Saint John 
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate the harvest and spend time thinking about what you are thankful for in your life. It is also a long weekend for most people since many businesses are closed on Thanksgiving Monday. There are still a lot of fun activities to do with your family and friends on the Thanksgiving weekend. Here are a few things to do during Thanksgiving around Saint John.
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 the gorgeous sunset-colored leaves.
October 11, 2025 from 11 am – 5 pm
69 Poley Mountain Rd, Waterford
$15/person or Free for Season Pass Holders
Indigenous Storytelling Walk
Discover the local history of the Wolastoq and Mi’kmaq peoples from a unique Indigenous point of view while meandering along the harbor and the Beautiful River – Wolastoq. Walk along a historical portage route and over archeological sites and become acquainted with the timeless wisdom of our ancestors.
Details
Saturday, October 12, 2025, from 9:30 am to 11 am
Various Locations, Uptown Saint John
Thanksgiving Dinner
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at the Rothesay. If you are visiting Saint John, Rothesay is about 15 minutes from downtown Saint John.
Details
Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 5 pm to 7 pm
Shadow Lake Inn Robertson restaurant, 3180 Rothesay Road, Rothesay
Fundy Trail Parkway
Hit the road to experience the beautiful Bay of Fundy coastline. The parkway and walking trail winds past spectacular pristine beaches, beautiful waterfalls, and the worlds highest tides. You can make stops along the way to enjoy the breathtaking views.
Details
Open daily 9 am – 5 pm
3 Fundy Trail Parkway, Salmon River
Bear Grease
Bear Grease the Musical makes its Off-Broadway debut after captivating audiences across North America with over 200 performances. Dubbed the Reservation sensation, this all-Indigenous, laugh-out-loud musical reimagines the iconic Grease through a contemporary Native lens — fusing powwow-step, hip hop, and native humor with vibrant dance, bold storytelling, and traditional languages. Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Imperial Theatre, 24 King Square South, Saint John
$55 – $60
Climbing Adventures
‘Go Wild’ at New Brunswick’s largest treetop aerial adventure park and the #1 ranked aerial adventure park in Canada on TripAdvisor! Make your way through some of the most epic obstacle courses around as you go platform to platform way up in the trees! Details
TimberTop Adventures, Dominion Park, Saint John
$32.99 – $48.99
Pumpkin U-pick
Come grab that perfect pumpkin for your porch! Whether you’re planning to carve it or use it to decorate, we’ve got you covered! The little ones can also try the mini hay bale maze!
Details
Weekends
Bostwick Farms, Kingston
Thanks to Nature
Thanks to Nature is an opportunity to celebrate and share gratitude to nature for all it provides over the Thanksgiving long weekend. This event includes a self-guided nature walk, with activity stations along the trail, to take time to slow down, enjoy the beautiful wildlife around you, and reflect on all the ways you are grateful for nature. Be a part of a new tradition, spend time outdoors to reconnect with nature and give #ThanksToNature!
Details
Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 am to 12 pm
Beaver Pond Trail, Mactaquac Provincial Park
Free
Saint John Highlights & History Cycling Tour
Discover Saint John through a new lens! During this roughly 3 hour tour, your guide will take you through 15 kilometers of Saint John’s most picturesque lookouts and cityscapes.
Details
Go Apple Picking
Spend a day on the farm or in an orchard, picking apples to enjoy fresh, or take home with you to bake into scrumptious fall dishes.
Mackay Apple Orchard
Bostwick’s U-Pick Apples
Cheer Saint John Sea Dogs
Catch the Saint John Sea Dogs in action at TD Station.
Details
vs. Rimouski Oceanic on October 11, 2025, at 7 pm
vs. Rouyn-Noranda Huskies on October 13, 202,5 at 3 pm
TD Station, 99 Station Street, Saint John
Wharf Rats – The Grateful Harvest
The Ultimate ‘Dead Experience in the Maritimes – Wharf Rats RETURN to Hampton Brewing Co. for their annual Thanksgiving show!
Details
October 10 – 11, 2025
Hampton Brewing Co. Ltd., 64 Robertson Road, Hampton
Saint John City Market
Explore North America’s oldest market and pick up everything you need to make an amazing Thanksgiving meal.
Details
47 Charlotte Street, Saint John
Pick Up some Pumpkins at the Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins, apples and much more in-season produce are waiting for you at the Pumpkin Patch. You can also enjoy over 24 flavours of ice cream after you choose your pumpkin.
Details
1770 Manawagonish Road, Saint John
Queen Square Farmers Market
Thanksgiving weekend is the last week of the Queen Square Farmers Market. Farmers, artists, crafters, and food vendors gather to showcase their work. The vendors change weekly and some tailor their offerings depending on the time of year.
Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm
Queen Square S, Saint John
Gather Up the Family for Some Indoor Fun
Fall weather can be unpredictable, so having a backup plan is always a good idea. Check out our list of
Indoor Fun in Saint John.
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