The Cultural Centre

A note for our community 💙

You may have seen recent news about the future of the Exhibition Grounds and the lands around our neighbourhood. Since then, a lot of people have reached out with the same question: what does this mean for The Cultural Centre?

The short answer — nothing changes for us.

The Cultural Centre owns both our building and the land at 28 Saunders Street, and this remains our home. We continue to operate here, serve our community here, and plan for the future here.

The Cultural Centre remains open, active, and ready to welcome you — the same spaces, the same programs, the same partners, and the same warm front door that has been part of this community for years.

While the neighbourhood around us may evolve, our commitment to the community remains the same. We will continue to provide a place where people can gather, celebrate culture, share ideas, host events, build connections, and feel at home.

Change can bring questions and uncertainty, and we understand why people may be wondering what the future holds. For The Cultural Centre, our focus remains right here at 28 Saunders Street, where we intend to continue serving our community for years to come.

Neighbourhoods grow and change, and ours is no exception. Through all of it, we'll remain what we've always been: a welcoming home for gathering, culture, and connection in the heart of Fredericton's west end. 💙

5 Things You Didn't Know About The Cultural Centre 💙

We're more than a building in the west end of downtown Fredericton — we're a space built for community. Here are five things that might surprise you:

1️⃣ We're a not-for-profit. When you book with us, you're supporting a community hub that provides affordable spaces for cultural and community organizations across Greater Fredericton.

2️⃣ We're Rainbow Registered. Our certification reflects our commitment to being an accountable space — welcoming, inclusive, and respectful for everyone who walks through our doors.

3️⃣ Your event, your team. We have no supplier exclusives. Choose any caterer, decorator, or supplier you like — the day is yours to shape.

4️⃣ We have room to grow into. Our 3,700 sq ft Multipurpose Room can host anything from a 30-person workshop to a 300+ guest celebration, and our 375 sq ft boardroom is perfect for meetings and training sessions.

5️⃣ We make it easy. Ample on-site parking just steps from the front door, affordable rates for non-profits, businesses, and cultural groups, and a welcoming, accessible location.

From boardrooms to large event halls, The Cultural Centre is your go-to for event rentals in Fredericton that are welcoming, accessible, and community-driven.

📩 Ready to plan your event? Reach out to [email protected]

📸 Exterior photos by Jason Nugent Photography

A steady, welcoming week here at The Cultural Centre — here's what's happening at 28 Saunders Street. 👋

📅 Monday, Aug 24 & Tuesday, Aug 25 — We're glad to host the Multicultural Association of Fredericton for their SWIS Activity, 9:00 AM–1:30 PM both days.

📅 Thursday, Aug 27 — Zumba with Rachel Mills is back, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM. Bring your energy and dance it out. 💃

📅 Sunday, Aug 30 — We're happy to welcome RoboFlight Summer Camp, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM.

Whether you're joining a class or just discovering our space, we love seeing our community make the most of it.

Looking for a place to host your own event, meeting, or celebration? Learn more at theculturalcentre.ca. 🌈

When a space can do double duty, that's when you know it works. 📋

This week, our boardroom became a training room. The Cultural Centre and Liberty Lane teamed up for Intermediate First Aid training and certification through the Heart & Stroke NB — and the room handled every part of it.

The group moved seamlessly from the classroom presentation into hands-on practical exercises, all without leaving the room. Projector and screen for the lesson, plenty of table space to spread out, and space to get up and practise the skills that matter most.

Our boardroom seats up to 25 and comes equipped with a projector, screen and Bluetooth speaker. It's available seven days a week — ideal for workshops, training sessions, meetings and more.

Looking for a space that adapts to how you work? The boardroom is now available to book.

📧 [email protected]

A New Set of Keys, A Longer Table 🔑❤️

Some stories deserve to be told slowly, and Leanne Wiens has told hers beautifully.

After more than 16 years, Leanne has made the heartfelt decision to close LJW Catering Group — and we are deeply honoured that she has chosen The Cultural Centre to carry her space, and her vision, into its next chapter.

If you've ever gathered around a table Leanne helped set, you already know: she never simply served meals. She served stories. She created connections. She made room for everyone — newcomers, women, and individuals of all abilities all found a place at her table. That spirit of belonging is exactly what we hope to protect and grow.

We're proud to share that this remarkable Class 5 kitchen will live on as The Cultural Community Kitchen — a welcoming space for catering, cooking classes, teaching and learning, culturally diverse cuisine, and the simple, powerful act of bringing people together. More on this at a later date.

Leanne, thank you for building something so full of care, and for trusting us to keep the lights on and the table long. We promise to honour the legacy you created here in Fredericton — one shared meal, one story, one connection at a time.

We invite you to read Leanne's own words below. They say it best. 💙

Interested in The Cultural Community Kitchen? Reach out anytime at [email protected].

Happy Wednesday! 🌟

This Saturday, we're thrilled to welcome the Capital Region Integration Network to The Cultural Centre for their Immigrant Advisory Council teambuilding event.

Our 3,700 sq ft Multipurpose Room is made for exactly this kind of day — plenty of room to move, collaborate, and connect.

The photos here are from a previous teambuilding session we hosted with Level Up Teambuilding — a great glimpse of the energy our space brings to a gathering like this.

To the Capital Region Integration Network team: we can't wait to host you. Here's to a wonderful day of connection and collaboration! 💙

Looking to host your own event or teambuilding day with us? Reach out anytime at [email protected].

A busy, community-filled week under our roof! 🏛️

Here's a look at who's gathering at The Cultural Centre this week:

📅 Tuesday — The Multicultural Association of Fredericton hosts a Settlement Workers in Schools session, supporting newcomer families as the school year approaches.

📅 Thursday — A double bill: the Bangladeshi-Canadian Association of New Brunswick gathers in the evening, and Zumba with Rachel Mills gets everyone moving.

📅 Friday — The Bangladeshi-Canadian Association of New Brunswick returns for a full day of community connection.

📅 Saturday — The Capital Region Integration Network brings its Immigrant Advisory Council together for a teambuilding session.

📅 Sunday — RoboFlight Summer Camp wraps up the week with young builders and problem-solvers.

From settlement support to fitness to youth STEM, this is what a community hub looks like. 💙

Looking for a space to host your own gathering this fall? Our Multipurpose Room and boardroom are available for bookings — reach us at [email protected] or visit theculturalcentre.ca.

We're halfway through August — and with September just around the corner, our 3,700 sq ft event space is filling up fast. ✨

There's a real buzz building at The Cultural Centre, and we're excited for what's ahead. Here's a look at some of the highlights:

💃 The Stepping Stone Line Dancers are back! After a summer pause, they return to the floor on September 16.

🎒 We're also thrilled to welcome Opal Family Services every Tuesday for their afterschool program — a wonderful addition to our weekly rhythm.

🎶 Zumba with Rachel Mills continues every Thursday at 7 PM — bring a friend and dance your way into fall.

👗 On September 12, we're proud to host the United Colours of Fashion Fall Fashion Festival, an independently organized celebration of culture, creativity, and community style.

🛍️ On September 19, the Capital Collector's Market comes to the Centre — a full day for collectors, vendors, and treasure-hunters alike.

🌙 And on September 20, the Manarat Community Market returns for another day of local flavour and connection.

Whether you're here to move, browse, learn, or simply be part of the community, there's space for you.

Honouring Our Stories, Celebrating Our Diversity.

🎉 One year of Capital Collector's Market — and we're so glad to be the place they call home for it!

On Saturday, September 19, our doors at 28 Saunders Street will open wide as Capital Collector's Market celebrates its first anniversary right here at The Cultural Centre. From 10AM to 3PM, our space fills with collectors, hobbyists, and curious first-timers — and there's little we love more than watching our building buzz with community like this.

Here's a peek at what the day holds:

🎨 A Warhammer figure painting session hosted by Nerdful Things from Moncton

🃏 Trading cards, comics, vinyl, video games, collectibles & more

🎟️ A 50/50 draw and giveaways

💙 $2 admission — with $1 from every ticket going to the Multicultural Association of Fredericton

That last part means a lot to us. Every visitor who walks through the door is also giving back to an organization whose work sits close to our own commitment to honouring our stories and celebrating our diversity.

Whether you're hunting for a specific piece, rediscovering an old hobby, or simply curious to see what's out there, come spend the day with us.

🗓️ Saturday, September 19 | 10AM–3PM

📍 The Cultural Centre | 28 Saunders Street, Fredericton

🎫 Tickets on Eventbrite [LINK] or at the door

Tag someone who'd love to browse with you! 👇

What a full week here at The Cultural Centre! 🌟

From weekday mornings buzzing with young learners to a Thursday-evening dance class and a Sunday afternoon of robotics, our spaces are alive with community energy — and we're privileged to host it all.

📅 Monday–Friday, Aug 10–14 — Multicultural Association of Fredericton Summer Camp (8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
We're honoured to welcome Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. back to the Wellness Centre all week long.

📅 Thursday, Aug 13 — Zumba with Rachel Mills (7:00 PM–8:00 PM)
Shake off the week and move to the beat! Everyone's welcome to join Zumba with Rachel Mills

📅 Sunday, Aug 16 — RoboFlight Summer Camp (3:00 PM–4:00 PM)
We're delighted to host RoboFlight for an afternoon of hands-on discovery.

Whether you're joining in or just passing through, there's always something happening at 28 Saunders Street. 💙

Looking for a space for your own event? Reach out to [email protected] or visit theculturalcentre.ca.