Free Summer Events in & around Moncton 2025

Summer 2025 is FILLED with free fun for the whole family, with nearly 20 festivals, dozens of community concerts, park activities, and so many more events throughout the Greater Moncton Area! 

Keep checking back throughout spring & summer; we’ll add more events as they’re announced/shared with us! This is a work in progress post, but we didn’t want to you to miss anything happening early in the season.

There is A LOT to share, so here’s what we’re going to do:

• First, a quick glance at some of the daily events (you’ll find the details for them in the day-by-day list)
• Second, a list of festivals (some will be totally free, some will have paid portions – again, full details in the day-by-day list)
• Third, a few ideas for any day outings
• Fourth, Pickle Planet’s day-by-day list of free events for Summer 2025 in the Greater Moncton Area

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DAILY FREE ACTIVITIES IN GREATER MONCTON 2025

• MONDAYS: Diversity Mondays at Place 1604 (July 7-Aug 25), 6-8pm
• TUESDAYS: Acoustica community concerts in Victoria Park (June 3-Aug 19) at 7pm; YMCA Mobile Fun Block Parties (June 3-Aug 26) 6-8pm; Active Tuesdays, Place 1604 (July 8-Aug 26), 6:30-7:30pm (some are for ages 12+, some are all ages);
• WEDNESDAYS: Place 1604 concert in Dieppe at 6:30pm; Art in Caseley Park free concert in Riverview at 7pm
• SATURDAYS: Acoustica community concerts at the Moncton Market at 11am
• Everyday good weather day from June 30-August 29, ConneXion Zone at Dieppe’s Place 1604 will have giant games to play, along with places to sit and enjoy the day!

SUMMER FESTIVALS IN GREATER MONCTON 2025

Many of these events offer free programming for their entire festival, while others are a mix of free & paid events.

• Fierté Dieppe Pride (June 1-15)
• Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival (June 10-14)
• Rotary Ribfest (June 19-22)
• National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 (June 21) Moncton event
• Kite Festival (June 21-22)
• POPS NB (June 24-28)
• Riverview Sunfest (June 27-July 1)
• BGC SparkFest celebrates Canadian Multiculturalism Day at Riverfront Park (June 27)
• Whoa Canada, Greater Moncton’s big Canada Day celebration (July 1)
• Shediac’s Lobster Festival (July 5-13)
• Moncton’s Atlantic Nationals (showcasing vintage/custom vehicles) celebrates its 25th year in 2025 (July 9-13)
• Moncton’s International Buskers Festival (July 18-20)
• Color Festival at Riverfront Park (July 26)
• African Festival outside the Avenir Centre (July 26)
• River of Pride (Aug 1-10)
• Atlantic Jerk Festival (Aug 1-3) celebrating Jamaican & Caribbean food & culture
• Moncton’s Atlantic Dance Festival (Aug 8-12)
• Acadie Rock (Aug 13-18)
• Quinzou (August 15, National Acadian Day) will see major events in many communities
• Salisbury Community Days (late August)
• MAGMA Parade of Nations (Sept 6)

ACTIVITIES & IDEAS

You can create lots of fun summer memories without spending money on entrance fees! Here are a few go-to ideas:

• Cool off with our list of all the splash pads, playgrounds with water features, and local swimming pools!
• We’re big fans of packing up a snacky picnic lunch or dinner and heading to some green space! Pair it with a trip to see the tidal bore in downtown Moncton and explore the city!
• Have it made in the shade with our guide to playgrounds in Moncton, Riverview, and Dieppe.
• Some rainy day inspiration is always important, too!
• Local libraries are always a great spot to visit, with lots of programming for all ages – perfect for rainy days or days where you want to get out of the sun for a bit.
• DYK: 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!
• Enjoy simple S’mores Dip and Watermelon Treats at home for Canada Day – or any day!

RELATED: Indulge in a sweet treat with our list of places to enjoy a hard ice cream cone with the family. You can also find all sorts of other ideas for exploring the Greater Moncton Area in our Weekend Round Up section! We wanted to keep this page for FREE ideas.

MARKETS

You may want to spend a little while there, but entry to the markets are free & there’s always lots to see!

• The Moncton Market is open 8am-2pm on Saturdays.
• The Dieppe Market is open 8am-1pm on Saturdays.
• The Salisbury Farmers & Artisans Market is open Saturdays, 8am-1:30pm. Pair it with a trip to the Antiques Mall next door, then up the road to the Green Pig, open daily 9am-7pm!
• Bouctouche Farmer’s Market is open Saturdays, 8am-1pm.
• Shediac’s art market, Maritime Crafts & More, is open Wednesdays to Sundays, 10am-5pm.
• Downey Street Night Market will take place on the third Thursday of each month.

Pickleball, tennis & more!

There are several playgrounds and parks with courts that are accessible to the public on a first-come basis.

In Moncton, you can find courts at: Candlewood Park, Lewisville Park, Alexander Park (register in advance to get a lock combination to access the gear) & East End Park. There’s also a shuffle board court with equipment at Fairview Knoll Park. 

Need a little helping deciding what to do? (That decision burnout is real, we know!) Use our handy Summer Bingo Bucket List to cross off ideas – or pick a day early in the season when you’re feeling it and write out your own family bucket list tailored just for you.

 

DAY BY DAY FREE FAMILY FUN FOR SUMMER 2025 in GREATER MONCTON

Tuesday, July 1 – Whoa Canada with KidsZone, free concert with Matt Mays and Beauxmont, fireworks

Wednesday, July 2 – Place 1604 concert in Dieppe at 6:30 with Troiselle & Dominique Dupuis and Izabelle

Thursday, July 3 – YMCA Mobile Fun Block Party at Lewis

Saturday, July 5 – Acoustica concert at the Moncton Market with Ukrainian Social Folk Dance

Monday, July 7 – Diversity Mondays at Place 1604, 6-8pm, Algeria and Brazil

Tuesday, July 8 – Acoustica concert in Victoria Park with Gentlemen of Harmony; YMCA Mobile Fun Block Party at Westbrook; Dieppe Ward 1 Block Party

Wednesday, July 9 – Place 1604 concert in Dieppe with Colleen Evelyn & Tcheu Misère; Art in Caseley Park free concert in Riverview at 7pm

Thursday, July 10 – Salisbury’s Ward 3 Block Party at Highland Park

Saturday, July 12 – Acoustica concert at the Moncton Market with The Reade Street Band

Monday, July 14 – Diversity Mondays at Place 1604, 6-8pm, Philippines

Tuesday, July 15 – Acoustica concert in Victoria Park with Fundy Ceilidh; YMCA Mobile Fun Block Party at Bessborough; Dieppe Ward 3 Block Party

Wednesday, July 16 – Place 1604 concert in Dieppe with Tina Gautreau & Signal Hill; Art in Caseley Park free concert in Riverview at 7pm; Talk With Me Anglophone-East Under the Tent Storytime at the Hillsborough Public Library

Thursday, July 17 – Talk With Me Anglophone-East Under the Tent Storytime is outside the Salisbury Public Library, 10-11am. Ideal for children ages two to five, with parents/caregivers and siblings welcome; Salisbury Music Festival at Highland Park

Saturday, July 19 – Acoustica concert at the Moncton Market with Pony Rouge

Monday, July 21 – Diversity Mondays at Place 1604, 6-8pm, Colombia

Tuesday, July 22 – Acoustica concert in Victoria Park with Harmonie Codiac Concert Band; YMCA Mobile Fun Block Party at Jonathan; Talk With Me Anglophone-East Under the Tent Storytime at the Riverview Public Library

Wednesday, July 23 – Place 1604 concert in Dieppe with Broche à foins & Samuel Bourgeois; Art in Caseley Park free concert in Riverview at 7pm; Talk With Me Anglophone-East Under the Tent Storytime at the Sackville Public Library

Thursday, July 24 – Salisbury’s Ward 2 Block Party at the Jordan Lifecare Centre

Saturday, July 26 – Acoustica concert at the Moncton Market with Chris & Lavina Colepaugh

Sunday, July 27 – Peruvian Independence Day celebration, Centennial Park Moncton

Monday, July 28 – Diversity Mondays at Place 1604, 6-8pm, Central Asia

Tuesday, July 29 – Acoustica concert in Victoria Park with Lupin; YMCA Mobile Fun Block Party at Braemar; Dieppe Ward 4 Block Party

Wednesday, July 30 – Place 1604 concert in Dieppe with Jacques Surette & La Virée; Art in Caseley Park free concert in Riverview at 7pm

Thursday, July 31 – Salisbury’s Ward 1 Block Party at Second North River Baptist Church

Saturday, August 2 – Acoustica concert at the Moncton Market with Third Harmony

Monday, August 4 – NEW BRUNSWICK DAY (many businesses are closed) Free admission today to Hopewell Rocks, Fundy Trail Parkway, Village Acadien Historique, Parlee Beach, Murray Beach, New River beach, and Mount Carleton; Diversity Mondays at Place 1604, 6-8pm, Tunisia

Tuesday, August 5 – Acoustica concert in Victoria Park with Tin Pan Darlings; YMCA Mobile Fun Block Party at Auburn Circle

Wednesday, August 6 – Place 1604 concert in Dieppe with Cédric Gautreau & Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys; Art in Caseley Park free concert in Riverview at 7pm

Thursday, August 7– Salisbury’s Ward 4 Block Party at Riverbend

Friday, August 8 – Spectacle Acadie-Louisiane, Memramcook, free concert with Julie Aubé & Zachary Richard

Saturday, August 9 – Acoustica concert at the Moncton Market with Vita Tarasova and Ensemble “Unbreakable”

Monday, August 11 – Diversity Mondays at Place 1604, 6-8pm, Madagascar

Tuesday, August 12 – Acoustica concert in Victoria Park with The Retronators; YMCA Mobile Fun Block Party at Canadian Heights; Dieppe Ward 5 Block Party

Wednesday, August 13 – Place 1604 concert in Dieppe with Écarlarte & Andy Bast; Art in Caseley Park free concert in Riverview at 7pm

Friday, August 15 – Acadian Day Celebrations in Dieppe begin at 3pm,

Saturday, August 16 – Acoustica concert at the Moncton Market with André Saulnier

Monday, August 18 – Diversity Mondays at Place 1604, 6-8pm, India

Tuesday, August 19 – Acoustica concert in Victoria Park with Accros de la Chanson; YMCA Mobile Fun Block Party at Grove Hamlet

Wednesday, August 20 –  Place 1604 concert in Dieppe with Emilie Landry & Hert LeBlanc

Saturday, August 23 – Acoustica concert for the Moncton Market 140^th Birthday Bash

Monday, August 25 – Diversity Mondays at Place 1604, 6-8pm, Ukraine

Tuesday, August 26 – YMCA Mobile Fun Block Party at Reade; Dieppe Ward 2 Block Party

 

HAPPY SUMMER, everyone! Be sure to tag us in your adventures so we can cheer you on as you enjoy Greater Moncton this summer!

PS: For those wondering, you can find first day of classes in Anglophone East school district on the district calendar, and you can search by school communities on the Francophone Sud site. (Students may have staggered entry, depending on their grade and school.) PRO TIP: Go through the calendar when it’s released and mark your family calendar for days off for the 2025-2026 school year now!