Plan your holiday adventure in Moncton with our ultimate event guide. Whether you're a Moncton veteran or a rookie, this guide ensures you don't miss a moment of holiday magic.
Popular events like Wild Lights illuminate the city with enchanting displays that transform the park into a winter wonderland. Featuring delightful light installations, Turner’s Christmas at the Coliseum offers a festive atmosphere filled with entertainment and holiday cheer. And the Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing community spirit and jubilant floats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Moncton
- Wild Lights
- Turner’s Christmas at the Coliseum
- Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade
- The Antler Breakfast
- Sleigh the Holidays Pop-Up Market
- Christmas by-the-Sea (Saint Andrews)
- Holiday Market by Nicholas’ Hope Family Services Inc.
- Light Up Riverview Market (Riverview)
- Christmas Carols and Theatre
See these and even more events listed below!
Moncton Holiday Light Displays
Wild Lights
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
Wild Lights at the Magnetic Hill Zoo features hundreds of thousands of holiday lights illuminating the zoo, creating a spectacular display of festive illumination.
Where: Moncton | More Info: Wild Lights
Light Up Riverview Market
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday light display.
Description:
Light Up Riverview is a community-driven holiday light display along the Riverfront Trail, featuring thousands of residents and visitors coming together to make the town sparkle with hot cocoa and festive carols. Local businesses shine bright as part of the holiday shopping season.
Where: Riverview | More Info: Light Up Riverview Market
Moncton Holiday Markets and Shopping
Turner’s Christmas at the Coliseum
What to Expect:
Extensive variety of holiday gifts and gourmet foods.
Description:
Turner’s Christmas at the Coliseum is a premier holiday event featuring hundreds of exhibitors showcasing arts, crafts, woodworking, jewelry, and gourmet food. The event offers a wide range of gift ideas for everyone on your list, with convenient free parking at the Moncton Coliseum Complex.
Where: Moncton | More Info: Turner’s Christmas at the Coliseum
Sleigh the Holidays Pop-Up Market
What to Expect:
Seasonal shopping with unique gifts.
Description:
Sleigh the Holidays Pop-Up Market offers a seasonal shopping experience with unique gifts and festive items.
Where: Moncton | More Info: Sleigh the Holidays Pop-Up Market
Christmas by-the-Sea
What to Expect:
Unique blend of shopping, dining, and holiday entertainment.
Description:
Celebrate Christmas in St. Andrews by-the-Sea with festive shopping, live music, and holiday decorations. Enjoy special promotions, restaurant specials, and a lively atmosphere.
Where: Saint Andrews | More Info: Christmas by-the-Sea
Holiday Market by Nicholas’ Hope Family Services Inc.
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday shopping with local artisans.
Description:
Nicholas’ Hope Family Services Inc. presents a Holiday Market where local artisans and vendors showcase handmade gifts, seasonal items, and community support.
Where: Moncton | More Info: Holiday Market by Nicholas’ Hope Family Services Inc.
Moncton Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Carols and Theatre
What to Expect:
Traditional holiday music and live theatre.
Description:
Join us for an evening of Christmas carols and theatre, featuring classic holiday songs and a captivating theatrical performance.
Where: Moncton | More Info: Christmas Carols and Theatre
Moncton Other Holiday Activities
Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday light display with festive floats.
Description:
The Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade is an annual event that celebrates the holiday season with a festive light display, welcoming over 100,000 people to build community spirit. Decorated floats and participants make their way through Main Street, creating a joyful atmosphere.
Where: Moncton | More Info: Royale Greater Moncton Santa Claus Parade
The Antler Breakfast
What to Expect:
Corporate-friendly breakfast event supporting local charities.
Description:
The Antler Breakfast is a signature event welcoming over 1,500 people for an early-morning breakfast, raising funds for local children and youth-serving charities through ticket sales, sponsorship packages, and donations.
Where: Moncton | More Info: The Antler Breakfast
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