Moncton 
A long weekend is a perfect time to spend time with your family, either at home or by going out and trying something new. There are many fun places to visit this Family Day Weekend in the Greater Moncton area.
Credit: City of Moncton
Listed below are 15 ideas to help you make your Family Day Weekend plans so that everyone in the family will have a good time.
PolarFest/BARBEGAZI
Making its PolarFest debut on Feb. 13, BARBEGAZI is the go-to event for winter sports enthusiasts where snowmobiles soar, the crowds roar, and the energy is anything but chill. Jaw-dropping SNOWMOBILE ACROBATICS will have you holding your breath while unique activities and captivating competitions will have you screaming for more!
Downtown Place/Main Street, Moncton
February 13-14, 2026
Free
Darcy & Jer: Average At Best Tour
Fresh off their highly successful No Refunds World Tour, comedic married duo Darcy and Jer are back with “Average at Best”—a brand-new show packed with the same old disappointments. Join them as they riff on their neurodiverse relationship, tackle parenting, and explore their life as an average middle-aged couple. This relatable and often raunchy duo will leave you wanting more…Come see the internet’s favourite couple wax poetic about their suburban, relatable adventures.
Molson Canadian Centre, 21 Casino Drive, Moncton
February 14, 2026 | 8:00 PM
$45 and up
Festival du chocolat chaud
Chocolat Moncton & SENB promises to showcase the best chocolatiers, pastry shops, bakeries, cafes, and restaurants in the region. Experience a diverse array of hot chocolate creations, each more delicious than the last, crafted by Moncton’s finest establishments.
Various locations, Moncton
February 15-28, 2026
Winter Family Fishing Weekend
Anglers will be able to fish without a licence province-wide except in certain areas from February 14 to 16. Conservation limits will apply, and a federal licence will still be required to fish in national parks. Details
TEENS: CREATIVE MINDS
100 years ago, in Valcourt, Quebec, Joseph-Armand Bombardier achieved a feat that changed the course of his life. At 15, his creativity led him to design his first vehicle capable of driving on snow. A prolific inventor, he is clearly not the only teenager to innovate so early!
In the Teens: Creative Minds exhibition, explore the brains of young people and discover the source of the desire to create that inhabits them. Meet eleven Canadian teens who, over the past 100 years, have taken the path of innovation to improve their world!
Resurgo Place, 20 Mountain Road
January 24 – April 26, 2026
Closed on February 16, 2026
Regular admission
VALENTINE’S DAY TEA
Join us at the beautiful Thomas Williams House for a celebration of love and affection in an elegant Victorian setting. Bring someone that is special to you, your sibling, your grandmother or even your best friend. We’ll take care of the rest. The event organizers are once again striving to offer succulent products locally made to satisfy your taste buds.
Thomas Williams House, 103 Park St, Moncton
February 14 and 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM & 2:30 PM
$25 / person, $45 / table of two
Family Day at Boyle Family Farm
Enjoy a fantastic day of making winter memories on the farm! You’re invited to visit Boyle Family Farm this coming Family Day. Enjoy some time spent in our indoor family fun PETTING ZOO or choose one of our favourite outdoor activities.
Boyle Family Farm, 3528 Route 126 Hwy
February 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
General admission is $15, Seniors ( 65+) $10, 2 years old and under – Free
Mooselight Monctonian Hockey Tournament
This recreational tournament includes men’s and women’s divisions of various age groups.
Moncton Slowpokes Hockey Club, Moncton
February 12 – 15, 2026
Moncton Wildcats
Cheer Moncton Wildcats on their home ice!
vs. Les Cataractes de Shawinigan on Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM
vs. Halifax Mooseheads on Monday, February 16, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Avenir Centre, 150 Canada Street, Moncton
Outdoor Winter Fun
Enjoy winter this February long weekend. Dress warmly and get out there with your family and friends to have ‘snow’ much fun this winter. Check out the places where you take part in fun winter activities in and around Moncton.
Explore Irishtown Nature Park
This 890-hectare park has many trails to snowshoe, fat bike, or hike.
Check trail conditions here.
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DIY Studio
DIY Studio offers a large selection of paint-your-own pottery, so there is a piece of pottery for everyone. There are over 250 pieces and over 75 paint colors for you to pick from when you are painting your pottery. They also offer stencils, silkscreens, and stamps for you to use to decorate your pottery, so you can personalize it.
824 Mountain Road
Varies
Go Skating
Take advantage of free skating on Fridays at the arenas in Moncton. The Ian Fowler Oval in Downtown Moncton, as well as the new Muskrat Skating Trail located in the lower bowl of Centennial Park, are great places to have a fun skate.
Winter Fun
Dress warmly and get out there with your family and friends to have ‘snow’ much fun this winter. The Poley Mountain‘s alpine chairlift is open. So plan a trip to enjoy the season there.
69 Poley Mountain Road, Sussex
Explore Riverfront Park
The Riverfront Park is an excellent place to watch the Tidal Bore. During the winter, the park is open, and the trails are cleared for runners and walkers. The trails will take you along the Petitcodiac River and connect to Dieppe and Riverview.
110 Assomption Blvd
Free
A Family Getaway
Plan a trip to the Fundy National Park with your family. Book an oTENTik or camp in your own tent and explore the park on skis or snowshoes.
Ten Winter Getaways in New Brunswick
Fit Rocks Climbing Gym
Gather your family and friends together and head out to work off all your extra energy at the Fit Rocks Climbing Gym this Family Day Weekend. There are new climbing routes added all the time, along with a virtual boulder game wall and a kids’ wall. If you are afraid of heights, there is a full general fitness training area that you can use.
290 Baig Blvd, Unit B12
Varies
Sky Zone Glow
After dark, the lights turn off and the black lights turn on at Sky Zone. Sky Zone Moncton is filled with laser lights, black lights, and fog machines, creating incredible glow-in-the-dark experiences throughout the entire park! Sky Zone Glow takes place on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 pm to 10 pm. So, take the family out to ‘shine’! White or Florescent Shirts are REQUIRED when attending Glow Night.
40 Champlain Street, Dieppe
Tour the City
Moncton has many art pieces and murals on display outside that add charm to its streets and showcase talented artists. Take the family for a walk and enjoy viewing them.
Marche Moncton Market
Even winter cannot stop the vendors at the Marche Moncton Market from having a great Saturday morning. Vendors from across New Brunswick come to the market with fresh produce, crafts, premade meals, and much more, so there is something for everything.
Westmorland Street
Free
Family Fun at Winter Wonderland Park
Winter Wonderland Park is well known for its sliding hill and outdoor rink. So, bundle up the kids and have an awesome day out.
Quinn Court, Riverview
