Weekly Events Update, July 30 2026

Eleanor Johnson
24 hours ago
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Natal Day celebrations in Annapolis Royal this weekend, and Scallop Days in Digby next weekend!

Natal Day was originally celebrated on June 21, to commemorate the establishment of Halifax.

Historical celebrations included; pig, sheep, and ox roasts, horse races, regattas, track and field event (hurdles, high jump, foot races etc.), greasy pig contests, and greasy pole contests among others. Public drunkenness was a frequent issue with reports on Natal Day of 1894 of civilians sneaking beer from the military canteen which ultimately led to a drunken brawl between civilians and soldiers. In 1876 reports from McNab's Island picnic reported "there was not much enjoyment there... for drunkenness and fighting prevailed generally, and there were many bruised faces and black eyes" and a new word 'jubilated' was coined to refer to the drunk and disorderly - with those completely unable to celebrate due to drunkenness being referred to as jubilous.[Natal Day - Wikipedia]

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

This Week's Events (Jul 30-Aug 6) (posters)

Jul 2 Weymouth Library Art Exhibition: A Legacy of Textiles

Weymouth Library exhibits creations made by members of the Weymouth Makers group. They feature 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 Jul 30 Weymouth Teas: Little Library

2 – 4pm St. Joseph’s Church Hall, 17 Weymouth Falls Rd. Weymouth. Free will offering.

Thur Jul 30 Digby’s Got Talent

6pm Digby Centre Stage.

Thur Jul 30 Chase the Ace

7pm Church Point Social Club (CPC), 1838 Hwy 1, Church Point, Clare.

Fri Jul 31 Natal Days Celebrations, Annapolis Royal

5:45- Opening Ceremony – “O” Amphitheatre

5:30-8pm Youth & Family Dance - Market Square, 178 St. George St. Annapolis Royal. Free admission. Fundraisers with BBQ, face painting, and henna art. Music by DJ High energy.

6:15-8pm Music “The Soul Tides” - “O” Amphitheatre

6pm – 84th Foot Encampment & 18th century enactment – Fort Anne

7pm – Karaoke – AR Brewing Co.

9pm-1am – Karaoke – Port Royal Legion. $5 cover

Fri Jul 31 Music on the Promenade: Margie & James

6-8pm Digby Promenade

Fri Jul 31 Summer Music at the ‘O’: The Soul Tides

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

Fri Jul 31 Music on the Sissiboo: Frederic Mujica The Lost Tourist

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

AUGUST

Sat Aug 1 Bear River FD Breakfast

7-10am Bear River Fire Hall. Adults $15

Sat Aug 1 Annapolis Royal Natal Day Celebrations

7-10am Pancake Breakfast - A.R. Firehall

9am-1pm Farmers’ market – Market Square

9-10am Free Lane Swim – AR Community Pool

9am-5pm Family Day in the Gardens – Historic Gardens

All Day – 84th Foot Encampment & AHS – Fort Anne

10am-2pm – Small Mouth Bass Derby – First Lake

11am – 3pm Car Show – Port Royal legion

11 am – Photo Scavenger Hunt – Start at Lighthouse

11am – 9pm Food trucks

11 am – 12pm Teddy Bear Tea – AR Library

12-2pm Members Exhibition opening – ArtsPlace Gallery

1 and 2pm – The Mermaid Kingdom – “O” Amphitheatre

1:30pm - Motorcycle Roll Past – St. George Street

2 -3pm - 84th Foot Tactical Battle & Freedom of the Town March – Fort Anne

3-4pm - Splash Mob – Market Square

6-8pm - Live Music Junction City – “O” Amphitheatre

6:30-9pm -Live Music The Fog – Mad Hatter Wine Bar

7:30-9pm - Glow in the Dark Bingo – AR Academy Gym

7:30pm Jah’mila Reggae – Kings Theatre

8pm Dance with DJ Bannok Jack – Annapolis Brewing Co.

9pm-1am – Dance with One Night Only – Port Royal Legion

Sat Aug 1 Emancipation Celebration

10am-6pm Weymouth. 10am Mount Bulah Visioning session – Weymouth Library. 2pm-6pm BBQ & water fight at Sam Langford Community Centre.

Sat Aug 1 14 Wing Pipes & Drums at Point Prim

4pm Point Prim Lighthouse, Digby. Concert, highland dancer, BBQ hot dogs.

Sun Aug 2 Natal Day Celebrations, Annapolis Royal

9-5 – Family Day in the Gardens – Historic Gardens

9am-12pm 84th Foot Encampment – Fort Anne

10-11am – Children’s Parade & Treats – AR Nursing Home

10am-12pm – Guided Trail Hikes, Runs & Rides – Upper Clements Trails

10am-5pm – Washer Toss Tournament – Port Royal Legion

11am-Fireworks – Food Trucks

11:30-2:30pm Carnival – AR Home Hardware

1-2pm Free Line Dancing Class - “O” Amphitheatre

3:30-5:30pm Picnic & lawn Games – Fort Anne

6:30-8:30pm Live Music “Sissiboo Rock Band” - “O” Amphitheatre

6:30-7:30pm 14 Wing Greenwood Military Band – Fort Anne

7pm Live Music “Livin’ the Dream” – AR Brewing Co.

8:30pm Graveyard Tour – Fort Anne

9:30pm – Fireworks – Town Wharf

9pm-1pm Firehall Dance & Beer Garden – AR Firehall

Sun Aug 2 Toy Story 5

6pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Animation, Family. G. Adults $11.95. Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen), Jessie (voice of Joan Cusack) and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they come face-to-face with Lilypad (voice of Greta Lee), a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Will playtime ever be the same?

Mon Aug 3 Natal Day Celebrations Annapolis Royal

9am-5pm Family Day in the Gardens – Historic Gardens

10:30-11:30am – Free Natal Day Crafts – AR Library

11am-8pm – Food Trucks

11am-2pm – Face Painting & spray Tattoos – Town Hall

11am-11:45 – Sparkle Dance Co. - “O” Amphitheatre

12-12:30pm Digby Gymnastics Club - “O” Amphitheatre

1pm – Grand Street Parade

2-4pm Music with Noelle Lucas – Historic Gardens

6-8pm Dance with Joker’s Right – “O” Amphitheatre

8:30pm Graveyard Tour – Fort Anne

Wed Aug 5 Music on the Promenade: Al Dupuis

6-8pm Digby Promenade

Wed Aug 5 Evensong

6:30pm St. Peter & St. Thomas, 5 Fort Point Road, Weymouth. Come hear our new choir in their first performance!

Wed Aug 5 Best of Boxwood

7pm Trinity Anglican Church, 109 Queen St. Digby. $30 at the door.

Wed Aug 5 The Invite

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Comedy, Drama. PG Adults $11.95. Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbours for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places

Thur Aug 6 “Fishy” Storytime and Games

10-11 am Weymouth Library. Toddlers can play fun games on the library's "fish" mat! Games such as magnetic ABC fishing, letter match fishing, and a fish roll-and-cover game. Then we'll enjoy a fishy story! Register your child no later than August 5 by contacting the library.

Thur Aug 6 Weymouth Teas: Gilbert’s Cove Lighthouse

2 – 4pm St. Joseph’s Church Hall, 17 Weymouth Falls Rd. Weymouth. Free will offering.

New Events after this week (posters)

Fri Aug 7 Digby Scallop Days

11am Seaside Ramble – Point Prim

11am – Pet Fashion Show – PetValu

5pm-9pm - BBQ($) – Digby Centre

5:30pm – Home Run Derby ($) – Ball Field

6:30pm – Scallop Shucking Competition – Digby Centre

6:30-8:30pm Foam Party – Bandstand

7pm Fun Run ($) – Shore Road

7:15pm Opening Ceremony – Digby Centre

10pm Fireworks – Digby Centre

Sat Aug 8 Scallop Days

All day – ball tournament – Ball Field

8-9am Pirates Pancake Breakfast – Digby Station

10am – Children’s Parade – Promenade

10:30am – Children’s Scavenger Hunt – Promenade

11am – Pirates Story Time – Promenade

10:30-12:15 – Music – Corbett & Thurber – Digby Center

11am-11pm BBQ ($) Digby Centre

11:30am – Scallop Shell Decorating – Promenade

12:30-2:15pm – Music Kinneybrookkid -Digby Centre

12-1pm – Feed your family for a looney($) – Wesleyan Church

12-2pm Scallop Shucking Demo – Digby Centre

1-4pm – Nova Bounce, Climbing Wall, Obstacle Course – Bandstand

2pm – Grand Street Parade – Warwick/Water St.

2:45-4:45pm – Music – The Basement – Digby Centre

4-6pm Free Public Swim – Digby Pool

5:30-8pm – Music – The Painkillerz – Digby Centre

9pm-12am – Music – Merimac – Digby Centre

10:15pm – Geomatrix Fireshow – Digby Centre

Sun Aug 9 Digby Scallop Days

All day - Ball Tournament – Ball Field

10am-3pm ATV Invasion Downtown Digby. $10 registration

10:15-12pm – Music – Connie Cromwell – Digby Centre

11 – All Day BBQ – Digby Centre

11am – Search & Rescue BBQ – Water Str.

12:15-1:30pm – Magic Show – Digby Centre

12-2pm - Scallop Shucking Demo – Digby Center

1-4pm – Nova Bounce, water slide, monster truck, safari bounce – Bandstand

2-3:30pm – Music – Carson Fullerton – Digby Centre

1-6pm – Free Face Painting – Digby Centre

1-5pm – Woodsman Competition – Digby Station

2-3:30pm – The Balloon Dude – Digby Centre

4-6:15pm – Music – Side by Tide – Digby Centre

7-10pm – Music – Stunt Rock – Digby Centre

8:45pm – Closing Ceremony – Digby Centre

10pm – Fireworks – Waterfront

10:10pm – GeoMatrix Fireshow – Digby Centre

Tue Aug 11 Crime Prevention Presentation

6:30pm Upper Clements Community Hall, 2951 Highway 1, Upper Clements. Free.

Sat Aug 22 Rock The Hill

12pm 216 Acacia Valley Road, Digby. Bands: Montavista, Mic’d Up, Bob Marshall & Crew, On the Hunt, The Basement. Free, Family Event, All welcome. BBQ, Merch, 50/50 draw.

Sun Sep 27 SBFD Pork BBQ

Saint Bernard Fire Dept

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
• Jul 31 The Soul Tides
• Aug 3 (Special Natal Day) Joker’s Right
• Aug 7 Shrimp Daddy & The Sharp Shooters
• Aug 14 The Hupman Brothers Band
• Aug 21 Joker’s Right
• 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 (Jul 31 Aug 7, 14, 21, 28) 9-10:15am Bear River Legion.
Smiths Cove Museum Community Coffee Mornings Thursdays 9:30-11:30am 590 Hwy 1, Smith’s Cove.
Smith’s Cove Fire Dept Breakfasts Saturdays Aug 22, 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 Aug 1, 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 cancelled until Aug 7 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 $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

Little Feet, Big Fun Wednesdays 10-11:30am until Aug 19. For kids 0-4 (siblings welcome). Digby Curling Centre, 27 Shreve st. Digby. $2 per climber or $5 per family. DARC 902-308-6887.
Crafternoons Fridays 2-4pm Digby Library (Jul 31, Aug 14) 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.
• Jul 31 Margie & James
• Aug 5 Al Dupuis
• Aug 12 Ron Park Duo
• Aug 14 Noelle Lucas & Friends
• Aug 19 Corbett & Thurber
• Aug 21 Harvey Marcotte Duo
• Aug 26 Bob Marshall & The Crew
• 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
Cardio Core & More Mondays 9:30-10:30; Chair Yoga Wednesdays 10 – 11; Zumba Gold Fridays 9:30-10:30. Digby Curling Centre by DARC Jan to Mar 13.
Family Centre: (August) Summer Workshops, Transition to School, Play & Grow 3-5, Toddler Time, Social Time, 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

Music on the Sissiboo Friday nights July to September. 7-8:30pm. Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth.
• Jul 31 Frederic Mujica The Lost Tourist
• Aug 7 Dave Coggins & Clayton Lewis
• Aug 14 RNV3
• Aug 21 Capo II
• Aug 28 One Night Only
Sissiboo Market Friday nights July to September. 6:30-8:30pm. Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth. Now a member of Nova Scotia Farmers’ Markets Association.
Weymouth Teas 2026 Every Thursday from 2 pm to 4 pm at St. Joseph's Church Hall, 17 Weymouth Falls Rd.
• July 30 Little Library
• August 6 Gilbert's Cove Lighthouse
• August 13, St. Peter's Anglican Church.
Our teas are free-will offerings.
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

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