Moncton 
Credit: Magnetic Hill Zoo
For most people, Thanksgiving is the start of fall and is a time for a family gathering. It is also a long weekend for most people. While you could spend the weekend at home relaxing, you could also enjoy the cooler weather and check out the harvest season. Listed below are 15 things you could do this Thanksgiving Weekend around Moncton.
Breakfast with the Tigers
Breakfast with the Tigers at Magnetic Hill Zoo at this special event. Enjoy a continental breakfast while you learn amazing facts about these fascinating predators. After your breakfast, you can take a tour of the behind the scenes of the Amur Exhibit, and get an up close view of the tigers.
October 12 and 13, 2019 | 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Magnetic Hill Zoo, Moncton
Make It An Indigo Weekend – Lucky Fortune
Try out the new Go Glam Nail Stamper and Lucky Fortune BFF Bracelets that will be at Indigo in Dieppe. The event is free and there will be a photo booth where you can take fantastic photos with your BFF.
October 12, 2019 | 11:00AM
Chapters Moncton , 499 Paul ST 1 Promenade Bass Pro Drive, Dieppe
Legends!
October 12, 2019 | 7:30PM
Casino New Brunswick, Moncton
Trixie Mattel: Skinny Legend!
She’s a blonde, a beauty, an international skinny legend and the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 3 … and she’s bringing her brand-new, full-length, all ages show to Moncton! The musical genius that is TRIXIE MATTEL will be wowing audiences with her music, having them in stitches with her sharp wit and comedic timing, and turning looks in a spectacular new tour: Skinny Legend.
October 13, 2019 | 7:30PM
Casino New Brunswick, Moncton
Atlantic Monster Truck Nationals
Thanksgiving weekend is getting more exciting with the Monster Truck, Car Wars, Demolition, and Full Contact Enduro. See the monster trucks outdoors and completely unleashed. There is on-site camping available for those who wish to stay for the weekend.
October 12 & 13, 2019
1157 NB-133, Grand-Barachois
. ReStore Halloween Costume Contest
Pick-up a white 3M paint suit for free and get creative to create the best costume to enter into the October 31st draw. If you would like more than 1 entry into the contest, you can make multiple costumes and enter them all. Deadline to submit your costume is October 13, 2019.
Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 9 AM – 5 PM
Habitat for Humanity Restore – Moncton, 950 Mountain Road, Moncton
Weekly Sunday Breakfast
Enjoy a Sunday breakfast at the Moncton Lions Club. There will be eggs, french toast, pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea, juice and more for breakfast. It is a great place to meet up with old and new friends and have a delicious Thanksgiving breakfast together.
Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 8 AM – 12 PM
Moncton Lions Club, 55 Mark Ave, Moncton
Poley Mountain’s Fall Festival
You can ride to the top of Poley Mountain for the fall festival. The chairlift has great views of the forest and the gorgeous sunset-colored leaves. The scavenger hunt will take you on a scenic trip down the mountain. There will also be wagon rides, games, music, a photo booth, a BBQ and much more for the whole family to enjoy.
October 12, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
69 Poley Mountain Rd, Waterford
Green Pig Country Market
The Green Pig Country Market is a popular location for families in the Moncton area. Their Corn Mazes, both the full size one and the mini one, are fun for all ages and they also have interactive activities for kids that enhance the experience. During their ‘Haunted Corn Maze’ evenings, there are ghosts who enter the maze to scare the visitors.
Green Pig Market 2927 Fredericton Rd. Salisbury
Flashlight Corn Maze
Light up the night and try to make it through the corn maze at the Green Pig Country Market every Friday and Saturday night until October 19th 2019. Make sure to bring your own flashlight and dress for the weather.
October 11 & 12, 2019 | 7 pm to 9 pm
Green Pig Market 2927 Fredericton Rd. Salisbury
Trueman’s Blueberry Farm
Trueman’s Blueberry Farm has something different from other farms out there. They have a corn maze, along with a sunflower u-pick and scrumptious homemade ice cream. During the fall, they offer pumpkin spice ice cream that is said to be amazing and is a ‘must’ try treat.
Les Petits Fruits de Pre-d’en-Haut
Overlooking the Bay of Fundy, the Les Petits Fruits de Pre-d’en-Haut is a lovely farm that is ready to entertain you and your family. You can take the wagon ride to pick your pumpkin out of the field or just walk over to their market stand. There is also an entertaining play area where children can have fun and a picnic area where your family can enjoy a relaxing lunch..
831 Pré-d’en-Haut St.
Memramcook
Fletcher’s Farm
When you head to Fletcher’s Farm, be ready to explore their five-acre corn maze. They offer an authentic outdoor learning experience and a fun scavenger hunt that is designed for families. If you want to do more maze solving, make sure to check out their creative hay bale maze.
Saturday & Sunday | 11AM-6 PM
99 Rasche St., Miramichi
Marche Moncton Market
Open year-round, the Marche Moncton Markets makes it easy to get farm fresh ingredients. Over 130 vendors from across New Brunswick, so there is something for everyone at this popular market. You can spend some time browsing, and pick up everything you need for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Every Saturday | 7 AM to 2 PM
120 Westmorland St., Moncton
Enjoy Brunch at Casino NB
Every Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the Casino NB offers a brunch from 7 am to 2 pm. It is a great option for the Thanksgiving weekend, especially if you want to have a yummy meal without having to cook or clean the dishes afterward. Brunch is truly a treat for people of all ages.
Casino New Brunswick, Moncton
Try Fall Drinks at C’est La Vie
C’est La Vie is a cozy café on Main Street with walls that are lined with local artwork. They often have live music, which makes it the perfect place to sit back and relax on a lazy, long weekend. Along with offering the usual standard warm drinks, they also offer a range of unique drinks to warm you up on a cool fall day and a weekend brunch.
Café C’est La Vie, 785 Main St, Moncton
Hat Creek Farms
Hat Creek Farm is known for their lovely displays and great places to take photos. They also have a corn maze for kids. There is also a wagon ride that will take you and your family around the farm.
71 Mount Hebron Crossing Road, Sussex
Uris Williams & Sons Apple Orchard
If you are looking for a place to pick your own apples and pumpkin this Thanksgiving weekend, you need to check out Uris Williams & Sons Apple Orchard. They have a farm stand if you don’t feel like going into the field and searching for the best pumpkin.
875 Murray Road, Saint-Antoine
Verger Belliveau Orchard
Verger Belliveau Orchard is full of family fun. They offer an apple u-pick with several delicious options like Lobo, MacIntosh, Cortland, Empire, Russet and Honey Crisp. They also have a café where visitors can have a snack and a beverage and for adults there is a winery and a growler refill station.
1209, rue Principale St., Memramcook
Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park is home to a 5km multi-use trail that will take you along the Petitcodiac River that is great for walking, running, and cycling. It is the best place to watch the tides of the Petitcodiac River.
Assomption Boulevard, Moncton
Irishtown Nature Park
Enjoy fall colours at this 890-hectare park and hike the 6.9 km Footpaths trail.
1155 Elmwood Dr., Moncton
La Fleur du Pommier
There are lots of apples waiting for you to pick at the La Fleur du Pommier. Their farm store has many fresh products available for visitors to buy, like fresh apple cider, apple juice, apple jelly, and honey.
79 Ch. R. Goguen, Cocagne
Fall Colours at Kouchibouguac National Park
Head to Kouchibouguac National Park to enjoy various hues of reds! Choose from your favourite hiking trail and be surrounded by the wonder of autumn!
