MONCTON:

Today is Pokémon Day 2026! Board Miniatures Hobby Store has lots of fun extras happening to celebrate, including Series 4 play packs, stickers, and Pikachu headgear while supplies last.

🎭 Shrek: The Musical is at the Capitol Theatre until March 1; don’t miss it!

RIVERVIEW:

DIEPPE:

⭐⛸️ Fun on Ice is always a blast! Head to Dieppe’s Place 1604 for live music by Tina Gautreau, free skate & helmet rentals, bonfires, free hot chocolate, & so much fun! The entertainment is 6:30-8pm; the oval is open daily 10am-9pm (with closure for maintenance from 1-1:30pm & 5-5:30pm), with skate rentals also available Saturdays & Sundays, 12:30-5pm & during March Break week daily from 12:30-5pm.

SHEDIAC / CAP ACADIE:

⭐⛸️ Free public skating with P’tit Neige at the Cap-Pelé Arena, 3:30-5pm as part of Winter Carnival.

SALISBURY:

MEMRAMCOOK:

TANTRAMAR:

FUNDY ALBERT:

⛸️ Public skating, 8:15-9:15pm, Hillsborough Arena

• Looking for a neat group activity? Why not book out the Magnetic Hill Community Centre for a Friday night Glow Party! Get a few families together to share a two-hour party booking for $250+tx. Black lights, speakers, photo booth, and lots of room to have a great time!

MONCTON:

⭐At the Moncton Library today: all ages Scrabble club & craft challenge, origami club for ages 12+, and an author visit with Rachel LeBlanc, reading her book The Chocolate Wave – 10:15am in French, 11am in English. No registration is required for the author readings!

🐷Boyle Family Farm is open daily for March Break! Visit with baby chicks, goats, sheep, pigs, bunnies, cows, and more. Enjoy crafts, roast goodies on the bonfire, and add on horse rides and feeding the animals! Open 10am-4pm. Cost is $15 ($10 for seniors), ages two & under are free.

🛼💚 Sunshine Rollers are back at the Moncton Coliseum with roller skating starting at 4pm!

⭐⛸️ Head to the Ian Fowler Oval outside Avenir Centre for a Glow Skate night! From 5-8pm there’ll be light projections, DJ tunes, free hot chocolate, and lots of fun!

☕ It’s the last official day of Chocolat Moncton; a great reason to indulge in a sweet, hot treat with the family!

Varsity Spirit Canada’s Atlantic Showdown cheer competition is taking place today & tomorrow at the Moncton Coliseum.

🎭 Shrek: The Musical at the Capitol Theatre is winding down, but there are two chances today to catch this amazing show, with 2pm & 7pm performances.

The Coldest Night of the Year walk happens today, with hundreds of local residents walking 2-5km to support youth facing hunger, hurt, and homelessness. You can sign up to take part or donate.

🏀 Tri-City Tide’s home opener for the season is at Crandall University tonight at 7pm, against the Port City Power. You can grab your tickets online.

RIVERVIEW:

⭐❄️ Need a little moral support to get outside? Join the Active Riverview R n R guided snowshoe walk through Mill Creek Nature Park! You can borrow snowshoes from the team; call 506-387-2024 or visit townofriverview.ca/RinR. Meet at 10am at Robertson Street in the Operation Centre Parking Lot.

🏊 Open swim at the Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre, 2-3:30pm

DIEPPE:

⭐ Author Ashley Anne Clark will be at Chapters today, for a storytime & craft connected to her lovely book, Nocturnal Animals.

Château Scoudouc is open for brunch on Saturdays & Sundays; you can also book a guided tour in French at 1:30pm or in English at 3pm. They also have a shop that’s open year-round with fantastic treats & more!

🏊 Public swimming with the Wibit at the Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 3:15-4:55pm and 6-7:25pm. Cost is $10/adult, $8/student, $5/children 12 & under, children under 2 are free. There’s a family rate (two adults & children) of $20.

SHEDIAC / CAP ACADIE:

There’s a family snowshoe poker run and live music event at the Haute-Aboujagane Hunting & Fishing Club, 11am-7pm, along with a snowmobile exhibition & maple taffy on the snow from 1-4pm.

SALISBURY:

MEMRAMCOOK:

Memramcook has a series of active mornings planned, starting today & running Saturdays until March 28 (except March 14). Drop in and enjoy simple, age-appropriate activities; no charge & no advance registration required. From 7-8am the activities are for ages three to six, ages seven to 10 are invited from 8-9am, and from 9-10am it’s for ages 11-14. Call 506-758-4078 for more information.

TANTRAMAR:

FUNDY ALBERT:

⭐The Hillsborough Public Library has lots of fun programming for March Break. Today, drop in from 2-3:30pm to make rainbow loom bracelets that look like Pokéball.

⛸️ Public skating, 2-3pm & 8:15-9:15pm, Hillsborough Arena

MONCTON / MAPLE HILLS:

🐐 Travel to You Zoo is hosting a March Break Barn Party! Stop by 10am-4pm (489 Cape Breton Road) to visit with horses, goats, pigs, chickens, hedgehogs, rabbits, reptiles, & more! Entry is $10/person; ages three and under free. Cash preferred. You can also purchase animal feed bags, on-site canteen treats, horseback rides, and more.

🐷 Boyle Family Farm is open daily for March Break! Visit with baby chicks, goats, sheep, pigs, bunnies, cows, and more. Enjoy crafts, roast goodies on the bonfire, and add on horse rides and feeding the animals! Open 10am-4pm. Cost is $15 ($10 for seniors), ages two & under are free.

🐯 The Magnetic Hill Zoo is opening for a few special winter visits! The zoo will be open Sundays in March, 11am-3pm. Tickets are $11; it’s suggested you purchase in advance for quick entry.

⭐At the Moncton Library today: there are two workshops for ages 12-18: DIY Tote Bags at noon (registration required), and a Teen Drawing Session at 2:30pm (some supplies available, no registration required).

🏊 The public swim at the YMCA Vaughan Harvey is $3, from 2:30-3:30pm.

🎭 Shrek: The Musical finishes its run at the Capitol Theatre today. Congrats to the cast & crew for another stellar production for our community!

Trading Card Warehouse (on St. George Street) is hosting a Pokemon League Cup match with junior divisions and cash prizes.

Varsity Spirit Canada’s Atlantic Showdown cheer competition is taking place at the Moncton Coliseum.

⭐⛹️ Maple Hills offers family open gym time at 4pm, basketball for ages 11-14 at 5:30pm, and basketball for ages 15-18 at 7pm.

RIVERVIEW

🏊 Open swim at the Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre, 2-3:30pm

DIEPPE:

⭐ Chapters Moncton’s March Break events are free, but spaces are limited & you need to reserve in advance online. Be sure to look for the Dieppe option! Today it’s an origami stars workshop, best for ages 7+. There’s a session at 11am & 1pm.

Château Scoudouc is open for brunch on Saturdays & Sundays; you can also book a guided tour in French at 1:30pm or in English at 3pm. They also have a shop that’s open year-round with fantastic treats & more!

Family Skating, 11:45am-12:45pm, FREE, UNIplex

Public Skating, 1-2pm pm, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre

🏊 Public swimming at the Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 3:15-4:55pm. Cost is $10/adult, $8/student, $5/children 12 & under, children under 2 are free. There’s a family rate (two adults & children) of $20.

SHEDIAC / CAP ACADIE:

There’s a fashion show for youth at the Shediac Multipurpose Centre, 4-7pm. Cost is $10. This is organized by the Philippine Community Organization of Shediac; if you’re interested in taking part to build confidence and have fun, reach out to teresatugo@yahoo.com

⭐⛸️ Family skating, Shediac Festival Arena, 5:30-6:30pm.

🥞 There’s a community breakfast at the Grande-Digue Hunting and fishing club, 8-11:30am. Cost is $10, $5 for children 12 & under.

From 4-6pm there’s a camp dinner, $10/plate, at the Saint-Andre-LeBlanc Centre.

SALISBURY:

MEMRAMCOOK:

⭐⛸️Public skating at the Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena, 11:45am-12:45pm.

TANTRAMAR:

⭐⛸️ Public skating, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre, 2:30-3:30pm

• ⛷️Poley Mountain is open 9am-4:30pm, with 3pm Family Fun on the Patio!

MONCTON:

⭐🚶 The indoor walking track at the YMCA North End is free and open to the public, 6am-7:45pm.

The indoor splash pad at the YMCA North End is open to the public, $6/person. Today’s times are 8am-7:45pm.

💚 The City of Moncton is offering a special $5 day pass to the YMCA Vaughan Harvey & YMCA North End for youth 12-18 for March Break!

⭐ Camp Centennial & the City of Moncton are offering free snowshoe & cross-country ski rentals during March Break. Book online to secure your rental!

⭐ Our friends at Scholar’s Choice have a series of free sessions this week; you are asked to register via Eventbrite. Monday it’s a music theme event beginning at 11am.

⭐ Staples has Make & Take sessions for March Break. Book your visit in advance to ensure a spot; they happen in half-hour blocks from 10am-noon. Today you can make a clay cat!

🐷 Boyle Family Farm is open daily for March Break! Visit with baby chicks, goats, sheep, pigs, bunnies, cows, and more. Enjoy crafts, roast goodies on the bonfire, and add on horse rides and feeding the animals! Open 10am-4pm. Cost is $15 ($10 for seniors), ages two & under are free.

Cineplex Trinity Drive has Family Favourites playing again for March Break! Monday through Friday there are four movies to choose from: How to Train Your Dragon at 10:30am, Bad Guys 2 at 10:45am, Smurfs at 11am, and PAW Patrol: Rocky’s Cat-astrophe at 11:15am. You can book tickets online now; cost is $5.49+tx (less if you’re a Scene+ or CineClub member).

⭐At the Moncton Library today: Brilliant Labs is hosting a cybersecurity & AI workshop for ages 8-12 (registration required; their other session today is already full), and there’s a creative craft drop-in for ages 12-18 from 10am-4:30pm.

⭐ There’ll be open gym time at the Crossman Centre from 2:30-4:30pm, with a bouncy castle!

🏊There’s a $3 public swim at the YMCA Vaughan Harvey 3:30-4:30pm.

RIVERVIEW:

⭐⛸️ Free public skating, 1:30-2:30, Byron Dobson Arena

🏊 Open swim at the Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre, 3-4:30pm

DIEPPE:

⭐ Chapters Moncton’s March Break events are free, but spaces are limited & you need to reserve in advance online. Be sure to look for the Dieppe option! Today it’s a LEGO make & take with a bush plane, best for ages 6+. There’s a session at 11am & 1pm. Local author Mike Bravener will be at the store today, too – his Lumberjack Alphabet is so fun!

🏊 Public swimming at the Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 10-11:25am and 2:15-3:55pm with the Wibit. Cost is $10/adult, $8/student, $5/children 12 & under, children under 2 are free. There’s a family rate (two adults & children) of $20.

🎳 Bowlarama has two specials running for March Break; book an hour in the morning (shoes includes, up to 6 people) for $35, or an afternoon two-hour session with a 12″ pizza for $75.

Family Skating, 12-1:30pm & 2-2:30pm, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre

⭐ The Dieppe Arts & Culture Centre is showing a series of animated films and short films from the NFB each day during March Break at 1 pm. Today’s theme is: On the ice and in the woods: sport as culture.

🏸💚 Ages 14 & younger can take part in recreational badminton at CCNB Dieppe, 6-7:15pm

🏸💚 Ages 15 & over can take part in recreational badminton at CCNB Dieppe, 7:15-9:15pm

SHEDIAC / CAP ACADIE:

⭐ Head to Shediac’s Multipurpose Centre for a free stress ball making workshop, 9-11am, and a free slime making workshop from 1-3pm.

⭐ There’s a fun partner portrait workshop at the Cap-Pelé Library at 2pm, open to all ages. Space is limited, so sign up in advance.

SALISBURY/PETITCODIAC:

🎨 The fabulous Alyssa Martin is hosting a Watercolour Painting workshop, 10am-noon, at the Petitcodiac Baptist Church. All ages & skill levels welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $20 & registration is required as spaces are limited.

MEMRAMCOOK:

⭐⛸️ Public skating at the Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena, 2:30-4:15pm.

TANTRAMAR:

⭐ There’s a shrinky-dink keychain workshop at the Bill Johnstone Memorial Activity Centre from 10-11am, ideal for ages 6-11. Pre-registration is required, but the event is free.

⭐ Mount Allison students will host a Let’s Talk Science Coding workshop from noon till 2pm. This is free event for students in Grades 1-4, but registration is required.

⭐⛸️ Public skating, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre, 12-1:30pm

MONCTON / MAPLE HILLS:

⭐🚶 The indoor walking track at the YMCA North End is free and open to the public, 6am-7:45pm.

The indoor splash pad at the YMCA North End is open to the public, $6/person. Today’s times are 8am-3:15pm & 4:45-7:45pm.

⭐ Camp Centennial & the City of Moncton are offering free snowshoe & cross-country ski rentals during March Break. Book online to secure your rental!

⭐Lots on the schedule at the Moncton Library today: all ages rock painting (11am-12:30pm, registration required), a polymer clay earring workshop for ages 12-18 (noon-2pm; registration required), a drop-in poster session with comic book author and illustrator Camille Perron-Cormier (for children in kindergarten to Gr 4, 1-4:30pm) celebrating World Wildlife Day & a registration-based workshop with her for Gr 5 & up on making a comic book (presented in French 1-2:30pm & in English from 3-4:30pm; registration required), a bookbinding workshop for ages 12-18 from 2:30-4pm (registration required), all ages chess club (5:30-7:30pm), and a sticker book workshop for ages 8+ from 6-7:30pm (registration required).

🐷 Boyle Family Farm is open daily for March Break! Visit with baby chicks, goats, sheep, pigs, bunnies, cows, and more. Enjoy crafts, roast goodies on the bonfire, and add on horse rides and feeding the animals! Open 10am-4pm. Cost is $15 ($10 for seniors), ages two & under are free.

Musée acadien de l’Université de Moncton is hosting a musical session, ideal for ages 7 to 12, in the museum’s amphitheatre today, 2-3pm. This interactive workshop will explore rhythm, sound, and music. No charge, but you’re asked to register in advance. This is offered in French.

Cineplex Trinity Drive has Family Favourites playing again for March Break! Monday through Friday there are four movies to choose from: How to Train Your Dragon at 10:30am, Bad Guys 2 at 10:45am, Smurfs at 11am, and PAW Patrol: Rocky’s Cat-astrophe at 11:15am. You can book tickets online now; cost is $5.49+tx (less if you’re a Scene+ or CineClub member).

⭐ Our friends at Scholar’s Choice have a series of free sessions this week; you are asked to register via Eventbrite. Today it’s a dino hunt, beginning at 11am.

NBCC’s Street Food Fest is a fun way to skip making lunch & support our local culinary students! 11:30am-1pm, cash only.

Sky Zone has special hours this week – and special visitors, too! Members of the Moncton Wildcats will be on site today, 2-4pm, for a meet & greet with fans!

💚 Brix still had spaces in their Teen Sushi Class (ages 13-18) when we checked. The class runs from 2-5pm & costs $60+tx. Participants will make cucumber rolls, salmon & avocado rolls, and fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce.

⭐ There’ll be open gym time at the Crossman Centre from 2:30-4:30pm, with a bouncy castle!

💚 The City of Moncton is offering a special $5 day pass to the YMCA Vaughan Harvey & YMCA North End for youth 12-18 for March Break!

🏊There’s a $3 public swim at the YMCA Vaughan Harvey 3:30-4:30pm.

⭐⛹️ Maple Hills offers family gym time at 3pm.

RIVERVIEW:

⭐⛸️ Free public skating, 1:30-3:30, Byron Dobson Arena

🏊 Open swim at the Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre, 3-4:30pm & 4:45-6:15pm

DIEPPE:

⭐ Chapters Moncton’s March Break events are free, but spaces are limited & you need to reserve in advance online. Be sure to look for the Dieppe option! Today you can paint & decorate a Tonies figurine, create a Tonies passport and headband, and enjoy storytime. Suitable for ages 3+. There’s a session at 11am & 1pm. They also have a face painter coming today!

⭐ The Dieppe Arts & Culture Centre is showing a series of animated films and short films from the NFB each day during March Break at 1 pm. Today’s theme is: Above below, below above, in rhythm and dance. 

🏊 Public swimming at the Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 10-11:25am with the Wibit and 2:15-3:55pm. Cost is $10/adult, $8/student, $5/children 12 & under, children under 2 are free. There’s a family rate (two adults & children) of $20.

🎳 Bowlarama has two specials running for March Break; book an hour in the morning (shoes includes, up to 6 people) for $35, or an afternoon two-hour session with a 12″ pizza for $75.

Family Skating, 12-1:30pm & 2-2:30pm, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre

🎨 Art Time is hosting a watercolour floral workshop for ages 12+ with Alina Karmadanova, perfect for beginners. Cost is $40+tx, runs 6-8pm.

SHEDIAC / CAP ACADIE:

⭐⛸️ Family skating, Festival Arena, 9:50-10:50am.

⭐ Head to the Multipurpose Centre for a free cookie decorating workshop, 10am-noon, and a free tie dye workshop from 1-3pm.

⭐ Everyone’s invited to drop in to the Cap-Acadie Town Hall, 6-7:30pm, to create friendship bracelets while listening to Taylor Swift.

SALISBURY:

⭐ The Salisbury Public Library will host a play-doh party from 10-11:30am.

🎨 Gaxiola Mexican Restuarant recently held a GAXolotl art contest for youth & tonight they’ll open an exhibit showcasing ALL the entries! Tonight is a reception for those who participated in the contest; the public is invited to visit the exhibit Wednesday, March 4 through Wednesday, March 11.

MEMRAMCOOK:

⭐ The Memramcook Public Library will host family trivia with a travel theme tonight, 5:30-6:30pm. For ages 7+, registration required.

TANTRAMAR:

⭐The Dorchester Public Library is hosting an interactive Choose Your Own Adventure storytime, 10:30-11:30am.

There’s a home alone course being offered this morning at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre. Registration is required and the cost is $30.

⭐ The Sackville Public Library will host a make a button session from noon till 4pm.

⭐ An Inclusive Learn to Code Workshop for students in Grades 5-8 takes place at the Bill Johnstone Activity Centre, 1-3pm. Registration is required, but the event is free.

⭐ The Dorchester Public Library is hosting an interactive Choose Your Own Adventure storytime, 3-4pm.

FUNDY ALBERT:

⭐The Hillsborough Public Library will host an afternoon Dungeons & Dragons campaign for ages 12-16; registration is required.

MONCTON:

⭐🚶 The indoor walking track at the YMCA North End is free and open to the public, 6am-7:45pm.

The indoor splash pad at the YMCA North End is open to the public, $6/person. Today’s times are 8am-10am & 11:30am-7:45pm.

💚 The City of Moncton is offering a special $5 day pass to the YMCA Vaughan Harvey & YMCA North End for youth 12-18 for March Break!

⭐ Camp Centennial & the City of Moncton are offering free snowshoe & cross-country ski rentals during March Break. Book online to secure your rental!

⭐ Staples has Make & Take sessions for March Break. Book your visit in advance to ensure a spot; they happen in half-hour blocks from 10am-noon. Today you can make a LEGO cactus!

⭐Another busy day at the Moncton Library with a repeat of the Brilliant Labs cybersecurity & AI workshop & their intro to robotics workshops (for ages 8-12, registration required) presented in French, all ages drop-in board games from 2-4pm, a bilingual workshop for teens on making natural makeup from 2:30-4pm (registration required), and a drop-in Hidden Book event where you get hints to search for a unique book in the library collection, 5:30-7pm.

🐷 Boyle Family Farm is open daily for March Break! Visit with baby chicks, goats, sheep, pigs, bunnies, cows, and more. Enjoy crafts, roast goodies on the bonfire, and add on horse rides and feeding the animals! Open 10am-4pm. Cost is $15 ($10 for seniors), ages two & under are free.

Cineplex Trinity Drive has Family Favourites playing again for March Break! Monday through Friday there are four movies to choose from: How to Train Your Dragon at 10:30am, Bad Guys 2 at 10:45am, Smurfs at 11am, and PAW Patrol: Rocky’s Cat-astrophe at 11:15am. You can book tickets online now; cost is $5.49+tx (less if you’re a Scene+ or CineClub member).

NBCC’s Street Food Fest is a fun way to skip making lunch & support our local culinary students! 11:30am-1pm, cash only.

⭐ Our friends at Scholar’s Choice have a series of free sessions this week; you are asked to register via Eventbrite. Wednesday is a zoo theme event, starting at 11am.

⭐ There’ll be open gym time at the Crossman Centre from 2:30-4:30pm, with a bouncy castle!

🏊There’s a $3 public swim at the YMCA Vaughan Harvey 3:30-4:30pm.

💚 Brix still had spaces in their Family Cooking Class when we checked. The class runs from 4-7pm & costs $60+tx/person. Participants will make quesadillas with salsa and sour cream, veggie fried rice with extra crispy chicken, and dessert of cinnamon sugar donut holes and ice cream.

💚 The Be You program for ages 12-17 is held at the YMCA Vaughan Harvey from 6:30-8pm; this is free, no Y membership required.

💚 The nostalgia is strong with this one – the Crystal Palace documentary, See You at the Palace, has a special screening & discussion at Resurgo Place from 7-9pm. This is a free event, but seats are limited, so you need to book in advance online.

💚 Metal fans already know – Megadeth with Anthrax & Exodus are at the Avenir Centre tonight.

RIVERVIEW:

Wednesday storytime at the Riverview Public Library is open to 2 year olds at 10am and 3-5 year olds at 10:30am.

⭐⛸️ Free public skating, 1:30-3:30, Byron Dobson Arena

DIEPPE:

⭐ Chapters Moncton’s March Break events are free, but spaces are limited & you need to reserve in advance online. Be sure to look for the Dieppe option! Today you can create a t-shirt for your Our Generation doll & enjoy a Robert Munsch storytime of The Perfect Paper Airplane. Suitable for ages 4+. There’s a session at 11am & 1pm. Local author Shannon Melanson is also going to stop by for a reading!

🏊 Public swimming at the Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 10-11:25am and 2:15-3:55pm with the Wibit. Cost is $10/adult, $8/student, $5/children 12 & under, children under 2 are free. There’s a family rate (two adults & children) of $20.

🎳 Bowlarama has two specials running for March Break; book an hour in the morning (shoes includes, up to 6 people) for $35, or an afternoon two-hour session with a 12″ pizza for $75.

Family Skating, 12-1:30pm & 2-2:30pm, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre

⭐🚨 Codiac RCMP & other emergency services are joining forces for a Touch-a-Truck event in the parking lot of Champlain Mall! Head to the Sportcheck/H&M entrance from 1-3pm for lots of fun!

⭐ The Dieppe Arts & Culture Centre is showing a series of animated films and short films from the NFB each day during March Break at 1 pm. Today’s theme is: Small films, big ideas.

🎨💚 Art Wares is hosting a Mandala workshop for teens with Michelle Lynne-Karbonik, Certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach, Retired Social Worker and Early Childhood Educator. For ages 10-18; cost which includes all supplies is $40. Register to secure a spot: email info@artfulwares.ca

🏸💚 Ages 14 & younger can take part in recreational badminton at CCNB Dieppe, 6-7:15pm

🏸💚 Ages 15 & over can take part in recreational badminton at CCNB Dieppe, 7:15-9:15pm

SHEDIAC / CAP ACADIE:

⭐⛸️ Family skating, Festival Arena, 8:40-9:40am.

⭐ Head to the Multipurpose Centre for a free inflatable fun, 10am-1pm.

⭐ Ecole Donat-Robichaud is hosting a community dodgeball night, 7:30-9pm, as part of Cap Acadie’s Winter Carnival!

SALISBURY / PETITCODIAC:

⭐⛸️ There’s a Jersey Skate at the Petitcodiac Arena, 1-2:30pm. There’ll be free hot chocolate, treats, & prizes!

⭐ The Salisbury Public Library will host a drop-in ‘choose your own adventure’ play session for children ages 6-12 from 2-4pm.

⭐ New Hope Church is holding a LEGO party from 5:30-7:30pm; registration is required.

MEMRAMCOOK:

⭐ The Memramcook Public Library will host a STEAM lab for ages 7+ from 10:30-11:30am. Registration required.

⭐⛸️ Public skating at the Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena, 11am-1pm.

TANTRAMAR:

⭐ The Dorchester Public Library hosts drop-in music sessions today, 10am-noon and 1-5pm.

⭐ The Church by the Lake is hosting open gym from 1-3pm.

⭐⛸️ Public skating, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre, 12-1:30pm

⭐ The Sackville Public Library will host a movie afternoon from 2-4pm, showing How to Train Your Dragon.

FUNDY ALBERT:

⭐The Hillsborough Public Library will have materials to build bookmarks using perler beads, 1-3pm. Drop-in, everyone welcome.

MONCTON / MAPLE HILLS:

⭐🚶 The indoor walking track at the YMCA North End is free and open to the public, 6am-7:45pm.

The indoor splash pad at the YMCA North End is open to the public, $6/person. Today’s times are 8am-3:15pm & 4:45-7:45pm.

⭐ Camp Centennial & the City of Moncton are offering free snowshoe & cross-country ski rentals during March Break. Book online to secure your rental!

⭐The Moncton Library invites all ages to take part in self-guided button making (10am-4pm) today. They’re also hosting several activities around the Spy Games theme: drop-in laser beam obstacle course & fingerprint activities from 10am-noon, a viewing of The Bad Guys in English at 1pm & in French at 3pm, and a registration required Ancient Egypt-themed Escape Room recommended for ages 12-18; younger children must be accompanied by an adult.

🐷Boyle Family Farm is open daily for March Break! Visit with baby chicks, goats, sheep, pigs, bunnies, cows, and more. Enjoy crafts, roast goodies on the bonfire, and add on horse rides and feeding the animals! Open 10am-4pm. Cost is $15 ($10 for seniors), ages two & under are free.

Cineplex Trinity Drive has Family Favourites playing again for March Break! Monday through Friday there are four movies to choose from: How to Train Your Dragon at 10:30am, Bad Guys 2 at 10:45am, Smurfs at 11am, and PAW Patrol: Rocky’s Cat-astrophe at 11:15am. You can book tickets online now; cost is $5.49+tx (less if you’re a Scene+ or CineClub member).

⭐ Our friends at Scholar’s Choice have a series of free sessions this week; you are asked to register via Eventbrite. Today’s all about building, crafting, and having fun!

NBCC’s Street Food Fest is a fun way to skip making lunch & support our local culinary students! 11:30am-1pm, cash only.

💚 Brix still had spaces in their Teen Baking Class (ages 13-18) when we checked. The class runs from 2-5pm & costs $60+tx. Participants will make croissants, bread, and fruit tarts.

Musée acadien de l’Université de Moncton has another March Break event (offered in French) today. From 2-3pm enjoy storytime (ages 2-6) focusing on myths and legends. Registration required; maum@umoncton.ca

💚 The Sing It On program for ages 12+ is held at the YMCA Vaughan Harvey from 3:15-4:15pm; this is free, no Y membership required.

💚 The City of Moncton is offering a special $5 day pass to the YMCA Vaughan Harvey & YMCA North End for youth 12-18 for March Break!

⭐⛹️ Maple Hills offers family gym time at 3pm.

🏊There’s a $3 public swim at the YMCA Vaughan Harvey 3:30-4:30pm.

🏒 The Moncton Wildcats are hosting the Cape Breton Eagles at 7pm tonight.

RIVERVIEW:

⭐⛸️ Free public skating, 1:30-3:30, Byron Dobson Arena

DIEPPE:

⭐ Chapters Moncton’s March Break events are free, but spaces are limited & you need to reserve in advance online. Be sure to look for the Dieppe option! Today it’s a MAGNA-TILES event with a spring theme. Enjoy a reading of The Flower Garden and take home a microMAGS keychain. Suitable for ages 3+. There’s a session at 11am & 1pm. Local author Maurice Durepos will be stopping by, too!

🎳 Bowlarama has two specials running for March Break; book an hour in the morning (shoes includes, up to 6 people) for $35, or an afternoon two-hour session with a 12″ pizza for $75.

🏊 Public swimming at the Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 10-11:25am with the Wibit and 2:15-3:55pm. Cost is $10/adult, $8/student, $5/children 12 & under, children under 2 are free. There’s a family rate (two adults & children) of $20.

Family Skating, 12-1:30pm & 2-2:30pm, FREE, Arthur J LeBlanc Centre

⭐ The Dieppe Arts & Culture Centre is showing a series of animated films and short films from the NFB each day during March Break at 1 pm. Today’s theme is: Let’s get active for the environment!

SHEDIAC / CAP ACADIE:

There were still spots available in a French babysitting course, for ages 11-15, at the Multipurpose Centre. Cost is $50.

Ignite Dance Collective is hosting a dance workshop for ages 6-9 from 2-3pm at the Multipurpose Centre. No registration required.

💚 The Best Buddies program is hosting an inclusive bingo night, 6-7pm, ages 15+. Registration is required.

⭐ Cap-Acadie’s Winter Carnival continues, with a family craft session happening tonight at 6pm. Come decorate a t-shirt!

SALISBURY:

⭐ The Salisbury Public Library hosts a drop-in paper plate animal craft session from 10-11:30am.

MEMRAMCOOK:

⭐ The Memramcook Public Library welcomes you to bring your plushies to the library for a special visit, 10-11am, the have them sleepover at the library. No registration required; pick up your plushies on Friday.

TANTRAMAR:

⭐⛸️ Public skating, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre, 12-1:30pm

⭐ The Sackville Public Library will host a craft afternoon from 2-4pm.

There’s a video game tournament for Grades 5-8 at council chambers, 6-8pm. You need to register in advance; cost is $10.

FUNDY ALBERT:

⭐The Hillsborough Public Library has two events today, a drop-in storytime for tots (18 months-4 years) at 10am and a kids’ no-sew drawstring pouch workshop (registration required) at 2pm.

MONCTON:

💚 The City of Moncton is offering a special $5 day pass to the YMCA Vaughan Harvey & YMCA North End for youth 12-18 for March Break!

⭐🚶 The indoor walking track at the YMCA North End is free and open to the public, 6am-7:45pm.

The indoor splash pad at the YMCA North End is open to the public, $6/person. Today’s times are 8am-7:45pm.

⭐ Camp Centennial & the City of Moncton are offering free snowshoe & cross-country ski rentals during March Break. Book online to secure your rental!

🐷 Boyle Family Farm is open daily for March Break! Visit with baby chicks, goats, sheep, pigs, bunnies, cows, and more. Enjoy crafts, roast goodies on the bonfire, and add on horse rides and feeding the animals! Open 10am-4pm. Cost is $15 ($10 for seniors), ages two & under are free.

⭐The Moncton Library today has self-guided button making (10am-4pm), picture bingo for ages 3-12 from 11am-noon (registration required), a Mario Kart Tournament (ages 12-18, noon-3pm, registration required), and colouring club from 2:30-4pm for ages 3-12.

🎶 The Capitol Theatre hosts French children’s performers Coucou Passe-Partout on March 6, with two shows at 11am and 3pm.

⭐ Our friends at Scholar’s Choice have a series of free sessions for March Break; you are asked to register via Eventbrite. Today’s theme is Planet Friendship.

Cineplex Trinity Drive has Family Favourites playing again for March Break! Monday through Friday there are four movies to choose from: How to Train Your Dragon at 10:30am, Bad Guys 2 at 10:45am, Smurfs at 11am, and PAW Patrol: Rocky’s Cat-astrophe at 11:15am. You can book tickets online now; cost is $5.49+tx (less if you’re a Scene+ or CineClub member).

⭐ There’ll be open gym time at the Crossman Centre from 2:30-4:30pm, with a bouncy castle!

🏊There’s a $3 public swim at the YMCA Vaughan Harvey 6-7pm.

🏀 Tri-City Tide have a home game today, 7pm at Crandall University, hosting the Newfoundland Rogues. Tickets online; they play again tomorrow, too.

🏒 The Moncton Wildcats are hosting the Armada at 7pm tonight.

RIVERVIEW:

⭐⛸️ Free public skating, 1:30-3:30, Byron Dobson Arena

🏊 Open swim at the Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre, 3-4:30pm

DIEPPE:

⭐ Chapters Moncton’s March Break events are free, but spaces are limited & you need to reserve in advance online. Be sure to look for the Dieppe option! Today there’s a painting activity with rocks or ceramic houses, as well as storytime. Suitable for ages 4+. There’s a session at 11am & 1pm. You can also enjoy face painting today!

🏊 Public swimming at the Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 10-11:25am and 2:15-3:55pm with the Wibit. Cost is $10/adult, $8/student, $5/children 12 & under, children under 2 are free. There’s a family rate (two adults & children) of $20.

🎳 Bowlarama has two specials running for March Break; book an hour in the morning (shoes includes, up to 6 people) for $35, or an afternoon two-hour session with a 12″ pizza for $75.

⭐ The Dieppe Arts & Culture Centre is showing a series of animated films and short films from the NFB each day during March Break at 1 pm. Today’s theme is: In action for the community.

SHEDIAC / CAP ACADIE:

SALISBURY:

⭐ The Salisbury Public Library hosts a shrink art session for ages 8+ from 10-11:30am & a showing of Zootopia 2 at 2pm.

MEMRAMCOOK:

⭐⛸️ Public skating at the Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena, 10am-noon.

⭐ The Memramcook Public Library is hosting an escape room, 1:30-2:30pm. Register in advance.

TANTRAMAR:

⭐⛸️ Public skating, Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre, 12-1:30pm

⭐ There’s preschool storytime & art (ages 3-5) at the Dorchester Public Library at 1:30pm.

⭐ The Sackville Public Library will host a STEAM afternoon from 2-4pm.

⭐ Mount Allison’s annual March Break Movie returns, with a showing of Lilo & Stitch at 2pm.

🎶 The Casual Choir Collective is hosting a sing-a-long with Indigenous drumer Matt Sanipass and Irish Bodrhan drummer Shelley Chase. Suitable for older children who are attentive and wish to participate.

FUNDY ALBERT:

⭐This sounds so cool! The Hillsborough Public Library has a book binding session for kids, ages 8+, from 1-3pm. Registration is required.

⛸️ Public skating, 8:15-9:15pm, Hillsborough Arena

MONCTON:

 Renton Brothers Family Sugarbush & Trites Maples (parking for both at 1270 Gorge Rd in Moncton) open today! Trites Maples (the fourth camp, the one with the orange doors) offers breakfasts on Saturdays from 8am-2:30pm & taffy on the snow until 3pm. Taffy is $3; breakfast prices are $18, $9 for those under 12. (Expect these to be cash only; come prepared!)

The indoor splash pad at the YMCA North End is open to the public, $6/person. Today’s times are 8am-10:45am, 12:15-2:15pm & 3:45-7:45pm.

⭐🚶 The indoor walking track at the YMCA North End is free and open to the public, 8:30am-7:45pm.

💚 The City of Moncton is offering a special $5 day pass to the YMCA Vaughan Harvey & YMCA North End for youth 12-18 for March Break!

There’s a craft vendor fair, supporting PAW, happening at Four Points Sheraton, 9am-3pm.

⭐The Moncton Library today has all ages Scrabble Club 10am-noon, all ages reading with the Therapy Trailblazers Dogs from 10:30-11:30am, teen trivia 1-3pm, origami club (ages 12+, 2-3pm), and a workshop creating family flags (ages 8-12, 2:30-4pm, registration required).

🐷 Boyle Family Farm is open daily for March Break! Visit with baby chicks, goats, sheep, pigs, bunnies, cows, and more. Enjoy crafts, roast goodies on the bonfire, and add on horse rides and feeding the animals! Open 10am-4pm. Cost is $15 ($10 for seniors), ages two & under are free.

⭐ There’ll be open gym time at the Crossman Centre from 2:30-4:30pm, with a bouncy castle!

🏊There’s a $3 public swim at the YMCA Vaughan Harvey 6-7pm.

🏀 Tri-City Tide have a home game today, 7pm at Crandall University, hosting the Newfoundland Rogues. Tickets online.

🎶 The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is at the Avenir Centre tonight. It’s a 90-minute concert featuring rock & metal songs performed by professional classical musicians covering AC/DC, Metallica, Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana, and more while “bathed in an ethereal candlelit glow.”

All ages are welcome at Holi Hai, Moncton, presented by Barkat Events. There’ll be music, food, drinks, and dry colours  for Holi; wear white to join the fun! Starts at 7pm at the Lutz Mountain Heritage Museum; purchase tickets online.

RIVERVIEW:

🏊 Free open swim at the Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre, 2-3:30pm

DIEPPE:

Château Scoudouc is open for brunch on Saturdays & Sundays; you can also book a guided tour in French at 1:30pm or in English at 3pm. They also have a shop that’s open year-round with fantastic treats & more!

⭐ Chapters Moncton’s March Break events are free, but spaces are limited & you need to reserve in advance online. Be sure to look for the Dieppe option! Pete the Cat storytime and activity sheets, a make-and-take bracelet, and more. Suitable for ages 6+. There’s a session at 11am & 1pm.

🏊 Public swimming with the Wibit at the Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 3:15-4:55pm and 6-7:25pm. Cost is $10/adult, $8/student, $5/children 12 & under, children under 2 are free. There’s a family rate (two adults & children) of $20.

🎶  Ventus Machina and Symphony New Brunswick will appear together at the Dieppe Arts & Culture Centre, with a rate performance of Vaudeville by Canadian composer Lothar Klein, the premier of a work by New Brunswick composer Sophie Dupuis and a piece by Robert Lemay, as well as Mládí by Leoš Janáček and Scaramouche by Darius Milhaud. Student tickets are $20, adults $35.

SHEDIAC / CAP ACADIE:

🍝 There’s a spaghetti fundraising dinner for the Cap-Pele Scouts at the Grand Barachois hall. Take out from 4-6pm, $15/person; eat-in with live music 6-8pm, $20/person.

SALISBURY:

⭐ The Salisbury Public Library will have a LEGO free play session from 10:30-11:30am.

MEMRAMCOOK:

⛹️ Memramcook has a series of active mornings planned, starting today & running Saturdays until March 28 (except March 14). Drop in and enjoy simple, age-appropriate activities; no charge & no advance registration required. From 7-8am the activities are for ages three to six, ages seven to 10 are invited from 8-9am, and from 9-10am it’s for ages 11-14. Call 506-758-4078 for more information.

⭐ The Memramcook Public Library will have a mystery hunt for Honey the Bunny, 1:30-2:30pm, for ages 7+. Registration required.

TANTRAMAR:

⭐ The Sackville Public Library will host storytime for toddlers at 10:45am.

⭐ There’s a board book storytime (ideal for up to age 3) at the Dorchester Public Library at 1:30pm.

FUNDY ALBERT:

⭐The Hillsborough Public Library invites everyone to join a watch party for the Paralympic hockey game, Canada vs Slovakia, at 1:30pm.

⛸️ Public skating, 2-3pm & 8:15-9:15pm, Hillsborough Arena

MONCTON / MAPLE HILLS:

 Renton Brothers Family Sugarbush & Trites Maples (parking for both at 1270 Gorge Rd in Moncton) are both open today to enjoy a sweet treat on the snow! (No breakfasts on Sundays, FYI – and expect cash only for treats & tours.)

The indoor splash pad at the YMCA North End is open to the public, $6/person. Today’s times are 8am-10:45am, 12:15-2:15pm & 3:45-7:45pm.

⭐🚶 The indoor walking track at the YMCA North End is free and open to the public, 8:30am-7:45pm.

⭐💚 lululemon & Parcours Athletics are hosting a 5K community run for International Women’s Day, followed by a yoga session. The event goes from 9-11am.

🐯 The Magnetic Hill Zoo is opening for a few special winter visits! The zoo will be open Sundays in March, 11am-3pm. Tickets are $11; it’s suggested you purchase in advance for quick entry.

Collectible fans, there’s a big trading show at the Crowne Plaza today, 10am-2pm. Pokémon, trading cards, toys, video games, and more. Entry is $5; kids under 12 free.

🐷 Boyle Family Farm is open daily for March Break! Visit with baby chicks, goats, sheep, pigs, bunnies, cows, and more. Enjoy crafts, roast goodies on the bonfire, and add on horse rides and feeding the animals! Open 10am-4pm. Cost is $15 ($10 for seniors), ages two & under are free.

⭐The Moncton Library has drop in knitting club for ages 12+ from noon to 2pm, and a drop-in teen drawing session from 2:30-4pm.

💚 The City of Moncton is offering a special $5 day pass to the YMCA Vaughan Harvey & YMCA North End for youth 12-18 for March Break!

🏊There’s a $3 public swim at the YMCA Vaughan Harvey 2-3pm.

🎶 We love a matinee! 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!

🏒 The Moncton Wildcats are hosting the Saint John Sea Dogs at 3pm – a great way to wrap up your break!

⭐⛹️ Maple Hills offers family open gym time at 4pm, basketball for ages 11-14 at 5:30pm, and basketball for ages 15-18 at 7pm.

RIVERVIEW:

DIEPPE:

Château Scoudouc is open for brunch on Saturdays & Sundays; you can also book a guided tour in French at 1:30pm or in English at 3pm. They also have a shop that’s open year-round with fantastic treats & more!

🏊 Public swimming at the Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 3:15-4:55pm. Cost is $10/adult, $8/student, $5/children 12 & under, children under 2 are free. There’s a family rate (two adults & children) of $20.

SHEDIAC / CAP ACADIE:

Enjoy a community breakfast, 8am-noon, at the Saint-Andre-LeBlanc Centre. $10/adults, $6/kids.

SALISBURY:

MEMRAMCOOK:

⭐⛸️ Public skating at the Eugène (Gene) LeBlanc Arena, 11:45am-12:45pm.

TANTRAMAR:

• ⛷️Poley Mountain is open 9am-4:30pm, with 3pm Family Fun on the Patio!