Enjoy the winter holidays with your friends and family when you explore Moncton. If you are wondering what is going on during the winter holidays in the greater Moncton area, check out the activities listed below.
Wild Lights
December 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-23, 26-31 and January 1-6
Magnetic Hill Zoo, 125 Magic Mountain Road, Moncton
$11
Light Up Riverview – Merry and Bright
Light Up Riverview is a fun-filled destination and tradition that draws family and friends together to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. Details
until January 7, 2024
Riverview
Magical Christmas Light Displays in New Brunswick
Outdoor Activities
Go Skating
Grab your skates and helmets and head to the rink for a fun time with the family, Public Skating is held at the Ian Fowler Oval, Superior Propane Centre, Crossman Community Centre, and the Moncton Coliseum. And what’s more, skating is free on Fridays!
Explore Public Art
Enjoy a self-guided tour of Moncton’s public art installations, murals, and heritage properties. Use the guide to plan your route.
Inspired by your art tour? Why not create your own? Unleash your inner artist and create beautiful pieces of art to decorate your home with before the New Year.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is a popular winter activity that can enjoy as an exercise and as a fun activity. Try out The 6.9 km Footpaths at Irishtown Nature Park or head to Mapleton Park or the Centennial Park. Don’t own snowshoes? Rent one!
Explore Mill Creek Nature Park
This 500+ acre park is a well-known nature destination for locals to enjoy skiing, fat biking amoung other fun activities. There are over 15 km of cross-country ski trails and 3 km of marked snowshoe and fat bike trails to enjoy. Details
Head to Centennial Park
Centennial Park turns into a winter wonderland. During the winter, the park is a popular place to go sliding. Bring your skates with you to the park as there are two outdoor rinks. One for skating and one of hockey.
Winter Wonderland Park
Winter Wonderlands don’t just have to be for walking. Riverview’s Winter Wonderland Park is home to an amazing sliding hill that includes a snowboarding component. There is also an outdoor rink to skate on.
Quinn Count, Riverview
Go Bird Watching
Birding is a fun activity to do in winter. What are the popular winter birds that you can spot? Can you notice any winter adaptation changes in them? Grab a pair of binoculars, download a bird ID app, and try to name all the birds that you can spot. Do a Christmas Bird Count. If you don’t want to venture outside do an unofficial count of the birds that visit your bird feeder.
New Year’s Eve Family Celebration
Join us for free skate, cool party music, celebration treats, and lots more. Details
Saturday, December 31, 2022 | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
8th Hussars Sports Centre, 8 Leonard Drive, Sussex
Free
With Love, Moncton Museum
“With Love, Moncton Museum” showcases half a century of collecting cherished artefacts and community stories. Inspired by a love letter addressed to our community, the exhibition features a variety of elements including a graphic timeline with key moments, a selection of unique artefacts, a glimpse into the world of collection management and storage, a handful of interactive displays, and more. Details
Presented until January 7, 2024
Closed December 24- 26 & Decemebr 31- January 1
Moncton Museum, 20 Mountain Road, Moncton
$6 – $12
Snow White
The classic story of our heroine who encounters hapless Huntsmen, bad apples, and little men with big hearts and short tempers comes to life as DuffleBag helps Snow White find her “happily ever after”! Details
Thursday, December 28, 2023 | 2:00 PM
Capitol Theatre, 811 Main Street, Moncton
pay-what-you-will
Skate with Santa
Join us at the Moncton Coliseum for Skate with Santa on Sunday, December 23rd! Details
Saturday, December 23, 2023 | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Moncton Coliseum, 377 Killam Dr, Moncton
Free
The Global Pet Foods SuperDogs – Bark, Bounce, & Wow!
For one extraordinary day only, prepare to be dazzled and delighted by the adrenaline-packed, heartwarming, and utterly adorable spectacle of the Global Pet Foods SuperDogs! Details
Saturday, December 30, 2023 | 12:00 PM & 3:30 PM
Moncton Coliseum – Hall A, 377 Killam Dr, Moncton
$20 – $22
Moncton Wildcats
Cheer the Wildcats. Details
vs. Saint John Sea Dogs on Saturday, December 30, 2023 | 7:00 PM
vs. Charlottetown Islanders on Sunday, December 31, 2023 | 4:00 PM
Avenir Centre 150 Canada St, Moncton
$10 – $24
Visit Indoor Attractions
Explore a diverse range of cultural attractions. These attractions, including Resurgo Place, DIY Studio Moncton, the Moncton Gallery, The Clayspace, and the Dieppe Arts and Culture Center, provide a rich tapestry of cultural experiences to enjoy in the region.
Visit Game and Entertainment Centres
Discover a world of excitement in Moncton. From thrilling escape rooms at Room Escape Atlantic to bouncing fun at Sky Zone, immersive mysteries at Mystery Moncton, classic bowling at Bowlarama, and skateboarding adventures at Riverview Indoor Skatepark, these diverse attractions offer something for everyone, ensuring hours of entertainment for all ages in the Moncton region.
Broadleaf Ranch
Broadleaf Ranch is a whole lot of fun to visit during the winter season. Located 45 minutes south of Moncton, they offer many outdoor activities from horseback riding, tobogganing, skating, snowshoeing, sleigh rides. Pick your favourite adventure and get ready to have some fun. Details
Broadleaf Ranch, 5526 Rte. 114, Hopewell Hill
Burton Cumminigs
Saturday, December 30, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Casino New Brunswick
21 Prom. Casino Drive, Moncton
$73 – $145+
Marche Moncton Market
Saturdays | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
120 Westmorland Street, Moncton
Free
New Year’s Eve
Welcome 2024 with family fun events and parties
- New Year’s Eve Family Fun Fest
- New Years Eve at Noon
- The Brick 39th Annual New Year’s Run
and more.
Children’s Activities
Keep your child engaged at home with these fun activities.