Weekly Events Update, October 9 2025

Eleanor Johnson
Oct 9
8 min read

Lots of events this week, and lots of new events added to the listing after this week. Get your calendar out!

All events and posters are also on our website and in a Facebook photo album. Visit our website www.theweymouthbridge.com or our Facebook page for all the details. Please share this and ask others to subscribe.

This Week's Events (Oct 9-16) (posters)

Thur Oct 9 Dance Fitness Night

6-9pm Weymouth Legion (upstairs) All proceeds to the Sam Langford Community Centre

Fri Oct 10 Barnyard Cabaret

7pm Oakdene Centre, Bear River. Miranda Ceara & The Odd Fellows Orchestra // Volunteers // Joe Abbot & the Flying J's. $15. 19+. Step out of the ordinary and into a moonlit dream of sultry jazz, janky tonk, and old country. The Barnyard Cabaret is a one-night-only, boots-and-pearls kind of affair—a wild and wonderful dance between traditional and twisted. This is a dance party you won’t soon forget…

Fri Oct 10 The Long Walk

7pm Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, drama. Adults $11.95. PG14. An intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: how far could you go?

Sat Oct 11 Craft & Bake Sale

9am – 3 pm Upper Clements Community hall, 2951 Highway 1, Upper Clements.

Sat Oct 11 Puppet Picnic: A Gathering of Tales

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Family, puppetry. Adults $20. A magical collection of puppet tales that will transport audiences from cozy riverbanks to unexpected adventures! This unique theatrical experience brings together beloved characters and brand-new stories in an unforgettable afternoon of visual storytelling. Perfect for families, puppet enthusiasts, and anyone who believes in the magic of live performance! Come hungry for wonder—this picnic feeds the imagination.

Sat Oct 11 Thanksgiving Dinner

5pm St. Bernard Fire Hall. Free but register – see poster. Hosted by Christians at the Weaver Settlement Gospel Hall.

Sat Oct 11 Haunted Harvest Market

5 – 9pm Sissiboo Landing Movie at 7pm

Sat Oct 11 Puppets After Dark: Dreams, desire & demons.

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Puppetry. Adults $20. An Evening of Adult Puppet Theatre That Will Haunt Your Dreams. When the curtain falls on daylight puppet shows, something darker emerges from the shadows. “Puppets After Dark” invites you into a nocturnal realm where strings and silhouettes dance with our deepest fears, desires, and transformations.

Tue Oct 14 Cribbage for Older Adults

6-8pm Weymouth Library. Celebrate Seniors Week with a fun evening of cribbage. Tables will be set up with crib boards and cards.

Tue Oct 14 Pop Culture Trivia Night

6:30 – 8pm Clare Library. Adults can test their knowledge during this evening of pop culture trivia from the 1970s to today! Register your team of 2-5 people no later than

New Events after this week (posters)

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.

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.

Fri Oct 24 & Sat 25 Ghosts of Cornwallis Past, Haunted House

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

Fri Oct 24 & Sat 25 The Rocky Horror Picture Show Experience (Bear River)

7:15pm Oakdene Community Centre. 1913 Clementsvale Rd., Bear River. Movie & live show, prop bags, costume contest, general debauchery.

Wed Oct 29 Fairy Creek

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Documentary. Adults $11.95 In a last-ditch attempt to stop old growth logging, some impassioned forest defenders put up more than 12 blockades across the pristine Fairy Creek valley in Vancouver Island. History repeats in a deja-vu of the iconic Clayoquot Sound blockades in the 90s, this time with higher stakes amidst a climate emergency. A deep dive into the complex encounters of the settler activists, local First Nation members, loggers, and RCMP officers, this character-driven feature documentary chronicles the largest act of civil disobedience in Canadian history.

Fri Oct 31 Halloween Party (Children ages 0-5)

10am-3pm The Family Centre, 1 Birch Street, Digby

Wed Nov 05 One Battle After Another

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Comedy, Drama, Thriller. 14A Adults $11.95 Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.

Sun Nov 09 Gabby’s Dollhouse The Movie

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Family Film. G. Adults $11.95. Gabby and Grandma Gigi’s road trip takes an unexpected turn when Gabby’s prized dollhouse ends up with eccentric cat lady Vera. Gabby embarks on a adventure to reunite the Gabby Cats and retrieve her beloved dollhouse before it’s too late.

Wed Nov 12 Eleanor The Great

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Drama PG. Adults $11.95 After seventy years with best friend, Eleanor moves to New York City for a fresh start. Making new friends at ninety proves difficult. Longing for connection, she befriends a 19-year-old student.

Wed Nov 19 Kiss of the Spiderwoman (2025)

7pm Kings’ Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Musical, Drama, 18A. Adults $11.95. Valentín (Diego Luna), a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina (Tonatiuh), a window dresser convicted of public indecency. The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez). Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical hit.

Fri Nov 28 It’s a Wonderful Life

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Special Event. G FREE HOLIDAY MOVIE.

Please bring a donation to the Annapolis and Area Foodbank. (cash, cheque, or non-perishable food). Thank you! Re-discover this 1946 Christmas classic on the big screen. An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman see the value of his own life.

Sun Nov 30 Antique Auction

11am Annapolis Royal Fire Hall, 5 St. Anthony Street, AR. Fine furnishings, art, china, over 200 lots. No reserve, no junk. info@maregold.com

Sun Nov 30 The Turnbull Bros Christmas Show

3pm Digby East Fish & Game, 1492 Ridge Rd, Digby Municipality. Adults $21.69. Powerful vocals and amazing harmonies in what is going to be an incredible afternoon of traditional Christmas music.

Fri Dec 05, 06 and 07 Charlotte’s Web

Fri & Sat at 7pm, Sun at 3pm. King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Community Theatre. Adults $20. Step into the magical world of Charlotte’s Web, the heartwarming tale of friendship, kindness, and the extraordinary power of words. This enchanting stage adaptation brings to life all the unforgettable characters from E.B. White’s timeless classic — Wilbur, the radiant young pig; Fern, the girl who fights to save him; and Charlotte, the beautiful and gentle spider whose words spun in her web changes everything..

Sat Dec 06 It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

10:30am King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Special Event. Join us for our annual FREE HOLIDAY MOVIE FOR KIDS! Santa will be present! After the Muppet Theatre faces closure on account of financial hardships, angel Daniel requests Boss to help its owner Kermit the Frog and his team of muppets.

Fri Dec 12 Jenn Grant

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live Music. Adults $40. Jenn Grant’s music is deeply empathetic and generous of heart, so of course one day she would invite the whole country to make it with her. Champagne Problems, her eighth album and first in the producer’s chair alongside partner Daniel Ledwell, gathers 13 musicians from coast to territory to coast in a series of collaborative Canadian magic tricks spun into classic country, lost disco hits, and ruminative folk fables. Jenn Grant is a multiple ECMA-winner and JUNO-nominated artist.

Sat Dec 20 Ashley MacIsaac – A Celtic Christmas Ceiledh!

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live Music. Adults $50. Don’t miss Ashley MacIsaac’s Celtic Christmas Ceilidh. Join Ashley MacIsaac and friends for a wonderful evening of tunes that are bound to get you in the holiday spirit!

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 – 1pm, Market Square
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, DEEP BROOK

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.
Deep Brook Farmers & Crafters Market Sundays 11 - 2pm Lions Hall, 948 Hwy 1 Deep Brook

Regular events in DEEP BOOK / CORNWALLIS

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

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
Story Time Friday’s 10:30 – 11 am Digby Library
Conversation Circles Wednesdays 6 – 7 pm (EAL Support). NSCC Digby learning Centre.
Crafter Noons Fridays 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

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.

• Happy Hour every day 5pm-7pm and all day Sunday.

• Karaoke with Woody Every other Saturday 7-11pm with Pub Grub.

• Karaoke with Lady Heidi Every Friday 7-11pm and Sunday 3 – 7pm with Pub Grub.

• 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