Weekly Events Update, Sept 9, 2026

Eleanor Johnson

5 days ago

9 min read

Updated: 2 days ago

Time to enjoy the harvest. Learn about pickling this evening in Digby, and enjoy a harvest supper in Southville on Sunday.

The September issue will be out next week; meanwhile, here are the events for this weekend and the coming week.

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

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

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.

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.

Fri Sept 11 Summer Music at the ‘O’: The Mark Riley Project

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

Fri Sep 11 Free Summer Street Dance with DJ Hotcue

7-11pm Sissiboo Landing, Weymouth.. BBQ treats on site.

Sat Sep 12 The Magic Faraway Tree

6pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film. G Adults $11.95 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 Sep 12 Anchors Away

9pm-12am CPC Church Point Social Club, 1838, Hwy 1, Church Point, B0W 1M0. $10 members/ $15 non-members cover at the door

Sun Sep 13 Harvest Supper – Southville Fire Dept

3-6pm, Southville Fire Dept, Langford Road, Southville, Weymouth. $18 Adults. All proceeds to Southville Fire Dept. Eat in or Take Out. Turkey dinner & all the fixings, incl. dessert. 902-837-5895

Sun Sep 13 Ocean Kin and Other Stories

6pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Shadow Puppetry. Adults $30. Ocean Kin, created by Jeighk Koyote, is a 45-minute long poetic shadow show contemplating our relationship to body and self inspired by the ecology of the sea otter. Three performers animate plexi-glass puppets, 3D sculptural props and projected illustrations behind a screen using flashlights and an overhead projector that is both mechanically complex and visually rich. The performance carries a loose narrative through words and an ethereal soundscape created by Halifax musician, Alyson Randles.

Tues Sep 15 Film Show of Short Films

7:30pm Grace United Church, 15 Prince William Street, Digby. A selection of independent films from Scotland & Digby Neck, NS. Freewill Offering to support Grace Benevolent Fund

Wed Sep 16 Jam Session

7pm CPC Church Point Social Club, 1838, Hwy 1, Church Point, B0W 1M0

New Events after this week (posters)

Thur Sep 17 Seniors Day Bingo

10:30am – 12:30pm Digby Curling Centre, 27 Shreve St. Digby. $10 at the door. Registration required – call 902-245-1049. Light lunch provided.

Thur Sep 17 County of Annapolis Conversations with your Counciller

6-8pm Felker Hall, 734 Broadway Ave., Cornwallis Park.

Fri Sep 18 Spa Weekend (Film)

7pm King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Film, Comedy, 14A Adults $11.95. Spa Weekend follows three best friends, Jane, Coco and Sophie, as they embark on some much-needed pampering during a luxury spa break in Palm Springs. But when their trainwreck friend, Mel, turns up, the relaxation quickly descends into chaos with hilarious consequences.

Fri Sep 18 Karaoke

9pm-12 CPC Church Point Social Club, 1838, Hwy 1, Church Point.

Fri Sep 25 High Tide

9pm-12 CPC Church Point Social Club, 1838, Hwy 1, Church Point.

Sat Sep 26 Gallery Open House by Nadine Belliveau

11am-4pm Galerie Belliveau, 1738 Pointe-de-l’Eglise, N.-E. B0W 1M0

Sun Sep 27 Antique Auction

10am Annapolis Royal Fire Hall, Viewing begins: 10:00 AM, Live auction starts: 12:00 Noon.

Sun Sep 27 RNV3

4-6pm CPC Church Point Social Club, 1838, Hwy 1, Church Point.

Oct 1 to 4 Hiking Summit

Registration now open. Register at https://www.hikenovascotia.ca/news-hiking-summit/.

Fri Oct 2 Dinner Theatre: Washing Soldiers 1797

4pm Clementsport Legion $32pp Showtime 5pm. Tickets 902-638-3303 (leave your number for call back) (Adult comedy)

Sat Oct 10 Haunted Harvest Market

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

Sat Oct 24 and Oct 25 Rocky Horror Live

8pm Oakdene Community Centre. Tails, sunglasses and fancy dress are highly encouraged, so come in costume, come as an Unconventional Conventionist, or come as one of the RHPS cast - just don't come late- the best costumes will score some amazing prizes! Tickets for this electric extravaganza will provide you with a specialty prop bag, and allow you to experience the infamous & beloved musical phenomenon while singing & dancing along. Auditions on August 25th & 27th email DRousseau@fundytheatreworks.com

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
• 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 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

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 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.
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 (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 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.
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