Weekly Events Update, October 16 2025

Eleanor Johnson
2 days ago
9 min read

I collected many events from the Library pages (Events Calendar - Western Counties Regional Library) and it looks like the Halloween events are really starting to add up.

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This Week's Events (Oct 16-23) (posters)

October Art Exhibition - Floyd Gale (Digby Library)

Digby Library. This exhibit features the wildlife paintings of Weymouth artist Floyd Gale. The exhibit can be viewed during open hours in October.

Thur Oct 16 Understanding Trauma w. Tim Wall

6-7:30pm Upper Clements Community Hall. Everyone Welcome.. Free admission.. Donations are appreciated and used for the upkeep of the Hall.. 2951,Highway 1, Annapolis Royal (902) 340-0442

Fri Oct 17 Scroll Smarter (Weymouth)

10-11am Weymouth Library. In our current world, social media is everywhere and we are flooded with information. Every day it becomes more challenging to determine if what we’re seeing is real or fake. In this program we will discover what misinformation is, and discuss methods to identify fake news and find reliable sources of information. This program is for adults.

Fri Oct 17 Scroll Smarter (Digby)

1:30-2:30pm As above but at the Digby Library.

Fri Oct 17 Pork Roast

4pm Clementsport Legion $20, 2008 Highway 1, Clementsport. All welcome.

Fri Oct 17 & Sat 18 Ghosts of Cornwallis Past, Haunted House (also Oct 24 & 25)

4-5:30pm Children 12 and under. 6-9pm Adults ONLY. 166 Atlantic Drive, Cornwallis. $10 per person $35 family.

Fri Oct 17 Karaoke

6:30 – 11pm Upper Clements Community Hall. 2951,Highway 1, Annapolis Royal (902) 340-0442

Fri Oct 17 A Tribute to The Tragically Hip with Bobcaygeon

8-10:30pm Digby Pines, 103 Shore Road, Digby. $40 at the door. $33 online – Eventbrite.

Fri Oct 17, 18 & 19 Alice Through the Looking Glass

6pm on Fri; 2pm and 6pm on Saturday. 2pm Sunday. Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Adults $20. Community Theatre. Come and see our talented local cast, aged 6-18, bring the magical world of Alice Through the Looking Glass to life! Follow Alice as she steps through the mirror into a wondrous land filled with incredible adventures. Watch as she discovers the Talking Flowers Garden, laughs along with the silly Tweedles, and learns how to be a Queen in a fantastical game of chess.

Fri Oct 17 Municipality of Digby Budget Discussion

6:45 pm Freeport Community Hall

Sat Oct 18 Men’s breakfast

8am Southville Church of Christ, 807 Langford Rd, Weymouth

Sat Oct 18 Fall into Christmas Craft Fair

10am – 4 pm Deep Brook/Waldec Lions Community Centre, 948 Highway1, Deep Brook

Sat Oct 18 Witches & Warlocks Paddle

1pm Haines Lake, Registration is required. Participants to sign a waiver. Participants under 16 to be accompanied by an adult. See DARC Facebook page. Call 902-245-1949 to register!

Sat Oct 18 Afternoon Tea & Silent Auction

1-3pm Felker Hall, 734 Broadway, Cornwallis.

Sat Oct 18 Golden Gourd Scavenger Hunt

2:30pm 1632 Ridge Road, North Range. See DARC Facebook page

Sat Oct 18 & 19 Dave Coggins & Clayton Lewis of Bonded Stock

Sat 7-9pm, Sun 2-4pm. $20 The Electric City/Las Nouvelle France Society Building, 4668 Highway1, Weymouth.

Sun Oct 19 SOOF Soup Sunday and Solar Power Talk

12pm Centrelea Community Hall, 3495 Highway 201. Soup, bread, sweets and tea and coffee! 1pm Guest Speaker Christ Fertnig will discuss solar power - how and why it works in Nova Scotia - and there will be lots of time for conversation and questions following the talk. (donations to the Hall appreciated). All Welcome.

Sun Oct 19 Fall Fund-Raiser for Friends of Ferals

1-3pm Digby Curling Rink. Silent Auction, Penny Sale, Bake Sale, Canteen, Quilt Lucky Draw.

Sun Oct 19 Halloween Event (Digby & Area Moms)

1-3:30pm Fishermans Memorial Park by the wharf in Digby. Feel free to dress up and please bring a pumpkin for your child to decorate.

Wed Oct 22 Open House Update on The Siesta Motel

6:30pm 7 Birch Street, Digby. Parking on First Ave. Digby & Area Housing Coalition Society.

New Events after this week (posters)

Fri Oct 24 Learning to Stretch your Dollar

6-7:30pm Weymouth Waterfront Library

Sat Oct 25 Tommy Thibeault Memorial Tournament

12pm Bear River Legion. $10 entry fee. 1877 Clementsvale Rd. Contact Fred 902-467-0461

Wed Oct 29 Community Access Hub

10 am – 2 pm Nova Scotia Works, Evangeline Mall, 87 Warwick St. Digby. Come meet representatives from federal and provincial departments, along with local community organizations! Everyone is welcome to attend and the event is free!

Wed Oct 29 Halloween Dance

7-9pm St. Mary’s Bay Academy, Weymouth. $7 or $5 with non-perishable food donation. Hosted by the SMBA Yearbook Committee. Costumes Optional.

Fri Oct 31 Trick-or-Treat!

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Digby Library. Children can stop by the library wearing their Halloween costume and get a treat … if they dare!

Fri Oct 31 Trunk or Treat

5:30 – 7:30 pm Smith’s Cove Fire Dept. 43 North Old Post Road. Prizes for Best Display, Best costume. No forms to be filled out, no pre registration required. Just show up, setup and enjoy amongst community while treaters of all ages have a safe space for candy.

Fri Oct 31 Halloween Drive-through

5:30-8pm Plympton & Gilbert’s Cove Fire Dept. PGCFD Fire Hall, 7208 Highway 101 in Plympton.

Fri Oct 31 Community Trunk or Treat

6-7:30 pm Weymouth Church of Christ, 4924 Hwy 1 Weymouth. Free cookies, popcorn & hot chocolate.

November Art Exhibition Digby Alvina Theriault LeBlanc

Digby Library. This exhibit features the watercolour work of Alvina Theriault LeBlanc. A French Acadian from Belliveau’s Cove, the artist has been interested in painting since her childhood. She has taken it more seriously over the past several years, painting anything and everything that catches her eye. Mostly self-taught, she has also taken courses from various artists, concentrating on watercolours. The exhibit can be viewed during open hours in November.

Sat Nov 1 Celebrating Winter Market

10am – 3pm Upper Clement’s Hall, 2195 Highway 1. Tea tasting, festive treats, shopping, artisans.

Sat Nov 1 Turkey Supper

4:30pm Havelock Community Center, 4628 Highway 340, Weymouth

Tue Nov 04 Paint Mandala Stones with Michelle

6-7pm Weymouth Waterfront Library. Michelle will guide participants as they create their own unique pattern on stones. All supplies are provided. This program is for adults. Register no later than 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 by contacting the library

Sat Nov 8 Christmas Craft Fair

10am – 3 pm Felker Hall, 734 Broadway Ave. Cornwallis Park.

Sun Nov 16 The Grace Coffee Café presents Corbett & Thurber

2:30 – 4:30 pm Grace United Church, 15 Prince William Street, Digby. An afternoon of music and refreshments. Freewill offering. Fundraiser for Bear River New Horizon’s Senior Group.

Tue Nov 18 A Paint Party

6-7:30pm Weymouth Waterfront Library. Using library paint party kits, adults can paint on pre-printed canvases. There are choices of painting a snowman or a Christmas tree. All supplies are provided. Space is limited so register before 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15 by contacting the library.

Tue Dec 9 Cookie Exchange & Game Night

6-7:30pm Weymouth Waterfront Library. Back by popular demand! This is a fun evening of laughter and a taste of cookies. Participants are asked to bring three dozen cookies of the same kind and the recipe. Please register before Saturday, Dec. 6 by contacting the library.

Tue Dec 16 Create a Christmas Card

6-7:30pm Weymouth Waterfront Library. Children aged 8 to 12 can create a special pop-up Christmas tree card. All supplies are provided. Space is limited, so register no later than 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 by contacting the library.

Regular Events (posters)

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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

Farmers’ & Traders’ market: Saturdays 9am – 12pm, St. Luke's Parish Hall, 340 St. George St, Annapolis Royal. (Starting Oct 18)
NS Walking Group, Wednesdays 10am. Market Square
Writer’s Gathering, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 3 – 5pm. ARTSPLACE Gallery.
Farmers’ and Traders’ market Saturdays 9am – noon Legion.
Celtic Vibes Thursdays 2:30 Taproom

BEAR RIVER, SMITHS COVE

Chair Yoga Mondays 10-11am 4 week programme starting Oct 20. Bear River & Area Community health Clinic. $40 to register info@emmarobar.com
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
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.

Regular events in DEEP BOOK / CORNWALLIS

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 $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

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 starts Oct 17 Digby Regional High School. See DARC FaceBook page for schedules.
Teen Book Club Thursdays (Oct 30, Nov 27) 3:30-4:30pm Digby Library.
Snack Time Thursdays (Oct 16, Nov 13) 10:30-11:30am Digby Library, Children aged 2 to 6 will learn how to prepare their own nutritious snack. They will be taught basic food preparation skills. These include washing, chopping and peeling using child-safe tools. All food and tools are provided. Register. This program is funded by the Food Security Initiative Grant.
Science Club Thursdays (Oct 16, Nov 20) 3-4pm Digby Library. Children aged 7-11 can explore the wonders of science through exciting, themed experiments and activities. Register.
Preschool Fall Story Time Fridays (Oct 17, 31, Nov 14, 28)
10:30-11 am Digby Library. Children five and under and caregivers can enjoy stories, songs and activities.
Baby and Toddler Play Group Fridays (Oct 24, Nov 7, 21, Dec 05)
10:30-11:30am Digby Library. Children three and younger and their caregivers can join others at the library to read and play together.
Recreational Pond Hockey Thursdays Oct 16 to Mar 12. 5pm – 5:50pm. Registration $100+ Digby Arena. Half ice ages 6-10 and 11-16. Coed. Registration required. Contact DARC 902-245-4334.
Learn to Play Bridge. 7-8pm Mondays. Digby Curling Centre. Free 6 week course.
STEINER READING GATHERING Sundays 10:30 am – 2 pm starting Sept 28. Barton, Digby Co.”Rudolf Steiner’s Genesis – Secrets of Creation. enquiries to bello.bees@gmail.com
Conversation Circles Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm (EAL Support). NSCC Digby learning Centre.
Crafter Noons Fridays (Oct 24, Nov 07, 21, Dec 05, 19, Jan 02) 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

Open Gym Fridays & Saturdays starts Oct 26 St. Mary’s Bay Academy. See DARC FaceBook page for schedules.
Weymouth Makers Night starts Sept 18th, 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. Starting Sept 10 2025. At Weymouth Church of Christ, 4924 Highway 1, Weymouth North. More details 902-837-6150
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.

• 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

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