Weekly Events Update, Oct 16, 2026

Eleanor Johnson

6 days ago

10 min read

Updated: 1 day ago

Although we just distributed the October issue, there have already been some new events added to the listing. So here for you, our loyal followers, is the weekly update for October 16, and there are lots of Trick or Treats listed.

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

This Week's Events (October 16-22) (posters)

Fri Oct 16 Sensory Discovery Time: Is Morse Code Dead or a Phoenix

3-4:30pm Digby Library A brief journey through the history and surprising legacy of Morse Code. A presentation about the story of Morse Code and its place in history, with a live demonstration! Discover the code. See it in action. Decide for yourself—is Morse Code really dead?

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.

Sat Oct 17 Doubles Cribbage Tournament

9am Church Point Club – CPC, 1838, Hwy 1, Church Point.

Sat Oct 17 Perimenopause and beyond

10am-12pm Digby Library. Registration is preferred but you can attend without signing up, space permitting.

Sat Oct 17 Emergency Preparedness (Southville)

10am Southville & Area Fire Dept. 717 Langford Road, Weymouth. Presentation at 10:00 a.m. | Meet & Greet at 11:00 a.m. Come meet the organizations and people involved in emergency management in your community and learn practical ways to

help keep you, your family and your community prepared when an emergency happens.

We'll talk about local hazards and risks, emergency kits, household emergency plans, volunteering, and the supports available

Sat Oct 17 Youth Art Exhibition

11am-4pm Upper Clements Hall, 2951 Hwy1, Upper Clements.

Sat Oct 17 Emergency Preparedness (Annapolis Royal)

1-4pm Annapolis Royal Library. Experts from the Province, County and emergency response organizations will be presenting on topics such as general emergency preparedness, the Nova Scotia Guard, how to “Fire-smart” your home, and keeping pets safe.

Sat Oct 17 Chowder Supper Fundraiser

4:30-6pm Havelock Community Centre $12 Adults. For Lakeside Cemetery

Sat Oct 17 Conway Workshop Harvest Dinner

4:30 Digby East Fish & Game $25 Dinner & live entertainment. Contact 902-245-5391

Sat Oct 17 Gospel Singspiration

6-8pm St. Mary’s Baptist Church, Barton. Freewill offering. 50/50. The hillbilly Band, Just Us, Danyl King & Lucy Fleming, Acaciaville Choir, Dan Bonnell.

Sat Oct 17 & 18 At the Bottom of the Lake

7pm on Sat. 3pm on Sunday. King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Community Theatre. Adults $20. Step into the mystery with Young Company Productions. We’re staging Steven Stack’s The Bottom of the Lake—a creepy, hilarious dramedy where four campers share haunting tales in the dark woods, and campfire ghost stories and urban legends come alive on stage.

Sat Oct 17 Music Bingo

7pm Annapolis Royal Legion

Sun Oct 18 200th Anniversary of the Consecration of St. Luke’s

10am St. Luke’s Church, 340 St. George St. Annapolis Royal. Refreshments to follow

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).

Sun Oct 18 Daytime Karaoke

4-7pm CPC Church Point Club 1838, Hwy 1, Church Point

Mon Oct 19 Tidal Tones

6:30-8pm 2 Mount Street, Digby Baptist Church Hall. Women’s Chorus 8 week series $40. No experience needed. Email digbychorus@gmail.com

Tue Oct 20 Canada’s Unconventional Medium: Jennie Ogilve

Digby Legion

Wed Oct 21 The Misanthrope

6pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Stage to Screen. Comedy, Drama. 14A. Adults $18.95. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the hollow contemporary mantras of kindness and respect. But the bolder she becomes in speaking out, the more colleagues avoid her, and the more her personal relationships begin to fracture. As she challenges fashionable ideas and lends her voice to causes others are afraid to touch, she faces intense criticism and backlash. Alice will soon learn the price she must pay as an artist and as a woman for daring to speak her mind. Award-winner Sandra Oh is the Misanthrope in Martin Crimp’s cutting new version of Molière’s dark comedy, directed by National Theatre Director, Indhu Rubasingham.

Wed Oct 21 Open Mic night

7pm CPC Church Point Club 1838, Hwy 1, Church Point

New Events after this week (posters)

Sat Oct 24 Rhinestone Romeos

6pm Digby Legion 92 Mount St. Digby.

Tues Oct 27 Seniors’ Halloween Bingo

1:30pm The Electric City Building, 4668 Hwy1, Weymouth.

Wed Oct 28 Halloween Crafts

3:30-6:30pm The Family Centre, 1 Birch St. Digby. Gr 4-6 and Gr 7-12. Call to register 902-245-2300

Wed Oct 28 Halloween Trivia

7pm CPC Church Point Club, 1838, Hwy 1, Church Point. $15 per team of 4.

Thur Oct 29 The Witches Brew (Halloween Tea)

2-4pm Weymouth legion $15 pp Come dressed in your best witch’s outfit.

Fri Oct 30 & 31 Weymouth Falls Community Land Trust’ AGM

Fri 6-8pm St. Bernard Fire Hall, 2953 Highway 1, Clare. Sat breakfast. Sat 10am-1pm Mount Bulah Visioning Session Weymouth Legion.

Sat Oct 31 SBFD Halloween Breakfast

Saint Bernard Fire Dept

Sat Oct 31 SBFD Trick or Treat

4 -6pm Saint Bernard Fire Dept

Sat Oct 31 Trunk or Treat (Little Brook)

3:30-6:30pm Little Brook Fire Hall

Sat Oct 31 Trunk or Treat (Smiths Cove)

5-7:30pm Smith’s Cover Fire Dept, 43 North Old Post Road. Prizes for best display, best costume.

Sat Nov 7 Downsizing with Style

10am-12pm Upper Clements Hall, 2951 Hwy1, Upper Clements.

Sat Nov 21 Outdoor Arrangement Workshop

1-3pm Bear River & Area Community Health Clinic. $25 pp. Bring your own container, all other supplies provided. Register 902-467-3611. Come dressed for the weather.

Sat Nov 28 SBFD Christmas Breakfast + Pictures w. Santa

7-10am Breakfast 9-10am Pictures w. Santa Saint Bernard Fire Dept

REGULAR EVENTS (posters)

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

PORT ROYAL (Lower Granville Hall, 3551 Granville Rd)

Indoor Fitness Walking: Every Monday and Thursday from 10 - 11 am (Sept to May)
Craft Club: Every Monday night from 7 – 9 pm
Community Coffee: Every Friday Morning from 10 – 11:30 am (Sept to May)
Book Club: Third Monday of the month from 7 – 8 pm
Yoga: Every Tuesday and Thursday. Several Classes. See www.LowerGranvilleHall.com/yoga
Tai Chi: Every Sunday and Wednesday. Registration required. See www.northmountaintaichi.ca/

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.
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

Intro to ASL Tuesdays 6:30-8pm 6 weeks Nov 3 – Dec 8 $50pp. Upper Clements Hall, 2195 Highway 1, Upper Clements.
West Nova Bee Club 7pm Nov 11, Dec 9, Upper Clements Hall, 2195 Highway 1, Upper Clements.
Smith’s Cove Community Coffee Mornings Thursdays 9:30-11:30 Smiths Cove Fire Dept.
Community Gospel Service Sunday at 7pm, Clementsvale Gospel Hall, 295 Quarry Rd, Clementsvale. All welcome.
Bear River Fire Dept Breakfasts 2026 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.
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

Tidal Tones Women’s Chorus 8 week series Mondays 6:30-8pm Oct 19 to Dec 7 at 2 Mount Street, Digby Baptist Church Hall. $40. No experience needed. Email digbychorus@gmail.com
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 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 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 6-8pm Reservation required 902-308-6887 DARC
Jam Night Open Mic Tuesdays 7-10pm Digby Legion $3
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

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 Oct 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. 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
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