1. Boo at the Zoo
Get your fright on at the Magnetic Hill Zoo for Boo at the Zoo, a yearly spook-tacular event that puts everyone in the Halloween spirit. The afternoon features family-friendly Halloween-themed activities!Boo at the Zoo | October 18-19 & 25-26 | Magnetic Hill Zoo
2. International Slam/Poetry Festival in Acadie
Come snap your fingers to slams and poetry nights with artists from all over the Francophone world at the International Slam/Poetry Festival in Acadie, the first of its kind in the Americas. Events will be held all over the city for a whole week, so be sure to add the festival to your Moncton-Dieppe itinerary!International Slam/Poetry Festival in Acadie | October 4-18 | Various locations
3. Taste Local Seafood
Fall is one of the best times to visit Moncton-Dieppe and enjoy seafood at its freshest. Lobster season is in full swing in our region, and lucky for us all, there are dozens of restaurants in and around Moncton-Dieppe to get our fill:Le Moque-TortueCatch 22 Lobster BarLes Brumes du Coude
4. Visit an Art Gallery
Getting lost in beautiful and compelling pieces of art is one of life’s great pleasures, and Moncton-Dieppe really delivers on its art galleries.Dieppe Arts and Culture CentreGalerie d’art Louise-et-Reuben-CohenBright and Brine
5. Rising Tide Festival
The Rising Tide Festival celebrates artists, musicians, and traditions from the Bay of Fundy communities. For 10 days, Fundy towns and villages open up to visitors to share a piece of themselves and the area’s heritage.Rising Tide Festival | October 3-13 | Various locations
6. Green Pig Market Haunted Corn Maze
If you’re on the hunt for the ultimate fall adventure, look no further than Green Pig Country Market. You can get local fruits and vegetables and freshly baked breads and treats, and get lost in their corn maze—fun for the whole family!Green Pig Country Market Corn Maze | September 19 - October 24 | Salisbury
7. Hike in Fundy National Park
Fall is the time for leaf peeping! There’s no place like Fundy National Park to enjoy the crisp fall air and changing landscapes in nature. The park boasts trails for all levels of hikers, with some of the best views in the province.
8. Akadi Lumina Under the Autumn Leaves
Akadi Lumina is the ultimate cozy fall outing for the whole family. Have an enchanting evening under the stars and the colourful Acadian forest, enjoying this stunning multimedia experience depicting stories from the Acadian people.
* Akadi Lumina is scheduled to close for the season on October 18, 2025, so be sure to plan accordingly if this experience is on your travel list.
9. Fall Colours at Hopewell Rocks
The Hopewell Rocks are an exquisite site on their own, but add a vivid backdrop of fall colours, and their charm is instantly kicked up several notches. Home to the highest tides in the world, Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park is a must-do fall activity.
* Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park is scheduled to close for the season on October 26, 2025, so be sure to plan accordingly if this experience is on your travel list.
10. Hope-Wellness Eco-Resort
Let all your troubles float away on a true wellness retreat at Hope-Wellness Eco Resort, located in the colourful forest surrounding the majestic Petitcodiac River. The spa offers all the thermal experience essentials, plus yoga sessions, private cabins, and a bar.