Family Events this Weekend in Greater Moncton (March 27-29, 2026)

Wondering what family-friendly events & activities are happening in Greater Moncton this weekend? We can help! Every week since 2015 Pickle Planet Moncton has published a guide to help you get out and connect with your family and your community. Keep reading for all kinds of ideas!

Family-Friendly Events & Activities in Greater Moncton

First visit here? Here’s what you need to know: 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. Then there’s a list of all the places you can visit each week, plus a look ahead at a few upcoming events. Please remember: We curate this information from social media pages, websites, & more. We include the SOURCE LINKS so you can DOUBLE CHECK the source 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.

Friday Family Events (March 27, 2026)

Today’s Riverview’s annual Maple Fest events include:

• Sugar Shack themed laser tag at the Riverview Community Hall; ages 11 & under with adult at 5:30pm, ages 12-17 at 6:30pm, and ages 18+ at 9:30pm.
• The Your Sweetest Line contest at the Riverview Skatepark – film your best move for a chance at awesome bragging rights! Stop by tonight to enjoy maple taffy on the snow outside with Briggs Maples, $3/stick.
• There’s a fantastic talk happening at 6pm, sharing the stories of Mill Creek – From Naval Base to Nature Park. If you don’t know about the history of this area, it’s amazing! There’ll be refreshments and displays from the Riverview Veterans Association, 292 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corp, The Albert County Historical Society, and the Albert County Museum.

If you have a teen interesting in machinery, check out the TeXplore – Makers Making Change workshop at the Dieppe Library. Presented by Place Aux Compétences, McKenna Institute, and Neil Squire, children ages 12 to 14 will assemble components, solder, test circuits, and build adaptive devices. There’s a morning and an afternoon option; registration is required, call 506-877-7945. (Presented in French.)

And if your family loves big rigs, the Atlantic Heavy Equipment Show is on at the Moncton Coliseum; there are all kinds of

Artful Wares NB is hosting a two-hour self-portrait painting workshop, open to ages 12+. Spaces are limited, so reach out to ensure a spot.

The fabulous Christa Martin is hosting a polymer bookmark workshop at the Dieppe Arts & Culture Centre at 6pm. Suitable for ages 12+.

The Moncton Wildcats kick off playoffs tonight at the Avenir Centre at 7pm.

• Youth ages 12-18 can get a $5 day pass to the YMCA on Fridays! Access open gym times for basketball, volleyball, & more.
•  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
•  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

In search of a special to treat the family for dinner? Check out The Daily Feast for great overview of local restaurants featuring weekly specials & more! 

Maple Sugar Camps near Moncton

•  Renton Brothers Family Sugarbush (1270 Gorge Rd in Moncton) open Saturday & Sunday.
•  Trites Maples (1270 Gorge Road) open Saturday & Sunday. They offer breakfast on Saturdays only.
•  Fundy Maple (6 Dewey Road, Turtle Creek) open Saturdays.
•  Château Scoudouc (2862 Route 132, Scoudouc) open year round. They offer brunch on Saturdays & Sundays.
•  White’s Maples (4044 Route 910, Hillsborough) open Saturdays & Sundays, with tours & breakfasts available.

Saturday Family Events (March 28, 2026)

Today’s Riverview’s annual Maple Fest events include:

• Rise & Maple at Mill Creek Park! There’ll be fire-brewed maple coffee, s’mores, and live bluegrass with The Smalltown Hounds.
• The Riverside Albert Volunteer Department is hosting their annual Lumberjack Pancake Breakfast, 8-11:30am, at Broadleaf Restaurant.
• White’s Maples is hosting a pancake breakfast, 8am-noon, with maple taffy, too! Children 10 & under are $9, everyone else $18.

• Pedersen Country Maples will offer free tours and marshmallows by the fire, 10am-3pm; maple taffy for $2, cash & maple products for sale.
• Trans Aqua is offering a guided two-hour tour, appropriate for ages 10+ who are mobile, at 10am. Pre-registration required.
• Bring the whole family to learn disc golf! This is a free event, 10am-noon, but you’re asked to register in advance.
• Fundy Maple is open for free tours in English at 11am & 1pm and in French at 11:30am & 1:30pm. You can purchase taffy on the snow for $2/stick, too!
• 1st Moncton Traditional Scouting Troop will be at the Mill Creek lookout, 1-3:30pm, sharing stories and maple beavertail treats around the campfire.
• Enjoy the Maple Dip – a free public swim at the Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre, 2-3:30pm.
• A 3:30pm multicultural character dance workshop for ages 9+ with School of Atlantic Ballet’s dance principal, Yulia Schevchenko and her students. No experience required, everyone welcome. Register in advance here.
• At 4:30pm there’s an Improv Workshop (open to ages 9+) with After-School Theatre instructor, Marika Branch and students from the School of Atlantic Ballet’s musical theatre program
• Maple Mania continues at Briggs Maples with discounts on maple products, free taffy, creamy maple root beer, and more!
• There’ll be a Maple Scavenger Hunt at Farmer Brown’s that will help you learn how sap becomes syrup – fun for the whole family! Register in advance for this free event.

 

• Maplegrove Inn has a Maplefest Tea happening today & tomorrow; pre-paid tickets required, call 506-882-1854 to book.
• The annual Maple Madness Farmer Market is happening in Hillsborough, 9am-2pm.

Faith First Mini Horses is hosting Easter themed Family Mini Horse Visits. Book in advance to enjoy a 30-minute visit with a mini horse, including grooming and a short walk. Cost is $25 for a family of four, with $5 for each additional person.

Nemo Foundation is hosting a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Irishtown Community Centre, 9am-noon. (The bunny arrives at 10am!)

The Hub City Sports Card Show takes place 9am-1pm at the Knights of Columbus hall on Broadway Street in Moncton.

The Cap-Acadie Community Market is happening at the hall in Grand-Barachois, starting at 10am.

Carma Moncton is holding a fundraiser, offering pet photos with the Easter Bunny at Feeds’n Needs, 11am-1pm.

The Easter Bunny is at Bass Pro – book in advance to secure your spot!

The Nor’Easter Robot Combat Club will be at Gunningville Court in Riverview for a “day of robot carnage.” For $5 cash at the door (kids 12 & under are free) you can watch teams battle their creations Robot Wars style!

Local author Eric Fontaine is having the most fun book launch for his newest kids’ book, La peur de Charlie, at Bennic – check out the special treats you can order! Stop in between 2-4pm on March 28 to meet Eric and tell him we say hello!

The New Brunswick Youth Orchestra’s season finale concert is March 28, 2pm, at Tidal Church in Moncton. Enjoy performances by the orchestra, Soloist Avery Hubert (Winner of the FCMF National Music Festival), former NBYO member and recording artist Samantha Robichaud, and a performance of The Hockey Sweater narrated by the voice of the Wildcats, Marty Kingston.

There’s a family conversation circle at the Moncton Public Library, ideal for families with children age six to 12 looking to work on English vocabulary and speaking skills. No registration required, 3-4pm.

The Moncton Wildcats are on the ice again tonight at the Avenir Centre, 7pm.

• 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.
•  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 Skating, 2:30-4pm, $2, Kay Arena (99 Wynwood Drive, Moncton)
• 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, 8:15-9:15pm, Hillsborough Arena
•  BGC Dieppe has community events planned on Saturdays, often including the use of their climbing wall

Sunday Family Events (March 29, 2026)

Today’s Riverview’s annual Maple Fest events include:

• White’s Maples is hosting a pancake breakfast, 8am-noon, with maple taffy, too! Children 10 & under are $9, everyone else $18.
• Riverview’s Lion Club is hosting a pancake breakfast, $10/person or $30/family, 10am-1pm.
• Maple Mania continues at Briggs Maples with discounts on maple products, free taffy, creamy maple root beer, and more!
• Last day to enter the Your Sweetest Line contest at the Riverview Skatepark! 7pm deadline!

The Magnetic Hill Zoo is open today, 11am-3pm.

Resurgo Place is wonderful any time, but especially when guests are there! Sundays this spring there are a series of special events happening: today, Musée acadien will be on site to add to the fun.

Holy Trinity UGCC Parish is hosting a Ukrainian Easter Market in Moncton, 11:30am, with food, vendors, pysanky, Ukrainian clothing, jewelry, & more.

The Moncton Public Library will show the 2023 Super Mario Bros movie on the big screen, 1pm (in English). No registration required.

Real estate agent Nicole Labarge is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at the YMCA Moncton North, 2-4pm. She’ll be hiding 3,000 eggs, there’ll be crafts, glitter tattoos, games, and more.

Vases d’Honneur Grand Moncton – Assemblée Havre de Paix is holding an Easter egg hunt in Centennial Park, 2pm. You’re asked to reserve a spot via Eventbrite.

The Tri-City Tide host the Port City Power at 3pm today, in the gym at Crandall University.

Looking for fun, local Easter treats? Head to Adorable Chocolat in Shediac for some amazing creations (make it a lunch trip – you won’t be disappointed!), order some Ganong’s Easter bundles online, or head to Moncton’s La Rouere to see what they’re making! If you have dietary challenges and are looking for dairy-free or nut-free or gluten-free or sugar-free options, we always check The Wellness Exchange and MacArthur’s Market! For fun treat options & inspiration, head to The Candy Depot!

• 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, $2,  Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
• 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)
• 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
•  Local Family (children up to age 10) Open Gym, Maple Hills, 4-5:30pm
•  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

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.

CAFES, RESTAURANTS, & FUN PLACES TO EAT WITH KIDS IN GREATER MONCTON

There are more & more awesome places to take a break and enjoy a meal locally! Here are a few top picks you might want to try:

• Book a booth at GG Bistro for some gaming fun & great eats! You might think a place with consoles at the table would be basic pub food, but you’d be wrong. The food will blow you away!
• 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. They have a special deal on for March Break, too!
• 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 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! (Yes, Bennic is opening for the season February 27!)
• Halo Donuts on St. George Street & in the North End is always on our family wish list.
• And if bread & pastries are what you want, Co Pain Artisan Bread Company is where you need to go!
• Looking for some whimsy? Head to Shediac to visit Adorable Chocolat & Bistro Moque-Tortue.
• Candy Depot Moncton on Mountain Road & Freak Lunchbox at Champlain Mall have oodles of funky candies & more!
• Have you checked out Blend Point Cafe in Dieppe yet? They have some killer milkshake creations!
• In search of a special? Check out The Daily Feast for great overview of local restaurants, their deals, & more.

Upcoming Family-Friendly Events in Greater Moncton (Next Week & Beyond)

You can find our GUIDE TO EASTER EVENTS IN GREATER MONCTON here! The Easter Bunny is at Bass Pro; book in advance to secure your spot.

There’s a model train show at the Coverdale Recreation Centre in Riverview on April 4, 9am-4pm.

The Tri-City Tide are hosting the Halifax Hoopers for Superhero Night, April 4, 7pm.

Moncton High School’s musical is happening April 8-11; don’t miss your chance to see them perform NEWSIES! Tickets are $15.

Grapevine Events’ twice-a-year pop-up is back – and bigger than ever! 200 local families, thousands of items (all hanging!), discount shopping on Saturday, & more! Free entry Friday night 5-8pm & Saturday 10am-2pm.