Hey hey! It’s been a minute (or several months!), but we’ve managed to get back on track and round up some of the best family-friendly ideas for you & the kids in your life to enjoy this spring in Greater Moncton! Have an event we should include? Drop the info in the comments & we’ll keep updating the post.

Remember, you can also check our MEGA LIST of Things to do With the Kids and our Playground Profiles for more ideas. (And please be kind & patient with us; the pandemic really impacted our flow for posting these round ups & we’re still trying to make sure all the links are updated, etc.)

FAMILY FRIENDLY MAY EVENTS

May is here & ice cream stands are starting to open! Check out our list of places to grab a cone in Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe, & more!

MUST READ: WHERE TO GET HARD ICE CREAM CONES IN GREATER MONCTON

Speaking of tasty treats, did you know May 4-14 is Moncton Taco Week?! Dozens of options to help you feed the family!

Chapters is holding a super fun series of Career Day events on the Kids’ section, starting May 7 with the one & only Nick the Dutch Baker!

The Sussex Drive In is opening for the season May 13/14, with Bad Guys as the first feature! May 20/21 it’s Sonic 2 & The Lost City.

Crafty kiddo looking for some hands-on fun? Sussex’s art centre, AX, is holding a T-Shirt Linocut Printing youth workshop on May 14. It’s a four-hour event; bring your own shirt & you must register. Participants will leave with a one-of-a-kind creation and an understanding of printmaking.

Eco-Fest at the Zoo is back, May 21 & 22. Visit with zoo animals, environmentally-conscious organizations, receive special eco-friendly gifts, & more!

A shout out to the adults who moved to New Brunswick in the past couple of years: NB in NB is hosting an awesome gathering May 20! The one and only Markoshi will be playing tunes from the 70s, 80s, & 90s at XEROZ, the awesome new arcade bar in Moncton.

Speaking of fun outings; have you check out The Marvelous Holy Moly yet? Open seven days a week & fun for the whole family!

Lace up your roller skates & boogie with the best of them at the Rolling Rodeo May 21. The Muddy River Rollers will host two scrimmages (rookie & advanced) in the afternoon, with an all-ages roller disco from 7-9pm. Happening at the Moncton Coliseum.

FAMILY FRIENDLY JUNE EVENTS

Memramcook’s annual Community Day is set for Saturday, June 4. Watch for activities for all ages and all tastes!

The PJ Walk for Kids, in support of Ronald McDonald House Atlantic, is back at Centennial Park on June 12 at 9am! Our family enjoyed this walk so much in previous years; it’s a great family event with bouncy castles, face painting, pancakes, teddy bear clinic, and more. The cause is close to our hearts, as well, as we ate many, many meals in the Moncton Ronald McDonald Room while our boys where in the NICU.

The Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival is BACK in person – and better than ever! This year the Games are hosting the international heavy events championships for athletes ages 40+; there are events Friday through Sunday (June 17-19), with dozens of activities for everyone to enjoy. Here are some highlights from the last in-person Games in 2019.

The Run for Women is back in person! Join the fun & support an amazing cause at Centennial Park on June 26. Walk, run, or stroll the 10K, 5K, or 1K Little Steps.