Moncton 
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Thanksgiving is often seen as the start of fall and also a time to reconnect with family. Gather up your friends and family (cohort) and get out of the house this Thanksgiving weekend to celebrate the harvest season. Have a great time outdoors or check out what is going on this Thanksgiving Weekend in and around Moncton.
eat make share: a taste of immigration
until February 7, 2027
20 Mountain Road, Moncton
Thanksgiving Dinner
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a special two-course menu featuring roasted turkey with classic stuffing, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, cranberry sauce, and gravy. Finish with your choice of pumpkin pie or sugar pie, served with whipped maple cream and fresh berries. Details
October 9 – 12, 2026
The Bar at the Beau & TRIIIO restaurant, 750 Main St, Moncton
Moncton Wildcats
Watch Moncton Wildcats take on Huskies De Rouyn-Noranda at the Avenir Centre. Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7 pm
Avenir Centre, 150 Canada Street, Moncton
Visit Moncton Zoo
Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with a wild adventure! Magnetic Hill Zoo, Atlantic Canada’s top zoo, is your ticket to fun, education, and conservation. Meet 75+ incredible animal species, both local and exotic!
Details
Until October 31, open on Thanksgiving Monday, 10 am – 4 pm
125 Magic Mountain Rd
Moncton
Pumpkin U-pick
Hitch a wagon ride and find your perfect pumpkin at the Les Petits Fruits de Pré-d’en-Haut Pumpkin Patch.
Details
Les Petits Fruits de Pré-d’en-Haut, 831 Pré-d’en-Haut St., Memramcook
Green Pig Market
The Green Pig Country Market is a popular location for families to spend time 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 other interactive activities for kids that enhance the experience. Details
African Safari Maze | Daily, through October 31, 2026
Green Pig Market, 2927 Fredericton Rd. Salisbury
Marche Moncton Market
Open year-round, the Marche Moncton Market makes it easy to get farm fresh ingredients. Over 130 vendors come 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.
Details
Saturdays from 8 am to 2 pm
120 Westmorland Street, Moncton
Poley Mountain’s Fall Festival
You can ride to the top of Poley Mountain and enjoy fall colours. The chairlift has great views of the forest and gorgeous sunset-colored leaves. Details
October 10, 2026, from 11 am – 5 pm
69 Poley Mountain Rd, Waterford
Take a Tour of Magnetic Hill Winery
Explore the vineyard, and then see how the grapes are turned into wine for you to swirl, sniff, sip, and savour this Thanksgiving weekend.
Details
860 Front Mountain Road, Moncton
Marche Dieppe Market
Pick up everything you need to make a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner on Friday evening or Saturday morning. The market vendors will have fresh produce, baked goods, and pre-made meals for you to enjoy.
Details
232 Gauvin Road, Dieppe
Verger Belliveau Orchard
Take a short drive out of the city to spend the day on the farm, picking fresh apples to eat or bake with. Hop on the wagon to tour the orchard and learn about apple growing. Cortland and Macintosh will be in season this Thanksgiving weekend.
Details
1209 Principale Street, Memramcook
Dobson Trail
One of the best trails to experience fall colours, Dobson Trail is on the northern boundary of Fundy National Park. The trail is challenging at points, but it worth the effort as the trail will take you to magnificent lookouts.
Details
Riverview
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
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!
Explore Fundy National Park
From experiencing the highest tides in the world to taking in the breathtaking views of millions fall coloured trees, Fundy National Park has something for everyone. After Thanksgiving, many facilities close for the season.
Details
8642 Route 114, Alma
Acadian Coastal Drive
The Acadian Coastal Drive will take to some of the beautiful places to visit in New Brunswick during the Fall season including the Miscou Island Peat Bog that turns a beautiful hue of red.
Roasted Turkey Dinner at Homestead Restaurant
Enjoy a delicious roast turkey with all the fixings, without having to do any of the cooking or cleaning yourself. They also serve other home-cooked classics, if you’re not in a turkey mood.
Details
358 Coverdale Road, Riverview
