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2026 Community Events

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Current & Future MDSS Held Activities:

    1. May 8th and 9th – Charlotte County Home and Recreation Show at the Garcelon Civic Center. Friday 5pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
    2. May 10th – 10am – 2pm - Indoor Flea Market at the Garcelon Civic Center
    3. May 10th – 10am – 2pm - Community Group sign up at the Garcelon Civic Center
    4. May 15th – Opening day for Vendor’s Market.  Runs every Friday 10am – 2pm until the end of September. 
    5. June 6th – Opening day for Visitor Information Centre. Drop off your brochures at the GCC for display in the VIC.
    6. June 6th & 7th - 11am – 5pm – Pop Up Play Place at the Garcelon Civic Center
    7. June 13th – 8am-1pm – Bordertown Bazaar on Budd
    8. June 25th – Weekly Summer Concerts in the Park start.  6:30-8:30pm
    9. July 1st – 9am – 2pm – Canada Day on the Waterfront
    10. August 3rd – NB Day Beat the Heat – Splash and Play (times TBC)
    11. August 5th – 9th – 53rd Annual International Homecoming Festival with Calais, ME
      1. Thursday – Kids Free Fun Day at the GCC 2pm-6pm
      1. Friday – new event coming…stay tuned for details
      2. Saturday – Street Fair – 10am-4pm; Parade lineup 11am (parade starts 12pm AST). Fireworks entertainment and concessions 7:30pm start
    2. August TBC – SeaDogs Exhibition Game
    3. September 12th - 8am-1pm – Bordertown Bazaar on Budd
    4. September 19th/20th – 10-4pm – Fall Fair inflatable axe throwing booth
    5. November 20th – Walk of Lights begins (Moonlight Madness)
    6. December 4th – 6pm – Annual Christmas parade
    7. December 5th – 11am-1pm – Crafts with Christmas Characters and Meet Santa.

Additional Information and Events:

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

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2026 Community Events
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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Sport and Activity
Cost:
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

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2026 Community Events
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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Event Type:
Community and Culture
Cost:
Free
Ages:
Adults
Seniors
Youth
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

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2026 Community Events
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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Sport and Activity
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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

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2026 Community Events
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 Details & Fees Each booth includes: One 10' x 10' space Fabric 8' backdro...
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Event Type:
Community and Culture
Cost:
Free to Attend
Ages:
Adults
Children
Seniors
Toddlers
Youth
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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

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2026 Community Events
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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Event Type:
Recreation Program or Activity
Cost:
Free to Attend
Ages:
Adults
Children
Seniors
Toddlers
Youth
Posted By:
MDSS Events Department
Garcelon Civic Center
22 Budd Ave.
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
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Indoor Flea Market 2026

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2026 Community Events
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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Event Type:
Community and Culture
Cost:
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

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2026 Community Events
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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Event Type:
Community and Culture
Cost:
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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MAY DAY 2026

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2026 Community Events
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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Cost:
FREE
172 Hwy 170
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
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Charlotte County Kennel Club Dog Show

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2026 Community Events
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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Event Type:
Sport and Activity
Cost:
Free, donations accepted
Posted By:
Charlotte County Kennel Club
Ganong Nature Park
350 Todds Point Rd
Differing, NB, New Brunswick
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