food court
Unplugged: A Board Games Café
418 Queen Street | Sun-Thurs 12-11pm & Fri & Sat 12-1am | (506)206-6500 | $5
Unplugged is Fredericton’s first board game café; a great place to play a game and hang out with your family and friends! With over 400 games to play, you will find everything from family games, kids’ games, party games, strategy games and more!
Fredericton Public Library
12 Carleton Street | Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 11-4pm & Weds 2-7pm | (506) 460-2800 | FREE
With free internet access, (currently two public computers are available for use) the library is open for those who want to browse and borrow materials. With friendly and knowledgeable staff, a reading area overlooking the Saint John River, children’s department, rotating art exhibit and ongoing programs and events, (check their Facebook and Instagram pages for a list of programming), the Fredericton Public Library is a great place to spend a rainy day or just to take a break from the heat.
Clay Café
356 Queen Street | Mon-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm & Sun 12-5pm | (506) 474-8003 | Prices vary
You can paint your own pottery creation- leave it a day to be fired- and pick up your masterpiece. Clay Café is a “paint your-own-pottery” studio designed for all age groups. The studio has over 300 kinds of pottery pieces to paint, from plates, bowls, mugs, teapots, vases, and more!
Not a fan of staying indoors? You can always soak up the heat on one of Fredericton’s Rivers!
From guided boat tours, kayak, canoe & paddleboard rentals to floating down the Nashwaak on a tube – get all the details here
