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Mon, Feb 6, 2023 @ 9:42AM AST

10 Ways to Make NB Family Day a Weekend to Remember!

The countdown is on for New Brunswick’s Family Day! Taking place on February 20, it is the perfect opportunity to make this a long weekend to remember! The Fredericton Capital Region is filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities and experiences for the whole family! Here are 10 ideas to help round out your Family Day long weekend.

1. Winter Frolic 2023

Step into Fredericton’s own Winter Wonderland at the NB Exhibition Grounds! From February 16 to February 20, enjoy outdoor fun for the whole family with sleigh rides, snow mazes, outdoor skating, dog sledding and snow tubing at Winter Frolic! Book a special Winter Frolic Stay & Play Package at The Ramada or Delta for the perfect Family Day getaway.

 
 
 
 

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2. Head up to the Mountain!

Turn the long weekend into a skiing trip! Grab the family and head to Crabbe Mountain and discover what New Brunswick’s highest vertical has to offer. With the newly renovated lodge to explore, food and drinks at the Thirsty Boot, and snow school for the kids, there is something for everyone! Check out accommodations like the Crabbe Mountain Inn or Ski Stay & Play Packages at the Comfort Inn Fredericton or the Delta, making it easier than ever to book a family ski trip!

 
 
 
 

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3. Family Day Walk at Kings Landing

Spend Family Day exploring New Brunswick’s premiere living-history museum by strolling through the historic village for the Kings Landing Family Day Walk. Grab some hot cocoa, some lunch from the Ginger Beef food truck, and admire the beautiful sights!

 
 
 
 

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4. Get Outside with Mactaquac

Mactaquac Provincial Park is the go-to for outdoor adventures for the whole family! Grab some sleds and hit the sliding hills, skate around the frozen pond or test out the forest skate, cross-country ski or snowshoes through various locations in the park, or discover the beauty of Mactaquac through fat biking. Rentals for skis, snowshoes, and fat bikes available at the park!

 
 
 
 

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5. Play at Kingswood!

Kingswood Entertainment Centre has indoor fun for the whole family. Check out their 30 lanes of bowling, lazer tag, indoor play zone featuring an inflatable obstacle course and a 21-foot-high play climber, and over 25 Brand New Arcade Games!

 
 
 
 

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6. Get Creative!

The Clay Café Fredericton invites the whole family to become artists! This “paint-your-own-pottery” studio has over 300 kinds of pottery to paint, including bowls, plates, mugs, vases, and lots of cool designs for kids.

 
 
 
 

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7. Grab Some Treats!

Stop by one of the Fredericton Capital Region’s local cafes and warm up with some hot cocoa, coffee and unique local treats! The Region is full of excellent cafes filled with sweets for the whole family.

 
 
 
 

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8. Go Bowling

After a day outdoors, spend the evening warming up with good old-fashioned bowling. Bowl away at The Drome by Trailway! The Drome is 12 lane, craft beer bowling destination offering classic fun for the whole family!

9. Mini Putt!

Play a round (or two) of mini putt! Good Guys Golf is one of the Fredericton Capital Region’s newest unique experiences that is a must. New Brunswick’s only indoor mini putt and bar, Good Guys Golf, is fun for the whole family.

 
 
 
 

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10. Family Game Night

What better way to celebrate Family Day than with a Family Game Night! Unplugged A Board Game Café boasts hundreds of board games that can be enjoyed by the whole fam. Play some games and grab some delicious finger foods! While at Unplugged, book a one-of-a-kind escape room with No Escape!

 
 
 
 

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Discover the Fredericton Capital Region this Family Day long weekend! To complete the long weekend getaway, book a 1-night stay with one of our special Stay & Play Packages and receive $50 Bonus Cash in Downtown Fredericton or Business Fredericton North Dollars! The Fredericton Capital Region has endless experiences for the whole family to explore.

Stay updated on all things Fredericton Capital Region related by checking our Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Website, and keep an eye on our calendar of events for more fun things to do this Family Day long weekend!

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