Weekly Events Update, July 31 2025

Eleanor Johnson
Jul 31
7 min read

Updated: Jul 31

Try the Weymouth Tea, this afternoon 2-4pm at St. Joseph's Church Hall. All proceeds this week will go to the Little Library Preservation.

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 31-Aug 7) (posters)

DARC Summer camps

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 July 24 – August 9 Nova Scotia Breast Screen Program

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

Thur Jul 31 Weymouth Tea – in aid of Little Library

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

August Weymouth Library Art Exhibit: The Art of Relief

The exhibit features original linocut prints by Marcel Saulnier alongside the carved linoleum plates used to create them. The exhibit offers a glimpse into both the process and the product. Informative panels guide visitors through some history, techniques, and tools of linocut, looking at the craftsmanship and creativity behind each impression. The exhibit can be viewed during open hours in from Aug. 2 to 30.

Family Centre Calendar

Fri Aug 1 - 3 Natal Days Celebrations

Annapolis Royal. The opening ceremonies at the O on Friday night at 5:45 just before the Summer Concert with Radical Soul. Youth dance at the same time at market square. Dances every night of the weekend. Free line dancing classes. Natal Day carnival at the Home Hardware on Sunday. Fireworks will be off the Fort-Anne wharf. BBQ (from 11) and Parade on Monday afternoon. Washer toss (Sun Aug 3 at 10am)

Fri Aug 1 Music on the Sissiboo – Hillbilly Band

7pm Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth. Free Concert with BBQ

Sat Aug 2 Touch a Truck

10 am – 2pm Havelock Wesleyan Church. Dozens of emergency vehicles, heavy equipment, specialty trucks and more. Dunk tank. Bake Sale. BBQ. Havelock Fire curly fries. Activities for young children. RAIN DATE AUG 9

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 14 Wing Pipes & Drums

4pm Point Prim Lighthouse. Highland dancer. BBQ hot dogs.

Sat Aug 2 Chris Ricketts: Sea Shanty Folk Singer

7:30pm Music King's Theatre, Annapolis Royal $25 Adults, $10 Youth. Chris has teamed up with Annapolis Royal’s own LIVIN’ THE DREAM — Ray Balcom and Maurice LeClair — rising stars in the East Coast Sea Shanty scene. Their group Livin’ The Dream have played all over the east this year with even bigger events in 2025. Their high energy filled and comedic banter is extremely entertaining.

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

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

Tue Aug 5 Play Dough Pond

6 – 7pm Weymouth Library. Children aged three to five can create a pond out of play dough and other natural elements. A story will be read and a game or two will be played by participants. Register no later than 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 by contacting the library.

Wed Aug 6 Music at the Smiths Cove Methodist/United,

2-4 PM. 690 Highway 1. The local musical group Still River (Cello, violin, guitar, flute and dulcimer).

Thur Aug 7 – 10 30th Anniversary Weymouth Falls Reunion

Weymouth Falls Registration: https://www.weymouthfalls.ca/2025-weymouth-falls-reunion/

Contact hello@weymouthfalls.ca

Aug 7 to 10 Digby Scallop Days

Thur Aug 7 Jamie Junger (music) 6:30 – 8pm Digby Center Stage
Thur Aug 7 The Basement (music) 8:30 – 10 pm Digby Center Stage

New Events after this week (posters)

Aug 7 to 10 Digby Scallop Days

Sat Aug 9 Biggest Shell Contest 6pm Digby Centre

Sun Aug 10 Inflatables 3-6pm The bandstand

Sat Aug 9 Sip, Paddle Stretch

9 -11:30 am Digby Outdoor Rec Centre, Haines Lake, 1632 Ridge Road. $20pp

Sat Aug 9 DJ Luke Rewind Bishop

8 – 11 pm Weymouth Legion $10 cover Pub grub.

Mon Aug 11 Emancipation Day Proclamation

1pm Promenade Stage, Water St. Digby. Music, refreshments and cake.

Sat August 16 DJ Hotcue

7pm to 11pm. Weymouth Legion. Pub Grub. $10 at the door.

Sat Aug 23 Havelock Fire Dept Pig Roast & 50th Anniversary Celebration

2pm Havelock Fire Dept Pig Roast & 50th Anniversary Celebration. 4pm - 6pm Annual Pig Road Supper- $15, Curly Fries $5 and a bake sale table. Eat in or Takeout

Mon Aug 25 Film Show – Short Films by Alan Sinclair (fund raiser)

7:30pm Grace United Church. A selection of independent filems from the far North of Scotland and also Digby Neck. Entry by donation.

Sat September 6th Dance by the band The Fog,

8pm to 11pm. Weymouth Legion. Pub Grub will be sold starting at 6. $10 at the door.

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
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