Plan your March Break Getaway!
It's hard to believe, but March Break is just around the corner! Whether you are looking for indoor fun or outdoor adventure, the Fredericton Capital Region has tons of ideas to keep you busy this March Break! Here is a list of some activities and experiences for you to discover.
1. Explore the great outdoors.
There's no better time to get on the slopes! With temperatures getting a little warmer and the chance of fresh powder, heading out to Crabbe Mountain must be on your to-do list! This March Break, check out the ski hill with the largest vertical in New Brunswick and some of the best terrain in Atlantic Canada. Featuring 34 trails of all levels, a newly renovated lodge, and snow school, there is something for the whole family to enjoy!
Mactaquac Provincial Park has some great activities for the whole family. Cross-country ski or snowshoe on the trails surrounding the park, skate on the outdoor rink and the new forest skate trail, rent a fat bike, or get an adrenaline rush with the sliding hills.
Explore the great outdoors of the Fredericton Capital Region with free snowshoe rentals at the Fredericton Public Library or by renting a fat bike from Radical Edge or Savages Bike Centre!
2. Jump, Bounce, Play!
There is tons of indoor fun at Kingswood Entertainment Centre! Team up with your kids and join in the fun with some candlepin bowling on their automatic scoring lanes or a game of laser tag. The kids will have a ball in the toddler play zones and arcade!
3. Get Creative
A great way to spend the afternoon is by visiting Clay Cafe, a "paint-your-own-pottery" studio for all age groups. Find fun pottery and make beautiful art pieces to fill your home! The studio has over 300 kinds of pottery to paint, like bowls, mugs, teapots, vases, and more. Your big dilemma? Deciding which piece to paint!
Visit The Dandy paint lounge! Spend your March Break in a friendly studio that offers drinks, coffee and art stations for you and your friends and family to create and play. Check out their unique Kids March Break Paint & Sips and a special Adult March Break Paint & Sip!
Looking for the perfect creative camp for the kids? Check out the Artistica March Break Camp at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery! Send your children to enjoy five days of exciting and engaging art activities inspired by the gallery's collection and exhibitions. They will explore and create with artist and art educator Emilie Grace Lavoie for a fun-filled week of hands-on activities, including collage, sculpture, and painting!
4. Learn Something New
Explore Science East Science Centre! With over 150 compelling hands-on science exhibits, there is fun for the whole family.
Check out the March Break Tours at The NB Sports Hall of Fame! Join in on a guided group tour and learn about all things sports in New Brunswick. You can even join in on a scavenger hunt! Reserve your tickets now.
5. Unplug & Escape!
No devices are needed here! Have fun without the electronics and be swept up in board games and puzzles.
Care to play a game of Scrabble, Risk or Settlers of Catan? Unplugged Board Game Cafe has these and over 700 more games to choose from! Bring the whole family and settle in for a game day.
Have you ever wanted to try an escape room? Escape rooms are live-action, team-based games where you and your group are trapped in a room and have 60 minutes to escape. This alternate reality adventure involves finding clues, solving riddles, completing puzzles, and overcoming obstacles to accomplish your mission and escape the room before time expires. Check out Unplugged Presents: No Escape and ISPY Escape Games, and browse the various rooms and puzzles they offer!
6. March Break for the Adults
Get a taste of why Fredericton is Atlantic Canada's Craft Brewing Capital! Try out the #FredTapTrail. With 11 participating taprooms, use a passport-style map and collect stamps from each one you visit to win prizes! Join us on March 11 at the Fredericton Craft Beer Festival as it brings together the largest selection of craft beer available on the East Coast.
7. Visit the Markets!
The Fredericton Capital Region is a market lover's dream! The most recommended stopping spot for anyone visiting is the Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market. It is THE place to be on Saturday morning, no matter the time of year. The aromas wafting from food trucks immediately draw you in, and it doesn't take long before you are swept up in the heart of the community - talking to locals, grabbing a coffee, fresh bread, veggies, meat, and more. Check out here for more about the Fredericton Capital Region's various local markets!
8. "Maple, the First Taste of Spring" at King's Landing
March break is the time of year when the sap starts to run, and fresh maple syrup is ready for all to enjoy! A family tradition to many, we encourage you to participate in the fun this year! Head to Kings Landing to get the first taste of spring with sweet maple treats this March break! Happening March 11 & 12, this event celebrates the coming of spring and pays homage to the 200+-year-old tradition of collecting and preparing maple sugar.
9. Indoor Adventures
The Fredericton Capital Region is filled with fun indoor activities and unique experiences for the whole family to explore. Play a round or two of Mini Putt at Good Guys Golf, New Brunswick's only indoor mini putt and bar. The 10-hole mini putt course is complete with a bar, party room, golf simulator, and arcade games. Visit Par 94! Par 94 is outfitted with 4 state-of-the-art golf simulators, each area with room for up to 8 for a virtual round of golf, practice, or minigames. Take the family bowling at the Drome, or try out the new rage room at Smashology!
Stay the night!
Spend your vacation with the March Break Family Retreat at OG Domes! The OG Domes will transform into a family fun, magical winter wonderland! Relax in the hot tub, play outside with sledding, snowman building and snow painting, enjoy a family game night and more!
Make your Break more exciting by booking one of our Stay & Play Packages! If you book a night with a featured package from a local hotel, motel or B&B, you will receive a bonus of $50 in Downtown Dollars or Business Fredericton North Dollars to spend as you please! Check out the special March Break Camp Staycation package at the Delta.
Enjoy the Break by getting outside, getting creative, and spending time with your closest loved ones. It's the perfect year to try something new, so don't hesitate! There's always lots to do in the Fredericton Capital Region, so keep a close eye on our website for upcoming events!
