What’s happening for kids for Easter in & around Moncton 2023
Happy almost Easter, everyone! Good Friday is April 7, 2023; this is a holiday in New Brunswick, so expect most things to be closed. The Easter Bunny hops on by most local homes on Saturday night, with families waking up to treats on Sunday morning. Monday, April 10 is a holiday for some – including schools, so get ready for an extra long weekend! (If you’re the type to plan ahead, make note that the Easter weekend for 2024 begins on Friday, March 29.)
Here’s a look at some Easter-specific events & activities happening in & around Greater Moncton for 2023.
The Easter Bunny is back at Bass Pro Shop, starting April 1! You can get a free photo or pay for a set of photos; reservations are recommended but not required.
Highfield Baptist Church is holding a free, park-wide scavenger hunt for Easter at Centennial Park on Saturday, April 1. Open to all ages, 2-4pm; bring a pen/pencil!
B&W Pet Photography will be at Global Pet Foods’ Riverview location on Saturday, April 1, taking pet photos with the Easter Bunny for cash donations. The proceeds go to PAW (People for Animal Wellbeing), and any donation over $10 can receive a $10 off coupon for the store.
The Ukrainian Club of Moncton & Farmer Brown’s Greenhouse are teaming up for a pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) workshop on Sunday, April 2. This two-hour session includes all materials, light lunch, and beverage. Cost is $60/person, open to all ages.
The Early Childhood Family Resource Centre is holding a walk with the Easter Bunny in Centennial Park on Wednesday, April 5. Meet in the parking lot for 9:15am. Call 506-384-7874 to register for this free event.
The Town of Champdoré (Saint-Antoine) is hosting a free Easter egg hunt at the Omer-Lèger Public Library & Saint-Antoine Community Center on Thursday, April 6 from 6-8pm. Take a photo with the Easter Bunny, do a craft, and search for eggs that you exchange for a surprise bag!
Trueman’s Blueberry Farm is holding its annual Egg Hunt on Friday, April 7. The Easter Bunny will be on site, there will be special treats & activities, wagon rides, live music, and more! Bring your own baskets, and dress to be outside – boots, etc. Under two years old are free, others need a ticket. (The farm shop is open throughout the weekend, 11am-8pm, for ice cream cakes & other yummy treats.)
The Magnetic Hill Zoo is open all Easter weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, 10am – 4pm). There will be special Easter activities including a Scavenger Hunt!
The Biker Bunny is back for another season! The Bunny will be at Centennial Park on Saturday, April 8 at 11am for an egg hunt. Cash donations to Canadian Tire Jumpstart accepted on site.
Highfield Baptist Church is holding a free, park-wide scavenger hunt for Easter at Centennial Park on Saturday, April 8 (this was rescheduled from an original date of April 1). Open to all ages, 2-4pm; bring a pen/pencil!
Nicholas’ Hope Family Services is holding a free Easter Eggstravaganza at Centennial Park (near the splash pad) on Saturday, April 8 from 2-4pm.
The Greater Moncton Assembly Haven of Peace is holding an Easter egg hunt at Centennial Park (Rotary Pavilion) from 2-5pm on Saturday, April 8. You must book attendance in advance, tickets are $15/child.
Sackville’s Church by the Lake is holding an Eggstravaganza, an afternoon filled with egg hunts, face painting, balloon animals, crafts, and more on Saturday. Register for the free egg hunt at 1:30pm; rest to follow.
New Hope Community Church (Homestead Road) is holding an Egg-Mazing Race, Saturday from 2-4pm. This is an indoor event, with Party Pets on site, too!
Travel to You Zoo is holding a Hop Into Easter special event on Saturday, April 8. Reserve your one-hour spot now; admission is $7/person (3 & under free). Visit with pigs, goats, ferrets, rabbits, chinchillas, sugar gliders, hedgehog, turtles, lizards, snakes, jumping spiders, and more!
The Town of Beaurivage (Richibucto) is holding an Easter egg hunt in Jardine Park on Saturday, April 8 from 1-3pm, with surprises for the first 150 kids.
Farmer Brown’s Greenhouse is holding Easter on the Farm Saturday, 10am – 2pm. Drop in to visit the animals, enjoy a hot chocolate, walk the trails – and for $15 you can make a succulent container. They’re also hosting a second pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) workshop with the Ukrainian Club of Moncton on Saturday morning. This two-hour session includes all materials, light lunch, and beverage. Cost is $60/person, open to all ages.
Broadleaf Ranch is holding an Easter Bonanza on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9 (10am-5pm), with ring rides, face painting, crafts, an outdoor egg hunt, and Robin’s Nest Petting Zoo – all free! You can also eat at the restaurant, open 10am-5pm both days.
Happy Easter, everyone!