Photo: Local art from The Andre & Laura McCain Art Gallery

Take a Day Trip Somewhere Different

You don’t need a big vacation plan. Pick a town you don’t normally spend time in and just go.

Walk the waterfront.
Grab lunch somewhere local.
Pop into a museum or gallery.
Wander around a local bookstore for a while.

Not sure where to start? Use Navigate NB to map out your route, find stops along the way, and plan a road trip that fits your timeline.

A simple change of scenery can feel like a real break, especially this time of year.

Photo: The French Onion Burger from Claudine's Eatery in Fredericton

Make a Food Trip Out of It:

Burgers & Craft Beer in Fredericton

If you’re near Fredericton in March or looking for a reason to make the drive, food is a pretty solid one.

From February 28 to March 21, 2026, the YFC Burger Battle takes over the Fredericton Capital Region. Restaurants roll out their best burger creations, and you get to try them and vote for your favourite. It’s an easy win for the whole family. Casual, fun, and a good excuse to try somewhere new.

Then on March 6–7, 2026, the Fredericton Craft Beer Festival brings together one of the largest selections of local craft beer on the East Coast. It has grown into one of Atlantic Canada’s premier beer festivals. This is a 19+ event.

Enjoy burgers with the kids during the day. Line up a sitter for the evening, or head out with friends, and make the beer festival your night out.

Day trip or full weekend, you will not leave hungry (or thirsty!)

Photo: Aquarium at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre

Get Out and Learn Something

(Without It Feeling Like School)

March Break is a good time to sneak in something educational that still feels like a day out.

From March 2–5, Science East presents March Break SciFest at the Fredericton Convention Centre. It’s a four-day event built for curious kids and adults alike. Think immersive planetarium experiences, interactive science shows, hands-on activities, and exhibits you can actually explore instead of just read about.

Beyond SciFest, March Break is also a great time to visit local museums, galleries, and cultural centres. It's a great way to get out of the house, keep your mind busy, and break up the long stretch between winter and spring.

Photo: Maple, the First Taste of Spring event at King's Landing

Sweet Traditions & Winter Send-Offs

March might feel like the in-between season, but there’s still plenty happening across the province.

At Kings Landing, Maple, the First Taste of Spring runs March 7–8 and March 14–15. Expect traditional sugaring demonstrations, maple candy on snow, horse and wagon rides, and a chance to step into New Brunswick’s maple history. It’s a sweet way to mark the shift toward spring.

Up north, Downtown Caraquet’s March Break brings a full week of organized, family-friendly activities designed to keep kids active and involved.

And in the Saint John region, Fundy Winterfest wraps up March 8, 2026, after six weeks of outdoor and community events across Rothesay, Quispamsis, Hampton, Saint John, Grand Bay-Westfield, and St. Martins.

If you’re looking for something ready-made, these events make it easy to get out and be part of it.

The Truth About March in NB

It’s not tropical.
It’s not glamorous.
But it doesn’t have to be boring either.

March Break here is about simple things — fresh air, small road trips, community events, and slowing down a bit before spring really shows up.