🎄 Greater Moncton Holiday & NYE Guide

🎄 Greater Moncton Holiday & NYE Guide
From December 12th onward
If your December feels full but not necessarily fun, this is for you. I pulled together what's happening from now until New Year's in Greater Moncton: markets, concerts, lights, kid-friendly stuff, and NYE. You don't need every event. You just need the ones that fit your life.
Skim, circle what feels good, and then tell me: What are you saying yes to this year?
✨ Ongoing Holiday Experiences (easy to plug in anytime)
Wild Lights at Magnetic Hill Zoo – until Jan 3
Magnetic Hill Zoo turns into a full winter wonderland: tunnels of lights, glowing animal displays, and snow-covered paths. Runs evenings from Nov 28–Jan 3, and tickets often sell out on peak nights, so book ahead. To Do Canada
Aura: A Moncton Holiday Experience – at the Moncton Market
A cosy, downtown holiday setup at the Moncton Market running to Dec 20 - vendors, festive atmosphere, and an easy add-on to Saturday errands. Experience Moncton
Revealing Chignecto Exhibit – Resurgo Place
Not "Christmas," but very Moncton. Local stories and history, running through Jan 11 at Resurgo Place, a good indoor option when you're done with malls and movies. Experience Moncton
👉 Reply "LIGHTS" if you want a simple night-out plan (where to park, what to pair it with for dinner or hot chocolate).
🎶 Concerts & Holiday Shows (Dec 12–21)
Les Gars du Nord – Capitol Theatre
Dec 12 – Francophone holiday energy at the Capitol Theatre. Experience Moncton
The Tea Party, Headstones & Finger Eleven – Casino NB
Dec 12, Molson Canadian Centre (Casino NB) – Rock night right before peak holiday chaos hits. Experience Moncton+1
A Classic Country Christmas – Casino NB
Dec 13, Molson Canadian Centre – Classic holiday-meets-country show; good "bring the parents" option. Experience Moncton+1
Choir! Choir! Choir! – Un-Silent Night
Dec 13, Capitol Theatre – Audience sing-along style holiday concert. You don't just watch; you sing with everyone. Experience Moncton+1
MOSAÏQ International Crafts Market – Christmas Edition + Chorale
Dec 13, MAGMA Atrium, 22 Church St – International crafts market 12:30–6:30 pm, followed by the Greater Moncton Chorale Christmas concert 7–9 pm at Central United Church. Full cultural, cosy day downtown. HappeningNext
Noël avec Les Muses, les frères Belivo & Roland Gauvin – Capitol
Dec 17–21 – Classic Acadien holiday show, Capitol Theatre, several dates between the 17th and 21st. Experience Moncton
👉 Reply "MUSIC" and I'll send you a shortlist of shows based on your vibe (family-friendly, date night, or friend night).
🎁 Markets, Workshops & "Something Different"
Aura Holiday Market @ Moncton Market
Continues through Dec 20 during market hours. Good for last-minute gifts without going near the big box chaos. Experience Moncton+1
MOSAÏQ International Crafts Market – Christmas Edition
Dec 13, 12:30–6:30 pm, MAGMA Atrium, 22 Church St – Global crafts, free admission, ties into the evening Chorale concert. HappeningNext
The Naughty List – Holiday Show (19+ only)
Dec 20, 8 pm, 184 Alma St – A cheeky, adults-only festive show (burlesque/holiday cabaret vibe). Doors at 7 pm. eventbrite.ca
Plus: smaller pop-up markets, workshops, and niche events are being added almost daily on AllEvents & HappeningNext. AllEvents+1
👉 Reply "MARKETS" if you want my curated list of actually good local markets and makers instead of scrolling event sites.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kid-Friendly & Winter Break (Dec 20–Jan 4)
From Dec 20–Jan 4, there's a full mix for kids and families around Greater Moncton: indoor pools, public skates, sledding hills, winter walks, and special break programming. Pickle Planet and ToDoCanada both keep running round-ups for this period. pickleplanetmoncton.com+1
A few easy wins:
Wild Lights
Obvious, but worth repeating; kids love it. To Do Canada
Outdoor Skating & Light Walks
Downtown Moncton and Riverview put on beautiful light displays and public skates over the holidays. To Do Canada+1
Library & Community Centre Programmes
Storytimes, crafts, and low-cost activities pop up between Christmas and New Year's; listed mostly on municipal and library calendars. To Do Canada
👉 Reply "FAMILY" + kids' ages and I'll send a few ideas tailored to your crew (low-energy vs. "get them tired," indoor vs. outdoor).
🎆 New Year's Eve in Greater Moncton
New Year's Eve Family Fun Fest – Downtown Place
Dec 31, Downtown Moncton – Free
Family activities through the day
Live music, outdoor skating, vendors, beer garden
Fireworks to ring in the New Year
This is the big community event downtown, organised by the City of Moncton & the Wildcats. City of Moncton+1
NYE – Randomz Band, Hub City Pub (Casino NB)
Dec 31, 10 pm, Casino NB – Live band, party atmosphere, late-night adult NYE option. HappeningNext
Other NYE Parties & Dinners
There are multiple NYE dinners, club nights, and themed parties listed across local event platforms (AllEvents, ToDoCanada, etc.), with more still being added. AllEvents+1
👉 Reply "NYE" and tell me: family night or grown-up night, I'll send you 2–3 options that fit.
Talk soon, Looking forward to connecting further with you all!
Christine Côté 
Home Matchmaker & REALTOR® @ East Coast Keys
Serving Moncton New Brunswick & surrounding communities