APRIL 2026
Easter Long-Weekend in New Brunswick
How to spend time with your family while supporting local businesses. From exploring New Brunswick inside and out, to ensuring you have a tasty Easter with the family, browse our suggestions of how to get the most out of your long-weekend while building memories the kids will never forget.
Visit a Local Chocolatier
What a better way to support local businesses AND fulfill your wildest chocolate dreams? Stop by New Brunswick’s chocolatiers to taste the special and limited-edition easter chocolates for your Easter basket to look top tier while tasting melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
McGuire Chocolate Company 174 rue Water Street, St. Andrews
Ganong: The Chocolate Museum 73 blvd Milltown Blvd, St. Stephen
Adorable Chocolat 395 rue Main Street, Shediac
Fancy Bites by Nancy 215 rue Main Street, Unit G, Fredericton
Chocolat Voyageur 136 rue Ellen Street. Miramichi
LaRouere Chocolat 150 rue Weldon Street, Moncton
Confiserie Andréa Confectionery 120 rue Main Street, Bathurst
Family-Friendly Hiking and Trails
Nothing like exploring the great outdoors with the whole family. Discover paths and trains across our beloved province that are not only kid-friendly, but also gorgeous views while getting the fam outside and moving!
Dickson Falls Trail Fundy National Park. 1km. Moderate. Est 14minutes.
Sussex Bluff Sussex. 3.7km. Moderate. Est 1 hour.
Shiphaven Trail Alma. 2.3km. Easy. Est 40 minutes.
Mount Douglas Bald Trail Fredericton Junction. 2.1km. Moderate. Est 1 hour.
Wetland and Floodplain Loop Mapleton Park. 5km. Easy. Est 1hour.
Grand Falls Gorge Trail Grand Falls. 2.4km. Easy. Est 40 minutes.
Hays Falls via Maliseet Trail Woodstock. 3.2km. Easy. Est 1 hour.
Osprey Trail Kouchibouguac National Park. 5km. Easy. Est 1 hour 15 minutes.
Attractions and Museums
This is it! This is the weekend you and the fam are FINALLY going to go do those tours, museums, and experiences you always talk about going to but never end up doing. From fun learning about history to enjoying trying something new, this weekend is your to conquer with New Brunswick’s best places to visit.
Resurgo Place, Moncton
Good Guys Golf, Fredericton
Fundy Discovery Aquarium, St. Andrews
Belding Hill Farms, Hampton
Oasis Trampoline Park, Saint John
Baking and Cooking for Sunday’s Feast!
Having a scrumdiddlyumptious meal during Easter’s long weekend is an absolute MUST! Some of the best traditions and bonding moments are in the kitchen with your loved ones. While you work away at creating an outstanding meal for your family and friends, try to use some New Brunswick ingredients. Here is a list of commonly found ingredients in most grocery stores across our province.
- King Cole tea
- Fatso Peanut Butter
- Barbours Extracts
- Baxter milk and butter
- The Speerville Flour Mill flour
- Local maple syrup and honey
- Crosby’s molasses
- Armadale Farm cheese
Easter New Brunswick Events
Every city and town across the province are hosting their own Easter activities from scavenger hunts to visits with the East bunny. Here are a select few to give you a taste of what you and the family can get up to this up-coming long-weekend.
Easter Blast
Join us for an egg-citing morning including a FREE delicious breakfast, fun games, and an unforgettable celebration.
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 8:00AM to 12:00PM
Location: Tidal Church, 945 boul. St George Blvd, Moncton
Price: Free
Easter Eggstravaganza at the Farm
A family friendly Easter event at Boyle Family Farm featuring a large indoor egg hunt where children collect eggs and exchange them for treats, along with activities like photos with the Easter Bunny, crafts, face painting, a petting zoo with baby animals, campfire marshmallows, and outdoor games for kids.
Dates: Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6, 2026 | 10AM to 5PM
Location: Boyle Family Farm, 3528 NB-126 , Lutes Mountain
Price: Adults (ages 2 and up): $15. Infants under 23 months & below: FREE.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
Families are invited to enjoy a fun community Easter egg hunt with three different hunts for various age groups. Kids can also stop by the fun zone for face painting, crafts, snacks, and a “Gone Fishing” game, plus warm up by the bonfire.
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 1PM to 3PM
Location: Family Worship Center, 89 Mt Pleasant Rd, Eastern Charlotte
Family Easter Event
Bring the family for a fun Easter morning with carnival games, a bounce house, crafts, prizes, popcorn, and an exciting glow-in-the-dark egg hunt.
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 10AM to 12PM
Location: Lancaster Baptist Church, 87 Church Ave, Saint John
Price: Free
Easter Eggstravaganza
Join a fun Easter Eggstravaganza for the whole family, filled with plenty of eggs and activities to celebrate the season together.
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 10:30AM
Location: Union Street Atlantic Baptist Church, 47 Union St., Saint Stephen
Make the Most of the Easter Long Weekend in NB
Easter weekend in New Brunswick is the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy everything the season has to offer. From family egg hunts and community events to scenic trails, local museums, and chocolate shops, there are plenty of ways to fill your long weekend with fun.
Whether you’re planning a day outdoors, exploring local attractions, or simply hunting for the best Easter treats in town, we hope this guide helps you make the most of the holiday weekend. Happy Easter and enjoy the spring adventures!
