Christmas Events for Kids in Fredericton, New Brunswick (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

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For 2026, we confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Fredericton, New Brunswick, running from November 26 to December 23. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Canada.

The short version

  • Kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Fredericton and Prince William: 2
  • First: Christmas Village Aglow, Prince William, November 26
  • Free events: None confirmed yet

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by town, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (registration, ages, what is included).

At a glance: Christmas events for kids in Fredericton, New Brunswick

Kids’ Christmas events
2 confirmed for 2026
Cities and towns
Fredericton and Prince William
Season
November 26 to December 23
Free events
None confirmed yet
Last checked

Christmas events for kids in Fredericton

Listed soonest first: 1 confirmed event in Fredericton.

Family Christmas event

A Sons of Maxwell Holiday Celebration

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Tourism Fredericton Capital Region lists A Sons of Maxwell Holiday Celebration on December 12, 2026, from 7:30 to 8:30pm at the Fredericton Playhouse, 686 Queen Street, with a ticket price of $40. The page gives no age guidance. It is a one-hour evening concert, so it suits school-age children who can sit through a show.

Parent tip: The page does not say whether there is a child price, so ask the Playhouse box office. The show ends around 8:30pm.

Host
Fredericton Playhouse (opens in a new tab)
Where
Fredericton Playhouse, 686 Queen Street (opens in maps)
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Christmas Village Aglow (Prince William)

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Kings Landing lists Christmas Village Aglow on Nov 26 to 29, Dec 2 to 6, Dec 9 to 13 and Dec 16 to 23, 2026. Entry is timed, every 30 minutes from 5 to 8pm through December 6, and from 4 to 8pm after that, and the village closes at 9:30pm. Tickets are $19.55 for ages 6 and up with taxes included and booking fees extra, and children 5 and under are free but still need a ticket. Activities include campfires, treats and hot drinks, a story and craft session, caroling at St. Mark's Church and visits with Santa or Mrs. Claus. Advance tickets are required and walk-ins are not accepted.

Parent tip: Plan at least an hour and a half. Kings Landing says wagon rides are not offered and only service animals are allowed. Buy tickets in advance, even for children under 6.

Host
Kings Landing (opens in a new tab)
Where
Kings Landing Historical Settlement, Prince William (about 20 minutes west of Fredericton) (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Fredericton, New Brunswick: questions parents ask

What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Fredericton, New Brunswick?

For 2026, we confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Fredericton, New Brunswick, each on its host’s own page: Christmas Village Aglow (Prince William) and A Sons of Maxwell Holiday Celebration (Fredericton). Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.

Where can kids see Santa this year in Fredericton, New Brunswick?

Where to see Santa: Christmas Village Aglow (Prince William). Check the listings above for times and booking.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 8, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

Christmas events for 2026 are coming in late November

More Christmas events arrive in late November. We add them here as soon as we confirm them.

The story of Christmas in Fredericton, New Brunswick

Fredericton lights two Christmas trees on the same November night, one at the Legislature and one at City Hall. Twenty minutes west, a historic village has served Christmas by candlelight since 1983.

Two tree lightings and a walking parade on Queen Street

The Downtown Spectacular weekend in Fredericton opens with the Provincial Legislature tree lighting, followed by a short walking parade along Queen Street to City Hall, where the Mayor lights a second tree. In 2025 that was Friday, November 28.

The Santa Claus Parade follows the next day. A radio notice calls it the 50th annual parade run by the Kin Club of Nashwaaksis, starting at 5pm on Point Saint Annes Boulevard. The 2026 dates for both events had not been posted when this was researched.

Mrs. Claus story time and cookies at Gallery 78

The 2025 tree lighting night had a lot for children. Santa's Workshop craft zone was at the Fredericton Convention Centre, letters to Santa were taken at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, and Mrs. Claus read stories at Westminster Bookmark.

Free ornament painting was at Clay Cafe and free cookie decorating at Gallery 78. At City Hall, Mayor Kate Rogers and Santa lit the tree, with free hot chocolate and hot apple cider from Ignite Fredericton, music by Tony LePage and photos with holiday characters. CTV described Kings Landing's Christmas Village Aglow as a new illuminated event on December 1, 2025.

Port, walnut toffee and a candlelit inn since 1983

Kings Landing, on the Saint John River about 20 minutes west of Fredericton, has run Christmas at the King's Head Inn since 1983. Guests walk by candlelight to an inn decorated for the season, hear Christmas music and finish with port, walnut toffee and gingerbread men.

The newer Christmas Village Aglow is the family version, with campfires, a story and craft session, caroling at St. Mark's Church and visits with Santa or Mrs. Claus. For 2026 it runs on selected evenings from November 26 to December 23. Back in town, A Sons of Maxwell Holiday Celebration is at the Playhouse on December 12.

Traditions today

  • Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting: The City Hall tree lighting at 397 Queen Street was on Friday, November 28 in 2025, with free hot chocolate and cider.
  • Downtown Spectacular: A weekend of downtown activities in 2025 with a craft zone, letters to Santa and Mrs. Claus story time.
  • Fredericton Santa Claus Parade: A radio listing for Saturday, November 29, in the 2025 season gives a 5pm start and calls it the 50th annual parade.
  • Christmas Village Aglow: Kings Landing's evening lights village, $19.55 for ages 6 and up and free for ages 5 and under, on selected nights from November 26 to December 23, 2026.
  • Christmas at the King's Head Inn: A candlelit dinner tradition at Kings Landing that has run since 1983.
  • A Sons of Maxwell Holiday Celebration: A Playhouse holiday concert on December 12, 2026, at 7:30pm, tickets $40.

A fact for kids

Fredericton lights two Christmas trees on the same night, one at the Legislature and one at City Hall, with a short walking parade between them.

Questions about Christmas in Fredericton, New Brunswick

When does Christmas Village Aglow run in 2026?

Kings Landing lists November 26 to 29, December 2 to 6, December 9 to 13 and December 16 to 23, 2026. Entry is timed, every 30 minutes from 5 to 8pm through December 6 and from 4 to 8pm after that. The village closes at 9:30pm, and entry is through the Welcome Centre.

How much does Christmas Village Aglow cost?

General admission is $19.55 for ages 6 and up, taxes included, with booking fees extra. Children 5 and under are free but still need an advance ticket. Kings Landing also offers a free fourth ticket when you buy three general tickets online for ages 6 and up.

Can we walk in to Christmas Village Aglow without a ticket?

No. Kings Landing says advance tickets are required for everyone and walk-ins are not accepted, including children under 6 who enter free. Book online before you go, because entry is by timed slots every 30 minutes through the evening, and plan to arrive at your chosen slot.

How long should we plan for Christmas Village Aglow?

Kings Landing suggests at least an hour and a half. It says wagon rides are not offered and that only service animals are allowed. Guests enter through the Welcome Centre, and the village closes at 9:30pm, so pick an entry time that leaves room for the full visit.

What can kids do at Christmas Village Aglow?

Kings Landing lists campfire gatherings, holiday treats and hot drinks, a gift shop, a story and craft session that includes a Victorian collage card, caroling at St. Mark's Church, and visits with Santa or Mrs. Claus. It suggests bringing a camera for a keepsake photo.

How far is Kings Landing from Fredericton?

Kings Landing is on the Saint John River in Prince William, roughly 20 minutes west of Fredericton. It is not inside the city, so plan the drive for an evening visit. Christmas Village Aglow is the site's family Christmas event for 2026.

What is Christmas at the King's Head Inn?

It is a Kings Landing tradition that has run since 1983. Guests walk by candlelight to an inn decorated for the season, hear Christmas music and finish their meal with port, walnut toffee and gingerbread men. The page we checked did not list 2026 dates or prices.

Is Christmas Village Aglow a new event?

CTV News described it on December 1, 2025, as a new illuminated Christmas event at Kings Landing. A 2025 winter guide listed it from November 26 to December 21 plus December 27 and 28. The 2026 season runs on selected evenings from November 26 to December 23.

When is the Mayor's Christmas tree lighting in Fredericton?

The 2026 date had not been posted when this was researched. In 2025 it was Friday, November 28, at Fredericton City Hall, 397 Queen Street, from 7:30 to 9pm, with Mayor Kate Rogers and Santa. Check the City of Fredericton for the 2026 date.

What happened at last year's Mayor's tree lighting in Fredericton?

In 2025, Mayor Kate Rogers and Santa lit the tree at City Hall. Ignite Fredericton gave out free hot chocolate and hot apple cider, local musician Tony LePage performed, and there were photo opportunities with holiday characters. The Provincial Legislature tree was lit earlier that evening.

What did kids get to do on Downtown Spectacular night in 2025?

The schedule listed Santa's Workshop craft zone at the Convention Centre, letters to Santa at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Story Time with Mrs. Claus at Westminster Bookmark, free ornament painting at Clay Cafe and free cookie decorating at Gallery 78. A pop-up tree lot ran in Barracks Square.

When is the Fredericton Santa Claus Parade in 2026?

The 2026 date had not been confirmed when this was researched. A Bounce Radio notice for Saturday, November 29, in the 2025 season gives a 5pm start. Check the city or the Kin Club for the confirmed 2026 date and time.

What route does the Fredericton Santa Claus Parade follow?

Bounce Radio says the parade begins on Point Saint Annes Boulevard, goes east to Regent Street, west onto King Street, north on Westmorland Street, west onto Queen Street and finishes back at Point Saint Annes Boulevard. Confirm the 2026 route with the organizers before you pick a viewing spot, since routes can change.

Who runs the Fredericton Santa Claus Parade?

Bounce Radio names the Kin Club of Nashwaaksis as the host and calls it the 50th annual Fredericton Santa Claus Parade. In the 2025 season listing, the parade started at 5pm on Saturday, November 29. Route and timing details are best confirmed close to the day.

Is there a Christmas concert for families in Fredericton in 2026?

The Fredericton Playhouse lists A Sons of Maxwell Holiday Celebration on December 12, 2026, from 7:30 to 8:30pm at 686 Queen Street, with a ticket price of $40. The page gives no age guidance, so ask the box office about children's tickets.

What Christmas shows did the Fredericton Playhouse have last year?

A 2025 winter guide lists Home For Christmas on December 19 to 21 and Cinderella by Dufflebag Theatre on Saturday, December 27, at 2pm and 6pm. Another Playhouse page gives Home For Christmas ticket prices of $33 to $51. Dufflebag Theatre prices were not listed on the page we opened, so check the Playhouse.

Where can we see Christmas lights in Fredericton?

The City of Fredericton lists holiday lights by Downtown Fredericton and Business Fredericton North along the Northside and Southside trails by the Wolastoq (Saint John River). A 2025 winter guide also lists downtown lights at City Hall and the Legislative Assembly and the Pine Grove Festival of Lights.

Where can kids skate at Christmas in Fredericton?

The City of Fredericton's holiday page mentions FROSTival skating at Officers' Square and free public skates at city arenas, with a schedule online. That page does not give a year or dates, so check the city's skating schedule for this season before you go.

Can kids meet Santa in Fredericton at Christmas?

Yes, in a few places. Kings Landing lists visits with Santa or Mrs. Claus at Christmas Village Aglow in 2026. In 2025, Santa joined the Mayor at the City Hall tree lighting, and Mrs. Claus read stories at Westminster Bookmark. Rally Takes the Train's Fredericton Christmas events guide lists confirmed 2026 dates.

Where can we spend Christmas Day in Fredericton with kids?

A 2025 winter guide listed no specific events on December 25 and 26. In 2026, Christmas Village Aglow runs through December 23, so it will be closed on Christmas Day. Downtown lights at City Hall and the Legislative Assembly are free to walk past.

Sources

  1. Christmas Village Aglow: 2026 Season, Kings Landing
  2. Christmas Programs, Kings Landing
  3. New Brunswick's Kings Landing sees the light with new illuminated Christmas event, CTV News Atlantic
  4. Downtown Spectacular and Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting, Tourism Fredericton Capital Region
  5. Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting & Downtown Spectacular, City of Fredericton
  6. The Kin Club of Nashwaaksis 50th Annual Fredericton Santa Claus Parade, Bounce Radio
  7. A Sons of Maxwell Holiday Celebration, Tourism Fredericton Capital Region
  8. Winter Break 2025-2026: Family-Friendly Activities in Fredericton, Todo Canada
  9. 8 Festive Activities to do this Holiday Season, City of Fredericton
  10. Home For Christmas, Tourism Fredericton Capital Region
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