Weekly Events Update, Oct 8, 2026

Eleanor Johnson

4 days ago

13 min read

Happy Thanksgiving!

Lots of workshops and music this week. And many new events added to the list after this week.

We have been asked to include events at the Lower Granville Hall in Port Royal as well, so the "What to do?" options continue to grow.

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

This Week's Events (October 8-15) (posters)

Fri Oct 9 Six: The Musical Live!

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, stage musical. PG13. Adults $11.95. Captured live at London’s Vaudeville Theatre, SIX the Musical Live! remixes history through a high-energy pop soundtrack as the six wives of Henry VIII step out of their husband’s shadow to claim the spotlight, and their stories, on their own terms. For anyone ready for history with a modern twist. Loud, funny, empowering, and wildly entertaining. SIX isn’t just retelling history, it’s rewriting it.

Fri Oct 9 The Bluenotes Too (Live Music)

9 – 11pm CPC Church Point Club, Hwy1, Church Point. Members $5.

Sat Oct 10 Tiny Seeds, Big Dreams (Workshop)

2pm Tenalach Farm, 614 Marshalltown Rd. $12. Take home seed valued at more than the cost of the workshop. A workshop for collecting and saving seeds. Register email: tenalachfarm@gmail.com

Sat Oct 10 Harvest Supper

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

Sat Oct 10 Haunted Harvest Market with DJ Hot Cue

6-8pm Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth. (Rain date Sun Oct 11).

Sat Oct 10 David Francey

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live Music. Adults $40. One of Canada’s outstanding poets, songwriters, storytellers returns to King’s Theatre with his trio. David Francey is a Scottish-born Canadian carpenter-turned-songwriter, who has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star). Born in Ayrshire, Scotland to parents who were factory workers, he moved to Canada when he was twelve. For decades, he worked across Canada in rail yards, construction sites, and in the Yukon bush, all the while writing poetry, setting it to melodies in his head and singing it to himself as he worked.

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).

Sun Oct 11 Coyote vs. Acme

2pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film. Animation PG. Adults $11.95. After decades of being blown to bits by bombs, demolished by dynamite, mangled by magnets, battered by boulders, trampled by trains, tricked by tunnels, sprung by springs, steamrolled by steamrollers, maligned by misfires, bedeviled by bungees, rattled by rockets, backstabbed by bat suits, rocked by rocket skates, upended by unicycles, quaked by quake pills, rubberized by rogue bands, and hurled headlong off every cliff in the Southwest, Wile E. Coyote (Genius) finally fights back.

Sun Oct 11 Loonie Card Bingo

7pm The Electric City Building, 4668 Hwy 1, Weymouth.

Wed Oct 14 Healing Through Sound

6-7pm Digby Library. Karen emphasises peacefulness through her voice to bring deep relaxation and stress relief. For comfortability feel free to bring a yoga mat, a blanket, or wear loose fitting clothes. Regular chairs will be provided. Registration is preferred but you can attend without signing up.

Wed Oct 14 Sea Glass creations workshop fundraiser

6:30-8pm Digby Curling Club $30 Fundraiser for SWNova Mural Festival. 902-245-8272

Thur Oct 15 Seniors Day

10:30am-12:30pm Digby Curling Club, 27 Shreve St. Register 902-245-1949. Gift card bingo, light lunch provided.

Thur Oct 15 The Last Days of April

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film. Feature Documentary Adults $11.95The Last Days of April follows April Hubbard, a disability advocate in Nova Scotia, living with a tethered spinal cord and chronic pain, who navigates the end of her life. April’s courageous decision to share her Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) journey sparks an emotional and thought-provoking narrative. Through intimate interviews and personal anecdotes, this film documents the intersection of bodily autonomy and systemic barriers, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive and compassionate world.

New Events after this week (posters)

Sat Oct 17 Doubles Cribbage Tournament

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

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.

Tue Oct 20 Canada’s Unconventional Medium: Jennie Ogilve

Digby Legion

Fri Oct 23 Nova Scotia Engagement Days

1pm JACBA Centre of Excellence, Acaciaville. A Community Wellbeing Roundtable. Share your ideas, insights, and perspectives on how we can work together to support stronger, more inclusive communities. An optional Artificial Intelligence 101 workshop will follow the discussion.

Fri Oct 23, 24, 25 and 30 Haunted House

6 – 9pm 4668 Hwy 1, Weymouth. Enter if you dare! Free will offering at the door.

Saturday, October 24: Community Potluck.

5 – 7 pm. Lower Granville Hall, 3551 Granville Rd, Port Royal. Bring a dish to share and meet a new friend. www.LowerGranvilleHall.com

Tues Oct 27 Happy Halloween

10am-12pm The Family Centre, 1 Birch St. Digby. HPHB Baby Group Halloween Get Together. Soft lighting, cozy spaces, photo backdrop, simple snacks. Register 902-245-2300

Tues Oct 27 Two Pianos, No Rodeo with Bob Wiseman and Mike Boguski.

Show at 7:30 pm, doors at 6:30 pm. Lower Granville Hall, 3551 Granville Rd

Port Royal. A musical event to remember! https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/two-pianos-no-rodeo-bob-wiseman-and-mike-boguski

Fri Oct 30 Heart of the Beast

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film. Action, Drama, Survival Adults $11.95 PG After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces veteran James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for survival against the elements. From acclaimed filmmaker David Ayer, Heart of the Beast is an intense adventure thriller that explores the unbreakable bond between a man and his best friend as they face their greatest battle yet.

Fri Oct 30 Frenchy Fashion Show

Clementsport Legion. Roast Beef Dinner. Reservations required by noon Oct 28. Seating limited. (Highway No. 1, approximately 12 km west of Annapolis Royal)

Sat Oct 31 The Shed Heads (Punk Rock)

9 pm – 12am Church Point Cub (CPC) $10 at the door. 1838, Hwy 1, Church Point.

Fri Nov 6 The Weight

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film. Drama 14A Adults $11.95. In Oregon in 1933, Samuel Murphy is torn from his daughter and sent to a brutal work camp. Warden Clancy tempts him with early release if he smuggles gold through deadly wilderness, but betrayal festers within the crew, and Murphy questions how far he’ll go to see his child again.

Nov 6, 7, 8, and 13, 14, 15 Live Theatre – Doesn’t Anyone Hear Me?

Performances at 7pm and 2pm. Trinity Anglican Church, 109 Queen St. Digby. The true story of Hope Young, the only woman ever sentenced to hand in Nova Scotia. Proceeds to the Trinity Anglican Church Rose Window Restoration. Advance tickets $20. 902-247-1107.

Sat Nov 7 Bear River FD Breakfast

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

Sat Nov 7 & 8 Christmas Craft Market (Conway Workshop)

10-3 Digby Fire Hall. Vendor tables 902-245-5391

Sun Nov 8 Kitty Cat Café.

1 – 3 pm. Lower Granville Hall, 3551 Granville Rd, Port Royal. Cats for Keeps fundraising event with cats as the star. www.LowerGranvilleHall.com

Sun Nov 8 Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

2pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film Animation, Family, Comedy G Adults $11.95 SHAUN THE SHEEP sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween — until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock’s beloved pumpkin patch! When Shaun turns MAD SCIENTIST to fix the problem, things rapidly spiral out of control… With The Farmer missing and a wild beast roaming the woods of Mossingham, all the ingredients are in place for a monstrously fun family adventure.

Thur Nov 12 Run Terry, Run

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal, Film Documentary, Biography PG Adults $11.95This feature-length documentary by filmmaker Sean Menard offers an unprecedented look at Canadian hero Terry Fox’s 1980 Marathon of Hope. Through 96 reels of never-before-seen visuals and unheard audio interviews, viewers are brought directly into the van and onto the streets with Terry, his best friend Doug, and his younger brother Darrell as they experience an emotional and historic journey across the country.

Sat Nov 14 Christmas Craft Market at Tideview Terrace

10 am – 3 pm 74 Pleasant St. Digby. Vendors call 902-378-4024

Sat Nov 14 Tulua (Irish band)

7:30pm au Richelieu, 507 chemin Placide Comeau, La Butte, Meteghan River. $35 at the door. $30 in advance from Weymouth Pharmasave. www.lemoulin.ca

Wed Nov 18 NAZA

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film Documentary, War. Adults $11.95 Hebrew, English. (contains mature, disturbing subject matter regarding war and violence.) A window into systems of mass killing. Filmed at night from Tel Aviv rooftops, this investigative documentary examines the civilian casualties of Israel’s military operations in Gaza and the systems behind targeted killings of Palestinians. Venice International Film Festival (83rd): Won the Special Jury Prize after receiving a historic 25-minute standing ovation at its world premiere.

Sun Nov 22 Wildwood

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film. Animation PG13. Wildwood is a handcrafted epic fantasy that transports audiences into a secret, dangerously alive world. A girl’s desperate quest to save her baby brother unfolds into a spectacular, high-stakes adventure through a forbidden forest full of enchanted creatures, endearing allies, and formidable adversaries–where an entire hidden realm hangs in the balance. In an era of automation, LAIKA delivers its most ambitious and globally accessible film yet–a bold fusion of human-crafted artistry and cinematic storytelling from the makers of Coraline.

Sun Nov 22 Harry Manx (Live Music)

7:30pm au Richelieu, 507 chemin Placide Comeau, La Butte, Meteghan River. $35 at the door. $30 in advance from Weymouth Pharmasave. Highly acclaimed Canadian singer. Six Juno nominations. www.lemoulin.ca

Wed Nov 25 Wicker

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Drama, Comedy, Fantasy. 14A Adults $11.95 On the outskirts of a village by the sea, lives a Fisherwoman; smelly, single and perpetually ridiculed. One day, fed up with her stuffy, small-minded neighbors, she commissions herself a husband to be made from wicker. In an otherwise conservative town, this unconventional romance sparks outrage, jealousy and chaos.

Fri Nov 27 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Free)

8pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Comedy, Holiday PG Free. The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully… and now they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant.

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.
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

Smith’s Cove Community Coffee Mornings Thursdays 9:30-11:30 Smiths Cove Fire Dept. Beginning Oct 15
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.
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 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
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
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