'Tis the season for romance. Love fills the crisp winter air and FROSTival is back in the Fredericton Capital Region, January 23 to February 9, bringing with it three enchanting weekends of events that promise perfect date days and nights!
With everything from romantic dinners and dazzling live performances to cozy accommodation stays, FROSTival offers the perfect opportunity to craft moments that matter. Celebrate the season with thoughtfully curated wintry date ideas, designed to inspire connection and joy. Immerse yourself in a life well crafted, where every experience is an invitation to explore, celebrate, and savor time with your loved ones.
Dine Around Freddy
Enjoy an intimate dinner at one of the Fredericton Capital Region’s unique local restaurants. Kick-off the perfect date night with a delicious meal from a local favourite! Dine Around Freddy is back during FROSTival, Thursday, January 23 to Sunday, February 9 and is offering amazing deals. With 30+ participating local restaurants, enjoy the region’s one-of-a-kind cuisine at a fantastic price, with carefully crafted three-course meals for only $42 each! Call ahead and make a reservation – or two – and experience excellent food on a perfect date night! Check out the list of menus here.
Shivering Songs
Discover inspiring songwriting and beautiful storytelling with your partner at the Shivering Songs music festival. Thursday, January 23 to Sunday, January 26 Shivering Songs will host internationally renowned performing artists in unique and intimate venues throughout downtown Fredericton. Make a weekend trip out of it! Enjoy sensational performances while exploring the beautiful snow-covered city, cozy up at a local restaurant for a Dine Around Freddy meal, and stay the night with one of our accommodation packages. Tickets and passes are selling fast, make sure to get yours soon!
Live Music, Theatre, Art and More!
What’s better than catching a spectacular live performance on date night?! This FROSTival, take in numerous performances across many venues, including Classic Albums Live performs Eagles- Their Greatest Hits at the Fredericton Playhouse, a great evening of entertainment at the Dine & Drag event at the Abbey Cafe, and Norm Foster's HALFWAY THERE at the BOP studio space.
Take in the brilliant Fredericton Capital Region art scene. Experience a hands-on workshop with your loved one, explore the renowned Tom Thomson: North Star and the Radical Stitch exhibits at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, stroll through Downtown Fredericton during the FROSTival Gallery Hop, experience the stunning works at Acacia Gallery, or be engaged with live art at the FROSTival Art Battle at the Charlotte Street Arts Centre.
Watch a live performance from Fredericton’s lively music scene, catch a comedy show, enjoy some theatre or art! Keep an eye on the FROSTival schedule for the complete list of events.
Get Outside for Date Night!
Your love will keep you warm as you get outside for a special FROSTival date with your special someone. Cozy up under the stars for an unforgettable date night during A Night Under the Stars at Mactaquac Provincial Park, hit the slopes at Crabbe Mountain before enjoying a deserved après ski treat, skate hand in hand at a FROSTival date night skate in Officers’ Square, or enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride at Sandwith’s. For the adventurous, enjoy a Nordic Spa Wellness Retreat at Water's Edge Glamping in Lake George, or hit the trails in Minto before cozying up at Tiny Trails’ winter bar, where you can enjoy live music and warm fire pits.
Craft Breweries & Distilleries
Explore, sip and enjoy – that's what Atlantic Canada’s Craft Brewing Capital is all about! Enjoy a day or night out with your loved one at one of the numerous distilleries, breweries and cideries in the Fredericton Capital Region. Enjoy the beauty of winter with Snowga at Picaroons, take in a unique tradition at Trailway at their Beer Poking Event, explore a winter wonderland at OG Ales’ Enchanting Winter Wonderland, learn something new together at First Light Distillery’s Cocktail Class, or join Big Axe for an unforgettable winter adventure during FROSTival at the Ale House. Craft your perfect adventure with the unique #FredTapTrail.
Stay A Night & Dinner’s On Us!
Craft your perfect getaway with one of our winter Stay & Play accommodation packages! Choose one of Fredericton’s luxurious hotels, intimate B&Bs or enchanting domes, each with a unique experience for you and your partner. Book a one-night stay and receive $50 bonus cash in either Downtown Fredericton or Business Fredericton North dollars!
Enjoy FROSTival with the one you love and experience a life well crafted! Discover unique date ideas, savor local cuisine with special deals, and relax in excellent accommodation packages tailored for a memorable getaway. Immerse yourself in moments that celebrate the best of winter, where every detail is thoughtfully designed to create unforgettable memories. Be sure to keep up to date with our Facebook page and keep an eye on the FROSTival schedule for the full list of events.