Remembrance Day Services, Holiday Markets, & More (Nov 11 – 13, 2022)

We start this weekend’s round up with a look at Remembrance Day ceremonies around the region.

A quick reminder: most establishments in New Brunswick, including schools, are closed Friday, November 11. (Anglophone East, school’s out next Friday, too, for parent teacher meetings.) 

The Moncton Coliseum will again host the large Remembrance Day service for the Greater Moncton Area, open to the public. The parade will begin inside at 10:40am.

This year is also the 100th anniversary of the cenotaph being unveiled in Moncton’s Victoria Park, which remains a popular destination for families to observe Remembrance Day.

The Sunny Brae Legion is again holding a parade to the Sunny Brae Memorial Park. The parade leaves the Legion on Broadway Street (Moncton) at approximately 10:45am (motorists can expect street closures between 10am & 12:30pm), walking across Massey Avenue and onto Peter Street to the memorial. The parade will return to the Legion at approximately 12pm.

Riverview will observe the day at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church at 10:50am.

Dieppe is holding its ceremony at Ecole Mathieu-Martin. Veterans and other groups will form outside beginning at 10:30am, marching inside the school for the ceremony. There’s also a lovely memorial behind Dieppe’s City Hall honouring soldiers.

Shediac will hold a Remembrance Day Service at Parc Pascal Poirier, starting at 10:30am.

Salisbury Legion will host an outdoor service, followed by fellowship in the hall and a dinner in the evening.

A ceremony will be held at Veterans Park in Memramcook at 11am.

Sackville will have a parade, beginning at the Legion at 10:30am and marching to Memorial Park.

Hillsborough and area ceremonies on November 11 will take place at Caledonia High School, starting at 10:30am.

Resurgo Place has a fantastic display featuring the contributions of Canadian women during the First and Second World Wars. A great learning opportunity alongside the everyday fun of visiting the centre! World War Women is at Resugo Place until January 8, 2023.

The Albert County Museum has some incredible military history displays and Petitcodiac’s War Museum is another wonderful local source for military history.

RELATED: #HistoryNB Podcast: WWI remembered at Albert County Museum

WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND

Have a child interested in a music career? The incredibly talented Andrew Waite is holding a weekend masterclass workshop for students at the Riverview Arts Centre, focusing on performance, songwriting, grants, production, and just about everything else you might want to know about a career in the music industry from the 2022 ECMA Solo Artist of the Year & a team of professionals. The workshop runs Saturday, November 12 & Sunday, November 13; cost is $100 but some bursaries are available through Anglophone East if students require assistance.

He’s also playing a concert Friday night at the Riverview Arts Centre at 7:30pm. He’ll pay tribute to the day with a performance of his song Cash It In, based on the final letter his grandfather, New Brunswicker John Thomas Love, sent home from the front in WWI.

Riverview Lions Club is hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday, November 12. Pancakes, sausages, eggs, beans, toast, and a drink for $10/person or $30/family. Proceeds go to Shelter Movers – a charity that helps move women and children fleeing abuse AND our guest on the podcast Nov 7!

The Maritime Reptile & Pet Expo is at the Moncton Coliseum on November 12. Admission is $5/person; children five & under are free.

There are several holiday craft & vendor fairs happening on November 12:

There are also a few on Sunday, November 13!

MORE IDEAS FOR FAMILY FUN IN GREATER MONCTON

Great spaces to appeal to a variety of ages & interests are Hop Skip Jump!, SkyZone (Glow Zone fun on Fridays & Saturdays!), & DIY Studio. Older kids might want to try laser tag at Marco’s Clinic, climbing next door at FitRocks Climbing Gym, or maybe test their wits at Room Escape Atlantic or Mystery Moncton Mystere. There’s also the Moncton Sports Dome on Friday nights for laser tag, Just Dance, Xbox & Nintendo gaming.

Have you visited the Riverview Indoor Skatepark & Youth Centre lately? A visit anytime is a great idea!

Another great idea is bowling & we see that glow times are back Fridays & Saturdays at Fairlanes in Moncton! We also love Bowlarama in Dieppe (be prepared for the arcade section!) and The Marvelous Holy Bowly in Riverview.

Don’t forget Resurgo Place, Doiron House, Moncton Public Library, or a visit to Bass Pro to see the 12,000-gallon freshwater aquarium; stop by to see striped bass, Atlantic sturgeon, trout, perch, and more!

Looking to get wet? Why not check out the swim times at the Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre in Riverview, the Moncton YMCA at Vaughan Harvey, and the Dieppe Aquatic Centre. Both the Moncton & Dieppe pools are great with littles; Dieppe has a sloped entry with a pirate ship, while the Vaughan Harvey YMCA has a separate kiddie pool. The YMCA Moncton North has an indoor splash pad & playground; non-members are welcome.

Maybe you want to lace up & hit the rinks — public skating is back!

MUST READ: Free public skating schedules for Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe, & more!

Cineplex has theatres in both Dieppe & Moncton; movie time is always a great treat.

YUMMY MARKETS, TREATS, & MORE

The Moncton Market & the Dieppe Market are both open on Saturdays from 8am to 1pm, with fantastic options for local goodies.

Many smaller communities also have markets & great hidden eating gems, like Salisbury’s growing market/antique scene as well as the Old Church Farmer’s Market in Hillsborough.

Treat your tastebuds with a walk along St. George Street for Halo Donuts, Lost and Found Ice Cream, and maybe even a Taco in a Bag from Notre Dame de Parkton or something from Dolma. You’re also super close to Co Pain Artisan Bread Company & oodles of great restaurants! If you’re enjoying a riverside stroll in Moncton, pop into the Starving Artist Cafe.

LOOKING AHEAD

Tickets are on sale for the Moncton Multiples Consignment Sale, happening November 19 at the Moncton Coliseum! You must buy advance tickets online for entry at 9am or 10am; doors are open to all with free admission at 11am. More than 200 local families will be selling their gently-loved items for newborn to tween; this is a must-shop event if you’re looking to save one clothes, toys, books, shoes, and more!

UPCOMING CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS, MARKETS, & MORE

We love supporting local crafters and vendors & hope you do, too! We’ll keep updating this list of local holiday craft & vendor fairs as we find more info, so if you know one we’re missing, pop it in the comments!

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SANTA PARADES 2022

We’ll have our annual Guide to the Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade & more posted soon, but we know you all like to get these dates on the calendar early, so here’s the quick list:

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And while we’re on the topic, here are a few other Christmas-themed posts you might want to read before the end of November!

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