Family Friendly Events This Weekend Near Moncton | Oct 30-Nov 1, 2026

Welcome to the Pickle Planet Weekend Round Up! There are lots of great events & activities happening in Greater Moncton & we hope you’ll have a wonderful weekend – especially after a little help from us!

This list has been created by one mom on a mission since 2015. Each week I create a list of local, family-friendly events, activities, & ideas to help you get out to connect with your family and your community. The Pickle Planet Moncton media world also includes our Playground Profiles, our weekly Podcast (now in Season 9 & airing on Rogers TV), & special seasonal guides for Halloween, Christmas, & more!

What’s here:

• day-by-day list of events Friday through Sunday in Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview, Salisbury, Shediac, & more
• a list of some of the big events happening in the coming weeks
• a list of attractions & ideas that are always an option
• links to some of our other posts you might enjoy

A reminder we include source links so you can double-check details before you head out, because weather & other changes happen! 

PLAYGROUND OF THE WEEK

We LOVE the power of playgrounds to help create connection in our community. We’ve profiled more than three dozen awesome spots for you to explore – check them out on our Playground Profiles page!

Friday, Oct 30

• ⛸️ 9:30-10:30am – Arthur-J.-LeBlanc Centre, Dieppe: Preschool skating with sticks
• ⛸️9:50-10:50am – Festival Arena, Shediac: Family skating
• ⛸️10-11am – Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex, Moncton: Parents & Tots
• ⛸️10-11am – Crossman Community Centre/Kay Arena, Moncton: Parents & Tots
• ⛸️ 3:30-4:30pm – Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex, Moncton: Public Skate
• ⛸️3:30-4:30pm – Crossman Community Centre/Kay Arena, Moncton: Public Skate
• 🥳 The SportsDome offers drop in parties on Friday nights, for ages 6+, with laser tag, bouncy castles, and more. Pricing is $375 for up to 16 kids.
• 🥽 AtlanticVR is open now on Mountain Road;  a free-Roam VR Arena recommended for ages 10+. Book online; up to five players at once. Open Fridays 3-9pm.

🎃 10am-Noon – My First Halloween Party

A party for moms & littles in Berry Mills, complete with a professional photo, goodie bag, and lots of fun. Cost is $25 for one grown up and child, with $5/additional family member.

🌽 10am-5pm (but really, you should get there by 4pm at least) – Safari Theme Corn Maze & smaller mazes, play area, pumpkin blaster & more at the Green Pig Country Market.

The mini mazes are great for toddlers! $3/child (under age 3) & $6/person. Play area only is $3/child. Large maze (takes more than an hour to complete for most people) is $12.50/person (kids 12 & under $10). You can buy pumpkins to paint or take home, lots of treats for sale, and awesome photo ops! The market is open till 7pm each day, and the coffee bar/bistro until 5pm.

📚 1:30-4pm – Halloween Party at the Memramcook Public Library

There will be crafts, candies, and more at this bilingual, all ages event.

🦘 2pm-10pm – SkyZone’s Halloween Spooktacular

Staff will be dressed up all day, there will be games throughout the day, DJ Mike will be playing tunes from 6-10pm, and GLOW night is still on (white or fluorescent colour clothing required) from 7-10pm. Please note: no costumes with masks allowed on the equipment.

📚 5-8:30pm – Bookstravaganza

This is the biggest, best book sale you’ll find in Greater Moncton! Head to the Coliseum for great deals on all kinds of books, with proceeds supporting literacy in our community. Kids books are $1-$2; this is a great time to find future gifts or stock up for a Christmas Book Advent Countdown!

👻 5:30pm – Halloween at Doiron House

Dieppe’s historic Doiron House is a perfect place to gather for stories of a spooky nature – and some music, too! Presented in English tonight & French tomorrow.

🧟 5:30-9:30pm – Halloween & Haunted Trail at Blossom Grove Barn

Blossom Grove Barn (Salisbury) has a fantastic craft market, trick or treat stations, petting zoo & more. There are dozens of spots for photos; entry for this portion is $8, $5 for children, & free for those under age 3. (A family pass is available for $25.) The Haunted Trail (optional add on) has limited spots and isn’t for the faint of heart – ages 14+ recommended! The trail takes about 20 minutes; groups will leave between 6:30 & 9:30pm. The Trail admission includes the Halloween Barn and is $25/person.

🛹 6pm – Rampocalypse

Live music from youth bands. Amazing skateboard tricks. Carny Booths & beyond amazing decorations. Rampocalypse at the Riverview Skate Park & Youth Centre is legendary! Just $2 to enter; $7 to join the skateboard contest.

👻 6-9pm – Trueman’s Haunted Maze

Enjoy a spooky visit to Trueman’s with ghosts, bonfires, live music, and even some train rides! Purchase tickets online in advance, arrive by 8pm.

🧟 6-10pm – The Haunted Carn-Evil of Horror at Boyle Family Farm

There are no age restrictions, but these are meant to be very scary! $30/person; jump the line tickets $50/person. Cash only. There are five sections, including the Haunted Corn Maze, the Forbidden Forest Haunted Horror Trail, the Haunted Hay Barn, and more!

🏒 7pm – Moncton Wildcats

We know the rink loves a theme – so we’re sure this game will be a spooky spectacle!

👻 7-9pm – Haunted Corn Maze at the Green Pig

Ticket booth opens at 6pm; maze entry at nightfall. $20/person.  

🐦‍⬛ 7:30pm – The Woman in Black

Hubcity Theatre presents The Woman in Black, a classic, chilling tale that’s sure to put you in a spirit of the season. Parents, this is recommended for ages 12+ with discretion advised. The subject matter deals with death and dark topics. Tickets are $38.50, with a student discount.

Looking for some awesome displays to check out before Halloween night? Drive along these streets for some awesome views!

• 🏠 Moncton: Alexander & Milner, Broadway, Falcon Drive, Sunshine Drive, Warner Street, Zack Road
• 🏠 Riverview: Killarney Drive, Waterfall, Coverdale, Carnation Cresent,
• 🏠 Dieppe: Francois Court, Aurette, Chartersville, Landsdowne
• 🏠 Hillsborough: Greys Island Halloween House
• 🏠 Shediac: Sebastian Street

Saturday, Oct 31

Happy Halloween, everyone!

• ⛸️ 9:30-10:30am – Moncton Coliseum: Parents & Tots
• ⛸️ 2:30-4pm – Crossman Community Centre/Kay Arena, Moncton: Public Skate
• ⛸️ 3:45-5:15pm – Moncton Coliseum: Public Skate
• ⛸️ 6:15-7:15pm – Arthur-J.-LeBlanc Centre, Dieppe: Family skating
• 🥽 AtlanticVR is open now on Mountain Road;  a free-Roam VR Arena recommended for ages 10+. Book online; up to five players at once. Open Saturdays, noon-9pm.

Trick-or-Treating in Greater Moncton – Halloween Hours

Moncton, Riverview, & Dieppe generally encourage trick-or-treating no later than 8pm and no earlier than 4pm on October 31. (Watch their social media for updates.) We’ve found people locally consider 5pm to 7:30pm the ideal time to knock on someone’s door, though with Halloween on a Saturday, we expect things to start a little earlier this year – and maybe go a little later. Watch for outside lights and/or decorations to indicate that houses are welcoming trick-or-treaters. Remember to be safe on the streets & polite on others’ property!

🎨 8am-1pm – Face Painting at the Dieppe Market

McKenna Entertainment will be at the Dieppe Market with their awesome talents – and lots of $5-$10 designs. (Custom requests may be available for a higher fee.) The Market is also offering a special treat for children under age 13.

🎃 8am-5pm – Trick or Treating at Superstore Trinity

There will be trick or treating stations throughout the store!

💀 9am-3pm – BHome Halloween Market

Spooky vendors will fill The Arches of St. George will weird and wonderful finds for your shopping pleasure!

🍂 9am – noon – St. Paul’s Fall Fair in Riverview

Stop by for a coffee and muffin, check out the treats, crafts, and more. There’s a rummage sale, a Christmas room, Briggs Maples products, and of course you can show off your Halloween costume.

🪩 9am-3pm – Twirl or Treat Fundraiser

Atlantika Dance is fundraising with a bake sale, photo booth, henna, face paint, and more. 

📚 10am-4pm – Bookstravaganza

This is the biggest, best book sale you’ll find in Greater Moncton, held annually at the Moncton Coliseum. Watch for a special spooky section this year!

👻 10am-4pm (activities end at 4, so arrive earlier) – Boo at the Zoo

It’s a Moncton tradition! Boo at the Zoo is a fantastic adventure where you visit the animals at Magnetic Hill Zoo while enjoying fun displays – perfect for all ages with lots of non-scary elements for little ones. Lots of families will dress in costume for this event! Admission is $19/per person; youth, children, and seniors get a discount and children under age two are free.

🌽 10am-5pm (but really, you should get there by 4pm at least) – Safari Theme Corn Maze & smaller mazes, play area, pumpkin blaster & more at the Green Pig Country Market.

The mini mazes are great for toddlers! $3/child (under age 3) & $6/person. Play area only is $3/child. Large maze (takes more than an hour to complete for most people) is $12.50/person (kids 12 & under $10). You can buy pumpkins to paint or take home, lots of treats for sale, and awesome photo ops! The market is open till 7pm each day, and the coffee bar/bistro until 5pm.

🚂 10am-6pm (but arrive by 5pm at least to get in) – Trueman’s Fall Festival is on Saturdays & Sundays!

Enjoy the corn maze, train rides, wagon rides, mega slide, play area, and of course treats & produce. Adventure Farm is open 10am-6pm – last entry at 5pm, canteen 11am-5pm. Day passes are $15/person; under age two enter free.

🍂 10am-2pm – Chocolate River Station Halloween-themed market day

The market returns for Halloween with more than 20 vendors, special spooky guests, costumes, treats, & more!

🚗 10am-2pm – Cap-Acadie Community Halloween Market & Trunk or Treat

The market will be a spooktacular spot this Saturday at the Grand-Barachois Hall, with a trunk or treat & vendors participating.

🔴 10am – 5pm – Pokemon Fest

It’s not exactly a Halloween event, but we expect there’ll be a few costumed folks at the Moncton Coliseum for the All Pokemon Show with artists, voice actors, merch, and more. Entry is $20; kids under 11 enter free.

🎃 10am-noon – Family Halloween Party

Enjoy activity stations, tattoo and sticker bar, costume contest, and more. Entry is $30/adult and child, with additional family members $5. Space are limited.

📚 10:30-11:30am – Halloween Spooktacular at Moncton Library

Everyone is welcome for a bilingual story & craft time at the Moncton Library.

🌽 11am-4pm – Boyle Family Farm

Saturdays & Sundays you can enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and family fun zone for $15/person (kids under two are free) or a family (up to six people) for $50.

🎃 1-3pm – Family Halloween Party

Enjoy activity stations, tattoo and sticker bar, costume contest, and more. Entry is $30/adult and child, with additional family members $5. Space are limited.

🚗 1-3pm – Trunk or Treat at Cornerstone Church

Everyone is invited to a Trunk or Treat at the Cornerstone Church in Salisbury.

🎃 2-4pm – Trunk or Treat at Fair Haven Cemetery (1177 Salisbury Road)

I love cemeteries and am a huge fan of seeing them used by the community for various events! This year Fair Haven will hold it’s first Trunk or Treat event on Halloween, along the paved paths through the grounds – perfect for little legs or those with mobility challenges. There will be free hot chocolate & treats to enjoy!

🚗2-5pm – Trunk or Treat at Moncton Coliseum

ATU Local 1290 is hosting a Trunk or Treat in the Coliseum parking lot, with lots of local service vehicles from the fire departments, tow companies, NB Power, Codiac Transpo, and more. Costumes are encouraged, but you’re also welcome to come visit without dressing up.

 🤩 3pm – Halloween Bingo at the Moncton Library

A spooky picture bingo for ages 3-12; costumes encouraged but not required. Bilingual, no registration required. 

🍕 3-8pm – Halloween Special at The Pizza Mill

Enjoy a 9″ smartie faced cheese pizza for $5 – or a larger group deal. 🙂 

🎃 3:30-5:30pm – Face Painting in Shediac

Stop by one of several spots in Shediac to get your face painted & enjoy a treat bag! Find face painters at Centennial Park, Ourson Park, or the Pointe-du-Chêne Community Centre.

⛸️ 3:45-5:15pm – All-Ages Halloween Skate at Riverview’s Byron Dobson Arena

Hit the ice before you hit the streets! Costumes are encouraged for this fun afternoon free skate, with treat bags & spooky tunes!

👻 5:30pm – Halloween at Doiron House

Dieppe’s historic Doiron House is a perfect place to gather for stories of a spooky nature – and some music, too! Presented in French tonight.

🎃 5-7pm – Trick or Treating at the Monument-Lefebvre in Memramcook.

🍬 5-7pm – Candy Exchange at Brian Hicks Park

MAX FM will be at Moncton’s Brian Hicks Park to offer you a trade! Switch any unwanted candy for stickers, pizza, comics, & more.

🧟‍♀️ 5:30-9:30pm – Halloween & Haunted Trail at Blossom Grove Barn

Blossom Grove Barn (Salisbury) has a fantastic craft market, trick or treat stations, petting zoo & more. There are dozens of spots for photos; entry for this portion is $8, $5 for children, & free for those under age 3. (A family pass is available for $25.) The Haunted Trail (optional add on) has limited spots and isn’t for the faint of heart – ages 14+ recommended! The trail takes about 20 minutes; groups will leave between 6:30 & 9:30pm. The Trail admission includes the Halloween Barn and is $25/person.

🧟‍♀️ 6-8:30pm – Mike’s Nightmare Walk

Head to the Tantramar Civic Centre for a spooky, scary walk. Entry is a requested donation to the food bank.

🐦‍⬛ 7:30pm – The Woman in Black

Hubcity Theatre presents The Woman in Black, a classic, chilling tale that’s sure to put you in a spirit of the season. Parents, this is recommended for ages 12+ with discretion advised. The subject matter deals with death and dark topics. Tickets are $38.50, with a student discount.

🩻 7:30pm – COCO showing to celebrate Day of the Dead

Gaxiola Mexican Restaurant in Salisbury is inviting everyone to join them to watch COCO & celebrate Day of the Dead, a cultural celebration of love, memory, and life. There will be free popcorn & lots of fun! 

• Drop in open gym basketball for ages 14&Under (under 10 requires an adult) and 15-17 from 4-6pm at Maple Hills’ gym
• 9:45-10:45am – Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex, Moncton: Parents & Tots
• 11:45am-12:45pm – Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex, Moncton: Public Skate
• 11:45am-12:45pm – Memramcook’s Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena
• 1-2:30pm – Free public skating at Petitcodiac Arena
•  1:15-2:15pm – Arthur-J.-LeBlanc Centre, Dieppe: Family skating
• 2:30-4pm – Crossman Community Centre/Kay Arena, Moncton: Public Skate
• 5:30pm – Festival Arena, Shediac: Family skating
• 🥽 AtlanticVR is open now on Mountain Road;  a free-Roam VR Arena recommended for ages 10+. Book online; up to five players at once. Open Sundays, noon-5pm.

📚 10am-2pm – Bookstravaganza

Final chance for awesome deals on books of all kinds at the Moncton Coliseum!

🚂 10am-6pm (but arrive by 5pm at least to get in) – Trueman’s Fall Festival is on Saturdays & Sundays!

Enjoy the corn maze, train rides, wagon rides, mega slide, play area, and of course treats & produce. Adventure Farm is open 10am-6pm – last entry at 5pm, canteen 11am-5pm. Day passes are $15/person; under age two enter free.

🌽 11am-4pm – Boyle Family Farm

Saturdays & Sundays you can enjoy the corn maze, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and family fun zone for $15/person (kids under two are free) or a family (up to six people) for $50.

🐦‍⬛ 2pm – The Woman in Black

Hubcity Theatre presents The Woman in Black, a classic, chilling tale that’s sure to put you in a spirit of the season. Parents, this is recommended for ages 12+ with discretion advised. The subject matter deals with death and dark topics. Tickets are $38.50, with a student discount.

🎥 2pm – Frankenstein (1931 version) with a live orchestra

The Capitol Theatre will show the 1931 version of Frankenstein with Symphony New Brunswick providing the music! Doors open at 1:15pm; this is a pay-what-you-can event with a $10 minimum. There were quite a few balcony seats available when we checked on Sept 20 – but we know they’ll go fast!

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.
• 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 (closed for the winter – but always on our wish list).
• Halo Donuts on St. George Street & in the North End is always on our family treat radar!
• 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!
• LaRouère Chocolat is a fantastic local chocolatier – fantastic spot for a special hot chocolate treat.
• In search of a special? Our friends at Feast Atlantic always have the inside scoop on local restaurant specials, promos, & more!