Spring has officially arrived in New Brunswick, and with Easter weekend upon us — Good Friday falling on April 3 and Easter Sunday on April 5 — communities across the province are gearing up for a full slate of seasonal celebrations. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly egg hunt, a festive dinner, or a sweet springtime festival, there’s something happening near you this April.
Easter Dinner at the Delta Hotels by Marriott — Fredericton Sunday, April 5 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
If you’d rather celebrate without the cleanup, the Delta Hotels by Marriott in Fredericton is hosting an Easter dinner buffet that’s well worth the reservation. Executive Chef Mindy Trail has crafted an all-you-can-eat spread that includes inside round of beef, baked maple pineapple ham, white wine and garlic steamed mussels, slow roasted St. Louis pork ribs, and a variety of salads and sides. It’s the kind of spread that turns a holiday dinner into a proper occasion. Tickets are available on Eventbrite, and booking ahead is strongly recommended.
NKEC Interact Community Kids Easter Egg Hunt — Moncton Area
Community spirit is very much alive in the greater Moncton area this Easter, with the NKEC Interact Club hosting a kids’ Easter egg hunt open to the public. Events like this one are a great reminder that some of the best holiday fun doesn’t cost a thing — just bring a basket and a good attitude. Check Eventbrite for the latest details on timing and location.
Children’s Easter Activity-Service — Kentville Valley Area
The New Apostolic Church in the KV (Kentville Valley) area is hosting a children’s Easter activity and service, offering families a meaningful and fun way to mark the holiday weekend together. It’s a lovely option for those looking to blend tradition with community. Details are available through Eventbrite.
Riverview MapleFest — A Sweet Start to Easter Season March 27–29 | Riverview, NB
Technically wrapping up just before Easter weekend, Riverview MapleFest is the perfect warm-up to April’s festivities. Now in its seventh year, the annual festival celebrates the maple syrup season and brings together local businesses, community partners, and maple producers for a weekend filled with sweet treats, hands-on workshops, and family fun across town and in neighbouring Albert County. Highlights include tours of Farmer Brown’s Sugar Camp, a foraging walk in the woods surrounding the sugarhouse, a Seedy Saturday seed swap, maple brunches, and a Ukrainian pysanka (Easter egg decorating) workshop with the Ukrainian Association of Moncton — a hands-on session introducing participants to the traditional wax-resist method of decorating Easter eggs, while learning about their cultural symbolism and history.
Blossom Grove Tulip Festival — Coming Mid-April
If you’re looking to extend the spring celebrations beyond Easter weekend, keep an eye on the Blossom Grove Tulip Festival, a family-friendly flower festival that kicks off as April rolls on. It’s a natural follow-up to the Easter long weekend and a beautiful way to embrace the season in full bloom.
Plan Ahead: What’s Open on the Long Weekend
A quick note for anyone making plans: Fredericton, Moncton, and Saint John city halls will be closed on Good Friday, and transit schedules will be modified across the province. Most grocery stores and malls return to regular hours by Easter Monday, so if you need last-minute supplies for your egg hunt or holiday meal, Monday is your best bet.
Easter in New Brunswick has a way of feeling both festive and grounded — community egg hunts in church parking lots, maple taffy on snow, long dinners with family. Whatever your plans look like this April, there’s no shortage of ways to make the long weekend count. Check local event pages and Eventbrite regularly, as many organizers post final details in the days just before the holiday.
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