Weekly Events Update, Sept 4 2025

Eleanor Johnson
Sep 4
6 min read

Back to school! Which means for me that the August calendar has closed, the November one has been started, and the first of the Christmas markets are scheduled!

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This Week's Events (Sep 4-11) (posters)

Sat Sep 6 Karaoke with Lady Heidi

Kids 5-7pm Adults 7-9 pm Sissiboo Landing.

Sat Sep 6 Christina Martin

7:30pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Live Music & storytelling. Adults $40. Experience an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling with award-winning artist Christina Martin, performing with her trio PLUS a string trio, together for one incredible show.

Sun Sep 7 Bad Guys 2

3pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Animation, film. Adults $11.95. Everyone’s favorite felons are back, and this time, they’ve got company. In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.

Tue Sep 9 Magic Science

6 to 7 p.m. Clare Library, 29 Chemin Haché, Meteghan. Children aged 5 to 10 can join library staff and explore illusions and magic tricks through a variety of science experiments. Register no later than Thursday, Sept. 4 by contacting the library.

Wed Sep 10 Ambiguous Loss Workshop

10 am – 12 pm Digby Pines, Phone 902-422-5000. Brain Injury Association of NS. Ambiguous loss leaves us stuck in uncertainty, making healing feel impossible. This workshop will help you develop lifelong skills to cope and find meaningful ways to move forward. Join us for a FREE Ambiguous Loss Workshop — a unique opportunity to understand and navigate the confusing grief that comes with loss that has no clear answers.

Wed Sep 10 “Say Hello!” to YREACH at the Library

3 to 4:30 p.m. Digby Library. Join Cathy from YREACH for a story time, craft, and a snack. The featured book is Say Hello by Rachel Isadora, a story about making friends and learning about other cultures. This program is for children aged 3 to 8. Register no later than Tuesday, Sept. 9 by contacting the library. Walk-ins are welcome.

Wed Sept 10 Bear River Night Market – Kim Doolittle playing

4 – 8 pm Bear River Waterfront

New Events after this week (posters)

Thur Sept 25 Senior Games

2 – 4pm Bear River East Baptist Church.

Thu Sept 25 Benj Rowland – Live Folk Music

7pm Oakdene Centre, Bear River. $15. Don’t miss an evening of beautiful, haunting folk music with Benj Rowland—the gifted instrumentalist and songwriter known for his work with Canadian duo Mayhemingways. His solo album Community Garden is a heartfelt collection of songs rooted in resilience, place, and quiet wonder. With raw honesty and rich soundscapes, Benj’s live performance promises to be nothing short of enchanting.

Thur Oct 2 The Lifer's Honesty Album Release — with special guest SOUL RAE

8 pm Oakdene Centre, Bear River. The Lifers embarked on their first cross-Canada tour in 2015 and have since earned their place as a powerful live act, deeply respected within multiple music scenes across Canada, the US, and Europe. Their new album Honesty, produced by Sam Gleason (Jeremy Dutcher, Charlotte Cornfield), is a collection of post-folk caresses and indie-rock bangers, addressing sexual trauma and intergenerational pain with compassionate strength.

Oct 31 Halloween Dance in aid of MS Society.

9pm – 1 am Meteghan Fire Hall. 31 Connector Road.$10 at the door. Cash bar only Must be 19 years old. Come join us with your Halloween Costume and dance the night away with DJ Avery d’Entremont! Prizes for best costumes 50/50 table. Door prize!

Nov 8 & 9 Santa's Craft Market

9 am - 6pm & 9 am - 3 pm. Digby Firehall. Photos with Santa, Sensory safe hour, Christmas Gift wrapping, food drive. $2 admission. Conway Workshop Assoc.

Nov 22 Bear River Wintertide Craft Fair and village wide market

10 am – 3 pm Oakdene Centre (1913 Clementsvale Rd) and multiple craft fairs, galleries, shops, and restaurants as the entire village celebrates the winter season!

Regular Events (posters)

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

ANNAPOLIS ROYAL

NS Walking Group, Wednesdays 10am. Market Square
Writer’s Gathering, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 3 – 5pm. Mad Hatter Bar.
Farmers’ and Traders’ market Saturdays 9am – noon Legion.
Celtic Vibes Thursdays 2:30 Taproom

BEAR RIVER, SMITHS COVE, DEEP BROOK

Bear River Night Markets every second Wednesday 4 – 7pm Bear River Waterfront. June 4 to Oct 8.
Muddy Duck Yoga Mon – Thurs 9:30 – 10:45 am $12 Oakdene Centre, Bear River
Smith’s Cove Fire Dept breakfasts Saturdays Sept 20. 7:30 – 10 am Adults $15
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

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

Coffee & Conversation at the Museum Every Tuesday until September 23rd. As a community museum, we'd love to get your input on what you want from us. Visit the museum and have a conversation with the Curator and museum volunteers. Learn about us and consider if you might also like to become a volunteer. All are welcome, we support inclusivity! Coffee, Tea and treats will be served. admuseum@ns.sympatico.ca 902-245-6322
Farmers & Artisans Markets Fridays & Sundays 10 am – 3 pm. May 30 – Sept 28. Admiral’s Walk, Digby
Spring 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

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

Farmers Market, Belliveau Cove Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm until Sept 27.
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