Weekly Events Update, December 4 2025

Eleanor Johnson
2 days ago
8 min read

Christmas trees and tree lighting ceremonies, Santa Claus meetings and Christmas fundraisers. Just beware of the weather.

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This Week's Events (Dec 4 - 11) (posters)

Thur Dec 4 Festival of Teas (at the Festival of Trees)

2pm & 3 pm Sissiboo Landing. Reservations recommended email sissiboolanding@gmail.com. Free will offering appreciated.

Dec 4 at 7pm Dec 6 at 3pm Remigio

St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 340 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal. A concert of Compassion, all proceeds go to local families in need.

Fri Dec 5 Craft Night Fundraiser

6:30pm The Electric City, 4668 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Weymouth. $45 pp Register by Dec 3 see poster.

Fri Dec 5 The Joy of Christmas (Sparkle Dance Academy)

7pm Oakdene Centre, Bear River. Fundraiser for the Oakdene. PWYC.

Fri Dec 5 and 6 Festival of Trees

Sissiboo Landing, 4575 Hwy 1, Weymouth; Fri Dec 5 6 –8 pm; Sat Dec 6 2 – 7 pm.

Fri Dec 05, 06 and 07 Charlotte’s Web (Fri Dec 5, Sat 6 and Sun 7)

Fri & Sat at 7pm, Sun at 3pm. King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Community Theatre. Adults $20. Step into the magical world of Charlotte’s Web, the heartwarming tale of friendship, kindness, and the extraordinary power of words. This enchanting stage adaptation brings to life all the unforgettable characters from E.B. White’s timeless classic — Wilbur, the radiant young pig; Fern, the girl who fights to save him; and Charlotte, the beautiful and gentle spider whose words spun in her web change everything..

Sat Dec 6 Bear River Fire Dept. Breakfast

7 am – 10 am Adults $15. All you can eat. Bacon, eggs, sausages, pancakes, hash browns, beans, toast, apple juice, hot coffee—and great community spirit.

Sat Dec 06 It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

10:30am King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Special Event. Join us for our annual FREE HOLIDAY MOVIE FOR KIDS! Santa will be present! After the Muppet Theatre faces closure on account of financial hardships, angel Daniel requests that Boss help its owner, Kermit the Frog and his team of muppets.

Sat Dec 6 Weymouth Santa Claus Parade

5:30pm Vendors inside Sissiboo Place, Christmas music after the parade in the Mercantile with “The Hillbilly Band”, pictures with Santa and Ms. Claus inside the Mercantile after the parade.

Sat Dec 6 Warm up the Soul Connections

6pm Sissiboo Landing, after the Parade. Christian Women’s Group. Free Hot Chocolate, apple cider & cookies. View the Festival of Trees and vote.

Sat Dec 6 Bear River Fire Department Christmas Tree Lighting!

6:30pm Bear River Fire Dept. Kick off the season by sprinkling Santa’s magic dust to light up our Christmas tree, then stick around for cookies, hot chocolate, and holiday fellowship while you meet and greet Santa himself!

Sun Dec 7 Angels About You (Choral concert)

3pm St. George and St. Andrew United Church, Annapolis Royal. Annapolis Voices Choir. Tickets $20 adults.

Sun Dec 7 Havelock Wesleyan Christmas Concert

6pm 5507 Highway 340, Hassett. Join us for an incredible night of music and drama celebrating the birth of Jesus. Be sure to bring your family and friends! There will be cake to celebrate!

Tue Dec 9 Cookie Exchange & Game Night

6-7:30pm Weymouth Waterfront Library. Back by popular demand! This is a fun evening of laughter and a taste of cookies. Participants are asked to bring three dozen cookies of the same kind and the recipe. Please register before Saturday, Dec. 6 by contacting the library.

Wed Dec 10 Seniors Day

1-3pm Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic. Coffee and conversations, warm drinks and snacks will be provided. You don't have to be a senior to attend! RSVP 902-467-3611

Wed Dec 10 Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Biopic, PG. Adults $11.95. This film chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album. Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s New Jersey bedroom, the album marked a pivotal time in his life and is considered one of his most enduring works—a raw, haunted acoustic record populated by lost souls searching for a reason to believe.

Thur Dec 11 Christmas Tea

2 – 4pm Weymouth Legion, 24 Back Street, Weymouth. $15pp Ugly Sweater / Elf Costume competition

Thur Dec 11 Baby It’s Cold Outside

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Adults $20. The Annapolis Basin Community Band invites you to join them for a fun evening of holiday music! The ABCB is a group of community musicians who meet weekly under the direction of Jolene Buchholz. We will be joined for a guest performance by the recently revived Annapolis West Education Centre Concert Band, who will be making their debut performance. This small, yet mighty group of students began learning their instruments in September under the leadership of Jolene Buchholz.

New Events after this week (posters)

Fri Dec 12 Static Christmas Parade & Lobster Trap Tree Lighting

6pm Water St. Digby. Tree lighting at 6:45. Fireworks at 7pm. Bring a small buoy in memory. Hot beverages and snacks.

Sat Dec 13 DALA Christmas Fundraiser

1 - 3pm DALA 207A Hwy 303, Conway Visit with Santa., Hot Chocolate and Cookies, Children's Games, Bake Sale, Raffle & 50/50 Draw

Fri Dec 19 Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

7 -11pm Weymouth Legion, 24 Back St. Prizes, Music by DJ Hot Cue

Sun Dec 21 Winter Solstice Light and Lantern Parade

7pm Digby Bandstand, 115 Montague Row.

Tues Dec 23 Christmas Eve Gathering

7pm Havelock Wesleyan Church, 5507 Route 340, Weymouth. Join us for a quiet and simple night of reflection as we celebrate how Jesus changes the world. Bring friends and family with you!

Tue Jan 20 Paint Mandala Stones with Michelle

6 – 7:30 pm Weymouth Library. Library clerk Michelle will guide participants as they create their own unique pattern on stones. All supplies are provided.

Regular Events (posters)

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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

Farmers’ & Traders’ market: Saturdays 9am – 12pm, St. Luke's Parish Hall, 340 St. George St, Annapolis Royal.
NS Walking Group, Wednesdays 10am. Market Square
Writer’s Gathering, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 3 – 5pm. ARTSPLACE Gallery.
Farmers’ and Traders’ market Saturdays 9am – noon Legion.
Celtic Vibes Thursdays 2:30 Taproom

BEAR RIVER, SMITHS COVE

Chair Yoga Mondays 10-11am 4 week programme starting Oct 20. Bear River & Area Community health Clinic. $40 to register info@emmarobar.com
Muddy Duck Yoga Mon – Thurs 9:30 – 10:45 am $12 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
Bear River Breakfasts. First Saturday of each month. 7am-10am. Adults $15, kids 5-12 $7.50, 0-5 years free.
Smiths Cove Fire Dept Coffee Mornings Thursdays 9:30-11:30am 43 North Old Post Road, Smith’s Cove. By donation.

Regular events in DEEP BOOK / CORNWALLIS

Deep Brook Farmers & Crafters Market Sundays 11 - 2pm Lions Hall, 948 Hwy 1 Deep Brook
Meat Bingo Fridays at 7pm, Felker Hall, Cornwallis.
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 – 12:45 Sridhara 250-228-3848
Zumba Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm Felker Hall Cornwallis $5pp 902-532-7736
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Wed 8am Maritza 902-247-1473
Cribbage Thursdays from 1pm Felker Hall Cornwallis 902-376-2007
Chair Yoga Fridays 11:30 -12:45 Sridhara 250-228-3848
Karate (various classes and levels) , Women’s Defense, Weapons Class www.firstcontactkarate.com, 726 Broadway, Cornwallis

Regular events in DIGBY

Science Club Thursdays (Jan 15, Feb 19) 3 – 4 pm Children aged 7-11 can explore the wonders of science through exciting, themed experiments and activities. Register no later than Thursday, Jan. 8 for all sessions by contacting the library.
Adult Learn to Skate Tuesday's from 8PM-9PM 4 week session Nov 18 – Dec 16 $40 Age 15 year+ Call DARC (902) 245-1949 to register.
Indoor walking Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 – 7 pm Digby Regional High School
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.
Baby and Toddler Play Group Fridays (Dec 05)
10:30-11:30am Digby Library. Children three and younger and their caregivers can join others at the library to read and play together.
Recreational Pond Hockey Thursdays Oct to Mar 12. 5pm – 5:50pm. Registration $100+ Digby Arena. Half ice ages 6-10 and 11-16. Coed. Registration required. Contact DARC 902-245-4334.
STEINER READING GATHERING Sundays 10:30 am – 2 pm starting Sept 28. Barton, Digby Co.”Rudolf Steiner’s Genesis – Secrets of Creation. enquiries to bello.bees@gmail.com
Conversation Circles Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm (EAL Support). NSCC Digby learning Centre.
Crafter Noons Fridays (Dec 05, 19, Jan 02, 16, 30, Feb 13) 2-4pm Digby Library Join other crafters to chat and share ideas. Bring your own supplies to work on your project while keeping good company. This program is for adults.

Regular events in WEYMOUTH

Indoor walking Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 – 7 pm SMBA
Open Gym Saturdays 10-11 am Basketball /pickleball 11 am – 1 pm. Open gym Sundays 10 am – 12 pm starts Oct 26 St. Mary’s Bay Academy. See DARC FaceBook page for schedules.
Weymouth Makers Night Thursdays from 6-9pm at the Weymouth Library-Community Room (left side) This is a FREE bring-your-own project gathering for adults. If you need supplies or tools please comment or pm ahead of time and we will try to accommodate your request from our Lending Library. See you soon!!
Church of Christ Youth Groups. Wednesdays 7-8pm for Grades 1-5 and Grades 6-9. Starting Sept 10 2025. At Weymouth Church of Christ, 4924 Highway 1, Weymouth North. More details 902-837-6150
A Crafty Afternoon Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. (Dec 02, 9, 16, Jan 6, 13, 20, 27) Weymouth Library Have fun with others while you knit, crochet, rug hook, sew or work on any project you would like to work on. Please bring your own supplies.
Weymouth Legion

• BINGO on Tuesday nights. From 6pm, games start at 7pm. Jackpot goes up $25/week

• Jam Nights every other Thursday Doors open at 6. Music 7-9:30pm. Pub Grub, 50/50, bar.

• Meat Draw approx.. every 6 weeks

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

Regular events in CLARE

Clare Market Fair Sundays 10 am – 2 pm Clare Veterans Centre, 9938 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Saulnierville. Dec 14 to Apr 5 (not Dec 28 or Jan 4).
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