Credit: Moncton International Buskers Festival
Celebrate the lazy days of summer and get outside to maximize your warm-weather fun with your loved ones in and around Moncton. Kick-off July with Canada Day celebrations, and continue the rest of the month with summer fun. Here are 25 ideas to get the summer fun going.
Celebrate Canada Day
Celebrate Canada’s 159th birthday with fun events and activities. Enjoy fireworks, concerts and more! Details
NB Afro Fest
AFROFEST is a community festival that celebrates African music, culture, and traditions in New Brunswick. It brings people together through live performances, cultural activities, and a welcoming festival atmosphere.
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July 10-11, 2026
Moncton
Acoustica – PatioFest
Acoustica PatioFest brings free live music to the patios in downtown Moncton on Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Details
Thursday, June 3 – August 28, 2026, at 6 pm
Downtown Moncton
Free
Atlantic Nationals Automobile Extravaganza
The large festival featuring thousands of automobiles of all types –old, new, classics, ‘hot rods’, imports, and everything in between — takes place over four days at the start of July and usually attracts crowds in the tens of thousands. Stop by and see the array of beautifully preserved older vehicles kept in meticulous shape by their owners. There’s also a variety of merchandise stands and an assortment of food. Details
July 15 – 19, 2026
Centennial Park, Moncton
East Coast Softball Classic North American Championships
Watch the strongest teams come together to compete for the East Coast Softball Classic North American Championship.
Details
July 10-12, 2026
Moncton
The Comedy of Errors
Shakespeare in the Park brings The Comedy of Errors to life with a bold 1980s twist, setting Shakespeare’s first comedy in the Mediterranean coastal town of Ephesus. Directed by Samuel Grove in his company debut, this lively production promises mistaken identities, vintage flair, and plenty of laughs.
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July 23 – 25, 2026
Victoria Park, Moncton
$25
Downtown Moncton Patio Fest
Join us all summer long for weekly events and a celebration of summer during Patio Fest! Events will be hosted throughout Downtown Moncton from June 4th until August 27th. Details
Various dates, June 4 – August 27, 2026
Downtown Moncton
Free
Évangéline, la plus grande histoire d’amour d’Amérique du Nord
Évangéline transports audiences into a timeless, captivating world through an epic and emotional musical rooted in history. The production presents a modern historical fresco with a cinematic vision of an Acadian story that begins on Indigenous land in Nova Scotia. Details
July 24 – 25, 2026
Avenir Centre, 140 Botsford Street, Moncton
Dinosaurs Among Us
Dinosaurs Among Us explores the 170-million-year evolutionary journey from iconic dinosaurs to modern birds through fossils, feathers, flight, parenting, and skeletal clues. Organized by the American Museum of Natural History, the exhibition shows how growing fossil evidence continues to blur the line between dinosaurs and birds. Details
May 9 – September 6, 2026
Resurgo Place, 20 Mountain Road, Moncton
By donation
Moncton International Buskers Festival
Enjoy an incredibly fun, free-admission, outdoor festival presenting street theatre performers from all over the world! From hula-hoop experts to aerial gymnasts, you’ll be amazed at the incredible talent. Combined with the music stage, it all adds up to a weekend of fun for the whole family! Details
July 24 – 26, 2026
Riverfront Park, Moncton
Free
Festival of Colours
Join us on July 20th at Riverfront Park, Moncton, for a vibrant celebration. Enjoy music, a Color Throw Party, multicultural dance performances, delicious food, and fun activities for all ages. Celebrate our diverse community and create unforgettable memories!
Details
July 11, 2026
Riverfront Park, Moncton
Free admission
Block Parties
Block Parties are Riverview’s annual summer neighbourhood gatherings! Celebrate the summer season with friends, family, and neighbours at your Ward Block Party. Enjoy a free BBQ by the Riverview Lion’s Club, games, a bike rodeo, interactive booths by community partners, and a chance to win prizes. Details
July 21, 2026
Wentworth Park, Riverview
Atlantic JerkFlava
Atlantic JerkFlava celebrates Jamaican and Caribbean culture with bold flavours, live music, cultural performances, vendors, and a lively community atmosphere. Hosted by the Jamaican Canadian Association of New Brunswick, the festival brings island energy to Moncton through food, music, and cultural connection. Details
July 31 to August 1, 2026
Riverfront Park, Moncton
Peruvian Day 2026: The Great Yunza
Peruvian Day 2026: The Great Yunza brings Peruvian food, music, dance, gifts, and family-friendly cultural celebration to Moncton. Hosted by PeruviansNB with support from the City of Moncton, the free event celebrates Peruvian pride and community through traditional flavours, performances, and the festive Yunza tradition. Details
July 25, 2026, from 12 pm to 4 pm
Centennial Park, Moncton
Art in the Park
The Caseley Park bandstand will showcase artists with a variety of musical backgrounds all summer long. Join the Town of Riverview every Wednesday evening from 7 pm – 8:30 pm for a great summer line-up of free concerts.
This year, on July 8th, there will be free live entertainment at Holy Whale Beer Hall and Garden.
Details
June 24 – August 12, 2026
Caseley Park, Riverview
Free
Hicks Berry Patch U-Pick
Hicks Berry Patch is an awesome little u-pick located just outside of the little town of Sackville, which is a short 40 minute drive from Moncton. They are is opening for summer 2023, though they haven’t announced an exact date as yet. You can check their Facebook page for updates or call them at (506) 536-4593.
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22 Goose Lake Road, Midgic
Les Petits Fruits de Pré-d’en-Haut
Les Petits Fruits de Pré-d’en-Haut
This Strawberry Farm, located just outside of Sussex, is about an hour’s drive from Moncton. Their U-pick is opening for picking and they will also have pre-picked berries for sale. They have lots of fun cutouts that the kids can pose in, and you can enjoy ice cream and cool drinks after picking your berries.
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837 Route 880, Lower Millstream, Sussex
Magic Mountain Water Park
Spend a fun day with your family and friends when you cool off by taking a dip in the wave pool, floating down the lazy river, and zipping down the waterslides at Magic Mountain Water Park. Grab some towels and sunscreen and get ready for an awesome day in the sun you will not want to end.
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150 Magic Mountain Rd, Moncton
Hopewell Rocks
Take a drive and escape the city to experience the power of the Bay of Fundy. The Iconic Hopewell Rocks are formed by the highest hides in the world. During low tides, you can walk on the beach and explore the 2 km of beach and coves. If you visit during high tides, you can kayak around the Hopewell Rocks.
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131 Discovery Rd, Hopewell Cape
Parlee Beach
Take a dip at Canada’s Warmest Salt Water beach. Just a short drive from Moncton is beautiful Parlee Beach. During the summer the beach is supervised. Pack the camping gear to stay at the on-site campground to keep the beach fun going.
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45 Parlee Beach Rd, Pointe-du-Chêne
Cove Dome Glamping
Escape the hustle of the city without being too far outside of Moncton. Sleep under the stars without roughing it at Cove Dome Glamping. The four domes are surrounded by nature and offer breathtaking views of McQuade Brook.
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229 Cove Road, Moncton
St. James’ Gate
Enjoy great food and drinks at this popular restaurant in Downtown Moncton. During the summer on nice days, St. James’ Gate opens its patio, so its customers can enjoy dining alfresco.
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14 Church St, Moncton
King’s Ice Cream
King’s Ice Cream
Cool off with delicious ice cream at Moncton’s favorite ice cream shop. The funky ice cream seats are a great backdrop for photos and videos. You can choose your favorite treat from their 29 hard scoop ice cream options, frozen yogurt fruit fusion, soft serve with flavour burst, Belgian chocolate-dipped cones, waffle cones, and even refreshing slushies.
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1809 Mountain Road, Moncton
Tropical Chill Moncton
Need to cool off quickly? Head to Tropical Chill Moncton, where you can enjoy the only Authentic Hawaiian shaved ice in NB. They are known by the locals for their huge portions and reasonable prices.
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233 Main Street, Moncton
Magnetic Hill Winery
If you love wine, picnics, and a gorgeous view of Moncton, head to Magnetic Hill Winery for a relaxing afternoon. You can swirl, sniff, sip and savour your way through a flight of Magnetic Hill wines while you relax on the patio of this charming historic 1867 farm home and enjoy a picnic with a delicious, local cheese board. Their award-winning wines range from crisp dry to sweet dessert and are all vinted in their cellar!
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860 Front Mountain Rd, Moncton
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