1. Happily Ever After at the Theatre
Every year, the Capitol Theatre presents a theatrical adaptation of a beloved film, and this year, they really pulled out all the stops with Shrek The Musical. Plan your night at the theatre and get your tickets today!
Shrek The Musical | February 21 to March 1 | Capitol Theatre
2. Winter Festival Galore!
In our area, February is winter festival month. Throughout the month, various towns and cities in the area, including Moncton and Dieppe, will hold their annual festivities celebrating the cold season. This month, no matter when you’re planning your visit, you’re likely to find a festival.
Dieppe Winter Magic | February 21 and 22 | Place 1604
Moncton PolarFest | February 14 to 16 | Centennial Park
Riverview Winter Carnival | January 30 to February 8 | Various locations
Shediac Winter Carnival | January 30 to February 8 | Various locations
Sackville Winterfest | February 5 to 8 | Various locations
3. Ode to Chocolate
On winter’s coldest days, a warm cup of hot chocolate is the ideal pick-me-up, and a great sweet treat to share with loved ones. This month, you’ll want to be in Moncton-Dieppe for the Hot Chocolate Festival, during which local cafés, restaurants, bakeries, and more create their own signature cup of cocoa. It’s the perfect winter tasting!
Hot Chocolate Festival | February 15 to 28 | Various locations
4. Rev It Up
Whether you’re an avid snowmobiler or just love seeing them in action, you’ll want to come to Moncton-Dieppe this month for Snowmobile NB Tourism Weekend and BARBEGAZI Moncton. For Snowmobile NB Tourism Weekend, you can get a 4-day pass at an amazing price, and then make your way to downtown Moncton to see incredible snowmobile stunts!
Snowmobile NB Tourism Weekend | February 13 to 16
BARBEGAZI Moncton | February 13 and 14 | Downtown Moncton
5. Get Artsy
If you prefer making art than admiring it, there are places for you! In these studios and cafés, you can sit down with friends and family and have fun painting, drawing, and creating together.
Heavenly Mould Ceramics Studio
6. Play Lumberjack
Looking for something unique to do on a cold winter day? Try axe throwing at Timber Lounge! It’s the perfect thing to do with friends while enjoying each other’s company and getting a bit of friendly competition going.
7. Eat Soup for a Good Cause
Every year, our local United Way chapter brings local restaurants together for a soup-making competition. Attendees sample each soup and vote for their favourite. It’s a fun, delicious, and charitable event!
Soupfest | February 3 | Moncton Coliseum
8. Winter Geocaching
Geocaching is a great way to explore a destination and discover places you might not have found otherwise. There are thousands of geocaches hidden all over the Moncton-Dieppe area. All you need to do is sign up on geocaching.com and start the hunt!
9. Fun at the Ranch
If you want the ultimate winter day out, you can’t go wrong at Broadleaf Ranch. Located just south of Moncton-Dieppe, Broadleaf Ranch is an 800-acre outdoor adventurer’s paradise! Horseback riding, sleigh rides, hiking trails, tobogganing, and a skating pond are just some of the things you can do at the ranch.
10. Maritime Spirits Festival
The Maritime Spirits Festival is the ultimate cocktail experience. Come celebrate the craft of distilling fine spirits and the art of mixology and bartending, where guests can taste local and internationally renowned products.