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.
Credit: Gallan’s Miramichi River Tubing
Check out the activities listed below that you can do this Labour Day Weekend in Moncton.
Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 7, 2026
I. Family & Kids Activities this weekend
Labour Day Picnic
Join the Moncton District Labour Council Labour Day celebration. Details
Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Centennial Park, 811 St George Blvd, Moncton
Free
Go Apple Picking
Visit a farm near Moncton and pick early-season apples.
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 | 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
125 Canaan Drive, Dieppe
$25 – $30 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 7th: $18 to $21; Ages 0-2: 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 | Hours may vary
150 Magic Mountain Road, Moncton
Varies
II. Music/Theatre/ Performing Arts
Come From Away
Performed by an all New Brunswick cast including Broadway’s own Tony LePage. This electrifying production is East Coast talent at its absolute best!
Inspired by true events, this smash-hit musical tells the remarkable story of kindness in the days following September 11, when strangers became family in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. Bursting with humour, heart, and unforgettable music, Come From Away is fast-paced, joyful, and deeply moving. Details
September 2 – 5, 2026
Capitol Theatre, 811 Main Street, Moncton
$57 – $86
III. Exhibitions, Festivals & Other Events
Indian Street Food Experience
Experience a vibrant street food dinner with multiple courses served as it would be in India. You will learn to make all the components of the dishes and enjoy them as you would on the streets of India, assembled right in front of you! Details
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Brix Experience Moncton, 245 Saint George Street, Moncton
$100
Lobster Tales™ Cruise
June 1 to September 30, 2026 | 10:15 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
60 Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf Rd, Pointe-du-Chêne
$34.78 – $88.70
DINOSAURS AMONG US
Discover one of Earth’s most extraordinary evolutionary stories—the transformation of iconic dinosaurs into the small, airborne creatures we know today as birds.
This fascinating exhibition offers a fresh perspective on a beloved topic. As fossil evidence continues to grow, the line between what we call “birds” and what we traditionally call “dinosaurs” has nearly disappeared. Details
May 9 – September 6, 2026
Closed on Labour Day, September 7, 2026
Resurgo Place, 20 Mountain Road, Moncton
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.
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
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
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
Varies with time
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
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
Dieppe Market
Open 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 | 11:00 AM – 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
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