What to do with the family this weekend in Greater Moncton (June 12-14, 2026)

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INDOOR IDEAS

•  Resurgo Place is a spot we love to visit again & again; history, hands-on science & arts, & special programming, too! (Closed on Mondays.) The current temporary display is all about dinosaurs!
• Homarus Centre in Shediac is open for the season. Touch tanks for the win!
•  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.
•  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. Reach out to them to book a tour (minimum five people, 24 hours notice required) or to find out when they’ll be open: info@mr21.ca or call 506-800-3194.
•  Local libraries are always a great spot to visit, with lots of programming for all ages – and also another rainy day must visit option.
  • Moncton Public Library
  • Dieppe Public Library
  • Riverview Public Library
  • Salisbury Public Library
  • Shediac Public Library
  • Cap-Pele Public Library
  • Port Elgin Public Library
  • Memramcook Public Library
  • Sackville Public Library
  • Dorchester Public Library
  • Hillsborough Public Library
•  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 – please note pools are closed June 14-20 for maintenance), the Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre in Riverview, and the Dieppe Aquatic Centre (with the awesome sloped entry & pirate ship splash zone!). (The Dieppe pool will be closed June 22 to September 18, 2026.)
•  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 at the Pit Stop! There are more than 50 cars you can choose from & more than 30 tracks to try – it’s not a little kid game, but it’s great for an outing with the teens.
•  Riverview Indoor Skatepark & Riverview Youth Centre are a great space to learn to skate or practice your skills!
•  The indoor walking track at YMCA Moncton North is open to the public daily, free of charge.
•  The indoor walking track at the Crossman Centre is open to youth 12+ daily 3-5pm (and sometimes later) & for parents with strollers 10:30am-12:30pm daily.
•  Bowling is always a fun idea! Go retro vibes with Marvelous Holy Bowly in Riverview (closing for the summer May 17) or head to Bowlarama & its awesome arcade in Dieppe. (We recommend calling ahead to book in advance so you’re not disappointed.) (Fairlanes in Moncton is closed for the summer for maintenance.)
• Book a booth at GG Bistro for some gaming fun & great eats!
•  Creative mood? Try DIY Studio to paint your own pottery or the new Art Time Cafe for drawing & more!
•  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! 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.

OUTDOOR FUN

•  Llamazing Adventures is a great way to get out & get moving! You can take the llamas for a walk all through the year.
• Boyle Family Farm is open for private bookings & special occasions.
• Trueman Blueberry Farms has an outdoor play area, a train that circles the property, amazing treats, and more!
•  The Boardwalk is open for the season, weather permitting. (Driving Range, Go- Karts, Bumper Cars, Bumper Boats, Paddle Boats & Mini Golf open so far.)
•  GolfZone at Magic Mountain is opening this week, 11am-6pm Saturday – Monday. There are four 9-hole mini putt courses to play
•  East Coast Karting is open for the season, weather permitting.
• The Magnetic Hill Zoo is open seven days a week now!
•  The City of Moncton has four designated spaces for wheeled fun (skateboarding, BMWX, etc.): the Downtown Skate Park on Assomption Blvd., the Renton All-Wheels Park on Noel St., the Lewisville Skate Park on Glenmoor Dr., and at the YMCA Moncton North on Twin Oaks Dr.
• 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. The all wheels park is open daily till dusk.
•  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! (And we hear it’s just been updated, too!)
• Be sure to check out all the amazing public art installations around the downtown core, too!
• From June through October, the public is welcome to use the track at the Croix Bleue Medavie Stadium on the Université de Moncton campus Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm – except during competitions & major events, like the Jonas Brothers concert! (It’s accessible starting at 7am in the spring.)
• The City of Moncton’s outdoor pools are scheduled to open June 20 for the 2026 season. A reminder the pools are cash free & children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. There’s a heated pool at the East End Park (open daily 11am-7pm, with a $30 season pass or $8 pass for five visits) and a pool at Centennial Park (open daily 11am-7pm, with a $50 season pass, $20 pass for five visits, or $5/youth/visit)
• There are pickleball & tennis courts at four city parks; you need to bring your own rackets, balls, and/or paddles. Find them at Candlewood, Lewisville, East End, and Alexander Parks. You can register for a code to use the equipment kept on-site for the Shuffleboard Court at Fairview Knoll Park. Basketball courts are found at 19 different city parks & playgrounds.
• Poley Mountain’s bike park will open June 6 for the summer season.