What to do with the kids this weekend in Greater Moncton (Nov 7-9, 2025)

Hard to believe it’s November already! We have a post up for you with details on Remembrance Day services in the area next week, as well as some ideas for crafts, books, and other activities to help you talk about the importance of the day with your children. We’re also working on our annual Guide to the Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade (happening November 22), our list of other parades, & more. (Did you catch our contest on socials for a chance to join the special sneak peek of Santa, Mrs. Claus & a few of the floats?! Closing Friday!)

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LaRouère Chocolat is celebrating four years & their new location today. Stop in to wish them well!

MARKETS

Riverview’s recreation team will be hosting a guided walk through Mill Creek Nature Park, using the single track trail. Meet at the Robertson Street parking lot at 9am; all ages welcome. The trail does have some small hills and ups and downs.

There’s a craft market at BGC Dieppe today, 9am-2:30pm. (PS: Registration for their monthly community supper closes this weekend; find the details on this & all their November programming here.)

Shediac’s Christmas Market at the Multipurpose Centre is taking place today & tomorrow; 10am-4pm. We see the Grinch is planning to attend!

Salisbury‘s new fire station is ready for its Grand Opening! Stop by 10am-2pm for tours, BBQ, & more. (Please note: there is limited parking in the area.)

And if fire fighters are heroes at your house, you might want to bring the family to Resurgo Place soon to check out the tribute to 150 years of Moncton firefighting!

Shop-PAW-Looza is a vendor market at PAW, supporting the animals in care. Stop in 10am-3pm.

We love the programming at our local libraries; a highlight for today is the Brilliant Labs robotics session at the Moncton library, for ages eight to 12. Registration for this bilingual event, happening 11am-1pm, is required.

The monthly Repair Cafe at Resurgo Place is happening 1-4pm.

SSNB Football championships are happening at Rocky Stone Field at 1pm & 6pm; the evening game has the Riverview Royals looking for a win!

Maritime Art & Soul is hosting a painting workshop at the Riverview Library, starting at 1:30pm. Pre-registration is required; cost (which includes all supplies) is $40.

There’s another visitor coming to town – Santa arrives at Bass Pro today at 5pm! There will be activities and a tree lighting, but no photos. You can book online starting Sunday, though.

Not ready to pass up on the Halloween vibes just yet? TransAqua in Riverview is hosting a Pumpkin Parade tonight! Paths along their property will be lit up with pumpkins, there will be a hot chocolate stand and photo booth, and so much more. (All the pumpkins will be composted after the event.) Stop by 6:30-8:30pm; pumpkin donations are welcome until noon.

The llamas are heading to SkyZone! Between noon & 3pm you can meet the Llama-zing Adventure animals, even feed them & snap a selfie!

Country Sleigh Rides is offering fall wagon rides & a chance to visit their animals, too. Reach out directly for available times, but they plan to host groups each Sunday in November. Cost is $10/person; call 506-874-2658 to book.

Michaels’ Kids Club workshops are always a blast – and a great way to create some handmade keepsakes for the season! Today there’s a fingerprint snowman ornament session, 2-4pm.

There will be a Remembrance Day ceremony at the Pointe du Chêne Recreation and Community Center at 2pm. (We have a full list of local ceremonies for Tuesday here.)

A reminder that Anglophone East students don’t have school on Monday or Tuesday.

These attractions & fun ideas are always worth checking out! Look for the 💚 for our TEEN & TWEEN picks! Some of these are still great with littles, too, but we know it can be tricky to come up with ideas the older kids will enjoy – or can be sent to on their own.

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!

OUTDOOR FUN

INDOOR FUN

  • 🏊‍♀️ 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 Centrein 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.)
  • ⛪ MR21 is ‘low key Moncton’s best kept secret’ as my kids say. An incredible visual presentation that tells the history of the Acadian community in a beautiful cathedral in downtown.
  • 📚 Local libraries are always a great spot to visit, with lots of programming for all ages – and also another rainy day must visit option.
  • 💚🎥 Check out what’s playing at Cineplex in Dieppe or Trinity!
  • 💚⛳ The Bunker on Main Street in Moncton is a great indoor golf option & does have times kids are allowed. They also now have a race car simulator! There are more than 50 cars you can choose from & more than 30 tracks to try – it’s not a little kid game.
  • 💚🛹 Riverview Indoor Skatepark & Riverview Youth Centre are a great space to learn to skate or practice your skills!
  • 💚🎳 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 or the new Art Time Cafe for drawing & more!
  • 💚🪨 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!
  • 💚🔐 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!
  • 💚🎶 Teens & youth (ages 12-25) can book a two-hour spot at Riverview’s Sound Lab for just $2/person. The lab has professional recording software, an electric guitar, bass guitar, electric drum kit, keyboard, microphones, & two amps.
  • 💚💥 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!
  • 🤘 BGC Dieppe is always a great place for families to connect, with lots of programming open to everyone.
  • 🐟 Bass Pro’s 12,000-gallon freshwater aquariumwith striped bass, Atlantic sturgeon, trout, perch, and more is always fun to visit, especially when you need an indoor option.
  • 🤸 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.

Tuesday is Remembrance Day; you can find a list of local ceremonies here. For those looking for a family outing idea, consider an afternoon 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 on Tuesday; admission is by donation.

The annual Breakfast with Santa at the Irishtown Community Centre is coming up next weekend, November 15.

The Moncton Wildcats have several upcoming games, including Friday, Nov 14 and Sunday, Nov 16.

Riverview’s YOUth Drop in is hosting a Trivia Night on November 14.

Registration is open for the next Home Depot Kids DIY workshop, coming up Nov 29. These fill up fast!

Mastermind Toys also has some upcoming in-store sessions you might want to jot on the calendar now – Magnatiles on Nov 15 & LEGO on Nov 22.

Roller Disco returns to the Coliseum on November 29.

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