Downtown Spectacular & Mayor's Tree Lighting
From November 26 to 28, Downtown Spectacular brings holiday magic to the heart of the city with extended shopping hours, special in-store promotions, deals, festive activities, and plenty of opportunities to support your favourite local businesses.
Thursday, November 26 – Merry Mistletoe Shop & Hop
Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of festive shopping in Downtown Fredericton!
Participating downtown businesses will be keeping their doors open, offering special in-store activities, holiday experiences, and plenty of Christmas cheer. Activations will be happening between 5pm and 8pm while supplies last!
For a sneak peak on all of the activities happening downtown and to see all the businesses staying open until 8PM go here: https://www.downtownfredericton.ca/event/downtown-spectacular/
Friday, November 27 – Mayor’s Tree Lighting
Spend your evening in Downtown Fredericton and enjoy a day filled with holiday shopping, special promotions, and festive celebrations!
As the evening approaches, celebrate the season with the Legislature and Mayor’s Tree Lighting festivities.
Enjoy holiday activities throughout downtown, including:
5PM - 7PM
Santa's Workshop - Craft Zone with MCAF
Fredericton Convention Centre
5:30PM - 7PM
Letters to Santa
Beaverbrook Art Gallery
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Cookie Decorating
Cookies & Kim
6PM, 6:30PM & 7:15PM
Storytime with Mrs.Claus
Westminster Bookmark
6PM - 7PM
Tree Lighting
Legislative Assembly Building
6PM - 9PM
Freddy Photo Booth Holiday Photos
Gallery 78
7PM - 7:30PM
Parade to City Hall
Queen St. to Phoenix Square
7PM - 9PM
ScotiaMcLeod Fireside Experience
Barracks Square
7:30PM - 9PM
Ornament Painting
Clay Cafe
7:45PM - 8:30PM
Mayor's Tree Lighting
Phoenix Square
To see the full list of businesses staying open until 9PM go here: https://www.downtownfredericton.ca/event/downtown-spectacular/
Saturday, November 28 – Shop Small Saturday
Celebrate the businesses that make Downtown Fredericton special with Shop Small Saturday!
As a special thank-you for shopping local, the first 50 shoppers who spend $100 or more at a downtown business and present their receipt to Downtown Fredericton Inc. will receive $50 in Downtown Dollars!
This offer is available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
Whether you’re picking up gifts, discovering local treasures, or visiting your favourite downtown shops, it’s a great day to shop small and support local.
The Downtown Spectacular & Mayor’s Tree Lighting are brought to you by Downtown Fredericton Inc., the City of Fredericton and Elm City Events
Thank you to our sponsors and funding partners!
Crowne Plaza Fredericton Lord Beaverbrook & Hilton Garden Inn Fredericton Downtown
Fredericton Chamber of Commerce
ScotiaMcLeod Fredericton
Coastline & 11th Mile
RBC
Fredericton Convention Centre
Downtown New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick
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