Weekly Events Update, Oct 1, 2026

Eleanor Johnson

Oct 1

11 min read

Updated: Oct 1

October has arrived, bringing plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy our beautiful area. There's live music and an Oktoberfest, workshops, films, theatre, family activities, and community fundraisers. As always, there is something for every age and interest.

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

This Week's Events (October 1 - 8) (posters)

Oct 1 to 4 Hiking Summit

Fri Oct 2 Dinner Theatre: Washing Soldiers 1797

4pm Clementsport Legion $32pp Showtime 5pm. Tickets 902-638-3303 (leave your number for call back) (Adult comedy)

Fri Oct 2 and 3 Yard Sale Fundraiser

Friday 5:30-8pm, Saturday 9am – 3pm St. Mary’s Bay Baptist Church, 8304 Hwy 101, Barton. Fundraiser for the roof. Canteen 7 bake sale.

Sat Oct 3 Bear River FD Breakfast

7 – 10 am Bear River Fire Dept. Adults $15. All you can eat.

Sat Oct 3 Winter Clothes Give Away

10 am – 3 pm Digby Baptist Church. 2 Mount St. Digby.

Sat Oct 3 Oktoberfest

12-8pm Annapolis Royal Legion. Live Music & BBQ. $5

Sat Oct 3 Dream Catchers workshop

1-4pm Oakdene Centre, 1913 Clementsvale Rd, Bear River. Free workshop for Creatures of the Night Lantern Festival (Oct 24).

Sat Oct 3 Fall Finale Music on the Promenade

5:30-9:30pm Digby Legion, Mount St. Free will offering. Live entertainment, silent auction, live auction, food and cash bar.

Sat Oct 3 2026 Yarmouth Chamber Music Festival Grand Finale Concert

7-9pm The Chapel, Université Sainte-Anne, la Pointe-de-l’Église The quartet will be present works by Joseph Haydn, Dmitri Shostakovich and Johannes Brahms. Event by Hear Here and Concerts de Par en haut à Par en bas.

Sat Oct 3 John Prine Tribute

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live Music. Adults $40. In Spite of Ourselves: The Quintessential John Prine Tribute, with the Johnny Max Band. A memorable evening of John Prine’s finest songs & stories, performed by eight seasoned veteran songwriter/musicians’ and friends’, who are lifelong fans of John Prine. A show that includes a multimedia layer of captivating still pics.

Sat Oct 3 Petunia and the Vipers

7:30pm Bear River Legion. 19+. $15

Sun Oct 4 Course: Basics of Babysitting

8:30am-4:30pm Digby, run by St. John’s Ambulance. Please call 902-247-0356 to register. Ages 12 and up. $60.

Sun Oct 4 Giant Bingo

11am Digby Fire Dept. Reservations required 245-4958. Games start at 1pm.

Sun Oct 4 Twenty Years of The Met in Cinemas

2pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Stage to Screen. Adults $18.95. Twenty Years of the Met in Cinemas is a celebration of the Met’s two decades of onstage glory as experienced in movie theaters, featuring highlights from the company’s collection of more than 185 extraordinary onscreen performances. With star soprano Renée Fleming as host, this special presentation will showcase unforgettable moments from some of opera’s greatest stars, culled from the series’ vast archive of transmissions.

Tue Oct 6 Decorate a Halloween Tree and Storytime

6-7pm Weymouth Library. School-aged children can come help decorate the Halloween tree in our lobby! Join us afterwards to listen to some (not too scary) Halloween stories by a (fake) camp fire.

Wed Oct 7 Mindfulness and Wellness: Seasons of Change Series

6-7pm Digby Library.

Wed Oct 7 Dancing on the Elephant

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Comedy/Drama, 14A Adults $11.95. Filmed in Nova Scotia, Dancing on the Elephant is a new feature film about friendship, aging, and living with dignity. When Nora (Sheila McCarthy) suffers a minor stroke, her sons decide it’s time for her to move into Shady Rest Retirement Home. Independent and fiercely resistant to being sidelined, Nora is convinced that her best years are behind her—until she meets Edna (Mary Walsh), an outspoken, irreverent resident who refuses to quietly accept old age. Together, the two women form an unlikely friendship and embark on a journey to reclaim their freedom, autonomy, and sense of adventure. Along the way, they challenge assumptions about aging, confront loss and memory, and discover that it’s never too late to live boldly.

Thur Oct 8 Next Chapter Senior Connector

10am – 2pm, at the Digby Curling Club. Come and enjoy food, music, and connect with your community. The best part is it's FREE.

New Events after this week (posters)

Sat Oct 10 Harvest Supper

4 – 6 pm Acaciaville Baptist Church. $20 pp. All welcome.

Sun Oct 11 Lantern Making workshop

1-4pm Oakdene Centre, 1913 Clementsvale Rd, Bear River. Free workshop for Creatures of the Night Lantern Festival (Oct 24).

Fri Oct 16 The Odyssey (Also Oct 24)

7pm on Oct 16, 2pm and 6pm on Oct 24. King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film. Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama. PG. Adults $11.95 Odysseus, king of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War. Crossing the Mediterranean Sea with his fellow soldiers, they soon find themselves battling not only the elements, but an array of deadly obstacles and mythical creatures along the way.

Sun Oct 18 Lantern Making workshop

1-4pm Oakdene Centre, 1913 Clementsvale Rd, Bear River. Free workshop for Creatures of the Night Lantern Festival (Oct 24).

Fri Oct 23 Practical Magic 2

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Drama PG Adults $11.95. The Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family, in a must-see event of fun, magic and mayhem.

Sat Oct 24 The Odyssey

2pm and 6pm on Oct 24. King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film. Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Drama. PG. Adults $11.95 Odysseus, king of Ithaca, embarks on a perilous journey to return home after the Trojan War. Crossing the Mediterranean Sea with his fellow soldiers, they soon find themselves battling not only the elements, but an array of deadly obstacles and mythical creatures along the way.

Sat Oct 24 Centenary Dinner

5pm Annapolis Royal Legion. $50 pp. Celebrating 100 years of service. Reservations required. Tickets at the Legion or call 902-532-5196

Mon Oct 26 Workshop – Dealing with Violence in the Workplace

9 am – 12 pm. Nova Scotia Works. Register by Oct 16. 902-245-1830

Mon Oct 26 Workshop – Crisis Intervention

1 - 4 pm. Nova Scotia Works. Register by Oct 16. 902-245-1830

Thur Oct 29 Adult Cooking Class

1-3pm The Family Centre, 1 Birch Street, Digby. Limited spaces. Register 902-245-2300.

Sat Oct 31 Eat & Greet, Fall & Halloween

11:30am-3pm Upper Clements Hall, 2951 Highway 1, Upper Clements. $5. Please bring a side dish or dainties. Feel free to come in costume. Upperclementshall.ca

Tue Nov 4 Preventing Fraud and Scams

6:30-8pm Upper Clements Hall, 2951 Hwy 1, Upper Clements. Presenter Sharon Elliot, RCMP. Everyone welcome. Upperclementshall.ca

Thur Nov 26 Understanding Domestic Violence

6:30-8pm Upper Clements Hall, 2951 Hwy 1, Upper Clements. Free but donations appreciated. Upperclementshall.ca

Sun Nov 29 Christmas Craft Sale

10am-3pm Upper Clements Hall, 2951 Hwy 1, Upper Clements. Upperclementshall.ca

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.
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

Community Gospel Service Sunday at 7pm, Clementsvale Gospel Hall, 295 Quarry Rd, Clementsvale. All welcome.
Bear River Fire Dept Breakfasts 2026 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

Community Muay Thai Wednesdays 6pm Felker Hall, Cornwallis. $10 drop in. Ages 15+ Beginner friendly & inclusive.
SMAC (Squad Martial Arts Collective) Wednesdays 5-8pm Felker Hall, Jack & Amy 902-955-6244
First Contact Karate Mon & Thurs 5-8pm Felker Hall, Joe & Kelly 902-308-2562
Kids’ Boxing Wednesdays 5:15-6pm starts Sep 23. 734 Broadway Ave., Cornwallis. (Felker Hall). $10 per child. Drop in.
DARTS begins Sept 13 2026. Sundays. Contact 902-638-3175/902-247-5082
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 Mon & Fri mornings 10-11am. $5 per class. Felker Hall, 734 north Broadway. Pre-register: Ph: 902-532-8452
Keep Fit & Healthy Classes Mondays, Wed & Fridays 8:45 – 9:45 am 902-376-2055
Hatha Yoga Mondays 11:30 – 1pm 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 -1pm Sridhara 250-228-3848
Meat Bingo, Fridays 7pm, Felker Hall,. Door prize, 50/50, game prizes. Sept to May.

Regular events in DIGBY

Crochet Kitchen Party with Conway Workshop Assoc. Mondays 9:30-12:30 63 Shreve Street. Details ph 902-245-5391
Public Skating at Digby Arena Caregivers & Tots Wednesdays and Fridays 11am-12pm. Adults Wednesdays and Fridays 12-1pm. Community skate (all ages) Wednesdays 2:30-3:30pm. Teen skate (grades 7-12) Wednesdays 3:30-4:30pm. 27 Shreve Street. 902-245-1950. Donation – pay what you can.
Ladies Intro to Hockey Saturday 6-7pm Oct 24, Nov 7, 14, Dec 5, 12. $50+HST. DARC Registration required.
DARC provided fitness classes: Cardio, at Digby Curling Centre. Core & More Mondays 9:30-10:30 Oct 5 – November 30, 2026. Chair Yoga Wednesdays 10-11am Oct 7 to Dec 2 at Digby Curling Centre. Zumba Gold Fridays 9:30-10:30 Oct 2 to Dec 4 . 10 classes for $80. 902-245-1949
Zumbini Mondays 9am Oct 5 to 26. For children 0-4 and caregivers. Registration required 902-245-1949 4 week session $32. Upstairs at the Digby Arena, 27 Shreve Street.
55+ Pond Hockey Starts Oct 13 Tues & Thurs 12pm-1pm Digby Arena $5 drop in fee.
Recreational Pond Hockey Thursdays Oct 15 to Mar 11, 5-5:50pm Registration fee $100. Registrations required call 902-245-4344.
Fall Play Group Fridays (Oct 9, 23) 10:30-11am Digby Library. Stop by the library for play group! Enjoy interactive play with the toys and activities provided. This program is for young children and their caregivers.
Mindfulness and Wellness: Seasons of Change Series Digby Library. This series explores how we can support our physical, emotional, and mental well-being through life and the changing seasons. Each session is led by local organizations and practitioners. They offer practical strategies, evidence-informed information, and opportunities to connect with community resources. Registration is preferred but you can attend without signing up, space permitting.
• Wed Oct 7. 6-7:45pm Ayurvedic Principles for Fall Self-care;
• Wed Oct 14. 6-7:45pm Healing Through Sound, A Channeled Journey.
• Sat Oct 17. 10 to 12 pm Perimenopause and Beyond
Fall Story Time Fridays (Oct 2, 16, 30)10:30-11am. Digby Library. Young children and their caregivers can come and enjoy stories, songs, and activities at the library.
Climbing Wall Mondays 6-8pm Digby Curling Centre, 27 Shreve Street. $2 pp or $5 per family.
Chase the Ace Draws Friday at 8pm, Digby Legion, 92 Mount St., tickets available Friday 6 pm to closing or at Wilson's Home hardware.
Crafternoons Fridays 2-4pm Digby Library. 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
Digby Farmers' and Artisans' Market: Fridays and Sundays, 10-3, weather permitting, along Admiral's Walk, downtown Digby, May 29 - Oct. 4.
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
Family Centre (October) Social Time, Prenatal, Play & Grow 3-5, Toddler time, Crafting together, Crafting with Parents and Kids gr P-3, Baby & Me, Ready Set Bake gr P-3, Get messy sensory gr P-3, Cooking Club Gr 4-6, Cooking class Gr 7-12, Parenting the defiant Child, Halloween Crafts Gr 4-6, & 7-12. Call 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

Grief Support Group Tuesdays 6:30pm Oct 6 – Nov 10, 2026. St. Peter & St. Thomas, 5 Fort Point Rd, Weymouth. Contact 902-308-9451 to register.
Chair Yoga Mondays 10:30-11am. Oct 5 – Dec 14 at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Weymouth. 10 classes for $80. 902-245-1949
A Crafty Afternoon Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. (Tue Sep 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24) Weymouth Library Have fun with others while you work on your project. This can be knitting, crocheting, rug hooking, sewing, painting or working on any craft you wish. Please bring your own supplies.
Weymouth makers’ nights Thur 6-9pm Weymouth waterfront library. Bring-Your-Own Project gatherings. And we have a Lending Library of tools and supplies available. Please send us a message ahead of time so we can accommodate your request.
Soul Connections Every 3rd Wednesday 10am Weymouth Library community room. Ladies bible study group
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 1-12. Starting Sept 9, 2026. Weymouth Church of Christ, 4924 Highway 1, Weymouth North. More details 902-837-6150
Weymouth Legion
• Bingo Mondays 6:30 – 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

Clare Winter Market October to March. First 3 Sundays every month, 10am-2pm Clare Veterans Centre, 9938 NS Trunk 1, Saulnierville
Chase the Ace Thursdays 7pm CPC, Church Point Club, 1838 Hwy 1, Church Point
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