What to do with the kids the Remembrance Day Long Weekend in Greater Moncton (Nov 8-11)

Welcome to another weekend filled with possibilities for family adventures!

We usually post things chronologically here, but we’re going to start this weekend’s round up with information on Remembrance Day services happening on Monday, November 11. Then we’ll continue with the general Friday through Sunday events, followed by activities & attractions that are always an option, and wrap it up with a few things to look forward to in the coming weeks. (We are trying to find time to create a post just of Santa parades & Christmas markets for you, too!)

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICES 2024

Looking for ways to talk with your children about Remembrance Day before heading to a ceremony? Books are always a great way to help you introduce a topic, as are crafts! Save an empty egg carton to create a simple wreath and spend the time together talking about what the poppy symbolizes.

A great option for families looking for an outing that aligns with the day is a visit to the Albert County Museum. Albert County had one of the highest enlistment percentages in Canada during the First World War, with men – and boys – from the community participating in each major battle. In tribute to the community’s contributions, the museum has built a replica WWI trench inside, filled with local memorabilia and information on New Brunswick’s 26th Battalion. The museum is also home to one of only five WWI German field guns captured during the war. It will be open from 1-4pm; admission is by donation.

  • Alma‘s Remembrance Day services are held Sunday at 10:30am.
  • The Albert County Historical Society hosts a sunrise service at the museum, starting at 7am. The flag will be lowered, a piper will play, poems will be read, and poppy crosses and wreaths will be laid. Refreshments in the Community Hall to follow. The Museum will be open from 1-4pm; admission by donation to the Hillsborough Legion’s Poppy Fund.
  • At 10am there will be an indoor church service at the Salisbury Legion at 10am, followed by a service outside at the cenotaph at 10:45am. Everyone is welcome to come inside for hot chocolate after, and there’s a sit-down roast beef dinner at 5pm.
  • The Sunny Brae Legion traditionally hosts a parade from the Legion to the Massey Avenue Cenotaph and back.
  • Dieppe gathers at École Mathieu-Martin, with service personnel forming up outside and parading indoor. A reception follows at the Golden Age Club.
  • The largest Moncton service is held at the Moncton Coliseum, starting at 10:30am.
  • There will be a ceremony and service at Shediac’s Pascal Poirier Park starting at 10:30am.
  • There will be a ceremony at the Hillsborough Cenotaph at 10:30am.
  • There will be a ceremony at the Riverside-Albert Recreation Center at 10:30am.
  • Riverview gathers on November 11 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.
  • Memramcook gathers at Veterans Park at 11am.

NO SCHOOL for Anglophone East students today – or Monday, for Remembrance Day.

FrancoFête en Acadie à Dieppe is underway; looks like their free public show this morning is sold out.

🥞 Start the day off with a pancake breakfast at the Riverview Lions Club, supporting ElderDog Canada.

🎄 There’s a craft fair at the BGC Dieppe today, 8:30am-4pm. A great space with a great mix of vendors!

🎄 There’s a holiday craft fair at the Salisbury Legion today, 9am-2pm, with more than 30 vendors, canteen, and more.

🎄 There’s a Christmas Night Market at the oval outside Avenir Centre, 5-9pm, with vendors, Santa, hot chocolate, and more!

🏈 The Riverview Royals are looking to win a third straight provincial football title. Come cheer them on (or cheer for the Tantramar Titans!) at Rocky Stone Field (Centennial Park) tonight. Gates open at 5pm, game starts at 6pm. Mama K’s Food Truck will be on site, too!

Nicholas’ Hope Family Services is hosting a market at the Riverview Lions Club, with more than 70 vendors, music, face painting, a cookie decorating station, & a special visit from a holiday guest!

The Moncton Wildcats have a 3pm game today, against the Drakkar de Baie-Comeau.

And don’t forget – The Online Grapevine’s fall/winter pop up consignment sale starts tonight at 7pm! There are more than 7,000 items from 100 local families for sale. You can check out as often as you like (because there’s only one of everything so it’s whoever checks out first to snag the deal!) & all the items will be bundled together for pick up November 20 at the Dan Bohan Centre in Riverview (or at Saint John Exhibition Park). There are nearly 800 items that are brand new & lots of categories & search options. (Use the code EarlyAccessVIP to start shopping at 6pm on Sunday!)

🏊‍♀️ 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 – Friday public swim 7-8pm, Saturday public swim 6:30-7:45, & Sunday public swim 2-3pm – thanks to the City, Friday & Sunday swims are just $3/person), the Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre in Riverview (Saturday public swims, 2-3:30pm), 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.

🎳 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.)

🎨 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 Marco’s Clinic or the Sportsdome.

🛹 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!

🔐 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, like … Motive for Murder audio game — A great ‘any time of day’ option for the true crime fans who are up for a little hometown sleuthing. Download a whodunnit set in Moncton!

💥 Gamer in the family? The Comic Hunter hosts Friday Night Magic Modern sessions,  Sunday Lorcana Locals & Pokémon sessions, Monday Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Play & lots of other gaming events. Check out their September calendar for details.

🎲 If board games are your family thing, check out the new shop on Moncton’s Main Street, Board Miniatures! The have a standing paint and play tabletop session on Sundays.

🐟 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.

🏫  Resurgo Place is a spot we love to visit again & again; history, hands-on science & arts, & special programming, 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.

🤘 BGC Dieppe is always a great place for families to connect.

🎧 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!

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

🐯  The Magnetic Hill Zoo is open five days a week (closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays) in November.

Heads up: when we checked, there were still spots for the next Home Depot Kids DIY session coming up November 30. And we see The Art Room still has spaces for a fun kids’ event coming up in December – but you need to register soon!

DKY: Pickle Planet has a podcast – with more than 250 episodes!?! A new episode drops each Monday on all your favourite listening apps AND a video version on Rogers TV & YouTube, too! This week, we’re joined by Albert County Historical Society president Dawne (Wright) McLean, who shares letters her great uncle Hugh Wright sent home from the front in WWI, including one written on November 11, 1918.

RELATED: #HistoryNB Podcast: Albert County Museum’s WWI County of Heroes exhibit

As today is Remembrance Day, schools and government offices are closed, as are many other establishments such as libraries. Others will have adjusted schedules.

The Albert County Museum will open from 1-4pm; visiting their war exhibit is a wonderful way to mark the day.

The YMCA Moncton will have a public swim 1:30-30pm.

And because we know everyone is wondering … Santa is coming to Bass Pro tomorrow, November 12! He’ll arrive at 6pm; photo ops begin Wednesday.

I’ll be co-hosting a special Facebook Live on Friday, November 15 for the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation to mark World Prematurity Awareness Day.

Atlantic Slam returns to Moncton with amazing basketball action November 15-17.

Youth ages eight to 15 can sign up for a Christmas ceramics workshop at the Dieppe Arts & Culture centre, happening November 16 & 23.

There’s a craft fair at Magnetic Hill School on November 16.

We always drool over the events at Lady Smith Manor, but this theme is just perfection! You’re invited to step through the wardrobe into a Narnia Christmas, November 16 & 17.

The Mom Market is popping up November 17 at Mapleton Park Lodge.

There’s an awesome artisan market happening November 17 at Tire Shack Brewing, noon till 5pm.

Riverview’s Light Up switch will go on Thursday, November 21 at 7pm. Check out this fun pre-event photo op & dinner idea, too!

Turner’s Christmas at the Coliseum takes place November 22-24.

Tickets are on sale for the Antler Breakfast on November 22.

Follow the Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade Facebook page for all the info on one of the largest Santa parades in the country, happening Saturday November 23 at 5pm!

The Green Pig Country Market is hosting vendors November 28 & 29.

Wild Lights returns November 29, transforming the Magnetic Hill Zoo into a winter wonderful of light!

Blossom Grove Barn will be a magical place November 30 & December 1st! Holiday crafters, yummy treats, and visits with farm animals & Mr. & Mrs. Claus!

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