Friday, September 1– Monday, September 4, 2023
The last long weekend of summer is still packed with lots of fun things to do and places to see. Spend the long weekend, relaxing with your family and friends while having some last-minute fun around Moncton. Check out the activities listed below that you can do this Labour Day Weekend in Moncton.
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
River of Pride
The River of Pride Festival returns for another amazing summer celebration! Mark your calendars! This is the region’s most colourful, diverse and glowing day! Details
August 25 to September 2, 2023
Drag BINGO | September 1 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Crowne Plaza Ball Room
Pride Parade | September 2 | 1:00 PM @ Main Street
Beer Garden | September 2 | 5:00 PM – Midnight @ Riverfront Park
Pride Concert | September 2 | 6:00 PM – Midnight @ Riverfront Park
Queer Market | September 2 | 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM @ Riverfront Park
Pride Prom | September 3 | 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM @ Centre culturel Aberdeens
Pride Brunch | September 3 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ Hilton Garden Inn
Various lcoations in Moncton
Free and ticketed events
Tri-Pride City Fireworks
This is Moncton River of Pride’s first TRI pride city firework show in partnership with Dieppe Pride and Riverview pride. Come one and come all as we celebrate diversity, inclusion, equity, and PRIDE!! Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 10:15 PM (after the Pride concert)
Riverfront Park, Moncton
Free admission
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
Corn Mazes | Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Green Pig Country Market, 2927 Fredericton Road, Salisbury
Varies
Go Apple Picking
Visit a farm near Moncton and pick early season apples.
TreeGo
Just outside of Moncton, you can zip around the forest. TreeGo offers a variety of activities for all skill levels, so labour day at TreeGo will keep the whole family busy. Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
45 Centennial Beach Lane, Moncton
Kids Course(7-10) $27, Under 11- 17 $36, Adult $42
Try to Escape from Room Escape Atlantic
Open over the Labour Day weekend, Room Escape Atlantic will test your skills at problem-solving and deduction. Solve a murder mystery in the Clue Escape Room, or try to find Forky in the Toy Story room. Ages 10+. Details
Sunday – Thursday | 1:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday – Saturday | 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM
125 Canaan Drive, Dieppe
$25 tax included per person
Visit the Moncton Zoo
The Magnetic Hill Zoo is Atlantic Canada’s leading zoo that educates and inspires conservation action. The Moncton Zoo is open the whole labour day weekend. There are two loops in the zoo, visitors can take the short path to see the Asia and America sections or take the full loop to see all the animals.
Details
Daily | 9 AM – 5 PM
125 Magic Mountain Road, Moncton
until September 4: $13 to $16; Ages 0-3: Free
Magic Mountain
Enjoy great fun spread over 4 zones from the wave pool to amusement rides in the FunZone to thrill of the TekZone or the 36 holes in the GolfZone. Have fun splashing in the wave pool, zipping down the waterslides, or just taking a relaxing float down the lazy river. Details
Daily June 24 – September 4, 2023
GolfZone/TekZone | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Splash Zone | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
FunZone | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Beaver Tails | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
150 Magic Mountain Road, Moncton
Varies
II. Music/Theatre/ Performing Arts
Pride Concert
ome together to celebrate inclusion, love, diversity, and equity! This concert is going to blow you away, and keep you singing and dancing all night long from world travelled DJ to local NB music winners, to Maritime drag performers to Juno award winning artist Rêve who’s taking the charts by storm with her constant hits! Details
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 6:00 PM
OPENING Singer: 6-6:45pm | RYAN MAYNARD
DRAG CONCERT | 7-8:30pm
1) EQUI KNOX
2) ANASTASIA
3) BOOF
4) BROOKE RIVERS
5) TRINITY FOX
6) PORCELAIN BARBIE
7) TREYLA PARKTRASH
MID PERFORMANCE: WINNER OF SLAY THE STAGE NB TOP SINGING COMPETITION
MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCE BY: RÊVE
DJ FOR EVENING: DJ MARKOSHI
River front Dance closing party | 10:15-12am
Riverfront Park, Moncton
Free admission
JP LeBlanc: Late All Day
Without breaking with his blues roots, JP LeBlanc offers us this single with blues rock accents which tells the memories of a certain Mary Anne in the bewitching atmosphere of New Orleans and the mythical Bourbon Street. Details
Thursday, August 31, 2023 | 7:30 PM
Capitol Theatre, 811 Main Street, Moncton
$21.74
Open-air cinema
Join us at Place 1604 at nightfall for an evening under the stars with a recent film projected on a giant screen. Don’t forget to pack your chairs and blanket, we’ll take care of the popcorn!
You can also join us at 7 p.m. for the pre-program of youth activities such as treasure hunts, board games, craft workshops and much more! Details
Super Mario Bros (presented in French with English subtitles) | Thursday, August 31 | 7:00 PM
Place 1604, 333 Acadie Avenue, Dieppe
Free
III. Sports
Atlantic Monster Nationals
The Atlantic Monster Nationals will rumble Shediac, NB for 2 MEGA DAYS OF GROUND-POUNDING THUNDER. The Atlantic Monster National’s lineup features World Freestyle Champion “Overkill Evolution”, Monster Jam Finalist “Black Stallion”, World Record Holder “War Wizard”, The Iconic “Higher Education”, “Taurus”and Canadian Superstars: “Temperature Rising”, “Loud & Dirty”, “PyschoPAT”, “Rat Nasty”. Fans will get to see the competing trucks push it to the limit on the Maritime’s BIGGEST Monster Truck Course! Don’t miss our FREE PIT PARTY before the show to meet the drivers, get autographs, take pictures, and go for a spin on an 11,000 lb. monster ride truck! RIDES ARE ONLY 10 BUCKS!!! Rides will also be available in the Pits during the show. Details
September 2 – 3, 2023 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Shediac Centre For Speed, 1157 New Brunswick 133, Beaubassin East, NB
$0 – $37.98
CCM Summer Shootout
The 2023 CCM Summer Shootout will be held for AAA divisions and will occur from September 1st to 3rd in Moncton, New Brunswick. Details
September 1-3, 2023
150 Canada Street, Moncton
III. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Atlantic Monster Nationals
The ConneXion Zone is an innovative tactical urban planning space for the whole family. A gathering place that stimulates exchanges, this unifying community project allows members of various communities and generations to take part in a multitude of activities.
Located at Place 1604, the Zone ConneXion will welcome the general public from June 24 to September 1, 2023. You will find giant games, picnic tables with umbrellas, benches, hammocks and daily entertainment. Details
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 10:00 Am – 9:00 PM
Place 1604, 333 Acadie Avenue
Free
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.
Visit Hopewell Rocks
Spend a fun Labour Day with your family and friends exploring the Hopewell Rocks. During low tide, you can go for a relaxing walk down the 2 km beach and explore the coves. During high tide, you can kayak around the rocks and see how they were formed by the Bay of Fundy’s famous high tides. Details
131 Discovery Road, Hopewell Cape
Watch the Tidal Bore
Happening twice a day, the Tidal Bore is created by the Bay of Fundy tides. The waters in the Petitcodiac River roll upstream in one wave, which can vary from a few centimetres up to 75cm tall. Details
DIY Studio
Let your creative juices flow when you spend the day painting your own pottery. Pick from over 250 pottery pieces and over 75 colors of paint to create your unique piece. Details
1850 Main Street, Moncton
Go Tubing
Tube down the river one last time this year or go for the first time before the season ends. There are two tubing runs that you can pick from, one for all skill levels and the other for more experienced tubers.
Details
Daily | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
48 Kersey Lane, Route 118, Doyles Brook
$25 to $40
Fit Rocks Climbing Gym
Climbing fun doesn’t need to stop if the weather is wet or cold, you can head inside at Atlantic Canada’s largest indoor rock climbing facility. Try out the different climbing routes and the virtual bouldering game wall. Details
290 Baig Blvd, Moncton
Drop in Adult $19, Student $16
East Coast Karting
Put the pedal to the metal and zip around the track at East Coast Karting. Details
Monday – Saturday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
74 Babin Road, Great Lakeburn
10 Minutes $27.00, 20 Minutes $45.00, 30 Minutes $60.00
Mystery Moncton
Try to beat the clock and escape the room at Mystery Moncton. Pick from three themed rooms and try to solve the puzzles. Bring some friends and family along to find how well you work together under serious stress levels. Details
Daily | Booked slots
94 Lewisville Road, Moncton
$25.00 per person, plus HST.
Explore Irishtown Nature Park
Home to 2,200 acres of forest and 250 acres of waters, Irishtown Nature Park is a wonderful location to explore nature. Walking the trail will take you under old Acadian forests and past fantastic wetlands. The trail starts at the restored Tankville School. Details
1155 Elmwood Drive, Moncton
III. Food Events & Activities
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 14, 2023
Participating Restaurants
Varies with restaurants
LobsterTales Cruise
Discover Atlantic Canada’s best-kept secret with an interactive lobster-themed cruise. An unforgettable culinary experience awaits you as you cruise the warm waters of Shediac Bay. Listen as the tour guide tickles your taste buds and shows you how to crack and eat a delicious, freshly cooked lobster. Then, sit back, relax and enjoy a fisherman’s feast, washed down with a cold beverage, as you take in the scenery and experience the hospitality we Acadians are so famous for. After supper, catch the balmy breezes on the roomy upper deck and marvel at the scenic beauty of the East Coast as you listen to traditional Acadian music. Minimum of 15 people required for departure. Details
June 22th to September 1st . After September 1st call the office for the schedule.
Departures at 4:00 and 7pm ( when available)
60 Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf Rd, Pointe-du-Chêne
Adult $97.50, Child (5-12 years) $87.50
Dieppe Market
Open Friday nights and Saturday mornings, Marche Dieppe Market is packed with vendors offering fresh produce, and yummy hot food. The market makes it easy to shop local. Details
Fridays | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM & Saturdays | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
232 Gauvin Road, Dieppe
Free
Moncton Market
Shopping local is super easy at the Marche Moncton Market. Open on Saturday mornings, the market is the place to be if you are looking for farm-fresh food, and freshly cooked breakfast and lunch items. Details
Saturdays | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
120 Westmorland Street, Moncton
Free
Moncton Riverfront Evening Pop-Up Market
Moncton Riverfront Evening Market is a downtown event that will gather a variety of music, food, art, charities, local entrepreneurs, and creative performances together into one unique experience. Details
Thursdays | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Riverfront Park, 80 Assomption Blvd, Downtown Moncton
Free
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