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May 2 - 10am - 5K run/walk the Giddens Memorial Airport runway. Rain or shine. All proceeds to Charlotte County Cancer. $20 fee and registration available on Run NB site - www.events.runnb.ca

May 2 - 9am-2pm. Tons of amazing local vendors plus the boutique will be open for shopping with exclusive sales, special deals, and fun giveaways throughout the day! Beauty Bar Boutique, 49a King St.

May 5 - 7pm. Comedy Misfits Stand Up Comedy at Sharpe’s Creative. This 90 minute show will showcase some of the funniest and friendliest stand-up comedians from Vancouver Island. 19+

May 8-9 - Charlotte County Recreation and Home Show at the Garcelon Civic Center. Friday 5pm-9pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.

May 10 - Indoor Flea Market & Community Group Sign Up Day at the Garcelon Civic Center. 10am-2pm. Free Admission.

May 16 - IWK Kids Carnival - a fundraiser sponsored by the Charlotte County Fundraising Committee. 11am-3pm, Garcelon Civic Center

May 23 - 8th Annual Great St. Stephen Wall of Fame Induction dinner at the Garcelon Civic Center in St.Stephen. 5pm-6pm meet & greet hour. 6pm dinner & ceremony. Tickets available from any committee member or by calling Jim Maxwell at 506-466-1798

May 30 - 10am - MayDay 2026 sponsored by the St. Croix Valley Flying Club. Showcasing the incredible work of our first responders & service groups that protect our safety & community. Featuring a variety of displays, including aircraft, firefighting & police equipment, ambulance services and other essential service groups.

June 1 - 12pm - St. Stephen Summer Kick Off BBQ at Chocolate Park. Join Downtown St. Stephen, Chamber of Commerce and MDSS for a complimentary lunch to start the summer season (while supplies last)

June 6 - 8am - 12pm. The Anglican Parish Outreach Committee hosts their annual bazaar with proceeds donated to local and overseas charities. 30 Prince William St.

June 6 & 7 - 11am - 5pm. St. Stephen Pop Up Play Place at the Garcelon Civic Center. All you can play for one low price! All access pass - $15 (HST included). Featuring Event Zone - the Challenge Course.

June 13 - Bordertown Bazaar on Budd Ave. 8am-1pm. What treasurers will you find?

June 16 - Grand March of 2026 graduating class at the Garcelon Civic Center. Doors open at 6pm

July 1 - Canada Day Celebration - St. Stephen Waterfront. 9am - 2pm. Vendors, free bbq, inflatables, Toddler Town play area & cake.

July 3-5- 8am-5pm. Ganong Nature Park. One of the Maritimes favorite events, three days of CKC sanctioned confirmation dog shows. Family friendly event, food truck, auction and music.

July 21 - 6:30-9:30pm. Milltown Activities Group Dance at the Courts. Milltown Tennis Courts. A free family event!

July 31 - 6pm start. Join Charlotte County Jeep Nuts for their Annual Show and Shine on Budd Ave. Music, inflatable axe throwing and so much more! Budd Ave will close at 3pm to set up this event.

August 3 - 10am - 2pm. New Brunswick Day Beat the Heat - Splash and Play. All Ages. Get ready to get wet!

August 3-6 - Chocolate Fest - We are named Canada’s Chocolate Town for a reason! Events happening all over town. See chocolate-fest.ca for more details

August 5-9 - During the festival, St. Stephen NB and Calais, ME become one, hosting and attending events held on both sides of the border. Many enjoy the street fair, children’s games and activities, concerts, craft shows, and so much more, including a spectacular Fireworks Display on the St. Croix River! For a list of events, see https://www.facebook.com/internationalhomecomingfestival

August 20-22 - The World’s Oldest Basketball Court Celebrity Golf Tournament – THE ARCHIE. This marks the fifth annual occurrence of the event, hosted in St. Stephen and St. Andrews. The three-day program features social gatherings, a golf tournament, and an awards luncheon. https://worldsoldestbasketballcourt.com/the-archie/

August 22 - The World’s Oldest Basketball Court will host "Skills Training Day" for children in the U12 and U14 age groups. The event, taking place at St. Stephen High School features a three-on-three basketball tournament, skill development sessions, opportunities for celebrity autographs, a discussion panel, and an awards ceremony. https://worldsoldestbasketballcourt.com/youth-3x3-tournament/

September 11 - St. Stephen and Area Chamber of Commerce 8th Annual Golf Tournament. https://www.facebook.com/ststephenareachamberofcommerce

September 11 - 8pm-12am - Centenary Dance “Through the Decades” St. Croix Branch #9 Legion.

September 12 - 9am-5pm - Open house at St. Croix Branch #9 including interpretive tours of the new Military Museum. Refreshments and complimentary souvenirs for attendees.

September 12 - Community Empowerment Expo for Seniors, Families and Individuals - Living Well at Every Age and Stage of Life. A free community event. 11am-3pm at the Garcelon Civic Center

September 19 & 20 - 10am-4pm. Charlotte County Fall Fair - An annual community event that celebrates rural living & fun for all ages. Music, vendors, food and so much more!

October 24 - 6pm - Annual Witches Walk. Meet Milltown Bandstand at 6pm, walk starts at 6:30pm. Music, treats and fall fun in Milltown!

3rd Friday of November annually - 5pm start. Walk of Lights along Waterfront Park. Join the MDSS events team for this annual “turning on” ceremony complete with hot chocolate, cookies and some special characters

3rd Friday of November annually - St. Stephen and Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown St. Stephen invite you to join local businesses for Moonlight Madness specials all day long.

Black Friday annually - 5pm-10pm - Join J & J as they host their annual fundraising Gift Gala at the Garcelon Civic Center.

November 27th - Light up the Milltown Bandstand - 5:30pm - Come celebrate with Christmas characters, hot chocolate, singing...and pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus of course! A free family activity.

November 28th- 11am-3pm - Milltown Christmas Craft and Bake Sale. St. Patrick’s Hall

1st Friday of December annually - 6pm. St. Stephen Christmas parade. From Superstore to Ferry Point Bridge.

1st Saturday of December annually - Crafts with Christmas Characters & Meet Santa! Garcelon Civic Center, 11:00-1:00. A free family event. Meet Rudolph, Frosty, Mickey and Minnie in their Christmas best...and let’s not forget Santa!

Hosting an event? Submit it at https://town.ststephen.nb.ca/event-calendar/submit-event

 

 

 

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Free Family Day Fun 2026

Join us for at the Garcelon Civic Center on February 16th for some free swimming and skating! Free Family Day Skates: Tykes with Sticks (12y & under) 10:30-11:30 Public Skate 11:45-1:15 Youth with Sticks (5-15y) 1:30-2:30 All Ages with Sticks 3:00-4:30 "with sticks" require helmets for all attendees, even while seated on bench Free Family Day Swims (Times: 12-1, 1:30-2:30,...
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free
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MDSS Events Department
Garcelon Civic Center
22 Budd Ave
St. Stephen, NB, New Brunswick
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Community Workshop to Help Shape Care in Charlotte County

Members of the Charlotte County community are invited to take part in a workshop on the future of aging at home and in the community.   This workshop is an opportunity to share ideas, experiences, and perspectives to inform how health, home, community, and social care services work together in Charlotte County to better support older adults in aging well at home ...
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Free
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Horizon Health Network
Charlotte Country Hospital, Boardroom
4 Garden St.
St. Stephen , New Brunswick
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Border v. Order Charity Hockey Game

We are absolutely thrilled to share this event! The RCMP and CBSA are hosting a charity hockey game, sponsored by our local Downey Ford, and they have chosen The Willow Centre Sexual Violence Supports as the Charity of choice! Please come out and watch members of the New Brunswick RCMP face off against members of the Canada Border Services Agency in an exhilarating hockey game in su...
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CBSA and RCMP
Garcelon Civic Center
22 Budd Ave
St. Stephen, NB, New Brunswick
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Charlotte County Recreation and Home Show

Image Register online or in person at the Garcelon Civic Center. These are the only official ways to register, so please be aware of scammers. Event Details Free Admission in 2026! Friday, May 8 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday, May 9 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Setup Times Friday, May 8 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Booth ...
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Free to Attend
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MDSS Events Department
Garcelon Civic Center
22 Budd Ave.
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
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Community Membership Drive and Team Sign-Ups

This sign up session will be open to all, and free for those groups operating within the Municipal District of St. Stephen boundaries ($21/booth taxes included for non MDSS organizations). Email Michelle.Martin@chocolatetown.ca to sign up
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Free to Attend
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MDSS Events Department
Garcelon Civic Center
22 Budd Ave.
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
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Indoor Flea Market 2026

Join us for our Indoor Flea Market on the surface of the Quartermain Arena. Spots are 10'x10' and 2 tables and 2 chairs per booth provided. Participants may begin setting up at 8:00. Doors open at 10 to the public. Clean up may not begin before 2pm. No food sales allowed without written authorization from management. No sales of alcohol, cannabis products, firearms or animals allo...
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Free to Attend; $21/booth to sell
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MDSS Events Department
Garcelon Civic Center
22 Budd Ave.
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
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St. Stephen Vendor's Market Opening Day

Seasonal Market registrations gives its members access to all weekly markets for the 2026 season plus free standard sized booth space at the: - Indoor Flea Market (May) - Canada Day - NB Day - International Festival Street Fair - Christmas Market at the GCC (limited spots on a first come, first serve) Sign up for the market  Market rules  Image ...
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vendors only. free admission to public
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MDSS Events Department
Municipal Plaza/Town Square
Municipal District of St. Stephen, 22 Budd Ave
St. Stephen, NB, New Brunswick
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2026 IWK Kids Carnival

The 27th annual IWK KIDS CARNIVAL will be taking place on SATURDAY MAY 16th from 11-3 at the Garcelon Civic Center here in St. Stephen New prizes,  inflatable obstacle course and jumping tents and new games are waiting for you Come out for some great family fun and enjoy lots of games - new and old, cotton candy, popcorn , hot dogs, nachos & cheese, sno kones, candy store, f...
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IWK Fundraising Committee
Garcelon Civic Center
22 Budd Ave
St. Stephen, NB, New Brunswick
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MAY DAY 2026

Sponsored by St. Croix Valley Flying Club to showcase the incredible work of Charlotte County first responders and service groups that keep us safe and protect our community. Event will feature a variety of displays, including aircraft, firefighting equipment, police & ambulance services, water patrol equipment and other essential services. This is a wonderful opportunity for the ...
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FREE
172 Hwy 170
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
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Charlotte County Kennel Club Dog Show

One of the Maritimes favorite events, three days of CKC sanctioned confirmation dogs shows. The highlight of this event is the Anne Lord Memorial that draws Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show winners to compete for our coveted award! Family friendly event, food truck, auction and music.
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Free, donations accepted
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Charlotte County Kennel Club
Ganong Nature Park
350 Todds Point Rd
Differing, NB, New Brunswick