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Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1, 2025
The last long weekend of summer is coming, but you can still have a lot of summer fun this coming Labour Day Weekend around Saint John. So, make plans with your friends and family to take part in some of the activities listed below and have a whole lot of fun this long weekend in Saint John.
Note: Check fire ban updates and travel advisories before travelling, and adhere to the restrictions in place.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Salisbury Corn Maze
Get lost for the afternoon in our amazing and challenging Corn Maze. Great for families, groups and people of all ages. It will challenge your mind and your resilience as you try to figure out the best way to solve the maze. Try the full maze, mini maze or come at night for a haunted experience or flashlight night. Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (opening date TBA)
Green Pig Country Market, 2927 Fredericton Road, Salisbury
$10 – $12
Go Apple Picking
Visit apple farms in New Brunswick and pick early season apples.
II. Live Music
KV Music Fest
Celebrating its 18th year, the KV Music Festival is ready to fill the Kennebecasis Valley with live music and great times to celebrate the end of the summer! With three nights of amazing entertainment, food, and friends, you’re guaranteed to tap your toes, sing at the top of your lungs, and dance like you’ve never danced before! Details
FEATURING: The Sheepdogs, Sass Jordan, Haywire & The Fabulously Rich
August 26 – 29, 2025
Vito’s, 111 Hampton Road, Rothesay
$105+hst+fees
Music Night at Woodchucks
Enjoy live music, throwing, and much more every Thursday for Music Night! Starting at 8 PM every Thursday. Details
Thursday, August 28, 2025 | 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Woodchucks Axe Throwing, 125 Prince William Street, Saint John
Concerts on the Green
Enjoy a great Summer Concert on the Green at Fundy Trail Provincial Park. Details
Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Parking Lot 6, Fundy Trail Provincial Park, 3 Fundy Trail Parkway
Concerts are free with park entry
III. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Saint John Exhibition
Join us for the “Best 5 Days of Summer” The Saint John Exhibition. Come and check out all the animals including a poultry show, mini farm, antique tractors and so much more! Details
August 26 – 30, 2025
Exhibition Park, 37 McAllister Drive, Saint John
Free; midway rides are ticketed
Saint John Sea Glass Festival
Saint John Sea Glass Festival is an annual celebration and art created with sea glass and other treasures from the Maritimes. This unique two-day event will feature over 50 vendors, live music, kids’ activities at the public library, a photo booth, face painting, workshops, guest speakers, and many more attractions. Details
August 29 – 30, 2025
Market Square, Saint John
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. Learn how stewardship of the earth should look like in a modern world while respecting and celebrating the traditions of the past through the eyes of traditional and modern artisans and artists and the stories that bind our cultures together. Details
August 29 – 30, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Fort Latour Drive, Saint John
$39.00 – $49.00
Experience Farm Life! Interactive Animal Visits & Outdoor Fun
Meet friendly farm animals, explore the outdoors, and experience farm life with Farmer Luke & Jill! Details
August 30 – 31, 2025 | 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Belding Hill Farms, 404 Ravine Road, Hampton
$11.11 – $16.43
Splash Pad
Cool off this summer at the splash pad. Details
Daily, until approximately mid-September | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
37 Epworth Park Road, Grand Bay-Westfield
Dynamic Ceramics
Let your creative juices flow and paint your own pottery. You can pick from awesome mugs, beautiful bowls, and even cute pieces to decorate with your favourite designs. Details
Open Monday – Saturday | Hours vary
358 Rothesay Ave, Unit 202B, Saint John
Free admission
Oasis Trampoline Park
Burn off some of your excess energy by climbing, swinging, spinning and jumping around the Oasis Trampoline Park. It is a wonderful option if the weather is not cooperating with your outdoor plans.
Details
Daily | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
213 Parkway Mall, 212 McAllister Drive, Saint John
$12 – $28
Quispamsis Arts and Culture Park
Stop and smell the roses at the Quispamsis Arts and Culture Park. The park hosts live music and movies in the park throughout the year, so check their website often for new events. Spend some time relaxing in nature with your family and friends.
Details
12 Landing Court, Quispamsis
Go on a Road Trip
- Acadian Coastal Drive: Following the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Acadian Coastal Drive showcases New Brunswick’s rich Acadian heritage. The Acadian Coastal Drive can be started at any point in the approximately 750km scenic route.
- River Valley Scenic Drive: The River Valley Scenic Drive explores two of New Brunswick’s largest cities and takes you to the western edge of the province along Saint John River. Take in the views of Eastern Canada’s longest river and experience why this drive is one of the best ways to discover New Brunswick.
Breakout Saint John
Are you up for a challenge this long weekend? If so, Breakout Saint John has you covered. Pick from the themed rooms and grab a friend or two to see if you can solve the puzzles and beat the clock. Details
Monday | By Appointment only
Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday – Sunday | 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
212 McAllister Drive, Suite 107A, Parkway Mall, Saint John
Regular Ticket (Group of 3+) – $29.99/player + HST
Youth Ticket (Age 6-12 Group 3+) – $26.99/player + HST
Regular/Youth Ticket (Group of 1 or 2) – $35/player + HST
River Bay Adventures
Get ready for a fantastic outdoor adventure on the Bay of Fundy with River Bay Adventures. Go kayaking, explore the St. Martins sea caves, find lighthouses or just simply ride the waves of the Bay of Fundy, the choice is yours.
Details
70 Westminster Ct, Saint John
Saint John City Market
Pay a visit to the oldest continuing farmers market in Canada over the Labour Day weekend. Explore the market to see what is fresh and in season, and take the self-guided tour to explore the history of the market.
Details
47 Charlotte Street, Saint John
Walk on the Ocean Floor
Due to the high tides of the Bay of Fundy, it is possible to walk and even picnic on the ocean floor. During low tide, you can walk on the ocean floor and explore the wondrous sea caves around St. Martins beach.
Details
St. Martins, NB
Irving Nature Park
Just minutes from downtown Saint John, the Irving Nature Park is 600 acres of gorgeous green space to explore on the Bay of Fundy coastline. Take a hike on the boardwalk out to the lookout points where you can take in the views and spot local wildlife.
Details
1790 Sand Cove Road, Saint John
Go Bowling
Bowl a perfect game or throw some strikes at Bowlarama. Enjoy a regular game of bowling, or go cosmic bowling when the black lights come on. You can also test your gaming skills against your family and friends in the Arcade Alley. Details
248 Lancaster Avenue, Saint John
IV. Food Events & Adult Parties
Le Burger Week
Throughout the week, burger aficionados everywhere are called upon to indulge in their city’s LBW burgers and vote for their favourite one! Details
September 1 to 7, 2025
Participating Restaurants
Varies with restaurants
Bella’s Traditional Ice Cream
Celebrate the last long weekend of summer with scrumptious homemade ice cream. Made from fresh ingredients from local farmers, Bella’s Traditional ice cream is made with love in small batches daily. Details
Monday-Saturday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
87 Germain Street, Saint John
Queen Square Farmers Market
On Saturday mornings, Queen Square is home to a popular Farmers Market. Spend some time relaxing in the park and check out what the local farmers and artisans are offering. Details
Sunday | 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Queen Square South, Saint John
Saint John Night Market
Join Uptown Saint John and the Saint John City Market weekly for the Saint John Night Market. South Market Street is filled with food, drink, and craft vendors beneath a canopy of lights. Browse the locally produced goods or enjoy a craft beer with friends! Details
Thursdays, until October | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
South Market Street, Saint John
Free
Brundage Point Weekly Market
Consisting of local vendors from southern New Brunswick, this local market has some of the best local products our province has to offer. Come on out and enjoy the scenic waterfront of the Saint John River as you explore what the market has to offer. There is plenty of parking for all including a playground for the little ones. Details
Thursdays, May until September | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Brundage Point River Centre, 4 Ferry Road, Grand Bay-Westfield
Free
St. Martins Farmer’s Market
Shop local food, crafts, and art from a small market. Located in St. Martins, by the beautiful Bay of Fundy. Details
Sundays, until Labour Day Sunday | 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
4 Seasons Complex, 2551 St Martins Rd, St Martins
Free
Queen Square Farmers Market
Queen Square Famers’ Market is open every Sunday 9am-2pm. Rain or shine. Mother’s Day to Thanksgiving. Details
Sundays, until Thanksgiving | 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Queen Square South, Saint John
Free
Loch Lomond Farmers Market
Bring your family and friends, and make it a Sunday tradition to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Loch Lomond Farmers Market. Explore, taste, discover, and support our local economy while enjoying the best our community has to offer. Details
Sundays | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
1120 Loch Lomond Road, Saint John
Free
Quispamsis Farmers Market
Quispamsis Farmers Market brings a variety of vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, and much more. Details
Saturday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Quispamsis Q Plex, 20 Randy Jones Way, Quispamsis
Free
Kingston Farmers Market
Located on the beautiful Kingston Peninsula the Kingston Farmers Market has over 80 vendors offering all made in New Brunswick goods. Produce, salmon, grass-fed meats, arts, crafts, and food from around the world. They’re keeping it real by keeping it local. Details
Saturdays | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
4 Market Lane, Kingston
Free
East Coast Bistro
East Coast Bistro is serving up delectable house-made French meals. Enjoy freshly made bread and sweet treats in the cafe or you can take them to go. Details
60 Prince William St, Saint John
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