Family Events in Greater Moncton This Weekend (Jan 23-25, 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.
This guide highlights what’s happening Friday through Sunday, from library storytimes to big events, throughout Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe, and beyond. You’re going to see a list of one-time events by date, then ongoing attractions and seasonal activities ideal for families with children of all ages. There are indoor options, outdoor fun, free activities, and more – all in one place, so you can plan quickly and spend more time enjoying fun together!
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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.
Friday Family Events (January 23, 2026)
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 country night with DJ Chris. Skates & helmets are available to borrow on site!
If your family enjoys fishing, you might want to check out the Fish Canada Workboat Canada show at the Moncton Coliseum today & tomorrow.
Riverview Lions Club is hosting a spaghetti dinner, eat in or take out, supporting the Riverview Blues U18AA hockey team. The meal is $20, with Caesar salad, garlic bread, and beverage.
Alma Activity Centre is hosting a free family movie night, 6:30-8:30pm, showing the 1995 version of Jumanji.
- 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 24, 2026)
The YMCA & City of Moncton keep expanding their mobile fun events! We’re thrilled to share they’ll be bringing the fun to Lewisville Park on Saturday, January 24 from 2-4pm. Expect sliding, skating, fire pits, free hot chocolate, and more!
The Town of Champdoré is holding an Outdoor Day on Saturday, January 24 at the Fernand-Léger Outdoor Rink. Starting at 1pm there’ll be free hot chocolate, popcorn and treats, live music, bonfire, skating, sliding, and more – including fireworks planned for 6pm!
There’s a fantastic temporary exhibit coming to Resurgo Place, featuring the stories of nearly a dozen Canadian teenagers whose creativity changed the world. It opens today and runs until April 26.
The Salisbury Library has a family craft session planned for Saturday, January 24 at 10:30am, and sensory play session on Friday, January 30 at 10am.
PowerPlay Riverview is hosting an open house today, noon to 4pm, with bouncy castle, crafts, and more.
Artful Wares is hosting a fun needle felting workshop, creating a cute fish keychain. Cost is $35, all materials and instruction provided. Suitable for ages eight and over.
If you have a collectible sport card fan in the family, there’s a show 9am-1pm.
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 (January 25, 2026)
The Moncton Public Library is celebrating National Puzzle Day with a swap! Bring your puzzles and/or board games – all pieces included! – and trade for something new to you. No registration required, noon till 2pm.
- 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
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:
- 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!
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events in Greater Moncton (Next Week & Beyond)
There’s a good chance Monday could be a snow day – you might want to try our superstition tricks to try to make it so! And whether school is on or not, we know there’ll be lots of fresh snow to play with, so 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).
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.
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!
Winter Carnival and 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 – and before that, we have the fun of winter carnivals and Family Day Long Weekend to celebrate, too!
- Riverview Winter Carnival returns January 30 – February 8, with loads of fun for everyone!
- 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.
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!
(And don’t forget Shrek: The Musical, running February 21 to March 1. 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!)
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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