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Six days across the Valley: grand street parade, fireworks, music and food trucks, timed to the orchards in bloom.

Battle re-enactments and musket fire at Fort Point Lighthouse, an encampment, grand parade, rum run, artisan market and fireworks.

Running since 1934: lobster boat races, parades, antique car show, midway, lobster dinners and fireworks on the waterfront.

The oldest continuously running Highland Games outside Scotland: piping, drumming, highland dance and heavy events at Columbus Field.

Nine days of maritime food, culture and community events across Yarmouth, running since 1979.

Canada's Songwriter Festival — four days of folk and roots on the edge of the Atlantic, plus a Roadshow the week before.

Ran August 6-9, 2026. Next edition expected August 2027; dates here are the 2026 run.

Grand street parade, scallop-shucking competition, woodsmen competition, live music and fireworks. Ran August 6-9, 2026; next edition expected August 2027.

17th annual edition ran August 7-9, 2026. Next edition expected August 2027; dates here are the 2026 run.

Ran August 12-15, 2026. Next edition expected August 2027; dates here are the 2026 run.

Spend the day learning the fundamentals of stained glass and create your own piece to take home at The Deanery Project in Ship Harbour. No previous experience needed; lunch is available for an additional $14. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdCTGQkpQGm/ (@deaneryproject)

Established 1765. Livestock shows, 4-H, giant pumpkin weigh-off, midway, truck pulls, demolition derby, horse racing and live country music. Runs September 18-20 and September 25-27, 2026.

Live music on the waterfront presented by Tide and Trails Outfitters. Lineup: 2026-09-18 7:00 PM · Live Music presented by Tide and Trails Outfitters 2026-09-19 11:45 AM · Bluenose II Open Decks · at Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic 2026-09-20 · Doc Fest – Docs…

The final 4 Points Antique Fair of 2026 brings a field full of curated antiques and vintage finds to Blockhouse, with live music, food, pumpkins and two antique shops on site. Just minutes from Mahone Bay, it’s a fitting end to the market season. Via…

Get to know the creatures and features of Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest during this family-friendly bioblitz, where scientists and educators will be on hand to identify species and share their knowledge. The day includes stations along the trails, scheduled guided walks with species experts, and…

Bring a partner and settle who has the better aim. Good Robot Elmsdale is hosting a washer toss tournament on Saturday, September 19. No prize beyond bragging rights, but those……

Saturday night dance at the Shore Club, Hubbards. Tickets at the door at 9:30 PM.

Weekend one of the Hants County Exhibition features traditional ox pulls, with light, medium, heavy and steer pulls plus the Gary “Duke” Myles Consolation Ox Pull. The Championship Ox Pull takes place Saturday at 1:00 PM as teams of oxen and their handlers compete in…

The 2nd annual Fizz & Froth Dock Fest returns to the Chester Yacht Club with 25+ vendors pouring beer, cider, and seltzers, plus non-alcoholic options, food, and local merch. Free admission, harbour views, and 19+ only. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Db6BhZSgzur/

Learn to cut and solder glass at The Deanery Project in Lower Ship Harbour—this intermediate workshop is perfect if you’ve got some stained glass basics down and want to level up your skills.

Guided Cape LaHave Islands paddling tour plus a big canoe ‘try it’ session in Bridgewater. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdJ5rMQlH7g/ (@canoekayakns)

Friends of Taylor Head lead a guided September walk along the Spry Bay and Headland trails at Taylor Head Provincial Park. Hikers meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Park Info Kiosk at the last parking lot; the route is rated DIFFICULT with rough trails, protruding…

PQP’s OH REELY Film Series presents a free screening of Come See Me in the Good Light, an award-winning documentary about queer love, joy, art, and grief following poet Andrea Gibson and their wife Megan Falley. After the film, stay for a reception and conversation…

Weekend one of the Hants County Exhibition features traditional ox pulls, with light, medium, heavy and steer pulls plus the Gary “Duke” Myles Consolation Ox Pull. The Championship Ox Pull takes place Saturday at 1:00 PM as teams of oxen and their handlers compete in…

Lunenburg Doc Fest presents free outdoor documentary screenings on Zwicker Wharf on the Lunenburg waterfront. Come early to catch the sunset and pick your spot, bring a chair and a cozy blanket, and enjoy free popcorn as the films roll at sunset. Suggested donations of…

The final oyster night of the season at No 9 Coffee Bar, with Wild Heart Sea Farm shucking Northern Belles from East Cape Oyster. Drop in for a last slurp and a glass before fall sets in. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdY15P7ubXc/ (@wildheartseafarm)

The Hubbards Barn Association presents the fourth annual Harvest Moon Night Market, an evening market featuring local makers, artisans and vendors lit up under the autumn night sky. Vendor applications are open at hubbardsbarn.org. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbsxyWjRT6f/

Volta sets up in the CBU cafeteria for a drop-in session on practical uses of AI. Students, faculty and staff can stop by to talk through ideas, automation, research applications or just make sense of the technology. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddb0TarF1_A/ (@voltaeffect)

Live at the Shore Club, Hubbards. Doors at 9:30 PM.

Every autumn this town of about a thousand people stages more than 250 life-sized, handmade scarecrows along its streets, in front of its shops and in the gardens of its homes. Now in its 30th year, the festival is part art installation, part fall fair,…

🎸✨ None the Wiser is hitting the stage at Belly Up BBQ & Grill! 🎶🔥 Coming all the way from Antigonish, NS 📍, None the Wiser brings the ultimate party soundtrack with an energetic mix of rock, funk and all your favourite hits! From the…

The weekend of September 25-27, we will be celebrating all things beer! Friday, September 25th, Touch of Brass will be playing oompah music from 4-6pm Saturday, September 26th, we will have Space Paddy Bog People playing Celtic music as usual AND Backhouse Brass will be…

Touch of Brass kicks off the weekend with oompah music while the Mega Munchies food truck serves German-style eats. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcycA3CDuC_/?img_index=1 (@hortonridge)

Honky tonk night with country and western band The Ordeals at the West Dublin Community Hall on the South Shore. Bring your friends, bring your parents, and put on your dancing shoes. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcvt-vSidjP/ (@bigturnips)

A fun, low-key backyard ultra with a twist: a challenging 4km vertical loop course featuring a short out-and-back on the steepest part of the climb, with 215m of gain in just 780m of distance. Held in Mabou, Cape Breton. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdEDnlARZIF/ (@novascotiatrailrunning)

Ametora brings its good, good vintage clothing back to the Old Post Barbershop in Enfield for a one-day pop-up. Browse racks of curated vintage, listen to great records, and hang out with Bob & Tim. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdG7I3dRmlL/ (@ametorasupply)

A 19+ night of Yuk Yuk’s comedy featuring Chris Halef, Albert Coombes & Scott Belford, supporting the Inclusive Playground Project. Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

Saturday night dance at the Shore Club, Hubbards. Tickets at the door at 9:30 PM.

Weekend two of the 261st Hants County Exhibition celebrates the horse with a full slate of equestrian action, including the Hunter Jumper Show, the Intertownship Jump and the Hants County Hunter Derby. The popular Hooves & Boots relay runs on Saturday — bring the family,…

Join us for a unique two-day introduction to alternative analog photography. Throughout the weekend, you will build your own pinhole camera, capture photographs on black and white film, develop your negatives using coffee-based caffenol, and explore the creative processes of cyanotype and anthotype printing. This…

Spend an afternoon with artist Elsa making your own grounding stone from local onsite clay. The session begins with a walk along the Healing Pathway before returning to shape and decorate a stone that can be fired or left raw. No clay experience needed —…

Famous Town's third annual Corn Boil returns during the Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival, with free corn on the cob served from 11am until it runs out and live country music from Diggin' Up Grubs from noon to 2pm. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdY5_cokYPC/?img_index=1 (@famoustownpieshop)

Deep Roots Music Festival celebrates 20 years with an anniversary dance featuring Bluesmobile, marking 15 years of the band. Doors open at 8:30 PM with music at 9 PM and a cash bar on site. 19+ event. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbdocOuREIg/

Backhouse Brass plays the big tent with BASH Catering serving German-style treats; doors at 5pm. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcycA3CDuC_/?img_index=1 (@hortonridge)

The Pop Up Market presents Fall Fest at Dempsey Corner Orchards, featuring a full lineup of local vendors and makers. Organizers will confirm Friday whether rain pushes the event to its rain date. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdoxhK3lRlY/ (@thepopupmarkethalifax)

Wentworth kicks off the first of four Fall Colours weekends with an Oktoberfest-themed party at The Barn, featuring live oompah music from the Roving Steins, beer and snacks in the fresh mountain air. Ride the scenic chairlift through the fall foliage, grab a bite from…

FLA 24 presented by Phillips Fishery Returning to the famous HECTOR ARENA for the 2nd time this year! Stacked from top to bottom featuring home grown stars making big waves on their pro debut along with up and coming amateurs looking to make a name…

Colours typically peak between about October 10 and 23, earlier on the south coast and later moving north. 26 hikes in the national park circle the trail. Not a ticketed event; a season window.

Join us for a fun hands-on Needle Felting Workshop and create your own cute wooly art! Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

Al King and the Vineyard Knights return for a high-energy show in the tent, with German-style food from Mega Munchies. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcycA3CDuC_/?img_index=1 (@hortonridge)

Lunenburg Doc Fest screening at the Lunenburg Opera House. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdjWdY2DvBW/?img_index=1 (@retroscopefilm)

Create your own hand-painted mandala wine glass at Bent Ridge Winery’s new Events Pavilion. No experience needed — you’ll be guided step by step using a palette of burgundy, blush, cream and gold, with all materials provided. Drinks are available in the Pavilion and restaurant…

The 12th annual Hiking Summit brings together trail lovers to swap routes, gear tips, and stories over coffee—perfect for solo hikers and group adventurers alike.

Live at the Shore Club, Hubbards. Doors at 9:30 PM.

Buds tell your b’ys, Shanneyganock is back to knock you socks off! This time with Dave Gunning. Come out for rip before it’s too late! Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. opposite the Anglican church on the waterfront. The market’s own domain is no longer live; Facebook is the current source. Placeholder single date.

Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society presents a fall concert series at the Lunenburg Opera House, with six shows on select weekends from October 2 to November 8. The lineup features Aquakultre, David Francey, Rose Cousins, Garnet Rogers, Jah’Mila, and Rachel & Darren. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DctZEwVFn2J/ (@folkharbour)

Halifax singer, composer and storyteller Aquakultre brings his warm-hearted live show and the African Nova Scotian history behind his Polaris-nominated album 1783, backed by an all-star cast. Lineup: 2026-10-02 7:30 PM · Aquakultre 2026-10-04 3:00 PM · David Francey Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdWvRXfllND/ (@folkharbour)

An unforgettable evening of music and storytelling with acclaimed vocal powerhouse Lisa Richard and master guitarist Warren Robert Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

Saturday night dance at the Shore Club, Hubbards. Tickets at the door at 9:30 PM.

Learn how to build and maintain a green roof at this hands-on workshop in Lower Ship Harbour—perfect if you’re into sustainable living and want to turn your rooftop into something actually useful.

Join a community planting day at the Mahone Bay Living Shoreline, where volunteers will plant native grasses, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials along the vegetated bank. No experience needed — just enthusiasm and a willingness to get your hands dirty, plus water, gloves, a hand trowel,…

Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May to October, at 178 St. George Street. Wednesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in summer. Placeholder single date; make recurring or check the site for the season-end date.

Kids Weekend continues with Riglet Park, pumpkin painting, Chair Running, BBQ and the bar at Martock. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUNezHh-Hs/ (@902martock)

Open House Tunes and Jam Session. Bring an instrument or sit back and listen Tours, tea and gingerbread.

Join a community planting day at the Mahone Bay Living Shoreline, where volunteers will plant native grasses, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials along the vegetated bank. No experience needed — just enthusiasm and a willingness to get your hands dirty, plus water, gloves, a hand trowel,…

A one-day market featuring 25+ potters and ceramic artists from across Atlantic Canada, held in partnership with the Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival. Admission is free, with special Mahone Bay makers including Birdsall-Worthington Pottery marking nearly five decades of local pottery. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcwR07rxeUm/ (@nspotterymarket)

An annual charity kayak paddle from Sawpit Wharf in Lunenburg to Pleasant Paddling headquarters at The Point in Blue Rocks. Bring whatever floats your boat or rent a kayak — it's not a race, and all proceeds support PRO Kids recreation funding for youth in…

Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society presents a fall concert series at the Lunenburg Opera House, with six shows on select weekends from October 2 to November 8. The lineup features Aquakultre, David Francey, Rose Cousins, Garnet Rogers, Jah’Mila, and Rachel & Darren. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DctZEwVFn2J/ (@folkharbour)

Successor to the Windsor Pumpkin Regatta. Friday evening witches dance on the waterfront; Saturday 10 a.m. pumpkin and squash weigh-off, then two regatta races (Returning Rowers and Amateurs), pumpkin carving, timber show and the Guild Hall Market.

52 concerts and hundreds of community cultural experiences in communities across Cape Breton Island, timed to peak fall colours on the Cabot Trail.

Saturday night dance at the Shore Club, Hubbards. Tickets at the door at 9:30 PM.

34th year of the Valley Harvest Marathon, starting and finishing in Wolfville over Thanksgiving weekend.

Day two of Fall Fest Weekend with cyclocross racing, Cleve’s Sale, food and drinks on the hill. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUNezHh-Hs/ (@902martock)

Spend a crisp autumn day in the vineyard at Bent Ridge Winery helping bring in this year's grape crop. Volunteers are treated to a lunch and a drink of their choice. Bring gloves, clippers, a hat, sunscreen, comfy layers, closed-toe shoes and a water bottle;…

Come get creative (and a little messy!) at our October Craft Club! Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

17th annual festival in Amherst (not Truro). Related: the Maritime Spinners Retreat in Truro on October 16, 2026.

Signal Hill Live at Belly Up BBQ & Grill 🎶 Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music as Signal Hill hits the stage at Belly Up BBQ & Grill! 📅 Friday, October 16th⏰ 8PM–11PM🎟️ $25 Advance / $30 Day Of Come enjoy a…

Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society presents a fall concert series at the Lunenburg Opera House, with six shows on select weekends from October 2 to November 8. The lineup features Aquakultre, David Francey, Rose Cousins, Garnet Rogers, Jah’Mila, and Rachel & Darren. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DctZEwVFn2J/ (@folkharbour)

Building from HERE! Local materials, local skills & traditional knowledge. natural building east A Design/Build Symposium October 17-18, 2026 Interested in Presenting? CLICK HERE Join us at the us at The Deanery Project for Natural Building EAST, a symposium that brings together builders , designers…

Natural Building EAST returns to The Deanery Project for a weekend of hands-on demonstrations, workshops, building tours, presentations and conversations about building with local, low-carbon natural materials. Explore wood, straw, hemp, flax, clay, lime, living roofs and natural finishes alongside the builders doing the work,…

Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society presents a fall concert series at the Lunenburg Opera House, with six shows on select weekends from October 2 to November 8. The lineup features Aquakultre, David Francey, Rose Cousins, Garnet Rogers, Jah’Mila, and Rachel & Darren. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DctZEwVFn2J/ (@folkharbour)

16th anniversary edition, themed Devour! The Sea: films, chef dinners, tastings and workshops across Wolfville.

Devour! The Food Film Fest returns to Wolfville for its 2026 edition, themed “The Sea,” with a week of food-focused films, tastings and culinary events. Big stories, big screen, big flavours — the full program goes on sale at devourfest.com. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc0z67hoVFh/ (@devour_fest)

Come get creative (and a little messy!) at our October Craft Club! Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

Join us for a fun hands-on day building nest-boxes and give our feathered friends a place to call home! Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

A Small Business Week social gathering presented by the Town of Lunenburg at Tide and Trail Outfitters. Lineup: 2026-10-22 6:00 PM · Small Business Week Social 2026-10-24 4:00 PM · Salt and Sea Full Moon Market 2026-10-24 4:00 PM · Live Music at Tide and…

Friday October 23 7pm-11pm Doors open at 6:30pm! 19+ Party Location at Truro Fire Hall, 165 Victoria Street Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

Saturday night dance at the Shore Club, Hubbards. Tickets at the door at 9:30 PM.

Lunenburg’s newest night market debuts on the docks at Zwickers Wharf. Spend an autumn evening by the ocean browsing 25+ local makers, coastal goods and harvest treasures, with live music under the October full moon. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc4xQ_qtiuj/ (@mercantileonduke)

Join local ghost hunters ParaSight to investigate the Cumberland County Museum for signs of the paranormal. Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

Join local ghost hunters ParaSight to investigate The Hewson Complex (old Scotsburn building) for signs of the paranormal. Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

Join local ghost hunters ParaSight to investigate Dayle's Grand Market for signs of the paranormal. Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

Volta and Ignite host a builder hours session on designing AI agents that hold up in production. Shri Subramanian covers agent architecture from single-agent design to multi-agent orchestration and where agents commonly fail, followed by Meghraj Solanki of Synexiom Labs on practical orchestration tools with…