Crisp winter air, clear skies, and falling snow make the winter season an excellent time to explore the Greater Moncton Area.
Credit: City of Moncton
Fun in Moncton, Dieppe, and Riverview doesn’t stop when the snow starts falling. Listed below, you will find 25+ fun things to do in winter in the beautiful city of Moncton.
Wild Lights
The Magnetic Hill Zoo is covered in lights for the Holiday season. The Zoo will be decked out in hundreds of thousands of holiday lights throughout its 40-acre park.
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November 28 to January 3, 2026
Magnetic Hill Zoo, 125 Magic Mountain Road, Moncton
Moncton Burger Festival
This is your chance to try out all kinds burgers including some insanely stacked burgers! Over 60 restaurants across Moncton will be participating in the Fest.
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January 9–31, 2026
Participating restaurants, Moncton
Thane Dunn
Come and hear Thane Dunn’s new Cash & King: The Elvis Birthday Experience on January 24th.
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January 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM
Molson Canadian Centre at Casino New Brunswick
Moncton Wildcats
Cheer Moncton Wildcats on the home ice.
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Various Dates.
Avenir Centre, Moncton
HubCap Comedy Festival
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January 21 – 31, 2026
811 Main Street, Moncton
Riverview Winter Carnival
Spend 10 days celebrating all things winter at the Riverview Winter Carnival. Go on a sleigh ride, help build the community ice castle, and enjoy winter treats. Celebrate the official opening of the 51st annual Riverview Winter Carnival with a spectacular fireworks display at 7 p.m.!
January 30 – February 8, 2026
PolarFest
Celebrate Family Day at Centennial Park with winter fun! Enjoy free maple taffy, local live music, glow-in-the-dark skating, snowshoeing, hockey, sliding hills, scenic skiing, alpaca encounters, and free horse-drawn wagon rides. Warm up with hot chocolate by the fire and join snowy games and competitions for a magical weekend adventure. Perfect for all ages!
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February 13-16, 2026
Centennial Park, Moncton
Maritime Spirits Festival
It’s time for Spirit lovers to gather! Taste and sample over 50+ spirits and creations.
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February 20 – 21, 2026
Delta Beausejour, Moncton
Chocolat Moncton
Take the sting out of those chilly winter days with a warm, cozy hug in a mug during Chocolat Moncton. The rich, velvety inventions crafted by local restaurants will fulfill even those most insatiable sugar seekers. You won’t want to miss this super sweet showdown as chocolatiers and pastry chefs compete to create the most decadent delights.
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February 15 to 28, 2026
Various Restauarnts, Moncton
Headliner Artists in Moncton
Visit Casino New Brunswick to enjoy live shows by touring artists!
Highlights this season include: Thane Dunn, Matt Andersen, Josh Ross, Trooper and Kim Mitchell, Darcy & Jer, Alan Doyle, The Irish Descendants, and more.
Capitol Theatre
Events this season include:
- Ian Bagg on January 10, 2026
- Wolf Castle on January 10, 2026
- Hideaway Cabaret: Reprises & Revenge on January 16, 2026
- Le Gala des Rendez-vous de la Francophonie on January 23, 2026
- Marthe Laverdière : Fait son show on January 24, 2026
- Because New Brunswick Gala on January 16, 2026
- Shrek The Musical on February 21 – March 1, 2026
- Coucou Passe-Partout on March 6, 2026
- A Perfectly Reasonable Night of Comedy on March 7, 2026
- Tunes and Tales on March 8, 2026
- Thalea String Quartet on March 11, 2026
- Rita Baga on March 13, 2026
- William Prince on March 15, 2026
- Coppélia: The Living Doll on March 18 – 19, 2026
- My Life – The Billy Joel Experience on March 20, 2026
- Gregory Charles on March 21, 2026
811 Main Street, Moncton
Winter Fun in Irishtown Nature Park
Irishtown Nature Park is home to a diverse ecosystem, which features Acadian forests, marshlands, and a lake. In the winter, wildlife in the park is still around and can be spotted. Birders and wildlife enthusiasts visit the park regularly to see what species are still in the area.
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1155 Elmwood Drive, Moncton
Winter Fun in Centennial Park
Cross-country skiers love Centennial Park because it has Eastern Canada’s longest-lit cross-country ski trails. The trail will take you through fields and forests. The trail can also be used for snowshoeing and winter hiking.
Grab your toboggan and head to Centennial Park. The Park is a popular location for those looking to zoom down a snow-covered hill. Be careful, as there can be many people trying to use the hill at the same time.
801 St. George Blvd. Moncton
Skate at Place 1604
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December 5, 2025, to February 27, 2026 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Place 1604, Dieppe
Spend a day at Rotary St-Anselme Park
Head over to the Rotary St-Anselme Park for some fun in the snow! Slide down its toboggan hill, put on on your skates for some fun outdoor skating. Skiing, snowshoeing, and winter walking are other activities to enjoy. You can also check out fat biking here. There’s something for everyone!
505 Melanson Road, Dieppe
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.
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Quinn Count, Riverview
Skating at Mapleton Park
Mapleton Park’s outdoor rink is located behind the Rotary Pavilion. Once the temperatures are cold enough the rink opens.
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600 Mapleton Road, Moncton
Riverfront Park
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110 Assomption Blvd, Moncton
Maple Tours
Enjoy some delectable, sweet treats as you wait for spring at one of the many sugar bushes across New Brunswick. You can tour the forests, see how the clear sap is made into golden maple syrup, try taffy on the snow or stay warm inside a camp and enjoy a maple-themed meal. Details
Poley Mountain
Just a short drive from Moncton is the local favourite, Poley Mountain. Poley Mountain is home to 32 trails, of which 10 are open at night. A visit to Poley Mountain is going to be packed with family fun.
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Poley Mountain Road, Waterford
Jitter Bean Cafe
Warm up with homemade soup, ethnic Korean food or a cup of coffee at Jitter Bean Cafe. The cafe has been serving up great coffee and food for over 6 years. Make sure to try the Lemon Ginger Tea.
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1690 Mountain Road Unit 103, Moncton
Laundromat Expresso Bar
Don’t let the name fool you; this neighbourhood pub is home to one of the largest bottled beer selections in the Maritimes. They also serve up great coffee, expresso, and other warm drink,s along with sandwiches and beef jerky.
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382 Rue St. George Street, Moncton
Riverview Arts Centre
Enjoy contemporary to classical concerts, as well as comedy shows, this winter season at Riverview Arts Centre. Details
400 Whitepine Road, Riverview
Little Louis Oyster Bar & Fine Cuisine
At Little Louis Oyster Bar & Fine Cuisine, Chef Pierre A Richard creates many splendid seasonal dishes for your enjoyment. These sensational dishes are paired with exemplary grapes and vintages. Over the years, the spectacular teamwork and artistry at Little Louis have resulted in the restaurant being awarded the ‘Four Diamond Restaurant’ status by AAA/CAA.
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245 Collishaw St. 2nd Floor, Moncton
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse
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751 Main St, Moncton
Mystery Moncton Escape Rooms
How good are your problem-solving skills? Put your skills to the test and see if you can find the key in time at Mystery Moncton Escape Room. They have three themed rooms that you can challenge your family and friends to.
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94 Lewisville Road, Moncton
Resurgo Place
Home to the Moncton Museum, Transportation Discovery Centre and space for travelling exhibits, Resurgo Place is an excellent place to spend a snow day at.
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20 Mountain Road, Moncton
DIY Studio
Warm up with a hot beverage and spend some time inside with family or friends at the DIY Studio. Unplug while having fun. There are hundreds of pieces to pick from and over 75 paint colours for you to create a masterpiece with.
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24 Mountain Road, Moncton
Bowlarama
Gather up the family or your friends on a snow day and get ready for a day of fun bowling. Bowlarama offers both bowling and arcade games to keep everyone entertained while snow is falling. Sometimes they will have cosmic bowling days for a glowing time.
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476 Rue Gauvin, Dieppe
Sky Zone Moncton
Bounce away the extra energy you have from spending a whole snow day inside. Sky Zone Moncton is Atlantic Canada’s largest indoor play space, so you can spend the whole day inside without being bored. There is no age limit as they offer activities for everyone.
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40 Champlain Street, Dieppe
Relax & Rejuvenate
- Reconnect with yourself and relax after the holiday season. The Namaste Spa offers pampering services to energize your body and soul. An excellent treat during the cold winter. 31 Botsford Street, Moncton Details
- A modern spin on the classic spa experience, Soflo & Co SalonSpa offers both salon and spa treatments under one roof. Sir back and relax as talented estheticians pamper you. 1688 Mountain Road, Moncton Details
- Escape the cold and the hustle of the city at USVA spa. The spa is just a 10-minute drive from downtown Moncton. The spa treatments are inspired by a Nordic ritual dating back 200 years, which involves alternating between heat and cold. 774 Front Mountain Road, Moncton. Details