Family Events in Greater Moncton This Weekend (Jan 30-Feb 1, 2026)
If you’re a family looking to take in events & activities in Greater Moncton this weekend, you’ve found the right place! This weekly guide is published by Pickle Planet Moncton, a local family resource sharing events and activities in Greater Moncton since 2015.
New to visiting our site? Each week we (and by we, I mean me, Jenna Morton, mom of three) curate a guide to family-friendly events and things to do, from Friday to Sunday, across Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe, and nearby communities. Pickle Planet was created in 2015 to help families build connection with each other and with the community – something I think we can all agree is incredibly important, now more than ever. If you agree, please share this with a friend, colleague, or neighbour!
Family-Friendly Events & Activities in Greater Moncton
Please remember: We curate this information from social media pages, websites, & more. We include the SOURCE LINKS so you can DOUBLE CHECK before heading out; with winter weather & life, sometimes events are forced to adjust their plans & we don’t always have the chance to update this post.
Riverview Winter Carnival returns January 30 – February 8, with loads of fun for everyone! Day-to-day details included below.- Shediac’s Winter Carnival takes place January 30 – February 8. You can find an overview of the schedule here.
- ❄️ Rendez-vous d’hiver de Memramcook takes place throughout February.
- ❄️ Tantramar’s Winter Fest is February 5-8.
- Fundy’s February Frolic is February 11-16.
- Dieppe’s Friendship Festival is generally at the end of January.
- Moncton’s PolarFest returns February 13-16, with lots of free family fun at Centennial Park and a new element of snowmobile trickery by the Avenir Centre.
- ❄️ The Community of Three Rivers is holding a Winter Carnival Outdoor Day on February 14.
- ❄️Salisbury‘s annual Lantern Walk returns February 15, with WinterFest on February 16.
Friday Family Events (January 30, 2026)
Riverview’s Winter Carnival Ignite kicks off 10 days of events in fantastic style! Head to Winter Wonderland Park (5 Quinn Court) 6-7:30pm to enjoy Mama K’s food truck, Krysta Jay keeping the tunes playing, skating (bring your own – and helmets recommended), free hot chocolate & s’mores & lusknikn (bannock) while supplies last, and fireworks at 7pm! Check out post for our top picks for family fun throughout Winter Carnival – find the full schedule of events on the Town’s website: www.riverviewwintercarnival.ca
We love the programming at our local libraries – especially for getting out with the littles! Check out Babies in the Library in Riverview on Friday mornings, 10am-noon. (The structured portion only lasts 30 minutes; ideal for those up to 18months.)
Fridays are for Fun on Ice in Dieppe! Head to the oval at Place 1604 (6:30-8pm) for bonfires, music, & more every Friday night this season. Tonight, it’s disco & music of the ’70s, ’80s, & ’90s. Skates & helmets are available to borrow on site!
Shediac also has lots of fun planned tonight! Head to Pascal-Poirier Park, 6-8pm, for Fire Night Extravaganza – with disc golf, free hot chocolate, music, and a fire performance by Géomatrix, followed by fireworks at John-Lyon Park at 8pm.
A reminder that the annual Hub Cap Comedy Festival is underway – a great chance for some grown up time!
- Youth ages 12-18 can get a $5 day pass to the YMCA on Fridays! Access open gym times for basketball, volleyball, & more.
- Indoor splash pad, 8am-7:45pm, $6, YMCA Twin Oaks
- Public Skating, 9:30-10:30am, FREE, Byron Dobson Arena (90 Biggs Drive, Riverview)
- Preschoolers with sticks, 9:30-10:30am, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre (432 Melanson Road, Dieppe)
- Family Skating, 9:50-10:50am, FREE, Shediac Festival Arena
- Open Gym at the Kay Arena in Moncton, 10am-noon, parent & tot
- Preschool Swim, 10-10:55am, Dieppe Aquatic Centre
- Parent & Tot Skating, 10-11am, FREE, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
- The Kay Arena Walking Track is open to strollers 10:30am-12:30pm
- Public Skating, 12-1:30pm, FREE, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre
- Public Skating, 1:30-2:30pm, FREE, Byron Dobson Arena (90 Biggs Drive, Riverview)
- Open Gym at the Kay Arena in Moncton, 2:30-4:30pm, students K-8 (adult supervision required for those Gr 5 & younger
- Indoor Skatepark, 3-5pm, Riverview Skatepark
- Public Swim, 6-7:30pm, $3/person, YMCA Vaughan Harvey
- Indoor Skatepark, 6-1opm, Riverview Skatepark
- Public Skating, 8:15-9:15pm, Hillsborough Arena
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Indoor Skatepark, 3-5pm, Saturday Family Events (January 31, 2026)
Riverview Winter Carnival events today:
- Saturday, Jan 31: HUBCAP Comedy Show
- Saturday, Jan 31: National Hot Chocolate Day
- Saturday, Jan 31: Pancake Breakfast
- Saturday, Jan 31: Ringette – Try it Day!
- Saturday, Jan 31: Crib Tournament
- Saturday, Jan 31: Paint Your Own Mug Workshop (Full)
- Saturday, Jan 31: Surface Skateshop Frozen Open
- Saturday, Jan 31: Adult Paint Night
- Saturday, Jan 31: Bingo for Kids
- Saturday, Jan 31: Snowflake Shindig Dance
The Atlantic Short Track Speed Skating Championships are taking place in Dieppe, January 31-February 2. Free to attend, with some of the top speed skaters from the region, hosted by the local Codiac Cyclones Speed Skating Club.
Shediac is hosting a fun Snowflake Morning at the Multipurpose Centre, 9am-noon. Expect inflatables, board games, crafts, and more!
The fabulous Jared Betts is giving an artist’s talk at Bright & Brine Fine Art Gallery in downtown Moncton, 1-3pm. Seating is limited, reach out to reserve a spot. A great opportunity for older youth with an interest in art!
It’s a busy few days for the Moncton Wildcats, with home games Thursday, Saturday, & Sunday. Tonight, they host the Baie-Comeau Drakkar; game at 7pm.
Home Depot hosts kids’ DIY workshops the second Saturday of every month – but spaces are limited, so you need to watch for the registration to open for each one! February’s event is already full, but March’s registration opens Feb 16.
- The Moncton Market is open 8am-2pm on Saturdays.
- The Dieppe Market is open 8am-1pm on Saturdays.
- Youth ages 12-18 can get a $5 day pass to the YMCA on Saturdays! Access open gym times for basketball, volleyball, & more.
- Indoor splash pad, 8-10:45am, $6, YMCA Twin Oaks
- The Kay Arena Walking Track is open to strollers 10:30am-12:30pm
- Indoor Skatepark, 11am-1pm/1-3pm/3-5pm/6-10pm, Riverview Skatepark
- Indoor splash pad, 12:15-2:15pm, $6, YMCA Twin Oaks
- Pubic swim, 2-3:30pm, Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre
- Public Skating, 2:00-3:00pm, Hillsborough Arena
- Public Swim, 3:15-4:55pm, Dieppe Aquatic Centre
- Indoor splash pad, 3:45-7:45pm, $6, YMCA Twin Oaks
- Public Swim,6-7:25pm, Dieppe Aquatic Centre
- Public Skating, 6:15-7:15pm, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre (432 Melanson Road, Dieppe)
- Public Skating, 8:15-9:15pm, Hillsborough Arena
- BGC Dieppe has community events planned on Saturdays, often including the use of their climbing wall
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Sunday Family Events (February 1, 2026)
Riverview Winter Carnival events today:
- Sunday, Feb 1: Family Snowshoe – FULL
- Sunday, Feb 1: Winter Camping 101
- Sunday, Feb 1: Winter Geocoin Challenge Round Up
The Moncton Wildcats have a 4pm game against the Newfoundland Regiment today. Sunday afternoons are always a great time to take the family to watch some great hockey!
There’s a moonlight snowshoe adventure planned for Petitcodiac’s Maple Street Park Trail tonight, 6:30-7:30pm. Free, everyone welcome. Enjoy a 1.2km walk, good for all ages and levels. There’ll be a fire with hot chocolate to warm up with at the end.
- Indoor splash pad, 8-10:45am, $6, YMCA Twin Oaks
- Parent & Tot Skating¸9:45am-10:45am, $2, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
- The Kay Arena Walking Track is open to strollers 10:30am-12:30pm
- Indoor Skatepark, 11am-1pm/1-4pm/5-7pm, Riverview Skatepark
- Public Skating, 11:45am-12:45pm, FREE, UNIplex (450 Rue du College, Dieppe) (starting in January)
- Public Skating, 11:45am-12:45pm, $2, Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
- Public Skating, 11:45am-12:45pm, FREE, Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena Memramcook
- Indoor splash pad, 12:15-2:15pm, $6, YMCA Twin Oaks
- Public Skating, 1-2pm pm, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre (432 Melanson Road, Dieppe)
- Family Skating, 2:15-3:15pm, Hillsborough Arena
- Public Skating, 2:30-3:30pm, FREE, Tantramar Veterans Memorial
- Public Swim, 2:30-3:30pm, $3/person, YMCA Vaughan Harvey
- Public Swim, 3:15-4:55pm, Dieppe Aquatic Centre
- Indoor splash pad, 3:45-7:45pm, $6, YMCA Twin Oaks
- Family open gym at Maple Hills, 4-5:30pm (for families with children up to age 10)
- Family Skating, 5:30-6:30pm, FREE, Shediac Festival Arena
- Open gym basketball for Grades 6-8 at Maple Hills, 5:30-7pm
- Open gym basketball for Grades 9-12 at Maple Hills, 7-8:30pm
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Ongoing Family-Friendly Activities in Greater Moncton (Indoor & Outdoor)
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!
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 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 & 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 aquarium with 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.
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- Llamazing Adventures is a great way to get out & get moving! You can take the llamas for a walk all through the year.
- Faith First Mini Horses offers pony walks & cuddles; check their site and reach out for availability.
- 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!
- Poley Mountain is always fun!
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Sleigh Rides
Obviously this is a very weather-dependent activity, so you may or may not make those sleigh ride dreams come true this season, but here are a few options to check out:
- The Steeves family is offering sleigh rides in Havelock. Available evenings and weekends for group bookings.
- Country Sleigh Rides (near the Irishtown Community Centre) offers private group bookings for sleigh rides, as well as some pop up spots open to the public.
- Broadleaf Ranch offers several winter activities including horseback rides and sleigh rides.
- If you’re up for a road trip, we’re in awe of the videos coming out of Sandwith’s Sleigh Rides outside of Fredericton!
With lots of fresh snow to play with, here are a few of our tried & true ways to make the most of it with littles (including tips for bringing it inside to play).
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events in Greater Moncton (Next Week & Beyond)
A few Riverview Winter Carnival events to highlight:
Monday, Feb 2
- Monday, Feb 2: Puzzle Exchange
- Monday, Feb 2: Battle of the Bands – Night 1
Tuesday, Feb 3
- Tuesday, Feb 3: Battle of the Bands – Night 2
Wednesday, Feb 4
- Wednesday, Feb 4: Bonfire & Tunes
- Wednesday, Feb 4: Guided Snowshoe
- Wednesday, Feb 4: YOUth Drop-in Brain Freeze Trivia
Thursday, Feb 5
- Thursday, Feb 5: Stuffie Sleepover
- Thursday, Feb 5: Winter Carnival Dance
Friday, Feb 6
- Friday, Feb 6: Out of This World Skate Glow Party (6:00 p.m.)
- Friday, Feb 6: Out of This World Skate Glow Skate Party (7:45 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb 7
- Saturday, Feb 7: Highland Dancing Championships
- Saturday, Feb 7: Chicken Luncheon
- Saturday, Feb 7: The Cat’s Meow Tea Party
- Saturday, Feb 7: Winter Carnival Open Swim
Sunday, Feb 8
- Sunday, Feb 8: Warm Hearts Yoga
- Sunday, Feb 8: Fat & Flurious Fat Bike Race & Poker Run
- Sunday, Feb 8: Floral Watercolour Workshop
- Sunday, Feb 8: Northern Lights Watercolour Workshop
There’s a community breakfast at the Shediac Multipurpose Centre on February 5, 7-10am, supporting MFB school. Pay at the door, $7/children, $10/adults.
The awesome Christa Martin has an earring making workshop (ages 12+) coming up at the Dieppe Arts & Culture Centre on February 6 in the evening. A great chance to book some time to connect with the tween/teen in your life!
The Kiwanis Community Centre in Hillsborough is hosting a breakfast buffet on February 7, 8-10am. All you can eat for $15!
Tri-City Tide basketball returns to its home court at Crandall University, with home games February 21 at 7pm and February 22 at 3pm.
Shrek: The Musical is running February 21 to March 1 at the Capitol Theatre. Grab your tickets now; last year’s Addams Family was outstanding & we know this year’s show will likely be an even bigger hit with the kids!
Moncton Anime-Fest takes place at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, 10am-5pm, on Saturday, February 21. There will be a cosplay contest, vendors, voice actors, and more. Free to attend!
March Break Ideas
We’ll have our annual MEGA GUIDE TO MARCH BREAK ready toward the end of February, but we’ll tease a few good finds here as we go.
The Capitol Theatre hosts French children’s performers Coucou Passe-Partout on March 6, with two shows at 11am and 3pm.
On Sunday, March 8 there’s a fantastic children’s entertainment group, Tunes & Tales, coming from PEI to play the Capitol Theatre. The performance is at 3pm; perfect way to cap off March Break!
We’re working to refresh our Winter Fun post & add in more details here about sliding hills, ski rentals, and more. Happy weekend everyone, and thanks for following & sharing!
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