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Pickle Planet’s MEGA MARCH BREAK round up – what’s happening in Greater Moncton 2025

Wondering what to do with the kids during March Break in Moncton? We’ve got you! Ideas for outings and activities, free events, skating and swimming times, and SO much more!!

PRO TIP: We update this MEGA GUIDE TO MARCH BREAK as we find more events, so keep checking back! And if you have something to add, let us know.

  • Be sure to click through to the sources for updates before heading out; we can’t always update as quickly as changes might happen due to weather, etc.
  • This year, we’ve listed events by date, divided by area.
  • Look for the ⭐ for events that are FREE!
  • At the end of the daily details, you’ll find links to local attractions & ideas that you might want to book any day, as well as details on outdoor fun.

Speaking of tips, here are a few #MomOfThree tips for making March Break run smoothly with younger kids:

  • Try not to over-schedule yourself. Pick one or two activities per day. Make the goal for one morning event, one afternoon or evening event, and focus on that broad sense of time rather than trying to get to somewhere at a specific time on the clock multiples times each day.
  • Remember you need to feed everyone lunch – so involve the kids! Give them ownership of this meal; have them pick out the menu & help them learn to prepare it if they don’t already know how. It’s a great way to spend some time together; maybe even add a trip to the grocery store as a great learning activity.
  • There’s no right or wrong way to do March Break. If your family needs to chill out at home, that’s cool. If you couldn’t get time off work, that’s okay. If you book a staycation or go big on a mega vacation, that’s fantastic. Find delight in the moments spent with family.

Ready? Let’s go!

WHAT’S HAPPENING FOR MARCH BREAK IN GREATER MONCTON

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28
  • ☕ Chocolat Moncton is underway; enjoy specialty drinks at more than a dozen local cafes & restaurants this weekend.
  • 🎿Poley Mountain is open until 9pm on Fridays.

MONCTON & MAPLE HILLS

DIEPPE

SACKVILLE & MEMRAMCOOK

  • ⭐📚 Enjoy an outdoor storytime as part of Rendez-vous d’hiver de la Vallée de Memramcook. Meet at the Memramcook Library at 10:30am and walk the municipal trail.

HILLSBOROUGH & ALMA

SATURDAY MARCH 1
  • ☕ Chocolat Moncton is underway; enjoy specialty drinks at more than a dozen local cafes & restaurants this weekend.

MONCTON & MAPLE HILLS

  • ⛸️ Parent & Tot Skating, 9:30-10:30am, $2, Moncton Coliseum (377 Killam Drive, Moncton)
  • ⭐ 📚 The Moncton Library has a huge list of events for March Break; today, there’s origami club for ages 13+ at 10am, Choose Your Own Adventure for ages six to 12 from 10:30-12:30, and a fun fair from 2-4pm for all ages.
  • 🧑‍🍼 Life Start Training First Aid & Safety is holding a babysitting course today. Sessions like these are great for youth, whether they want to care for other kids to earn babysitting money or just to have some skills to be comfortable home alone.
  • 🐎 Boyle Family Farm is hosting an open farm day (admission rates apply – starting at $15/person, family rate of $50) from 10am-4pm. Visit with the animals, warm up and roast marshmallows at the bonfire, try the kid-friendly axe throwing and lasso stations, and enjoy some crafts in the heated indoor area.
  • 🎈 Treasured Moments Kids Parties is hosting an old-fashioned kids’ party today, 10am-noon & 1-3pm. There’ll be crafts, games, snacks, and more – imagine a birthday party without a birthday! Cost is $20/child; adults free. You MUST register in advance: call 506-899-1824 or find them on Facebook to message!
  • 🐐 Travel to You Zoo is teaming up with Beloved Miniature Horses & Silverfox Fairytale Facepainting for an awesome day at the barn! 11am-4pm, visit with all kinds of animals, take part in a photo scavenger hunt, warm up by the bonfire, and more. Entry is $7/person; children three and under are free. Animal feed is $2/bag; pony rides and face painting cost extra.
  • ⭐😻 Main Street Superstore is hosting a Pokemon make & take event, 11am-2pm (while supplies last).
  • 🕸️ The Capitol Theatre’s The Addams Family musical has two showings today.
  • ⛸️Public Skating, 2:30-4pm, $2, Kay Arena (99 Wynwood Drive, Moncton)
  • ⛸️Public Skating, 3:45-5:15pm, $2, Moncton Coliseum (377 Killam Drive, Moncton)
  • 🛼 Roller Disco is back at the Moncton Coliseum! Skate to top hits of the past 25 years. Family times are 4-6pm or 6-8pm. Cost is $16/$8 for 12 & under. Skate rentals available for $8.
  • 🏒 The Moncton Wildcats face off against the Armada tonight, 7pm.
  • ⚡SkyZone Moncton Glow Zone, 7-10pm.

RIVERVIEW

  • 🍁 Fundy Maple is open Saturdays, 10am-3pm, with free guided tours at 11am & 1pm. Find them at 6 Dewey Road, Turtle Creek.
  • ⭐ Superstore is holding a Pokemon Make & Take event, 11am-2pm. Head to the community room upstairs; while supplies last.
  • ⭐ 📚 Saturday Cinema for kids at the Riverview Library; Moana 2 in English at 1pm & Robot Sauvage in French at 3pm. Both movies are G rated.
  • 🏊 Open swim, 2-3:30pm, Riverview’s Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre

DIEPPE

SALISBURY & PETITCODIAC

SHEDIAC & AREA

  • 🍁 Chateau Scoudouc is open for the season, with its first brunch event happening today!

SACKVILLE & MEMRAMCOOK

  • ⭐ 📽️ Théâtre du Monument-Lefebvre is offering a free screening of “La guerre des tuques” at 2pm.
  • Trueman Blueberry Farm is open 11am-5pm. Weather permitting, their train in operation on the weekend afternoons! Cost is $10/person or $30/family for a short, fun-filled ride. Check their site for updates or call for details.

HILLSBOROUGH & ALMA

  • ⭐ 📚 The Hillsborough Library will have a Dr. Seuss scavenger hunt today, 1-4pm. Drop in to test your sleuthing skills!
  • ⛸️ Public Skating, 2-3pm & 8-9pm, $2/person or $5/family, Hillsborough Arena
SUNDAY MARCH 2
  • ☕ Chocolat Moncton wraps up today. Enjoy specialty drinks at more than a dozen local cafes & restaurants!

MONCTON & MAPLE HILLS

RIVERVIEW

  • 🏊 Open swim, 2-3:30pm, Riverview’s Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre

DIEPPE

SHEDIAC & CAP ACADIE

SACKVILLE & MEMRAMCOOK

  • Trueman Blueberry Farm is open 11am-5pm. It’s never too cold for ice cream in our books! Weather permitting, their train in operation on the weekend afternoons! Cost is $10/person or $30/family for a short, fun-filled ride. Check their site for updates or call for details.
  • ⭐ ⛸️ Public skating, Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena, 11:45am-12:45pm

HILLSBOROUGH & ALMA

MONDAY MARCH 3

Pickle Planet will be on CBC Radio’s Information Morning to share all kinds of fun ideas today! Listen for us after the 6:30am news, weather, & sports. (DKY: I used to direct the show & have even hosted several CBC programs over the years?!)

MONCTON & MAPLE HILLS

RIVERVIEW

  • ⭐⛸️ Public skating, Riverview’s Byron Dobson lower arena, 1:30-2:30pm
  • 🏊 Open swim, 3-4:30 & 4:45-6:15pm, Riverview’s Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre

DIEPPE

  • 🏊 Public swim, Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 10-11:25am
  • 🎥 Check out what’s playing at Cineplex in Dieppe – there are some great kid movies playing, including Dogman, Paddington in Peru, and Captain America Brave New World.
  • ⭐ Chapters Moncton has daily in-store activities for March Break; today, create a LEGO City vehicle to bring home (while supplies last) & enjoy storytime at 1pm. Local children’s author Chantal MacDonald will be there today, 1-4pm, too!
  • ⭐ Toys R Us has some crafts aimed at kindergartners today, 1pm
  • 🏊 Public swim with wibit, Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 2:15-3:55pm
  • ⭐⛸️ Family skating, Dieppe AJL arena, 2:30-4pm

SHEDIAC & CAP ACADIE

  • ⭐ Enjoy a French language storytime with crafts at the Multipurpose Centre, 10am, on the theme: Pas d’congé pour les monstres.
  • ⭐⛸️ Public skating, Shediac Festival Arena, 10:20-11:20am

SACKVILLE & MEMRAMCOOK

HILLSBOROUGH & ALMA

TUESDAY MARCH 4

Don’t forget our list of daily ideas below, too! Bowling, escape rooms, indoor splash pad, & so much more!

  • FYI: Day passes to the YMCA for ages 12-18 are $5 for the week of March Break, thanks to the City of Moncton. At the Northend, this opens up gym times dedicated to basketball, badminton, pickle ball, table tennis, & volleyball on various days. At the Vaughan Harvey location, there are times for basketball, badminton, pickleball, and volleyball.
  • The City is also partnering with Camp Centennial to offer half-price winter equipment rentals this week! They have fat bikes, cross-country skis, and snowshoes available – book online now! (Rentals are by the hour, $5-$10.)
  • Trueman Blueberry Farms are opening daily 11am-7pm during March Break, with their train running 1-4pm (weather permitting.)

MONCTON & MAPLE HILLS

RIVERVIEW

  • ⭐⛸️ Public skating, Riverview’s Byron Dobson lower arena, 1:30-2:30pm & 3-4pm
  • ⭐ 📚 Riverview Library is hosting Chocolate Bar Bingo for children in Kindergarten to Grade 5; register in advance for the 2pm or 3pm session. (Call 506-387-2108)
  • 🏊 Open swim, 3-4:30 & 4:45-6:15pm, Riverview’s Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre

DIEPPE

  • 🏊 Public swim, Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 10-11:25am
  • 🎥 Check out what’s playing at Cineplex in Dieppe – there are some great kid movies playing, including Dogman, Paddington in Peru, and Captain America Brave New World. Tuesdays are discount days, too!
  • ⭐⛸️ Family skating, Dieppe AJL arena, 12:30-2pm
  • ⭐ Chapters Moncton has daily in-store activities for March Break; today, create a one-of-a-kind Tonie & enjoy Hungry Caterpillar crafts.
  • ⭐ Toys R Us has a Play-Doh make & take, while supplies last, starting at 1pm today.
  • 🏊 Public swim with wibit, Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 2:15-3:55pm
  • ⭐⛸️ Family skating, Dieppe AJL arena, 2:30-4pm

SALISBURY & PETITCODIAC

  • ⭐ 📚 The Salisbury Library is hosting a play doh party at 10am.
  • 🎱 Tuesdays are bingo nights in Salisbury! All ages welcome at the Lions Club, 7pm start.

SHEDIAC & CAP ACADIE

SACKVILLE & MEMRAMCOOK

  • 🧑‍🍼 Youth ages 11+ can register for the babysitting course being held today, 8:30am-3pm.
  • ⭐ 📚 At the Memramcook library today, there’s an escape room activity (ages seven & older) at 1pm.
  • ⭐⚽ There’s an open gym session at the Church by the Lake, 2-4pm.

HILLSBOROUGH & ALMA

  • ⭐ 📚 The Hillsborough Library welcomes Travel to You Zoo today; pre-register for a 20-minute session between 1-3pm.
  • ⛸️ Public skating, Hillsborough arena, 2:15-3:15pm
WEDNESDAY MARCH 5

Don’t forget our list of daily ideas below, too! Bowling, escape rooms, indoor splash pad, & so much more!

  • FYI: Day passes to the YMCA for ages 12-18 are $5 for the week of March Break, thanks to the City of Moncton. At the Northend, this opens up gym times dedicated to basketball, badminton, pickle ball, table tennis, & volleyball on various days. At the Vaughan Harvey location, there are times for basketball, badminton, pickleball, and volleyball.
  • The City is also partnering with Camp Centennial to offer half-price winter equipment rentals this week! They have fat bikes, cross-country skis, and snowshoes available – book online now! (Rentals are by the hour, $5-$10.)
  • Trueman Blueberry Farms are opening daily 11am-7pm during March Break, with their train running 1-4pm (weather permitting.)

MONCTON & MAPLE HILLS

RIVERVIEW

  • ⭐⛸️ Public skating, Riverview’s Byron Dobson lower arena, 1:30-3:30pm & youth skate 3-4:45pm
  • ⭐📚 LEGO Drop in at the Riverview Library, 2-:40pm.
  • 🏊 Open swim, 3-4:30 & 4:45-6:15pm, Riverview’s Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre
  • ⭐ Teens can take advantage of the awesome Youth Drop In centre; tonight they’re making slime 6:30-9:30pm.

DIEPPE

  • 🏊 Public swim, Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 10-11:25am
  • 🎥 Check out what’s playing at Cineplex in Dieppe – there are some great kid movies playing, including Dogman, Paddington in Peru, and Captain America Brave New World.
  • ⭐ Chapters Moncton has daily in-store activities for March Break; today, play in-store with MAGNA-TILES & enjoy stories & crafts.
  • ⭐ Toys R Us has a rainbow loom demonstration and make & take element, aimed at ages 7+, starting at 1pm.
  • ⭐📚 There’s a science workshop (in French) at the Dieppe Library 1:30-2:30pm. Registration is required in advance.
  • ⭐⛸️ Family skating, Dieppe AJL arena, 2-3:30pm
  • 🏊 Public swim with wibit, Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 2:15-3:55pm

SALISBURY & PETITCODIAC

SHEDIAC & CAP ACADIE

SACKVILLE & MEMRAMCOOK

  • ⭐ 📚 At the Memramcook library today, there’s a science presentation at 10am.
  • ⭐⛸️ Parent & Tot skating, Tantramar, 10:15-11:15am
  • ⭐⛸️ Public skating, Tantramar, 12-1:30pm
  • 👐 There’s a clay miniatures workshop, 2-3:30pm, taking place at the Bill Johnstone Memorial Park Activity Centre. The session is free, but spaces are limited so you must register online in advance. For ages seven to 12.
  • ⭐ ⛸️ Public skating, Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena, 1:15-4:15pm

HILLSBOROUGH & ALMA

THURSDAY MARCH 6

Don’t forget our list of daily ideas below, too! Bowling, escape rooms, indoor splash pad, & so much more!

  • FYI: Day passes to the YMCA for ages 12-18 are $5 for the week of March Break, thanks to the City of Moncton. At the Northend, this opens up gym times dedicated to basketball, badminton, pickle ball, table tennis, & volleyball on various days. At the Vaughan Harvey location, there are times for basketball, badminton, pickleball, and volleyball.
  • The City is also partnering with Camp Centennial to offer half-price winter equipment rentals this week! They have fat bikes, cross-country skis, and snowshoes available – book online now! (Rentals are by the hour, $5-$10.)
  • Trueman Blueberry Farms are opening daily 11am-7pm during March Break, with their train running 1-4pm (weather permitting.)

MONCTON & MAPLE HILLS

  • ⭐ 📚 The Moncton Library has a huge list of events for March Break; today there’s an X-Men theme & a Stranger Things escape rooms for teens (registration required; various times), teen trivia at noon (registration required), and a perler bead session for ages five to 12 at 2:30pm (registration required). Call 506-869-6000 for information.
  • 💧 YMCA North indoor splash pad, 8am-3:15pm & 4:45-7:45pm
  • 🦘 SkyZone is opening at 10am all week! Book online to avoid wait times & capacity closures.
  • ⛸️ Parent & Tot Skating, 10-11am, $2,  Greenfoot Energy 4-Plex (55 Russ Howard Drive, Moncton)
  • ⭐ Open Gym at the Crossman Centre with inflatables, 10am-noon, parents & tots
  • 🎥 Check out what’s playing at Cineplex  Trinity – including March Break specials (discounted tickets to see Transformers One, Despicable Me 4, & The Wild Robot)!
  • ⭐ Mastermind Toys is hosting in-store demonstrations & activities this week. Today, you can make a bracelet and learn about ANKO’s Color the Castle.
  • 💚🧵 Ages 12+ are invited to register for a beginners’ sewing workshop, learning the basics of how a sewing machine works and creating a coaster. Class is 6-8pm, cost is $50. Register in advance.
  • 🎶 Eurovision finalist Maryna Krut is a Ukrainian singer and bandura player who will fill the Capitol Theatre will beautiful music tonight. Student tickets are $19, adults $39.

RIVERVIEW

  • ⭐⛸️ Public skating, Riverview’s Byron Dobson lower arena, 1:30-2:30pm
  • ⭐📚 Sign up for trivia fun for Grades 3 – 5 at the Riverview Library at 2pm. (Call 506-387-2108)
  • 🏊 Open swim, 3-4:30 & 4:45-6:15pm, Riverview’s Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre
  • ⭐⛸️ Public skating, Riverview’s Byron Dobson upper arena, 9:30-10:30pm

DIEPPE

  • 🏊 Public swim, Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 10-11:25am
  • ⭐📚 Drop in to the Dieppe Library anytime today for some special crafts!
  • 🎥 Check out what’s playing at Cineplex in Dieppe – there are some great kid movies playing, including Dogman, Paddington in Peru, and Captain America Brave New World.
  • ⭐ Chapters Moncton has daily in-store activities for March Break; today, it’s a Bluey theme with a Play-Doh take home.
  • ⭐ Toys R Us has a Robert Munsch-themed story & craft time at 1pm.
  • 🏊 Public swim with wibit, Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 2:15-3:55pm

SALISBURY & PETITCODIAC

SHEDIAC & CAP ACADIE

SACKVILLE & MEMRAMCOOK

  • 🏠 Children ages nine & over can sign up for a Home Alone safety workshop at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre. Cost is $30; runs 8:30am-12:30pm.
  • ⭐ 📚 PJ storytime at the Memramcook library, 10am
  • ⭐ 📚 Storytime at the Sackville library, 10:30am.
  • ⭐⛸️ Public skating, Tantramar, 12-1:30pm
  • ⭐ 📚 Crafty afternoon at the Sackville library, 2-4pm.
  • ⭐👩‍💻 There’s a coding class for girls ages 10-13 with Dr. Meghan and students from Mount Allison University, 2-4pm. Children will learn the basics of coding; the event is at the Bill Johnstone Memorial Park Activity Centre. Free, but spaces should be reserved online in advance.

HILLSBOROUGH & ALMA

FRIDAY MARCH 7

Don’t forget our list of daily ideas below, too! Bowling, escape rooms, indoor splash pad, & so much more!

  • FYI: Day passes to the YMCA for ages 12-18 are $5 for the week of March Break, thanks to the City of Moncton. At the Northend, this opens up gym times dedicated to basketball, badminton, pickle ball, table tennis, & volleyball on various days. At the Vaughan Harvey location, there are times for basketball, badminton, pickleball, and volleyball.
  • The City is also partnering with Camp Centennial to offer half-price winter equipment rentals this week! They have fat bikes, cross-country skis, and snowshoes available – book online now! (Rentals are by the hour, $5-$10.)
  • Trueman Blueberry Farms are opening daily 11am-7pm during March Break, with their train running 1-4pm (weather permitting.)

MONCTON & MAPLE HILLS

RIVERVIEW

  • 🍁 Fundy Maple is open 10am-3pm, with free guided tours at 11am & 1pm. Find them at 6 Dewey Road, Turtle Creek.
  • ⭐📚 Travel to You Zoo will be at the Riverview Library from 2-4pm; sign up for a 20-minute visit by calling 506-387-2108.
  • 🏊 Open swim, 3-4:30pm, Riverview’s Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre

DIEPPE

  • 🏊 Public swim, Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 10-11:25am
  • ⭐📚 There’s a science workshop (in English) at the Dieppe Library. 10:30-11:30am. Registration is required.
  • 🎥 Check out what’s playing at Cineplex in Dieppe – there are some great kid movies playing, including Dogman, Paddington in Peru, and Captain America Brave New World.
  • ⭐ Chapters Moncton has daily in-store activities for March Break; you can make a Monster Truck and test it on the store’s stunt ramp before you take it home.
  • 🏊 Public swim with wibit, Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 2:15-3:55pm
  • 🎶 Quebec’s Alexandra Templier brings a blend of opera, flamenco, jazz, rock, and poetry to the Arts & Culture with Chant 1: La Nuit du cœur.

SALISBURY & PETITCODIAC

SHEDIAC & CAP ACADIE

SACKVILLE & MEMRAMCOOK

HILLSBOROUGH & ALMA

  • ⛸️ Public skating, Hillsborough arena, 2-3pm
  • ⭐ 📚 The Hillsborough Library has a stop motion studio planned for today; registration required. For ages six to 10, from 1-3pm.
  • ⛸️ Public Skating, 8:15-9:15pm, $2/person or $5/family, Hillsborough Arena

And shout out to our friends in Amherst Theatre, adding today to their March Break Morning Movies for the NB crowd! Today & Monday through Friday next week they’re playing Ready Player One at 11am, The Lego Movie at 11:30am, and Space Jam at noon; cost is $3.49.

SATURDAY MARCH 8

Don’t forget our list of daily ideas below, too! Bowling, escape rooms, indoor splash pad, & so much more!

MONCTON & MAPLE HILLS

RIVERVIEW

  • 🍁 Fundy Maple is open 10am-3pm, with free guided tours at 11am & 1pm. Find them at 6 Dewey Road, Turtle Creek.
  • There’s a pancake breakfast at the Riverview Lions Community Centre, in support of Hospice SENB, 8-10am. $10/person or $30/family; children five & under eat free.
  • ⭐📚 Mad Science will be at the Riverview Library with experiments aimed at children in Kindergarten to Grade 6. Registration is required as space is limited; call 506-387-2108.
  • ⭐ Teens can take advantage of the awesome Youth Drop In centre; it’s paint night, 6:30-9:30pm.

DIEPPE

  • ⭐📚 Therapy dogs will be visiting the Dieppe Library from 10-11am today, followed by a storytime geared to ages three to six years old at 11am.
  • ⭐ Chapters Moncton has daily in-store activities for March Break; today there are collectible brick sets to play with and silly Dr. Seuss activities. Author Nicole Duguay-Mazerolle will be on site from noon until 4pm featuring a book about motorcross!
  • ⭐🏒 There’s a free Come Try Ringette session at the UNIPlex, 11:15am-12:15pm. Bring skates, helmet, and gloves/mitts – other equipment will be provided. Pre-registration is requested. The session is part of the 39th annual Dieppe-Riverview Tournament.
  • 🏊 Public swim with wibit, Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 3:15-4:55pm
  • 🏊 Public swim with wibit, Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 6-7:25pm

SALISBURY & PETITCODIAC

SHEDIAC & CAP ACADIE

SACKVILLE & MEMRAMCOOK

HILLSBOROUGH & ALMA

SUNDAY MARCH 9

Don’t forget our list of daily ideas below, too! Bowling, escape rooms, indoor splash pad, & so much more!

MONCTON & MAPLE HILLS

DIEPPE

  • 🐯 Sunday winter openings are back at the Magnetic Hill Zoo! Visit today from 11am-3pm.
  • ⭐ Chapters Moncton has daily in-store activities for March Break; today there’s mini play with Klutz grocery toys.

SHEDIAC & CAP ACADIE

  • 🍁 Chateau Scoudouc is open for the season, with brunch options on Saturdays & Sundays.

SACKVILLE & MEMRAMCOOK

  • Trueman Blueberry Farm is open 11am-7pm. Weather permitting, their train in operation 1-4pm! Cost is $10/person or $30/family for a short, fun-filled ride. Check their site for updates or call for details.
  • ⭐ ⛸️ Public skating, Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena, 11:45am-12:45pm

HILLSBOROUGH & ALMA

ROAD TRIP IDEAS

Heading to Halifax? If you’ve got teens/tweens and some financial freedom to splurge, check out Activate for a cool experience, Playdium for epic arcade fun, the shops of Spring Garden & a stop at the library for some social media worthy vibes. There’s also the hands-on kid-friendly Discovery Centre, and don’t underestimate the fun everyone can have at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, too! (Nova Scotia’s March Break is the week after ours, so the weekday crowds shouldn’t be too bad.)

We did a quick March Break trip to the Nova Scotia capitol a few years ago; you can check out our fun itinerary here!

St. Andrews by the Sea isn’t just a summer destination – this March Break, the Huntsman Marine Science Centre & the Fundy Discover Aquarium is open March 1 through 9, with special birthday celebrations happening each Saturday for Deane & Tyler, the resident harp seals. There’s a great touch tank, exhibits, crafts, face painting, and more! Check out the March Break package at The Algonquin Resort; we love their indoor three-story waterslide!

The Shacks at the Renforth Ice Fishing Village are a great option for a family who want to experience an East Coast tradition without having your own ice fishing hut. Pair it with some other events in the Saint John area, like retro family-friendly movie Chicken Run at the Imperial Theatre, a visit to Carny Island arcade, shopping and eating at the City Market, and more.

Kings Landing is open for Maple, the First Taste of Spring March 8 & 9. See a 19th-century sugaring demonstration, enjoy taffy on the snow, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more.

🍁 MAPLE SUGAR CAMPS 🍁

Chateau Scoudouc is open for the season, with brunches Saturday & Sunday, starting March 1.

Fundy Maple is opening March 1 for the season. It will open Fridays & Saturdays, 10am-3pm, with free guided tours at 11am & 1pm.

Trites Maple opens for the season March 8. They’ll have pancake breakfast available from 8am-2:30pm on Saturdays, and guided tours & taffy on the snow on Sundays.

Renton Brothers will also open for the season on March 8. Check out our podcast episode with Kim Renton to learn more about the family’s 150+ years of maple sugaring!

Kings Landing is open for Maple, the First Taste of Spring March 8 & 9. See a 19th-century sugaring demonstration, enjoy taffy on the snow, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more.

Save the date! Riverview’s MapleFest is happening April 4-6, 2025.

❄️SLEIGH RIDES & SLEDDING & OUTDOOR SKATING❄️

You can book your own sleigh rides at several places in the GMA.

  • Country Sleigh Rides is located roughly half an hour from downtown Moncton, about 15 minutes north of Costco. Check their Facebook group for open sleigh options (when you share with others, $10/person) or call 506-874-4090 to book a private session (up to 15 people, $150). We saw they plan to have some March Break rides available!
  • Another option for sleigh rides is in Havelock; call 506-534-2223 to book. Cost is $10/person with a minimum charge of $60.
  • Sundays (until March 2) in Dieppe’s Rotary St-Anselme Park can enjoy a horse & wagon ride through the trails and a hot chocolate at Café Inclusio. Cost is $5/person (free for children ages four & younger; please bring cash to pay on site). Rides available 1-4pm. (Private group rides are available; cost is $160 for 30 minutes. Contact Michel Breau at 506-866-8291 or Lindsay Hicks at 902-718-6736 to book.)

Tobogganing is one of the easiest winter sports of all! Every neighbourhood has its favourite spots, but there are a few local sliding hills to consider:

Lace up your skates, grab a helmet, and enjoy all the outdoor rinks!

You can check daily updated conditions for ice skating, snowshoeing, and more for sites maintained by the City of Moncton, City of Dieppe, and the Town of Riverview.

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🤸 Our friends at 506 Elite Allstars offer drop-in day camps this week! A great space for kiddos looking to bounce around and burn off energy while learning tumbling and cheer moves.

🏊‍♀️ 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 Centre in 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.

💚🎳 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!

🪨 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!

💚🛹 Riverview Indoor Skatepark & Riverview Youth Centre are a great space to learn to skate or practice your skills!

🛹 There’s a borrowing program at YMCA North with skateboards, helmets, and protective gear for use on their great outdoor ramps when weather permits.

💚🔐 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.

💥 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!

🐟 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.

🎥 Check out what’s playing at Cineplex in Dieppe or Trinity! They’re planning March Break specials too – with featured movies Transformers One, Despicable Me 4, & The Wild Robot.

🐯 The Magnetic Hill Zoo is open Sundays in March!

💚🦙 Llamazing Adventures is a great way to get out & get moving! Take the llamas for a walk!

🏫  Resurgo Place is a spot we love to visit again & again; history, hands-on science & arts, & special programming, too! (Closed on Mondays, including Family Day.)

🎧 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!

📚 Local libraries are always a great spot to visit, with lots of programming for all ages – and also another rainy day must visit option. (They’re closed on Monday.)

🤘 BGC Dieppe is always a great place for families to connect, with lots of programming open to everyone.

💚 🗼 Pretend you’ve hopped a plane to France with a trip to Tony’s for pastries! (There are enough cute cafes to visit a new one each day – maybe even two a day if you can swing it!)

💚 Make a list of foods you haven’t tried & see what you can find at some of the newer grocery spots, like HS Empire Store or Varenyky.

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