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2026 Community Events

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Current & Future MDSS Events:

    1. February 16th – 10:30am-4:30pm – Family Day – Free skating and swimming at the Garcelon Civic Center
    2. May 8th and 9th – Charlotte County Home and Recreation Show at the Garcelon Civic Center. Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
    3. May 10th – 10am – 2pm - Indoor Flea Market and Community Group sign up at the Garcelon Civic Center
    4. May 15th – Opening day for Vendor’s Market
    5. May 23rd – 8am-1pm – Municipal Wide Yard Sale Day
    6. June 6th – Opening day for Visitor Information Centre
    7. June 13th & 14th - 11am – 5pm – Pop Up Play Place at the Garcelon Civic Center
    8. June 13th – 8am-1pm Bordertown Bazaar on Budd
    9. June 25th – Weekly Summer Concerts in the Park start
    10. July 1st – 9am – 2pm – Canada Day on the Waterfront
    11. August 3rd – NB Day Beat the Heat – Splash and Play (times TBC)
    12. August 5th – 9th – 53rd Annual International Homecoming Festival with Calais, ME
                                                  i.      Wednesday – Hands Across the Border
                                                 ii.      Thursday – Kids Fun Day
                                               iii.      Friday – Glow Skate (+ new event)
                                               iv.      Saturday – Street Fair, parade, fireworks
    1. September 12th – 8am-1pm Bordertown Bazaar on Budd
    2. November 20th – Walk of Lights begins (Moonlight Madness)
    3. December 4th – 6pm – Annual Christmas parade
    4. December 5th – 11am-1pm – Crafts with Christmas Characters and Meet Santa.

 

Additional Information and Events:

    1. February 20th – 7pm – CBSA v. RCMP Charity hockey game
    2. March 14th – 6pm - Memorial hockey game
    3. March 15th – Deadline to submit business and event information for the 2026 Visitor Guide
    4. April 11th – 5:30pm – Cappy Cup hockey game
    5. May 1st – 3rd – County Moose ID Camp
    6. May 4th – Ice out
    7. May 16th – 11am-3pm – IWK Kids Carnival at the Garcelon Civic Center
    8. May 23rd – Sports Wall of Fame Banquet
    9. June 16th – SSHS Grand March – 6pm - Garcelon Civic Center
    10. July 1st – Ice re-opens
    11. July 31st – 6pm – Annual Jeep Nuts Show and Shine on the waterfront
    12. August 3rd – 6th – 42nd Annual Chocolate Festival
    13. September 19th – 20th – 10am -4pm – Charlotte County Fall Fair
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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
Posted By:
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
Posted By:
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

Event Details: Free Admission for 2026! Friday May 8th from 5pm-9pm Saturday May 9th from 10am-4pm Setup times: Friday May 8th from 9am-4pm Booth Details and Fees: Booth Info:10'x10' space with fabric 8' backdrop; 2x3' side walls; 6' table with tablecloth and skirting; 2 chairs Fee:$113.04 + HST ($130) per booth. $20 + HST if power required. Please note, we do not provide extensio...
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Free to Attend
Posted By:
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
Cost:
Free to Attend
Posted By:
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
Posted By:
MDSS Events Department
Municipal Plaza/Town Square
Municipal District of St. Stephen, 22 Budd Ave
St. Stephen, NB, 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
Posted By:
Charlotte County Kennel Club
Ganong Nature Park
350 Todds Point Rd
Differing, NB, New Brunswick