Weekly Events Update, July 18 2025

Eleanor Johnson
Jul 18
7 min read

Although the July - August print edition has just been distributed, here is what is happening this week, and there are some new events listed below too.

All events and posters are on our website and in photo albums on our Facebook page. Visit our website www.theweymouthbridge.com or our Facebook page for all the details. Please share this and ask others to subscribe.

This Week's Events (July 18 - 24) (posters)

DARC Summer camps

Jul 21 – 25 Wizards & Wilderness – explore nature and science

Jul 28 – Aug 1 Let the games begin – spirit of Olympic games

Aug 5 – 8 Hometown Heroes

Aug 11 – 15 Disney Days

Aug 18 – 22 Wild West – saddle up for a Wild West adventure

Cost $125 (+HST) per child per week

Aug 5 -8 is a 4-day camp $100 (+HST) per child

Thurs Jul 17, 18, 19, 20 FODAR – Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal

7:30 pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Also 2 pm on Sat Jul 19

Fri Jul 18 Music on the Sissiboo – The Radiaters

7pm Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth. Free Concert with BBQ

Sat Jul 19 Strawberry Social

1 – 3pm Admiral Digby Museum. 95 Montague Row, Digby NS. Tickets are limited to 40 places, so reserve yours now for only $12! Phone: 902-245-6322. Ted Leighton will speak on their book “People of Cove and Woodlot, Stories Across 100 Years of Memories”

Sun Jul 20 Cherry Carnival Car Show

10 am – 3 pm Bear River Fire Dept

Sun Jul 20 How to Train Your Dragon

6pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Family, Film. PG. Adults $11.95. As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.

Mon Jul 21- 25. 5-day Dance Theatre Camp for Youth

10 am – 2 pm, King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Theatre workshop for ages 7-12 with Wendy Goudie. The costumes, the music, the moves… Creating a dance show is powerful! Friday July 25th performance at 2pm at Kings Theatre, and Saturday, July 26th at the Cherry Carnival in Bear River!

Tues Jul 22 Open House on Homeopathy

11 am – 1 pm Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic, 1112 River Road, Bear River.

Wed Jul 23 Emergency Responders Public Information Session

1pm Digby REMO 163 First Ave. Digby.

Wed Jul 23 & Aug 13 Washer Toss Tournament

1 – 4pm Digby Station DARC Register 902-245-1949

Wed Jul 23 Make & Take Craft Night: Cherry Stain Edition

6–8 PM Rove Acres, 2841 Clementsvale Road, Bear River East. $15 All materials included More info: www.roveacres.com

Wed Jul 23 Hymn sing

7 – 9pm Bear River Fire Dept.

Wed Jul 23 Bat Information Session

7 – 8:30pm Nova Scotia Works, 87 Warwick Street, Digby. Presentation by Mersey Tobiatic Research Institute. Text Charles 902-249-0002 to reserve your spot.

Wed Jul 23 Jaws – 50th anniversary

7:30 pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Hollywood, special event, fundraiser for Annapolis Community Pool. A massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island.

Thur Jul 24 Weymouth Tea – in aid of Digby Cancer Help Fund Association

2 – 4 pm St. Joseph's Church Hall, 17 Weymouth Falls Road, Weymouth. Call 902-837-4934 for info.

Thurs July 24 – August 9 Nova Scotia Breast Screen Program

Digby General Hospital. Call 1-800-565-0548 to book.

Fri Jul 25 Emergency First Aid with AED and adult CPR course

9 am – 5 pm Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic, 112 River Road. $110. Contact 902-247-0967

New Events after this week (posters)

Sat Jul 26 Fireman's Breakfast

7 – 10 am Saint Bernard Fire Dept

Sat Jul 26 Bear River Cherry Carnival

Pancake Breakfast, Children’s Parade, Grand Street Parade, Firefighter Lunch, Greased pole and water sports, Teddy Bear Picnic, Pie eating, Pit spitting, Duck Race, Fireworks. Food, Bingo, children’s fun, live music and silent auction.

Sat Aug 2 Family Fun Fair

11 am – 2 pm Admiral Digby Museum, 95 Montague Row, Digby. 902-245-6322. Games, a bouncy castle, face painting, fortunes, a photobooth with props, food and prizes. Admission to all activities is PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN and everyone is welcome.

Sat Aug 2 and 3 Stop Smoking Laser Pop-up clinic

Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic. Book your session. 902-321-8535

Aug 7 to 10 Digby Scallop Days

Fri Aug 8 3:30pm Explore the Tidepools limited places Register w. Greg 902-247-2146

Fri Aug 8 Shucking Competition 6pm Digby Centre

Fri Aug 8 Foam Party 6:30 – 8:30 pm Bandstand

Sat Aug 9 Pancake Breakfast with Pirates 8am Digby Station

Sat Aug 9 Children’s Parade 10 am Starts from the Promenade. Register at 9:30

Sat Aug 9 Kids Scavenger Hunt 10:30 – 11 am Promenade

Sat Aug 9 Under the Sea Craft Corner 11:30 – 12:30 Promenade

Sat Aug 9 Feed your family for a Toonie 12 -1pm Digby Wesleyan Church.

Sat Aug 9 Scallop Shucking 12 – 2 pm Digby Centre

Sat Aug 9 2pm Grand Street Parade

Sat Aug 9 Pirates Storytime 3:30 pm Promenade

Sat Aug 9 Free swim 6:30 – 8pm Digby Pool

Sun Aug 10 Woodmen Competition 1 – 5 pm Digby Station

Sun Aug 10 Scallop Shucking 12 – 2 pm Digby Centre

Sun Aug 10 Carlson Fullerton 1 -2pm Digby Centre

Sun Aug 10 ATV Invasion 10 am – 3 pm Downtown Digby

Sun Aug 10 Balloon Dood 4pm Promenade

Sun Aug 10 Magic Show 5pm Promenade

Sun Aug 10 For Pete’s Snakes 6-8pm Digby Fire Hall

Thur Aug 7 Food handlers 1 day course

9am – 4pm NS Works Office 87 Warwick Street, Digby. Register 902-245-1830

Sun Aug 10 Municipal Heritage Plaque Unveiling at St. Matthews Anglican Church

2pm St. Matthews, Anglican Church, 991 Weymouth Falls Road, Weymouth Falls.

Wed Aug 13 Washer Toss Tournament

1 – 4pm Digby Station DARC Register 902-245-1949

Aug 15 – 17 Paint the Town

Annapolis Royal

Wed Aug 20, 21, 22 & 23 Digby County Exhibition Light Horse Show

Fri Sep 26 Deconstructing the Beatles

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Adults $25. Scott’s presentation will transport you to Abbey Road Studio with tales of the Fab Four’s recording sessions there. You’ll experience Abbey Road like you never have before.

Regular Events (posters)

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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

NS Walking Group, Wednesdays 10am. Market Square
Writer’s Gathering, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 3 – 5pm. Mad Hatter Bar.
Farmers’ and Traders’ market Saturdays 9am – noon Legion.
Celtic Vibes Thursdays 2:30 Taproom

BEAR RIVER, SMITHS COVE, DEEP BROOK

Picnic & Play Fridays until Aug 23 11am – 3 pm Rove Acres, 2841 Clementsvale Road, Bear River East. a relaxed, family-friendly gathering designed for young children and their grown-ups to connect, create, and explore nature together. Suggested donation: $5–$15 per group.
Bear River Night Markets every second Wednesday 4 – 7pm Bear River Waterfront. June 4 to Oct 8.
Muddy Duck Yoga Mon – Thurs 9:30 – 10:45 am $12 Oakdene Centre, Bear River
Smith’s Cove Fire Dept breakfasts Saturdays August 16, Sept 20. 7:30 – 10 am Adults $15
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.
Deep Brook Farmers & Crafters Market Sundays 11 - 2pm Lions Hall, 948 Hwy 1 Deep Brook

Regular events in DEEP BOOK / CORNWALLIS

Keep Fit & Healthy Classes Mondays, Wed & Fridays 8:45 – 9:45 am 902-376-2055
Line Dancing, Felker Hall, Cornwallis, Mondays & Fridays 10-11am $5 per class. 902-249-0609
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

Coffee & Conversation at the Museum Every Tuesday 10-2 from June 10th till September 23rd. As a community museum, we'd love to get your input on what you want from us. Visit the museum and have a conversation with the Curator and museum volunteers. Learn about us and consider if you might also like to become a volunteer. All are welcome, we support inclusivity! Coffee, Tea and treats will be served. admuseum@ns.sympatico.ca 902-245-6322
Climbing Wall Tues and Thurs 5 – 8pm Digby Curling Centre, 27 Shreve str. $5pp
Farmers & Artisans Markets Fridays & Sundays 10 am – 3 pm. May 30 – Sept 28. Admiral’s Walk, Digby
Spring Story Time Friday’s 10:30 – 11 am Digby Library
Conversation Circles Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm (EAL Support). NSCC Digby learning Centre.
Crafter Noons Fridays 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

Weymouth Teas Thursdays 2 – 4pm at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Weymouth. Call 902-837-6102 to host a tea for your charity.
Music on the Sissiboo Free outdoor concerts July and August Fridays 7 – 8:30 pm. Sissiboo Landing. 50/50. BBQ. Bring your blanket or a lawn chair
A Crafty Afternoon Tuesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. 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.

• Happy Hour every day 5pm-7pm and all day Sunday.

• Karaoke with Woody Every other Saturday 7-11pm with Pub Grub.

• Karaoke with Lady Heidi Every Friday 7-11pm and Sunday 3 – 7pm with Pub Grub.

• Meat Draw approx.. every 6 weeks

Weymouth Waterfront Development Committee (WWDC) meets third Wednesday 1:30 at Sissiboo Landing, email sissiboolanding@gmail.com

Regular events in CLARE

Farmers Market, Belliveau Cove Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm until Sept 27.
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