What to do with the kids in Greater Moncton this weekend (Oct 24-26, 2025)
‘Twas the weekend before Halloween, and all through the town,
Spooky trails, haunted houses, and fantastic events were to be found!
Pumpkins were perched on each doorstep with care,
In hopes that trick-or-treat magic soon would be there.
Pickle Planet created a weekend round up with pride,
With visions of families frolicking together, their joy amplified.
Happy almost Halloween, everyone! The round up is PACKED with dozens & dozens of amazing activities you can enjoy this weekend. For those of you NOT looking for Halloween-theme outings, we’ve listed those first under each day. The daily Halloween events are listed in chronological order (we hope!); be sure to click through to the source links for the latest info & details.
A reminder you can find our full list of Halloween events, along with haunted houses, craft ideas, snack suggestions, & more here:
MUST READ: HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2025
Readers – get ready! The one & only Bookstravaganza returns to the Moncton Coliseum this weekend! An agrena filled with pre-loved books, with sales going to support literacy programs. Start your treasure hunting tonight, 5pm. The sale continues Saturday & Sunday.
And speaking of books, Dieppe’s 35th Book Fair is taking place until October 26, with all kinds of amazing events – en Francais. Lots of workshops, readings, & more for all ages.
- ⛸️ Preschool skating with sticks at Dieppe’s Arthur-J-LeBlanc Centre, 9:30-10:30am
- ⛸️ Parent & Tot skating, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex, 10-11am (free)
- ⛸️Parent & Tot skating, Kay Arena, 10:15-11:15am (free)
- ⛸️Public skating, Kay Arena, 3:30-4:30pm (free)
- ⛸️Public skating, Hillsborough, 8:15-9:15pm
Friday’s Halloween Events
- There’s a spooky storytime in French at the Moncton library at 10:30am, an afternoon mask workshop for ages 13+, and an all-ages ghost craft challenge, too!
- Halloween in the Park is back in Dieppe! Today from 5-9pm, enjoy the family trail (with a haunted option from 7-9pm), live music, campfires, food trucks, and Le BarBu at Rotary Park. (Activities Saturday, too.)
- Neptune Drive In is hosting a Trunk or Treat. Gates open at 5pm; movies start at 6:45pm with Corpse Bride showing before Regretting You.
- The Town of Salisbury’s Pumpkin Walk has become a local favourite – with fantastic pumpkins lining the pathways through Highland Park. Dress up, enjoy the displays, and even leave with some treats! (Please check the Town’s postings regarding parking in the area for events; event 6-7:30pm.)
- New Hope Church (on the Homestead Road between Moncton and Salisbury) is hosting its Harvest Candy Carnival from 6-7:30pm, with treats, candy, games, and door prizes!
- St. Andrew’s Church in Petitcodiac is hosting their annual kids’ Halloween dance tonight! Students in K-2 are welcome from 6-7pm, with Grades 3-5 welcome from 7:30-8:45.
- Art Richard brings his awesome Halloween musical performance to the Centre communautaire de Saint-Antoine, 6pm. Costumes encouraged, candy provided, cost is $5/child (parents/guardians enter free).
- Boyle Family Farm’s Forbidden Forest Haunted Horror Trail, 6-10pm (not intended for young children).
- Albert County Museum’s haunted jail – said to be home to the spirit of convicted murderer Tom Collins – will open for special spooky tours today & tomorrow, $5/person (cash only). You can also buy snacks and hot chocolate after your tour – and visit with the Albertosaurus display before it leaves. Doors open at 6pm.
- Sunny Brae Baptist Church is holding a Trunk or Treat tonight, 6:30pm start time.
- Irishtown’s Haunted House goes scary tonight – Enter if you dare! You can pre-order your tickets online; open 6:30-9:30pm.
- The Green Pig Market’s Haunted Corn trail is open this weekend; tickets are $20/person, cash only, sold on site from 6:30-9pm.
- Halloween on Pellerin is fundraising for Birchmount School’s music program, offering scary tours of their set up tonight from 7-9pm.
- Irishtown’s Haunted Trail (outside, rain or shine, no pre-order required) is open for a scarier experience (recommended for teens & adults) from 7:30-9:30pm. $8/person.
Foreigner is at the Avenir Centre tonight, with a special performance by the Harrison Trimble High School Vocal Ensemble.
Bookstravaganza continues at the Moncton Coliseum today, 10am-4pm — and Dieppe’s 35th Book Fair continues as well!
Young readers can head to the Moncton Library for a reading by local authors Wilma Mata & Andre Gallant with their book The Tree Who Ran Away, 11am in English.
The GMA’s Indo Canada Association’s Diwali Gala 2025 takes place tonight at the Moncton Coliseum.
- ⛸️ Public skating at the Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena in Memramcook, Sundays, 11:45am-12:45pm
- ⛸️Public skating, Hillsborough, 2:15-3:15pm
- ⛸️Public skating, Kay Arena, 2:30-4pm ($2)
- ⛸️ Family skating at Dieppe’s Arthur-J-LeBlanc Centre, 6:15-7:15pm
- ⛸️Public skating, Hillsborough, 8:15-9:15pm
Saturday’s Halloween Events:
- Riverview’s R n R group will hold a Costume Contest during their festive walk through Mill Creek Nature Park, leaving from the Robertson Street Parking Lot at 9am.
- The Riverview Ringette Association is hosting a Trunk or Treat Fundraiser at the Byron Dobson Rink parking lot. There’s a $10 (cash only) fee to attend; then you can trick-or-treat from trunk to trunk, gathering treats & supporting the teams!
- MAGMA’s Harvest Fest happens from 10am-noon, with pumpkin carving, caramel apples, crafts, cider, and more!
- Boo at the Zoo is on again today! Magnetic Hill Zoo is filled with Halloween displays, alongside all the usual animal attractions. Open 10am-5pm; we suggest purchasing tickets in advance online to avoid waits & disappointment.
- AccessibiliTREAT 2025 is happening 10am-noon today at the Oulton College parking lot in downtown Moncton. This is a fantastic option for those looking for an accessible, sensory-friendly experience!
- Beloved Miniature Horses is hosting a Halloween with the Minis event at the farm, 10:30am. Limited spaces, so book in advance!
- Chapters Moncton will have an in-store spooky scavenger hunt, themed around the I SPY books. Reserve your child’s free spot in advance; they can win a poster! 11am start time.
- BGC Dieppe is hosting a Halloween party, 11am-2pm.
- The Maplegrove Inn is holding a Halloween Tea, 11am-3pm – fancy sweets are always a great treat! Reservations are required, call 506-882-1854.
- Boyle Family Farm’s kid-friendly Haunted Halloween Trail, 11am-4pm, with petting zoo, face painting, & more.
- Riverview High School’s dragon boat team is again hosting Halloween Hallways, a spooky fundraiser at the school. Dress up & enjoy spooky treats, face painting, Mad Science demonstrations, a scavenger hunt, & more! Open noon until 3pm, cost is $5/person or $20/family (cash only).
- Carma (Cat Rescue Maritimes Moncton Chapter) is holding a pet Halloween photo shoot fundraiser, noon – 4pm.
- Halloween in the Park begins at 1pm today at Rotary Park in Dieppe, with the family trail open, storytime in French, English storytime at 2:15pm, face painting available 1-5pm (payment required), Trunk or Treat from 3-5pm, and from 7-9pm the haunted trail is open, with live music and campfires to enjoy.
- Irishtown’s Haunted House (inside) has a trick-or-treat version again today, 1-3pm & their Haunted Trail (outside, rain or shine, no pre-order required) is open for a non-scary version from 1-3pm. (The trail takes about half-an-hour or more to walk; cost is $8/person.)
- Mountain View United Church is hosting a Kids’ Halloween Party, 1-4pm today.
- Highfield Baptist Church in Moncton’s 4th Trunk or Treat is happening, 2-4pm, with a bouncy castle & activities in the gym, too!
- 506 Elite Allstars is hosting a Not-So-Scary Halloween camp for ages two to six, with lots of Halloween themed activities and crafts for littles to enjoy.
- Grand-Bouctouche is hosting a spooky candy hunt at the Bouctouche Dunes, with games, treats, & more! Free, 2-4:30pm. Wear your costumes & bring a treat bag!
- First Baptist Moncton is holding a Trunk or Treat from 3-5pm.
- Riverview’s Upper Byron Dobson Arena will host an all-ages Halloween Skate, 3:45-5:15pm. Wear your costume, skate to Halloween music, and little ones can enjoy a treat bag, too!
- Neptune Drive In is hosting another Trunk or Treat this weekend. Gates open at 5pm; movies start at 6:45pm with Corpse Bride showing before Regretting You.
- Art Time Café in Moncton is hosting a Halloween Tote Bag painting workshop, 5-7pm; limited spaces, so book in advance.
- ATU 1290 is hosting a Touch a Truck / Trunk or Treat event at Codiac Transpo (140 Millennium Blvd), 5:30-7:30pm.
- Dieppe’s Maison Doiron will offer haunting tours this season, intended for those 16 years and over. The 30-40 minute adventure is presented to small groups, sometimes in French, sometimes in English. Please reserve your spot in advance; admission by donation. Tonight, both the 6pm & 7pm tours are in French.
- Irishtown’s Haunted House scary version is open tonight, 6-9:30pm.
- Irishtown’s Haunted Trail (outside, rain or shine, no pre-order required) is open for a scarier experience (recommended for teens & adults) from 7:30-9:30pm. $8/person.
- Albert County Museum’s haunted jail – said to be home to the spirit of convicted murderer Tom Collins – will open for special spooky tours today & tomorrow, $5/person (cash only). You can also buy snacks and hot chocolate after your tour – and visit with the Albertosaurus display before it leaves. Doors open at 6pm.
- Boyle Family Farm’s Forbidden Forest Haunted Horror Trail, 6-10pm (not intended for young children).
- Daley 2 Daycare is hosting a Trunk or Treat; arrive in time to have your car ready at 6:30pm.
- The Green Pig Market’s Haunted Corn trail is open this weekend; tickets are $20/person, cash only, sold on site from 6:30-9pm.
- 506 Elite Allstars is hosting a Haunted House, open to ages 12+. Open 7-9pm, entry is $10 & a non-perishable food donation.
The Moncton Wildcats host the Halifax Mooseheads at the Avenir Centre for an afternoon game – always great for bringing the kids! The game starts at 3pm.
Bookstravaganza wraps up at the Moncton Coliseum, open 10am-2pm.
It’s Make Something Sunday at the Owen Art Gallery in Sackville.
- ⛸️ Parent & Tot skating, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex, 9:45-10:45am ($2)
- ⛸️ Public skating, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex, 11:45am-12:45pm ($2)
- ⛸️ Family skating at Dieppe’s Arthur-J-LeBlanc Centre, 1-2pm
- ⛸️ Public skating, Hillsborough, 8:15-9:15pm
- ⛸️ Public skating, Kay Arena, 2:30-4pm ($2)
Sunday’s Halloween Events:
- Boo at the Zoo wraps up today! Magnetic Hill Zoo is filled with Halloween displays, alongside all the usual animal attractions. Open 10am-5pm; we suggest purchasing tickets in advance online to avoid waits & disappointment.
- The Cap Acadie Community Market will feature a Halloween theme & Trunk or Treat today, 10-2pm.
- Travel to You Zoo is hosting a Boo Barn Party, 10am-4pm, $10/person (three & under free). Dress up & visit with horses, goats, pigs, chickens, reptiles, & more! There will also be face painting, balloon animals, hot dogs, & treats for sale.
- The Maplegrove Inn is holding a Halloween Tea, 11am-3p0m – fancy sweets are always a great treat! Reservations are required, call 506-882-1854.
- Boyle Family Farm’s kid-friendly Haunted Halloween Trail, 11am-4pm, with petting zoo, face painting, & more.
- Ammon Stables is offering Ponies & Pumpkins Family Visits; enjoy a walk with the ponies in your costume! You must reach out to register in advance.
- The Moncton Library is showing Twilight at 12:30pm.
- Irishtown’s Haunted House has a trick-or-treat version again today, 1-3pm.
- It’s the 3rd annual Ghoul & Goblin Skate at the Petitcodiac Arena, 1-2:30pm. Costumes encouraged, treat bags provided!
- Luxor’s Moncton Shrine Club is hosting a Trunk or Treat, 1-4pm at the Coverdale Masonic Temple in Riverview.
- Michael’s will be making a beaded eyeball plant craft for those ages 13+.
- Neptune Drive In is hosting another Trunk or Treat this weekend. Gates open at 5pm; movies start at 6:45pm with Corpse Bride showing before Regretting You.
- Nicholas’ Hope Family Services Trunk or Treat will be at the Riverview Lions Club parking lot, starting at 6pm.
- Dieppe’s Maison Doiron will offer haunting tours this season, intended for those 16 years and over. The 30-40 minute adventure is presented to small groups, sometimes in French, sometimes in English. Please reserve your spot in advance; admission by donation. Tonight, the 6pm tour is in French & 7pm tour is in English.
- Halloween on Pellerin will host a spooky fundraiser tonight; it’ll be a little less scary from 6-7, then more intense until 9pm.
- The Riverview Lions Club is hosting a Kids Chocolate Bar Halloween Bingo, 6:30pm. Bring one full-size chocolate bar per card; adults can attend, but the Bingo is for the kids! There’ll be some snacks and prizes for Best Costume.
These attractions & fun ideas are always worth checking out! Look for the 
for our TEEN & TWEEN picks! Some of these are still great with littles, too, but we know it can be tricky to come up with ideas the older kids will enjoy – or can be sent to on their own.
REMEMBER: We’re not always able to update if there are changes due to weather, etc. Please click through the links & call ahead to confirm details for yourself when making plans!
OUTDOOR FUN
The Magnetic Hill Zoo is open daily.
Llamazing Adventures is a great way to get out & get moving! Take the llamas for a walk!
Faith First Mini Horses offers pony walks & cuddles; check their site and reach out for availability.
Poley Mountain is open in the fall for hiking, biking, & more.
Drive In Movies are perfect fall outings, especially with teens! Check out what’s playing at 
Shediac’s Neptune Drive In & the Sussex Drive In.
East Coast Karting is open (weather permitting). Check their Facebook for updates & details!- DYK
There’s a borrowing program at YMCA North with skateboards, helmets, and protective gear for use on their great outdoor ramps when weather permits. 
There’s a roughly one hour iTour of downtown Moncton’s historical & cultural locations you can use to help you explore – a great way to add a little movement, a little history, and a little fun to your family outings! Be sure to check out all the amazing public art installations around the downtown core, too!
INDOOR FUN
The indoor splash pad at the YMCA North End is an amazing option for kiddos – with public openings every day of the week! Check the schedule as times vary day-to-day; cost to attend for non-member is $6.- For indoor swimming, there are public options at the YMCA Greater Moncton (love their small, warmer pool for little ones), the Pat Crossman Aquatic Centrein Riverview, and the Dieppe Aquatic Centre (with the awesome sloped entry & pirate ship splash zone!).
Hop! Skip! Jump! is perfect for little ones, as well as the cool climbing wall & laser room for older kids.
Burn off energy at SkyZone Moncton; half-price entry on Tuesday nights, and Glow Zone on Fridays & Saturdays.
Resurgo Place is a spot we love to visit again & again; history, hands-on science & arts, & special programming, too! (Closed on Mondays, including long weekends.)
MR21 is ‘low key Moncton’s best kept secret’ as my kids say. An incredible visual presentation that tells the history of the Acadian community in a beautiful cathedral in downtown.
Local libraries are always a great spot to visit, with lots of programming for all ages – and also another rainy day must visit option.- Check out what’s playing at Cineplex in Dieppe or Trinity!
The Bunker on Main Street in Moncton is a great indoor golf option & does have times kids are allowed. They also now have a race car simulator! There are more than 50 cars you can choose from & more than 30 tracks to try – it’s not a little kid game.
Riverview Indoor Skatepark & Riverview Youth Centre are a great space to learn to skate or practice your skills!
Bowling is always a fun idea! Go retro vibes with Marvelous Holy Bowly in Riverview, check out glow bowling times at Fairlanes in Moncton, or head to Bowlarama & its awesome arcade in Dieppe. (We recommend calling ahead to book in advance so you’re not disappointed.)
Book a booth at GG Bistro for some gaming fun & great eats!
Creative mood? Try DIY Studio to paint your own pottery!
Want to move as a family but need to be indoors? Try a visit to FitRocks Climbing Gym!
Book laser tag at the Sportsdome or Marco’s!
Up for a challenge? Room Escape Atlantic usually has a few non-scary, kid-friendly options & Mystery Moncton Mystere is great for the teens & up. There are also online options you can purchase to play on your own time.
Need to unleash some anger? Book a session at the Wreck Room!
Teens & youth (ages 12-25) can book a two-hour spot at Riverview’s Sound Lab for just $2/person. The lab has professional recording software, an electric guitar, bass guitar, electric drum kit, keyboard, microphones, & two amps.
Gamer in the family? The Comic Hunter hosts Friday Night Magic Modern sessions, Sunday Lorcana Locals, Monday Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Play & lots of other gaming events.
Board Miniatures also hosts regular table top sessions for various games & free board game days, too!
BGC Dieppe is always a great place for families to connect, with lots of programming open to everyone.
Bass Pro’s 12,000-gallon freshwater aquariumwith striped bass, Atlantic sturgeon, trout, perch, and more is always fun to visit, especially when you need an indoor option.
Our friends at 506 Elite Allstars have a great space for kiddos looking to bounce around and burn off energy while learning tumbling and cheer moves. Check out their new member trial package & their upcoming events.
Markets & More
- The Moncton Market & the Dieppe Market are both open on Saturday mornings, with fantastic options for local goodies.
- Many smaller communities also have markets & great hidden eating gems, like Salisbury’s Farmer’s Market and the Green Pig Country Market, as well as the Old Church Farmer’s Marketin Hillsborough.
- A cool spot to shop & enjoy a riverside stroll is the Starving Artist Cafe in Moncton.
- Magnetic Hill Wharf Village is going to be opening heading up to Christmas this year!
FUN EATS
A few fun cafes for you to consider …
- Tambayan Cafe is a fun 2D cafe in Riverview with yummy treats, coffee, fries, & more.
- Add a photo booth shoot to your sweets order at Click & Chew in Dieppe; super fun idea for a special celebration or any day.
- We’re always down to pretend we’ve hopped a plane to France with a trip to Tony’s for pastries. They have three great spots to explore – the original bistro on McLaughlin, Dieppe, and now in Downtown Moncton!
- Crumbl FOMO? Head to our own The Cookie Jar in Dieppe! It’s super cute & yummy – and right next to the awesome Bennic Dairy Bar for ice cream creations!
- Halo Donuts & lostandfound ice cream are next door neighbours on St. George Street, another great combo. (You can also find Halo in the North End, open Wed-Sun.)
- And if bread & pastries are what you want, Co Pain Artisan Bread Company is where you need to go!
- In search of a special? Check out The Daily Feast for great overview of local restaurants, their deals, & more.
The Evergreen Park Home & School is planning a Touch-A-Truck & Trunk or Treat event at the school, Tuesday, October 28 from 5:30-7pm.
There’ll be a fun night of Chocolate Bar Bingo at the Shediac Multipurpose Centre, starting at 6pm on Tuesday, October 28.
Dieppe’s Maison Doiron will offer haunting tours this season, intended for those 16 years and over. The 30-40 minute adventure is presented to small groups, sometimes in French, sometimes in English. Please reserve your spot in advance; admission by donation. There are tours Wednesday, October 29 & Thursday, October 30.
Riverview’s Youth Drop In is hosting a pumpkin painting party, 7-9pm on October 29, for ages 12-17.
Salisbury Regional School’s annual Ghost Walk returns, 6-8pm on Wednesday, October 29. $5/adult, $3/students. (Not for the faint of heart!)
Little Shop of Horrors at the Empress Theatre. Shows Thursday, October 30 through Sunday, November 2.
Friday, October 31:
- Bring the littles to Halloween storytime at the Moncton library. English stories at 10:15am & in French at 11:15am.
- Nerdful Things Moncton is giving out Poke packs today!
- Shediac is again hosting Halloween face painting at Centennial Park, Ourson Park, and the Pointe-du-Chêne Community Centre from 3:30-5:30pm.
- Danse En L’Air is hosting a Trunk or Treat in Memramcook, 4-7pm.
- Sackville’s Main Street Baptist Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat, starting at 5pm.
- There’ll be a Trunk or Treat at the Pine Glen Road Community Centre outside Riverview, starting at 5pm.
- Shediac’s A & A Auto is again hosting a Trunk or Treat, from 6-9pm.
- Dieppe’s Maison Doiron tours tonight are in French at 6pm & English at 7pm.
- Halloween on Pellerin is fundraising for Birchmount School’s music program, offering scary tours of their set up tonight from 7-9pm.
- It’s Haunted Hockey Night in Amherst! U17 Canada Red vs Czech Republic at 7:30pm.
Nerdful Things Moncton is giving out Poke packs again on Saturday, November 1, for anyone who doesn’t celebrate Halloween.
Birchmount School is hosting a Holiday Craft Market, November 1, 10am-2pm.
Boyle Family Farm is holding a Pumpkin Smash Festival November 1 & 2 (general farm admission rates apply). Bring your pumpkin — free of candles, paint, ribbons or any other non-organic materials — to the farm and enjoy pumpkin bowling, pumpkin chucking, pumpkin putt-putt and more! (Composted pumpkins are used to help feed animals on the farm and to enrich the soil for next year’s crop.)
Sunday, November 2 at the Capitol Theatre, enjoy a screening of the 1922 silent movie, Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, with a brand-new original score composed by New Brunswick’s Andrew Reed Miller and performed live by members of Symphony New Brunswick.
Everyone is invited to take part in the Day of the Dead celebration at Gaxiola Mexican Restaurant in Salisbury on November 2, 2-4pm. You can send a photo of your loved one in advance, or drop off you pictures in person.
A reminder that Home Depot holds kids’ workshops but you need to snag a spot quickly! The next registration opens Nov 10.
Michael’s also offers in-store kids’ club events; there are lots of great Christmas-themed projects coming up!
