What to do with the kids this weekend in Greater Moncton (May 23-25, 2025)

I’m not quite sure how it happened so fast, but it’s the last full weekend in May! Next Sunday brings us into June – the 10th anniversary of Pickle Planet! So many people tell us this site has played a role in their family adventures & each story and comment helps fuel the passion to keep creating this resource for the community. Thank you for supporting this site!

Now, on to the fun!

Click & Chew opens today officially. It’s a great little spot to grab a treat (try the loukos) & book time for a mini DIY-photo shoot! Check out our visit to get a sense of how it all works; we think it’s going to be a hit for birthdays & celebrations, or just a fun afternoon with friends.

Room Escape Atlantic has a new Harry Potter theme room opening this weekend.

Trueman’s 4th annual Tulip Festival continues this weekend, with fields full of colourful flowers, a u-pick option, train rides, & more! Watch their social media for updates on which colours are peaking – and which names can score a free ice cream.

• 🏊 Preschool swim, Dieppe Aquatic Centre, 10am
• ⚽ Open Gym at the Kay Arena in Moncton, 10am-noon, parent & tot
• ⚽ Open Gym at the Kay Arena in Moncton, 2:30-4:30pm, students K-8 (adult supervision required for those Gr 5 & younger
• 🏊 YMCA Greater Moncton $3 public swim, 6-7:30pm
• 🏀 Open gym basketball for Grades 6-8 & Grades 9-12, Maple Hills, 8:30-10pm
• ⚡ Glow Zone night at SkyZone, 7-10pm
• DYK: Friday and Saturday Day Passes for both YMCA locations are only $5 for those aged 12-18!
• 📽️ Shediac’s Neptune Drive In is open for the season; this weekend it’s Lilo & Stitch and The Thunderbolts.
• 📽️ The Sussex Drive In is open for the season; this weekend it’s Lilo & Stitch and The Thunderbolts.

MARKETS

• The Moncton Market is open 8am-2pm on Saturdays.
• The Dieppe Market is open 8am-1pm on Saturdays.
• The Salisbury Farmers & Artisans Market is open Saturdays, 8am-1:30pm. Pair it with a trip to the Antiques Mall next door, then up the road to the Green Pig, open daily 9am-7pm!
• Bouctouche Farmer’s Market is open Saturdays, 8am-1pm.
• Shediac’s art market, Maritime Crafts & More, is open Wednesdays to Sundays, 10am-5pm.

Sarah Wieler is hosting a clinic at MEC, 11am-noon, to share tips on hiking while pregnant or with a newborn/toddler. Great info heading into the summer!

The Filipino Food Festival returns to Riverview’s Caseley Park today, 10am-5pm, with food, inflatables, music, & more!

Pups are taking over Pascal-Poirier Park in Shediac, 1-4pm, with vendors & more from 1-4pm for Bark in the Park.

Dog lovers might also want to head to the Moncton Coliseum for the Moncton Kennel Club show, open to the public today 9am-3pm. Admission is cash only, $5/person, children 12 & under free.

Moncton High School is hosting a free, fun event at Centennial Park to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society, 1-5pm. There’ll be games, performances, bouncy castles, & more!

It’s the home opener for the Moncton Mustangs at Rocky Stone Field today, with Mama K’s food truck on site. Entry is $10, gates open at 3pm.

The Moncton Mystics women’s basketball team are hosting the Miramichi Hericans at 2pm at Crandall. Check out their game, then come back to see the Tri-City Tide host the Tri-State Admirals at 7pm.

The Mud City Rollers are hosting the Slam Chowder Cup Tournament in Shediac at the arena, with teams from Halifax, Saint John, & Quebec competing. Spectators welcome!

Trueman’s 4th annual Tulip Festival continues this weekend, with fields full of colourful flowers, a u-pick option, train rides, & more! Watch their social media for updates on which colours are peaking – and which names can score a free ice cream.

ICE CREAM STOPS

Many of our seasonal favourites are open for the season! Check our BEST HARD ICE CREAM SPOTS AROUND MONCTON post for tasty inspo — but a special shout out to Shediac favourite Rosie’s, who are opening their Memramcook location this weekend!

• 👟 The Kay Arena Walking Track is open to strollers 10:30am-12:30pm
• 🏊 Pat Crossman Aquatic Centre in Riverview, Saturday public swims, 2-3:30pm
• 🏊 Dieppe Aquatic Centre public swim (with wibit), 3:15-4:55pm, $20/family, $10/adult, $8/students & seniors, $5 ages 12 & under – except 24months & under are free.
• 🏀 Open gym basketball for Grades 6-8 & Grades 9-12, Maple Hills, 4:30-6pm
• 🏊 Dieppe Aquatic Centre’s public swim (with wibit) 6pm, $20/family, $10/adult, $8/students & seniors, $5 ages 12 & under – except 24months & under are free.
• ⚡ Glow Zone night at SkyZone, 7-10pm
• 📽️ Shediac’s Neptune Drive In is open for the season; this weekend its Lilo & Stitch and The Thunderbolts.
• 📽️ The Sussex Drive In is open for the season; this weekend it’s Lilo & Stitch and The Thunderbolts.

We’re loving all the workshops and invitations to imagine at the Maker Hub in Riverview – including today’s workshop painting 3D printed flexible dinosaurs!

The Moncton Kennel Club is open to the public today 9am-3pm at the Coliseum. Admission is cash only, $5/person, children 12 & under free.

Goat Yoga returns to Blossom Grove Barn today! Register in advance for your spot.

The Moncton Mets host the Chatham Ironmen at Kiwanis Baseball Field at 4pm.

Trueman’s 4th annual Tulip Festival continues this weekend, with fields full of colourful flowers, a u-pick option, train rides, & more! Watch their social media for updates on which colours are peaking – and which names can score a free ice cream.

The Tri-City Tide host the Tri-State Admirals at 3pm to wrap up their season!

• 🏊 YMCA Greater Moncton $3 public swim, 2-3pm
• 👟 The Kay Arena Walking Track is open to strollers 10:30am-12:30pm
• 🏀 Open gym basketball for Grades 6-8 & Grades 9-12, Maple Hills, 4:30-6pm
• 📽️ Shediac’s Neptune Drive In is open for the season; this weekend its Lilo & Stitch and The Thunderbolts.

These attractions & fun ideas are always worth checking out! Look for the 💚 for our TEEN & TWEEN picks!

REMEMBER: We’re not always able to update if there are changes due to weather, etc. Please click through the links & call ahead to confirm details for yourself when making plans!

• 🏊‍♀️ 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.
•   Resurgo Place is a spot we love to visit again & again; history, hands-on science & arts, & special programming, too! (Closed on Mondays, including long weekends.)
•  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, with lots of programming open to everyone.
• 🤸 Our friends at 506 Elite Allstars have a great space for kiddos looking to bounce around and burn off energy while learning tumbling and cheer moves. Check out their new member trial package & their upcoming events.
• 💚🎳 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!
• 💚 We’re loving all the workshops and invitations to imagine at the Maker Hub in Riverview. Open Wednesdays through Sundays.
•  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.
• 💚⚒️ Need to unleash some anger? Book a session at the Wreck Room!
• 💚💥 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!
• 🎥 Check out what’s playing at Cineplex in Dieppe or Trinity!
•  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.
• 🐯 The Magnetic Hill Zoo is open Thursday through Monday.
• 💚 Llamazing Adventures is a great way to get out & get moving! Take the llamas for a walk!
• 💚🐴 Pony Trails – Ammon Stables offers pony walks & cuddles; check their site and reach out for availability.
• 💚 🗼 Pretend you’ve hopped a plane to France with a trip to Tony’s for pastries!
• 💚 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.
• 💚⛳ The Boardwalk’s driving range is open for the season, available daily (weather permitting) from 10am-8:30pm. For those rainy days, check out what’s on offer at The Bunker on Main Street in Moncton!
• 💚⛳ GolfZone at Magic Mountain is open (weather permitting).
• 💚🏎️ East Coast Karting is open (weather permitting) on Saturdays and Sundays. Check their Facebook for updates & details!
• 🎧 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!

SAVE THE DATES! The YMCA’s Block Party program returns for another 13 fantastic FREE community gatherings this summer. The fun starts June 3 at Fairview Knoll Park & then hops all over the city. (PS: Splash pads & other City of Moncton water features will be operating as of June 21.)

Petitcodiac’s St. Andrew’s Kids Dance returns May 30.

There’s a very cool MOZART performance happening May 31 & June 1.

Dreaming of summer picnics with the family? Sign up for a Brix cooking class to get you prepped! Happening May 31.

Public Safety Day (May 31) is going to be awesome in Three Rivers. The Petitcodiac Arena will have ambulances, police cars, fire trucks, & more!

The folks who love Lou MacNarin school are raising money for an accessible playground. They’re hosting a fundraising dance, Lou’s Little Big Ball, on May 31 from 2-5pm. This is a fun event for Grades K to 6.

Mean Girls the musical is coming to the Avenir Centre at the end of the month.

June is Seniors’ Month, with events marking Intergenerational Day on June 1 to kick things off. BGC Moncton & Moncton Cares are co-hosting a picnic & party at Renton Park from noon till 3pm, with a dance fitness class, chocolate bar bingo, & bouncy castle fun. There’s also City-led events at the Community Hub on Joyce from 2:30-4:30pm, with a performance by the Sistema NB Brass Quintet, a bilingual magic show, face painting, crafts, games, and more.

Fierté Dieppe Pride is taking place June 1-15, with most of the family-friendly events happening June 14 & 15, including a Drag Storytime at Chapters.

MAGMA’s Community Compass Spring event is happening June 5 at Edith Cavell School. This is your go-to resource for exploring the community, connecting with youth-serving organizations, and discovering available support services. There are more than 20 community partners on site to share information & answer questions, 5-7pm. Mark your calendars for an evening filled with activities, treats, and meaningful connections. Be sure to say hello when you see Pickle Planet there!

There’s a roller disco night coming to Petitcodiac on June 6. (You need to bring your own roller skates.)

EnviroFest at happening June 7 at Centennial Park, 11am-4pm.

There’s a Summer Market in downtown Moncton on June 7, coordinated by Kept On Main with in-store extras and activities and vendors in Oak Lane. Expect an ice cream truck, games, lemonade stand, & more, 10am-3pm.

June 7 is the annual Corvette Show at Lounsbury Chevrolet Moncton, 10am-2pm.

The Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival returns June 10-14, with ALL events FREE this year! The main event on Saturday, June 14 has bouncy castles, petting zoo, swordfighting, blacksmithing, horse & wagon rides, and live music alongside the pipebands, Highland dancers, and the Canadian national championships for female heavy athletes! This is a fantastic FREE event for the whole family; be sure to put it on your calendar now!