Weekly Events Update, Sept 3, 2026

Eleanor Johnson

Sep 3

11 min read

Wharf Rat Rally this weekend in Digby. Lots of events to attend. Meanwhile, there is also music in Weymouth, Bear River and Annapolis Royal.

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

This Week's Events (Sep 3-10) (posters)

Thur Sep 3 to Sun 6th Wharf Rat Rally

Digby

Fri Sept 4 Summer Music at the ‘O’: Jamie Alcorn Band

6-8pm Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, Annapolis Royal. Rain location: Port Royal Legion.

Sat Sep 5 Bear River FD breakfast

7-10am Bear River Fire Dept. $15 Adults.

Sat Sep 5 Chowder Lunch

12-3pm United Baptist Church, 2 Mount Street. Digby.

Sat Sep 5 Karaoke w. Lady Heidi

2-4pm Sissiboo Landing. Free

Sat Sep 5 Supper & Music Night

4:30-6pm supper 6:30-9pm music. Havelock Community Center. Adults $14

Sat Sep 5 Fiddlehead Market dinner – Cajun Gumbo!

5-7pm Fiddlehead Market, Bear River

Sat Sep 5 Grouyan Gombo! Cajun Dance Music

7:30pm Oakdene Centre, Bear River. Grouyan Gombo with Jack Pine. Tickets $20

Sat Sep 5 Jackson-Wilson Quartet

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live Music. Adults $30. Jackson/Wilson Quartet is the combined forces of Juno Award winning trombonist Andrew Jackson, and Four time Music Nova Scotia award- winning guitarist Sam Wilson. Together they have been exploring the interplay of trombone and guitar, honing their musical chemistry since 2014. Joined by bassist Gabriella Ciurcovich, and drummer Caito MacDonald, audiences can expect a wide variety of sounds, from original music, jazz classics, and familiar pop hits.

Sat Sep 5 Dance with Doucet

8-11pm Weymouth Legion. $10 members, $15 non-members. Pub grub will be sold.

Sun Sep 6 Gospel Jamboree

1-3pm Weymouth Legion. $10 Lunch special, seniors free.

Sun Sep 6 Paw Patrol

3pm (not 6pm) King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Animation. G. Adults $11.95 After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol’s archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they’ve done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.

Sun Sep 6 Grouyan Gombo! Cajun Dance Music

7:30 au Richelieu, 507 chemin Placide Comeau, La Butte, Clare. Opening act: Michael Jerome Browne. $35. 902-778-2429 www.lemoulin.ca

Mon Sep 7 Digby Fire D. Seafood Chowder

4-6pm Digby Fire hall. Take Out Only $20 pp. Includes roll& butter, slice of pie & bowl of chowder.

Tue Sep 8 Kitchen Table Talks: Keeping Energy Affordable at Home (Weymouth)

1:30-3:30pm Weymouth Library. Efficiency Nova Scotia invites you to a welcoming and informal conversation about: Home energy & Rising energy costs. Ways to make your home more comfortable and affordable to run. The programs and supports that help bring affordability closer. Whether you rent, own, manage a property or are interested in learning more about home energy, all are welcome! Registration is preferred but feel free to come without signing up. This program is in partnership with Ecology Action Centre.

Wed Sep 9 Pickles & Herb Vinegar Workshop

6-8pm Digby Curling Club, 27 Shreve Str. Bring one or two 250ml glass jars with lids. RSVP: digbygardenmanager@gmail.com. Limited numbers.

Wed Sep 9 Hadestown: The Musical

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, musical. Adults $11.95. The live theater capture of the hit musical HADESTOWN, which won eight Tony Awards in 2019 including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, featuring the five original principals of the Broadway company. The genre-defying new musical blends modern American folk music with New Orleans-inspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale. Following two intertwining love stories — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone —HADESTOWN invited audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.

New Events after this week (posters)

Fri Sep 11 Kitchen Table Talks: Keeping Energy Affordable at Home (Digby)

2-4pm Digby Library. Efficiency Nova Scotia invites you to a welcoming and informal conversation about: Home energy & Rising energy costs. Ways to make your home more comfortable and affordable to run. The programs and supports that help bring affordability closer. Whether you rent, own, manage a property or are interested in learning more about home energy, all are welcome! Registration is preferred but feel free to come without signing up. This program is in partnership with Ecology Action Centre.

Sat Sep 12 The Magic Faraway Tree

6pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film. G Adults 411.95 Adapted from Enid Blyton’s beloved classic novel The Magic Faraway Tree, the film centers on a modern family forced to relocate to the remote English countryside. As they adapt to their new lives, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents. At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular, fantastical lands, and the family learns to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.

Sat Sep 12 Documentary: The Electric Ghost Town

7:30pm Electric City Building, 4668 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Weymouth. By donation. Documentary made about The Electric City with the Director of the film, Tom Lynskey, in attendance. Tickets: Eventbrite.ca

Sat Sep19 Yard Sale

9am-2pm Clementsport Legion. Proceeds benefit the Good Neighbours Club and the Legion.

Wed Sep 23 Annapolis Valley Tourism Network Event

5-7pm Still Fired Distilleries, 9548 Highway 8, Lequille. connect with fellow tourism operators, hear updates on regional tourism initiatives, and build connections across the Valley. Free to attend.

Sat Sep 26 Brent Chisolm Memorial Bass Fishing Tournament

8am-5pm Registration 8-11am the Bear River Legion Waterfront. Weigh-in at 5pm

Sat Sep 26 Mushroom Cultivation Workshop

9:30am-4:30pm Clementsvale. Free. Learn how to grow shiitake mushrooms from a log! Please contact us to book your spot in this fun upcoming workshop. Register by email: Maggie.davidson@merseytobiatic.ca

Sat Sep 26 Halloharvest

12pm-5pm Digby Outdoor Recreation Centre, 1632 Ridge Road Digby. Pumpkin U-Pick & Painting, Bonfire, Halloween Maze, 1pm Witches & Warlock Paddle, Fall Games, Golden Gourd Scavenger Hunt, Corn Boil & Hot Dog BBQ

Sun Oct 4 Giant Bingo

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

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 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? Contact the library by October 15 to register before the program starts.

Fri Oct 16, 17 & 18 At the Bottom of the Lake

7pm on Fri & Sat. 3pm on Sunday. Community Theatre. King's Theatre, Annapolis Royal. 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.

Thur Oct 29 Sensory Discover Time: Explore the Senses

3-4:30pm Digby Library Awaken the senses with different textiles, a clay station, and Braille books and games! Or discover and try out our accessible reading options at the library. Such as audiobooks, Playaways, VOX books for kids, and eBooks. You can also test out our DAISY readers that can be borrowed by or for patrons with print disabilities.

REGULAR EVENTS (posters)

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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

Summer Music at the ‘O’ Oqwa’titek Amphitheatre, Fridays 6-8pm
• Sept 4 Jamie Alcorn Band
• Sep 11 The Mark Riley Project
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 Fire Dept Breakfasts Saturdays Sep 19. 7:30-10am Adults $15.
Community Gospel Service Sunday at 7pm, Clementsvale Gospel Hall, 295 Quarry Rd, Clementsvale. All welcome.
Bear River Fire Dept Breakfasts 2026 Sep 5, 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

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: 902-532-3035
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, Starts Sep 11. Fridays 7pm, Felker Hall,. Door prize, 50/50, game prizes. Sept to May.
Marital Arts (various classes and levels) , Women’s Defense, Weapons Class www.firstcontactkarate.com, 726 Broadway, Cornwallis

Regular events in DIGBY

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
Aquafit Mondays & Thursdays 4:15-5:15pm $8 or $40 for 6 classes. Digby Swimming pool, 27 Shreve St. DARC 902-245-1960
Digby Farmers' and Artisans' Market: Fridays and Sundays, 10-3, weather permitting, along Admiral's Walk, downtown Digby, May 29 - Oct. 4. Where community meets creativity. Come discover what your neighbours are growing, crafting, and baking.
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: (August) Summer Workshops, Transition to School, Play & Grow 3-5, Toddler Time, Social Time, 902-245-2300.
Family Centre (September) Social Time, Prenatal, Play & Grow 3-5, Toddler time, Crafting together, Amped up, Home Alone, Baby & Me, Ready Set Bake gr P-3, Get messy sensory gr P-3, Cooking Club Gr 4-6. 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

A Crafty Afternoon Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. (Tue Sep 8, 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 starts Thur Sep 17. 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.
Music on the Sissiboo Friday nights July through August. 7-8:30pm. Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth.
• Aug 28 One Night Only
Sissiboo Market Friday nights July through August.
6:30-8:30pm. Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth. Now a member of Nova Scotia Farmers’ Markets Association.
Soul Connections Every 3rd Wednesday 10am Weymouth Library community room. Ladies bible study group
Chair Yoga Mondays 10 – 11:15 St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Weymouth. DARC
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 Tues 6 – 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

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