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Credit: Magnetic Hill Zoo
You don’t need to hibernate this holiday season. Celebrate this holiday season out in Moncton and enjoy the winter wonderland. If you prefer to stay inside, there is still lots of family fun to be had this during the Christmas holidays in Moncton.
Things to Do on Christmas & Boxing Day in Moncton
I. Sledding Spots to Check Out
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is a popular spot for sledding since there are a few hills to pick from. You just have to wait for a good snow, then you can head out and find a steep hill to start sledding on. If you don’t like to sled, then you can hit the ice at the outdoor skating rink.
Rotary St-Anselme Park
This park is very popular in the summertime, but the fun does not stop when the snow comes. Allow with sledding, there is also skiing and snowshoeing trails for all skill levels. The snowshoeing trail connects to the Irishtown Nature Park. There is also an outdoor skating rink for you to enjoy this winter.
Winter Wonderland Park
This winter wonderland is not just for walking through anymore. If you are looking for a great time outdoors, you should definitely check out this park. The sliding hill is famous because it has a snowboard component. There is also an outdoor rink and a pathway that connects to the Dobson Trail.
II. Skating
Mapleton Park Rink
The Mapleton Park rink is located behind the Rotary Pavillion, which is the log structure used for meetings and gatherings. There are also paths in the park that you can take the family snowshoeing on.
Arthur-J.-Leblanc Centre
If you are looking to go skating inside this holiday break, the Arthur-J.-Leblanc Centre offers free public skates all week long.
Riverview Skate and Youth Centre
Enjoy skating at the Riverview Skate and Youth Centre in Dieppe.
Hussars Sports Centre
Make sure you bring a phone or camera and capture fond memories while your kids enjoy skating at the Hussars Sports Centre in Sussex.
III. Skiing and Trails
Poley Mountain
Hit the slopes at Poley Mountain, a family-friendly mountain that is around 10km from Sussex and is located between Moncton (an hour drive), Fredericton, and Saint John. Just make sure to check their website to see when the slopes are open.
Crabbe Mountain
A drive of two and a half hours gets you to Crabbe Mountain — famous for having the largest and highest vertical drop in the Maritimes. Skiers and snowboarders love Crabbe Mountain and its 32 alpine trails and glades. There is also over 30 km of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails for you to explore at your leisure.
IV. Christmas and New Year’s Celebrations
Wild Lights – Year of the Penguin at Magnetic Hill Zoo
The Magnetic Hill Zoo will be covered with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights during the Wild Lights display. Bring the whole family to see our new Australian-themed lights!!
V. Indoor Fun
Hop!Skip!Jump!
Younger kids will love to climb, run, and play inside at Hop!Skip!Jump!. Along with being the largest climb and play structure in Moncton, there is also a laser maze challenge and an arcade on-site. For adults, the café is a great place to relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and a scrumptious snack.
Crystal Mountain Party Palace
Crystal Mountain Party Palace is the place where many parents take their kids to have fun indoors during the Christmas holidays. You can challenge your family at the huge laser tag arena, play virtual golf or test your skills on over 80 arcade games.
Get Air Trampoline Park
Work out the extra energy from all the sugary treats at the Get Air Trampoline Park this Holiday season. This trampoline park is fun for all ages because there are many different areas designed for people with different skill levels.
DIY Studio The Pottery Café
Make your own Christmas gifts and ornaments this year at DIY Studio. There are literally hundreds of pottery pieces that you can choose from. You can paint them your way or use silkscreens, stencils, and stamps to create your own unique designs.
Sky Zone
Bounce around and have lots of fun at Sky Zone. Along with freestyle jumping, you can also try Skyslam and Ultimate Dodgeball. You should also be sure to check out the Foam Zone. There is so much to try and have fun playing on that you will never want to leave.
Fit Rocks
Keep active this holiday break and learn how to rock climb at Fit Rocks. There are various kinds of rock walls for all skill levels to enjoy. The team at Fit Rocks will help you get started and will be there if you have any questions.
Resurgo Place
Take the whole family to check out the Moncton Museum, the Transportation Discovery Centre, and the Moncton Visitor Information Centre at Resurgo Place. It has an excellent children’s interactive area, which will keep them amused and educated at the same time. You can also visit “The Station” Gift shop and the Visitor Information Centre that are also located in the facility.
Marche Moncton Market
The Marche Moncton Market is open year-round on Saturday mornings. There are over 130 vendors who travel to the market to bring new and fresh items each week. You can shop for fresh ingredients for your dinner, or find great gifts from the local crafters and artisans.
Learn AcroYoga at Bend City Yoga
A combination of Acrobatics and Yoga, AcroYoga is a fun and unique twist on yoga. This yoga will push your flexibility and show you just how much your body can do. Bend City Yoga also has more traditional yoga classes. Yoga is a great activity for all ages.