Festivals and Events Schedule 2011
Here's a listing of Holiday Events
Tuesday, November 22
Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra
The Fredericton Playhouse
7:30pm
The National Arts Centre Orchestra performs just 100 shows a year. Don’t miss your chance to see this National gem in person. Truly a chance that shouldn’t be missed!
Call 458-8344 for tickets.
Thursday, November 24
Stan Carew & The Magpies
Fredericton Playhouse
7:30pm
CBC’s favourite weekend morning show host performs with his band, the Magpies, in an evening full of eclectic songs and stories. A fan on the radio? Well this is your chance to see him up close and personal!
Friday, November 25th
BLACK FRIDAY in downtown Fredericton
No need to head to the US for Black Friday when we are having one right here in Fredericton!
Our retail shops here in Downtown Fredericton will be hosting their own Black Friday!
Kings Place Mall has already confirmed their annual NO TAX sale for the same day. Selected mall tenants will have discounts of up to 20% off!
The Funny Ones
Fredericton Playhouse
7:30pm
A show about the real-life relationship between a comedic duo and the comedians who have inspired them along the way. Lots of love and lots of laughs! Like stand-up comedy with songs….only WAY cooler.
Call 458-8344 for details.
Saturday, November 26
Annual Santa Claus Parade
5pm – Fredericton Northside
Thursday, December 1st
The Gift of Magi
Fredericton Playhouse – 7:30pm
A Holiday Love Story created from the stories of O.Henry with book and lyrics by Mark St. Germain.
Runs December 1st -4th Call the Playhouse box office at 458-8344 for tickets and showtimes.
Friday, December 2nd
City Hall Tree Lighting , 7:45pm
Celebrate the season with Mayor Woodside and friends as we light the City’s Christmas Tree in front of City Hall. The City Hall tree lighting follows the Provincial Tree Lighting at the New Brunswick Legislature at 7:00pm.
Christmas Arts and Crafts Market
Fredericton Exhibition Centre , 12-7pm
Fredericton’s favorite crafts show! This annual sale runs until Sunday, December 4.
Saturday, December 3rd
Downtown Fredericton FREE wreath giveway
Kings Place Mall , 10am
Receive a FREE* decorated holiday wreath courtesy of downtown businesses when you show proof of purchase of $20 or more from the week of November 28 – December 3rd. *While supplies last.*
Sunday, December 4th
Christmas at the Market , 10am – 3pm
Find homemade gifts at this annual craft show. Lots of goodies form ornaments to warm and cozy mittens. Perfect for stocking stuffers!
Wednesday, December 7th
Elm City Echoes
Downtown Fredericton , 12-1pm
Fredericton’s favorite female barbershop chorus perform your holiday favorites on the streets of downtown Fredericton. Follow along and sing for yourself – we know these ladies love the company!
Dance Fredericton's The Nutcracker Ballet 2
Fredericton Playhouse, 2:30pm & 7:30pm
The classic fairytale ballet returns to the Playhouse stage for yet another holiday season. A sure delight for all ages! Call the Playhouse box office for tickets and showtimes 458-8344.
Thursday, December 8th
Rita McNeil & the Von Trapp Children
Fredericton Playhouse, 7pm
One of Canada’s best loved singers, Rita MacNeil returns to the concert stage, joined by the world famous von Trapp children, to sing traditional holiday favorites. Call the Playhouse box office for showtimes and tickets 458-8344
Friday, December 9
A Christmas Night with the Lapointes
Fredericton Playhouse, 7:30pm
Moonlight Madness!
Shop longer and stay later during downtown Fredericton’s annual Moonlight Madness event. Participating downtown merchants are open until 11pm. See stores for details. You can also find a full listing of participating businesses by clicking the Moonlight Madness icon on our “Around Town” section. Or like us on Facebook : www.facebook.com /DowntownFredericton to keep up on all things happening downtown.
Saturday, December 10th
Elm City Echoes
Downtown Fredericton , 12-1pm
Fredericton’s favorite female barbershop chorus perform your holiday favorites on the streets of downtown Fredericton. Follow along and sing for yourself – we know these ladies love the company!
Sunday, December 11
Christmas at the Market
Boyce Farmers Market, 10am – 3pm
Find homemade gifts at this annual craft show. Lots of goodies form ornaments to warm and cozy mittens. Perfect for stocking stuffers!
Wednesday, December 14th
Elm City Echoes
Downtown Fredericton , 12-1pm
Fredericton’s favorite female barbershop chorus perform your holiday favorites one more time on the streets of downtown Fredericton. Follow along and sing for yourself – we know these ladies love the company!
Thursday, December 15t
Christmas at the Playhouse
Fredericton Playhouse, 7:30pm
Fredericton ‘s favorite Christmas revue returns for another season run on the Playhouse stage.
Shows run Thursday – Sunday. For showtimes and tickets call the Playhouse box office at 458-8344.
Friday, December 16th
Elm City Echoes
Downtown Fredericton, 6-7pm
Fredericton’s favorite female barbershop chorus perform your holiday favorites one more time on the streets of downtown Fredericton. Follow along and sing for yourself – we know these ladies love the company!
Downtown Blues Band
Officers’ Square, 6:30pm
Local favourites, The Downtown Blues band rock out to holiday favorites, old and new, in a FREE outdoor concert in Fredericton’s Historic Garrison District. Bundle up and stay warm with free hot chocolate at the gate. This is can’t miss event; pencil it in to your holiday schedule now!
Sunday, December 18th
Christmas at the Market
Boyce Farmers Market, 10am – 3pm
Find homemade gifts at this annual craft show. Lots of goodies form ornaments to warm and cozy mittens. Perfect for stocking stuffers!
Monday, December 19th
Downtown Merchants extend their holiday hours! Open late until 8pm from now until Christmas Eve.
Tuesday, December 18th
Elm City Echoes
Downtown Fredericton , 12-1pm
Fredericton’s favorite female barbershop chorus perform your holiday favorites one more time on the streets of downtown Fredericton. Follow along and sing for yourself – we know these ladies love the company!