The Ultimate Spring Bucket List:
From Center Stage to Garden Gates
Don’t Let Spring Pass You By
The best of New Brunswick’s spring season is officially within reach. Imagine yourself standing in a field of thousands of tulips, the sun finally feeling warm on your shoulders, or feeling the roar of a live crowd for the first time in months. Think about the sound of the wind through the trees on a fresh trail and the local flavors waiting for you at a community festival. These are the moments that make our province feel alive.
Spring is Here: Wake Up and Level Up Your Weekend Plans
After months of staying cozy indoors, it is finally time to trade the heavy coats for light layers. April and May are the sweet spots in New Brunswick where the energy shifts and the province comes alive. The next 60 days are stacked with opportunities to reconnect with your community.
Outdoor Adventures:
Fredericton Marathon May Race Weekend
May 8 to May 10, 2026
Official Marathon Info
Paddlefest in St. Andrews
May 14 to May 17, 2026
Paddlefest Details
Moncton Harmony and Handmade Festival
May 23 to May 24, 2026 (Moncton Coliseum Parking Lot)
Handmade Fest Tickets
EcoFest NB at the Magnetic Hill Zoo
May 23 to May 24, 2026, 9AM-5 PM
Eco Fest Details
Indoor Entertainment and Culture:
Music of the Night at Casino NB
April 4, 2026
Casino NB Events
Goo Goo Dolls at the Avenir Centre
April 11, 2026
Avenir Centre Highlights
Carey Price at Casino NB
April 17, 2026
Meet the Legend
Stars on Ice at the Avenir Centre
April 24, 2026
Stars on Ice Tickets
The Michael Jackson HIStory Show at Casino NB
April 24, 2026
HIStory Show Info
Frye Festival Literary Celebration
April 24 to May 3, 2026
Frye Festival Calendar
Triumph: The Rock and Roll Machine at the Avenir Centre
April 29, 2026
Triumph Event Page
Clear your calendar, grab your tickets, and let’s make this spring one for the books. See you out there!
Take a piece of spring with you
Going outside in the spring can be very colourful. Across the province, local flower farms, gardens and nurseries begin to open their gates, offering beautiful places to enjoy family activities, take photos, pick your own flowers and bring a little bit of spring home with you.
To experience this seasonal beauty, here are a few must-visit spots across the province:
Blossom Grove Tulip Festival - Colpitts Settlement
From May 17 to June 7
This festival near Salisbury features 18,000 tulips. Beyond the flowers, visitors can enjoy a petting farm and various family games.
The Golden Blooms Farm - Lower Queensbury
This charming flower farm offers spring pop-ups on April 3 (Good Friday) and May 10 (Mother’s Day), making it a lovely stop for seasonal blooms and spring inspiration.
Fredericton Botanic Garden - Fredericton
The first spring bulbs usually begin to appear in mid-April, offering a peaceful spot for an early walk.
Kingsbrae Garden - St. Andrews
Opening on May 16, this 27-acre premier garden is famous for its massive displays of tulips and rhododendrons during the early season.
New Brunswick Botanical Garden - Edmundston
Known for its themed gardens and alpine plants, it opens on May 23 for the 2026 season.
Corn Hill Nursery - Cornhill
Opening on April 18, its extensive display beds make it a top destination for plant enthusiasts to see early blossoms.
The perfect season to explore NB nature
As the snow fades, New Brunswick’s landscape undergoes a massive transformation.
The air turns crisp, the trails soften, and our rivers wake up with a power you only see this time of year. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to reconnect with the wild, "Waterfall Season" is it.
From the rugged heights of Mount Carleton to the mossy coastal inlets of Fundy, our parks are the heartbeat of spring. Here are three must-visit spots where the spring melt creates a truly spectacular show:
Explore Dickson Falls - Fundy National Park
This is the most photographed waterfall in the province for a reason. In the spring, the rushing brook transforms into a series of powerful, tumbling cascades. The boardwalk trail takes you right into a lush, cool valley that feels like a hidden rainforest.
Explore Park Williams Falls - Mount Carleton Provincial Park
Located in the heart of the Highlands, this plunge-style waterfall is at its most impressive during the spring melt. It’s an easy, short hike that leads to a wooden footbridge.The perfect vantage point to feel the mist and hear the roar of the water as it surges toward the lake.
Explore Mount Carleton Howland Falls - Near Mactaquac Provincial Park
Just a short drive from the Mactaquac main gates, this hidden gem is a spring favorite. The waterfall features a unique double-drop that comes alive after the winter thaw, surrounded by rocky cliffs that still hold onto the last traces of ice while the forest around them begins to bloom.
Gear up for Spring Season
To truly enjoy the trails, you need the right bike and gear. The good news is New Brunswick has some incredible local shops that know our terrain better than anyone.
Whether you need waterproof boots for the "mud season" or a lightweight layer for those breezy coastal hikes, these local experts will get you sorted.
Gear Up: Local Shops for the Trail
Velo - Moncton
A premier destination for those who love to explore on two wheels. Whether you are prepping your mountain bike for the spring trails at Centennial Park or looking for the right outdoor accessories to handle the elements, their team is all about performance and local expertise.
River & Trail Outdoor Company - Rothesay
Perfect for those heading toward the Fundy region. They carry a great selection of packs, trekking poles, and footwear specifically designed for the rocky, root-filled trails of the South Shore. Explore River & Trail.
Spring is here, and it is waiting for you.
The light is sticking around a little longer every evening and the air finally has that unmistakable scent of a New Brunswick spring. This isn’t just a change on the calendar; it’s an invitation to step back out into the world we love.
Don't let another weekend slip by from behind a screen. This is your season to explore, to celebrate, and to reconnect with everything that makes New Brunswick special.
Grab your gear, call your friends, and make your plan today. Spring is here, and it is waiting for you.
