Weekly Events Update, August 27, 2026

Eleanor Johnson
1 day ago
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Updated: 6 hours ago

The Digby County Exhibition is on this weekend in Bear River. See the light horse show, horse and oxen pulls, and gardening competitions. And if Bass fishing is your pleasure, enter the tournament on Saturday, also in Bear River. However, River Road has a detour, so use Landsdown Road to get to Bear River from Digby.

All events are on our website and in Photo Albums on our Facebook page.

This Week's Events (Aug 27-Sep 3) (posters)

Weymouth Library Art Exhibition: A Legacy of Textiles

Weymouth Library exhibits creations made by members of the Weymouth Makers group. The exhibit features a variety of textile techniques. This exhibit celebrates craftsmanship, tradition, and the passing of skills through generations. This exhibit carries more than just fibres. It carries stories, memory, and culture. It connects to both the past and the present. This exhibit is on display during open hours in July and August.

Thur Aug 27 Provincial Semi-finals

5pm Weymouth Cricket Field. Weymouth Firebirds vs. Clark’s Harbour Foggies.

Thurs Aug 27 Weymouth Village Meeting

7pm W. Medical Centre. To discuss raising the village tax rate to pay for improving the sidewalks.

Fri Aug 27, Sat 28 and Sunday 29 Digby County Exhibition

Exhibition Grounds, 854 Riverview Road, Bear River. Light Horse show, draft horses, oxen pull, vendors market, horse pull, family entertainment and silent auction. See the poster for full schedule.

Fri Aug 28 Music on the Promenade: Margie & James

5:30-7:30pm Digby Promenade

Fri Aug 28 Summer Music at the ‘O’: The Rhinestone Romeos

6-8pm Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, Annapolis Royal. Rain location: Port Royal Legion.

Fri Aug 28 Music on the Sissiboo: One Night Only

7-8:30pm Weymouth Waterfront Bandstand. Night market, BBQ. Bring your lawn chair.

Fri Aug 28 Pat Walsh

7-9pm Annapolis Royal Legion. Happy Hour 5:30-7. Cocktail specials. Chase the Ace.

Sat Aug 29 Striped Bass Fishing Tournament

8am – 5 pm Bear River Legion From Hwy 101 to The Head of the Tide. $25pp. Contact 902-247-0789

Sat Aug 29 - 30: Reenactment: the founding of the Anglo-Scottish settlement of Charles Fort (1629-1632)

8 am - 5 pm Fort Anne Historic Site, Annapolis Royal. Nova Hollandia. Free

Sat Aug 29 Garrett Mason

7pm Electric City/La Nouvelle France, Weymouth. Advance tickets $25 via Eventbrite.ca

Sat Aug 29 Gypsy: The Premiere Fleetwood Mac Tribute

7:30 pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live Music. Adults $45. The “Gypsy” Fleetwood Mac experience is a truly authentic representation of this multiple award-winning groups very best songs of all time, including Stevie Nicks duets with Don Henley and Tom Petty. Their spectacular show repertoire includes: “Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, Don’t Stop, The Chain,” and many more fan favourites.

Sat Aug 29 Skattered

8-11pm Weymouth Legion.

Sun Aug 30 Forest Market

10am-2pm Annapolis Market Square. Basket weavers, furniture makers, turned wood products, nature based art, hand carved spoons, environmental groups and more.

Sun Aug 30 Once Upon A Time In A Cinema

6pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Comedy/Drama PG. $11.95 Adults ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CINEMA is set in a small-town cinema during one eventful Friday night screening from hell. Over the course of one evening, the film follows the travails of beleaguered cinema owner Earl Clancy (Colin Morgan) as he faces a myriad of disasters, any one of which could sink him. Drawing from writer/director David Gleeson’s own experience growing up in a family of cinema owners where his father’s 78-year career marked the longest in the cinema business in Ireland, if not the world, this film is a love letter to a peculiarly Irish cinema experience, which was as much about connecting with people as it was about the movie.

SEPTEMBER

Wed Sep 2 Late Flame

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film. Drama. 14A Adults $11.95 Ed Saxberger, a forgotten New York poet, works in the post office. After an eager and flattering young admirer appears on his doorstep, Saxberger is beckoned into a coterie of twentysomething admirers who anoint him as a rediscovered genius. Intoxicated by the attention — and by the alluring presence of Gloria, the group’s “tragic heroine” — Saxberger gradually reckons with the authenticity of his newfound poetic circle. This thoughtful, witty film is a wistful yet unromantic look at a lost idea of downtown New York.

Thur Sep 3 to Sun 6th Wharf Rat Rally

Digby

New Events after this week (posters)

Sat Sep 5 Karaoke w. Lady Heidi

2-4pm Sissiboo Landing. Free

Sat Sep 5 Supper & Music Night

4:30-6pm supper 6:30-9pm music. Havelock Community Center. Adults $14

Fri Sep 11 Free Summer Street Dance with DJ Hotcue

7-11pm Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth.. BBQ treats on site.

Thur Sep 17 Weymouth makers’ nights starts

6-9pm Weymouth waterfront library. Bring-Your-Own Project gatherings. And we have a Lending Library of tools and supplies available. Please send us a message ahead of time so we can accommodate your request.

Sat Sep19 Yard Sale

9am-2pm Clementsport Legion. Proceeds benefit the Good Neighbours Club and the Legion.

REGULAR EVENTS (posters)

Free Virtual Urgent Care Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat & Sun 8am – noon. 1-833-413-0277

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

Summer Music at the ‘O’ Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, Fridays 6-8pm
• Aug 28 The Rhinestone Romeos
• Sept 4 Jamie Alcorn Band
• Sep 11 The Mark Riley Project
Indoor walking for adults. Every Tuesday and Thursday: 11 am - Noon: Hub Gym
Indoor tai chi: Every Tuesday and Thursday: 9 am: Hub Gym
NS Walking Group Every Wednesday: 10 am: Market Square:. All welcome.
Yoga and More at Maritime Motion: Senior Yoga; Restorative Yoga; Boot Camp; Senior Movement Workout; Hatha Yoga; Gentle Flow; Vinyasa Yoga; Dance Fitness class. www.maritimemotion.com.
Farmers’ & Traders’ market: Saturdays 9am – 12pm, The Market Square, Annapolis Royal.
NS Walking Group, Wednesdays 10am. Market Square
Writer’s Gathering, 1st & 3rd Mondays, 2 – 4pm. ARTSPLACE Gallery.
Celtic Vibes Thursdays 2:30 Taproom

BEAR RIVER, SMITHS COVE, CLEMENTSVALE

Yoga for Every Body. Fridays (Aug 28) 9-10:15am Bear River Legion.
Smiths Cove Museum Community Coffee Mornings Thursday Aug 27 9:30-11:30am 590 Hwy 1, Smith’s Cove.
Smith’s Cove Fire Dept Breakfasts Saturdays Sep 19. 7:30-10am Adults $15.
Community Gospel Service Sunday at 7pm, Clementsvale Gospel Hall, 295 Quarry Rd, Clementsvale. All welcome.
Bear River Fire Dept Breakfasts 2026 Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
Muddy Duck Yoga Mon–Wed 9–10:15 am $10 Oakdene Centre, Bear River
Taoist Tai Chi Saturdays 1:30 – 3:30 Oakdene Centre, Bear River. Sessions are led by local accredited instructor George Chisholm and contributions range from $30 to $40 dollars per month. For more information and/or to register, go to taoist.org.
Seniors’ Day at the Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic Every 2nd Wednesday of the month 1-3pm. Guest Speaker, fun activities and refreshments. Drop-in. Call 902-467-3611 for details.
Taekwondo Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm Oakdene Centre
Rudolph Steiner Study Group every Sunday
11 am – 2 pm Register with Shirley at bello.bees@gmail.com

Regular events in DEEP BOOK / CORNWALLIS

NS DiscoveryBound Rec Centre, 180 Atlantic Ave. Cornwallis Call 902-955-0779
Deep Brook Farmers & Crafters Market Sundays 11 - 2pm Lions Hall, 948 Hwy 1 Deep Brook
Line Dancing Mon & Fri mornings 10-11am. $5 per class. Felker Hall, 734 north Broadway. Ph: 902-532-3035
Keep Fit & Healthy Classes Mondays, Wed & Fridays 8:45 – 9:45 am 902-376-2055
Hatha Yoga Mondays 11:30 – 1pm Sridhara 250-228-3848
Zumba Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm Felker Hall Cornwallis $7pp 902-532-7736
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Wed 8am Stephen 902-526-2885
Cribbage Thursdays from 1pm Felker Hall Cornwallis 902-376-2007
Chair Yoga Fridays 11:30 -12:45 Sridhara 250-228-3848
Marital Arts (various classes and levels) , Women’s Defense, Weapons Class www.firstcontactkarate.com, 726 Broadway, Cornwallis

Regular events in DIGBY

Historic Walking Tours Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am and 2pm, Meet at 110 Montague Row (Visitor Information Center) Throughout August.
Climbing Wall Mondays 6-8pm Digby Curling Centre, 27 Shreve Street. $2 pp or $5 per family.
Chase the Ace Draws Friday at 8pm, Digby Legion, 92 Mount St., tickets available Friday 6 pm to closing or at Wilson's Home hardware.
Crafternoons Fridays 2-4pm Digby Library (Aug 28, Sep 11, 25) Join other crafters to chat and share ideas. Bring your own supplies to work on your project while enjoying good company. This program is for adults.
Laser Tag Tuesdays Every other Tuesday starting July 7. 6-8pm Reservation required 902-308-6887 DARC
Music at the Promenade. Wednesdays & Fridays. Jun 10 to Aug 5 @ 6-8pm. Aug 12-28 @ 5:30-7:30pm.
• Aug 28 Margie & James
Aquafit Mondays & Thursdays 4:15-5:15pm $8 or $40 for 6 classes. Digby Swimming pool, 27 Shreve St. DARC 902-245-1960
Digby Farmers' and Artisans' Market: Fridays and Sundays, 10-3, weather permitting, along Admiral's Walk, downtown Digby, May 29 - Oct. 4. Where community meets creativity. Come discover what your neighbours are growing, crafting, and baking.
Coffee & Conversation Tuesdays 10am – 2pm Admiral Digby Museum, 95 Montague Rd, Digby. Coffee, tea & treats will be served. The most important people at the museum, are you!
Jam Night Open Mic Tuesdays 7-10pm Digby Legion $3
In-line skate nights Mondays 6-7pm All Ages. 7-8pm Ages 16+ Digby Arena FREE LIMITED inline skates, helmets & pads available for adults + children. Prefer your own gear? Bring it along! All skill levels .
Adults at Play Sundays Digby Regional High School gym. Recreational Pickleball 10-11:50am Adult (18+) open, all levels. Volleyball 12noon-1:50pm Adult (18+) open, all levels. DARC.
Recreational Youth Ball Hockey Tuesdays Digby Arena Registration required DARC 902-245-4344
603 Army cadets Thurs 6:45-9pm, Digby Elementary school, 63 Shreve Street. Ages 12-18. 603army@cadets.gc.ca
RUDOLF STEINER READING GROUP Sundays, 11am to 2pm in Barton Hwy 101. A reading and discussion of "The Spiritual Hierarchies and the Physical World - zodiac, planets and cosmos " The Collected Works of Rudolf Steiner. Contact Shirley 902-837-1030 email bello.bees@gmail.com
Family Centre: (August) Summer Workshops, Transition to School, Play & Grow 3-5, Toddler Time, Social Time, 902-245-2300.
Family Centre (September) Social Time, Prenatal, Play & Grow 3-5, Toddler time, Crafting together, Amped up, Home Alone, Baby & Me, Ready Set Bake gr P-3, Get messy sensory gr P-3, Cooking Club Gr 4-6. Call 902-245-2300.
Female Takeover Open Gym Fridays 6 – 7pm Digby Regional High School.
Recreational Pickleball Sundays 10 am – 12 pm Open, 12 pm – 2 pm Beginner. Digby Regional High Gym. See DARC Facebook page.
Open Gym Fridays & Saturdays Digby Regional High School. See DARC FaceBook page for schedules.
RUDOLF STEINER READING GROUP Sundays, 11am to 2pm in Barton Hwy 101. A reading and discussion of "The Spiritual Hierarchies and the Physical World - zodiac, planets and cosmos " The Collected Works of Rudolf Steiner. Contact Shirley 902-837-1030 email bello.bees@gmail.com
Conversation Circles Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm (EAL Support). Virtual meetings. Contact NSCC Digby learning Centre. visit www.nscc.ca/eal to get more info and to register for the virtual link.

Regular events in WEYMOUTH

A Crafty Afternoon Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. (Tue Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24) Weymouth Library Have fun with others while you work on your project. This can be knitting, crocheting, rug hooking, sewing, painting or working on any craft you wish. Please bring your own supplies.
Weymouth makers’ nights starts Thur Sep 17. 6-9pm Weymouth waterfront library. Bring-Your-Own Project gatherings. And we have a Lending Library of tools and supplies available. Please send us a message ahead of time so we can accommodate your request.
Music on the Sissiboo Friday nights July through August. 7-8:30pm. Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth.
• Aug 28 One Night Only
Sissiboo Market Friday nights July through August.
6:30-8:30pm. Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth. Now a member of Nova Scotia Farmers’ Markets Association.
Soul Connections Every 3rd Wednesday 10am Weymouth Library community room. Ladies bible study group
Chair Yoga Mondays 10 – 11:15 St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Weymouth. DARC
Open Gym Saturdays 10-11 am Basketball /pickleball 11 am – 1 pm. Open gym Sundays 10 am – 12 pm St. Mary’s Bay Academy. See DARC FaceBook page for schedules.
Church of Christ Youth Groups. Wednesdays 7-8pm for Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-9. Weymouth Church of Christ, 4924 Highway 1, Weymouth North. More details 902-837-6150
Weymouth Legion
• Bingo Tues 6 – 9:30pm
• Darts Wed 6:30pm $2 pp.
• Jam night Thurs 7– 9pm
• Chase the Ace Fri/Sat 6-9pm
• Evening Karaoke Fri/Sat 7-11pm
• Afternoon Karaoke Sun 2 – 6pm

Weymouth Waterfront Development Committee (WWDC) email sissiboolanding@gmail.com

Regular events in CLARE

Chase the Ace Thursdays 7pm CPC, Church Point Club, 1838 Hwy 1, Church Point
Belliveau Cove Farmers Market. Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm. Open to Sept 26, 2026.
Little Brook Public Market Thurs to Sun 10-3 Seaside Bowling Lanes and Lounge, 960 Hwy #1, Clare, 902-308-1033
Conversation Circle (in English) Tuesdays 6:30pm Louise-E-Deveau, University Sainte Anne
NS Walk Group, Clare Wed 10am DJs General Store, Salmon River
Lions Bingo Mondays 7pm Meteghan Lions Club
Darts Thursdays 1:30pm Clare Columbus Club $3
Scrapbooking at Clare Library, Saturdays10am – 12 noon