Weekly Events Update, May 7 2026

Eleanor Johnson
May 7
10 min read

Updated: May 8

The Mothers' Day Plant Sale by the Weymouth Community Garden and Garden Club is on Saturday morning, and the newly refreshed Tourist Information Office will also be opening. There's also a Yard Sale in Havelock, so come out our way on Saturday morning!

The deadline for the May 15 print issue of The Weymouth Bridge is tomorrow, Friday May 8, so if you have any events to add to the listing, or want to advertise your business, get in touch soon. (Adding events to the listing is free. Ad prices are on our website).

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

This Week's Events (May 7-14) (click here for the posters)

May Exhibition at Weymouth Library – Len Dow

Display from May 5 to 30 during open hours. Dow paints with acrylic on canvas. His love of Nova Scotia and fishing boats is represented in this exhibit. This collection is titled La Baie Saint Marie est mon petit coin du monde (1755).

Tue Apr 28 to May 9 Plant Swap

Digby Library during open hours. Stop by the library to donate a plant or adopt a new one! Please bring healthy plants in containers that you no longer need. Make sure it has a clear label that says what type of plant it is. This program will run from April 28 to May 9 during branch open hours.

Fri May 8 The Good Brothers (50th Anniversary Tour!)

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live Music. Adults $40. 8 Juno Awards

40 European Tours, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees, North American Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees, Cavendish Beach Music Festival Main Stage 2017.

Sat May 9 Community Plant Sale (Digby)

9-11am Digby Curling Club, 27 Shreve St. in cooperation with Digby Elementary School and Digby Community Gardens Perennials, Veggies, Annual, Indoor plants.

Sat May 9 Mothers' Day Plant Sale (Weymouth)

9-12pm Weymouth Library Community Room, Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth. Weymouth Garden Club and Community Gardens. Perennials, Veggies, Annual, Indoor plants.

Sat May 9 Yard Sale

10am Havelock Community Centre. 4628 NS-340, Near Weymouth,

Sat May 9 Designed For Living

10am-noon Upper Clements Hall, 2951 Hwy 1, Upper Clements B0S 1A0. Local genius Brant Hamilton Brown, a regular guest on the Canadian icon show Marilyn Dennis will be talking to us about all of our design challenges – bring pictures and problems – they've got solutions! $10

Sat May 9 SPARKLE DANCE: Pirates, Vikings and The Great Treasure

2pm and 6pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Dance. Adults $20. Come discover the power of 90+ Sparkle Dancers on stage!

Sat May 9 Spaghetti Supper & Dessert Auction

5:30pm Havelock Wesleyan Church. Proceeds to Youth Rally

Sat May 9 Common ground (Bluegrass music)

7:30pm Richelieu, 507 chemin Placide Comeau, La Butte, Meteghan River. $35 www.lemoulin.ca 902-778-2429

Sun May 10 Electro Jacques Therapy in Bear River

7pm The Oakdene Centre, 1913 Clementsvale Rd. for the ultimate mind altering experience. Limited space so come early to secure your spot. Doors open at 7.

Tue May 12 Understanding Dementia (Digby, Weymouth, Meteghan)

1-2pm Digby Library, 3:30-4:30 Weymouth Library, 6-7pm Meteghan Library

We are hosting an educational session on Understanding Dementia. It is in partnership with Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. The talk will include information on What dementia is; Recognizing the signs of dementia and Risk factors and how you can help lower your risk.

Wed May 13 Seniors’ Day Fun & Games

1-3pm Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic. Join us for an afternoon of fun and games! Bring your friends or meet new ones. Tea/coffee and light refreshments provided….and you don't have to be a Senior to attend! Open to anyone who wants to get out and socialize.

Wed May 13 Thinking Beyond The Market

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Documentary. Free. Solutions to the housing crisis are hiding in plain sight! A new Canadian documentary that looks beyond market forces to find real solutions to the housing crisis, complete with a live Q&A with the filmmaker, Dr. Brian Doucet.

Thur May 14 Seniors' Day

10:30am-12:30pm Digby Curling Centre, 27 Shreve Str. $10 at the door. Registration required. 902-245-1949 DARC

Thur May 14 Annapolis Basin Protectors

6:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. A Community Information Event hosted by the Annapolis Basin Protectors, a citizen-led advocacy group opposing the proposed expansion of the fish farm in the Port Wade area of the Annapolis Basin, Nova Scotia. They are committed to protecting water quality, marine habitats and our way of life. The event includes speakers, discussion, and a screening of Silver Donald Cameron’s Salmon Wars. Free. Donations welcome.

New Events after this week (posters)

Sat May 16 Yard Sale (Fundraiser for Weymouth Canada Day)

10am-3pm. Weymouth Legion. Fundraiser for Weymouth Canada Day.

Sat May 16 Plant and Seed Sale

10am-1pm Carol Dribble Community Greenhouse, Bear River Waterfront. Donations by 9am. Proceeds to Community beds and fruit trees.

Tue May 19 Coffee & Conversation

10am Admiral Digby Museum We would love to hear from you about what you think would make us better.

Sun May 24 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Animation, Family, Adventure. Adults $11.95

Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.

Sat May 30 & 31 Digby Home & Lifestyle Expo

Digby Arena, 27 Shreve St. Explore exhibitors featuring home improvement, décor, outdoor living, wellness, community services, and more — all under one roof!

Sat May 30 Music Night with Joe Bullerwell and friends

7-9pm Havelock Community Centre fundraiser music night. 50/50 rappie pie - hot dogs

Freewill Donation

Sun May 31 Community Market

10:30-3:30pm Digby Legion, 92 Mount Str. support Ukrainians, new business, small business, and newcomers to the area.

Sat Jun 6 Bear River Cèilidh Dance for Gemini Season

6pm Potluck 7pm Dance Oakdene Center Gym.

Sat Jun 20 Havelock Fire Dept Yard Sale

10am-3pm Havelock Fire Dept. 902-837-8202

REGULAR EVENTS (posters)

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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

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.
Saturday Morning Improv Saturdays 10:30 – 12:30 Annapolis Royal Library Ages 9-14 (May 9, 23, Jun 6)
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.
Next Generation Theatre Workshop Tuesdays 5:30-7:30pm, January 13 to June 2, King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. A series of FREE workshops for youth aged 8-17 who are interested in learning all about Theatre — both on stage and backstage. The workshops will take place on the King’s Theatre stage.
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.
Celtic Vibes Thursdays 2:30 Taproom

BEAR RIVER, SMITHS COVE, CLEMENTSVALE

Smith’s Cove Fire Dept Breakfasts Saturdays May 16, Jun 20, Jul 11, 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 Jun 6, Jul 4, Jul 18, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
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
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

NS DiscoveryBound Rec Centre, 180 Atlantic Ave. Cornwallis Call 902-955-0779
• Wellness Wednesdays Women’s Circle, Sound Circle, The Art of Mindful Living, SMART Recovery Friends and Family Support Group. Call Kelly 902-955-0779
• Youth & Homeschool Support, Willow Learning House contact info@willowlearninghouse.ca
• Youth Game Night Fridays 6-9pm Discovery Bound Outreach. Ages 12-18. Call Kelly 902-955-0779
• Drop-in Art Classes w. Kelly Foxton Mondays 10am Pencil sketching, 11:30 Coloured pencil; 1:30 Watercolour. $15 per session, all supplies provided. Register 902-955-0779
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 $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

Jam Night Open Mic Tuesdays 7-10pm Digby Legion $3
Baby & Toddler Playgroup Fridays May 15, 29, Jun 12 10:30-11:30 Digby Library Families with young kids can come to the library to play with their friends or to make new friends!
Spring Preschool Storytime Fri May 08, 22, Jun 5, 19, 10:30-11am Digby Library Young children and their caregivers can come and enjoy stories, songs, and activities at the library.
In-line skate nights Mondays 7-8pm Digby Arena Starting Apr 20. 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: Crafting Together, Prenatal, Home Alone, Baby & Me, Amped Up, Social Time, Play & Grow 3-5, Toddler Time, Ready, Set, Bake (Gr p-3), Kids’ Cooking Club (Gr 4-6), Cooking Class (Gr 7-12), Get messy sensory (Gr P-3), Crafting (Gr P-3), Youth drop-in (Gr 7-12). 902-245-2300.
Zumbini Mondays 9 am Apr 13 – May 11 Upstairs at the Digby Arena, 27 Shreve St. Move, groove & grow with your little one in this music and movement program designed for children 0–4 and their caregivers! 5-week session | $40.00 tax included Registration required, call (902) 245-1949
Science Club Thursdays (May 21, Jun 18) 3 – 4 pm Children aged 7-11 can explore the wonders of science through exciting, themed experiments and activities.
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.
Crafter Noons Fridays (May 8, 22 ) 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

Soul Connections Every 3rd Wednesday 10am Weymouth Library community room. Ladies bible study group
FUNdamentals Basketball for children ages 9-12 (elementary school age) is back! Starting March 23, 2026 this 10 week program focuses on the FUNdamental skills of passing, shooting and dribbling and playing basketball. registration is now open! Or call 902-245-4344 for more info or to volunteer!
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.
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. Weymouth Church of Christ, 4924 Highway 1, Weymouth North. More details 902-837-6150
A Crafty Afternoon Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. (May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30) 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 (May 2026)
- Bingo 6 – 9:30pm (Tues May 12, 19, 26)
- Darts 6:30pm $2 pp. (Wed May 20, 27)
- Jam night 7 – 9pm, (Thurs May 7, 14, 21, 28)
- Chase the Ace 6-9pm (Fri May 8, 15, 22, 29)
- Afternoon Karaoke 2 – 6pm (May 10, 17, 24, 31)
- Karaoke 7-11pm (Sat May 9, 15, 16, 23, 29)
- Live Band May 8 (8-10pm) Band The Fog
- Yard Sale May 16 (10-3pm). Fundraiser for July 1st
- Live band May 30 (8-11pm) Band One Night Only

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

Regular events in CLARE

Belliveau Cove Farmers Market. Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm. Open May 30 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