January 24 @ 8:00 am – February 16 @ 5:00 pm
1. Fredericton Kilt Skate
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Officers’ Square skating area and Museum lobby (571 Queen St.)
In collaboration with the Fredericton Society of St. Andrew, the Fredericton Region Museum will host the Kilted Skate – an evocative blend of Scottish heritage and winter fun. Skaters are encouraged to don kilts, enjoy live bagpipes, and skate together in a spirit of community.
Afterwards, visitors are invited inside the Museum to warm up with traditional haggis served as haggis burgers, along with shortbread cookies and hot chocolate -– a cozy and approachable way to experience classic Scottish flavours (free, but pre-registration via Eventbrite is required). Guests can also take time to explore the Museum’s exhibits, offering a deeper look into local and Scottish heritage.
2. Winter Warm-Up Saturdays
Dates: Every Saturday during the FROSTival run (and beyond!)
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Museum lobby (571 Queen St.)
Warm up at the Museum every Saturday afternoon with free hot chocolate and half-price admission. Whether stopping in after skating or simply looking for a cozy place to spend the afternoon, visitors are invited to explore the exhibits, discover highlights from the collection, and enjoy time together in a welcoming, winter-friendly atmosphere.
3. March of the 104th Regiment of Foot & Geocaching Trail
Date: February 7 & 16, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Museum grounds (571 Queen St.)
The Fredericton Region Museum will commemorate the storied winter march of the 104th (New Brunswick) Regiment of Foot in 1813, during which the regiment trekked more than 1,100 kilometres from Fredericton to Kingston to support British forces in Upper Canada.
Visitors will have the opportunity to:
- Experience a short interpretive presentation or walking talk highlighting the extreme conditions, hardships, and historical significance of the regiment’s journey.
- Receive a map and passport booklet and embark on a geocaching trail that traces key points along the regiment’s route (or corresponding local markers).
As participants locate each geocache and record their finds (date, location, and cache code) in their passport, they engage directly with history. The first 40 participants who log 15 or more caches will be eligible to receive a commemorative 104th Regiment geocoin (while supplies last).
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