December 2021
SHUBIE PARK CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
A Community Event for the whole family! Cocoa, treats, toasting marshmallows on a bonfire, music, and a visit from Father Christmas.
Find out more »MAJESTIC MONARCH RIVENDALE RESIDENTS HOLIDAY PARADE
Location : Throughout Beaver Bank (see full list below) Details : Traffic delays will be in place to facilitate the Majestic Monarch Rivendale Residents Holiday Parade. Traffic impact: Traffic delays are expected as the parade travels through the community. The parade will begin at on Majestic Avenue, and proceed along Monarch Drive, Joan Drive, Rivendale Drive, Whitewood Way, Brackendale Lane, Maplewood Court, Frostview Way, Burden Boulevard, Oleary Drive, Cardinal Lane, Rebecca Drive, Wessex Hill, Galloway Drive , Kenneth Drive, and Amadee Drive. The event…
Find out more »CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas (or Feast of the Nativity) is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Popular modern customs of the holiday include: gift giving completing an Advent calendar or Advent wreath Christmas music and caroling viewing a Nativity play an exchange of Christmas cards church services a special meal, and the display of various Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, Christmas lights,…
Find out more »January 2022
HARLEM GLOBETROTTER’S DAY
The Harlem Globetrotters were established on January 7, 1927 by Abe Saperstein. They were famous for their on court antics, and they showed them best when they won the World Professional Basketball Tournament in 1940. Harlem Globetrotter’s Day is best celebrated by enjoying the antics of this amazing team! You can look up some of their videos of their antics on Youtube. Get together with your friends and watch the episodes of shows past where they showed up to do…
Find out more »DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY
Dress Up Your Pet Day provides a special day to celebrate with your pet and show of their fashion style. Pets do become part of one's family. Whether you take a visit to the groomer or take it a step further and dress up in matching outfits, be sure your pet companion is safe and comfortable.
Find out more »February 2022
GROUNDHOG DAY
Many Canadians celebrate Groundhog Day. Some Christian churches also celebrate Candlemas on this day, while others use Groundhog Day to take down their Christmas decorations. Groundhog Day is growing more and more popular in Canada. There is a festival in Wiarton, Ontario, where the town groundhog, Wiarton Willie, delivers his “prediction” early in the morning on February 2 every year... but the first (arguably the best) prognosticator is Nova Scotia's own Shubenacadie Sam! This year Sam will make his prediction…
Find out more »BIG POUTINE FEST
Big Poutine Fest is all about LOCAL Restaurants and LOCAL charity working together to make a difference for youth facing adversity. 11 DAYS TO INDULGE FOR A GOOD CAUSE ** THROUGHOUT GREATER HALIFAX & THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY FEBRUARY 10 – 20, 2022 Every time you indulge in a delicious poutine, a donation will be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters in the local community. You’ll also get a chance at some great prizes. For more details CLICK HERE
Find out more »March 2022
DR. SEUSS DAY
Today we celebrate Dr Seuss! Born on this day in 1904! Fun Fact: “Seuss,” which was also his mother’s maiden name — was pronounced “Zoyce” by the family... and by Geisel himself!
Find out more »DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH ICE FESTIVAL
THE DOWNTOWN DARTMOUTH ICE FESTIVAL IS BACK FOR 2022! -Downtown Dartmouth -Portland Street -Alderney Landing. CLICK HERE for more details and a complete list of events
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