September 2021
GRANDPARENTS DAY
Grandparents Day serves to honor and recognize the contributions of grandparents in our lives. Grandparents are a society and a family's ties to its past as they pass on important values, beliefs and ideals to future generations. Their wisdom and love are recognized every year on the first Sunday after Labour Day in September.
Find out more »October 2021
DAFFODIL GARDEN PLANTING DAY (DARTMOUTH)
Your help is needed to plant 13,000 daffodil bulbs at The Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors! Join volunteers for the Daffodil Garden for Cancer Survivors today to plant some bulbs! Come with friends and family anytime between 10 am and 5 pm to plant bulbs for a few minutes or for as long as you like. Located at 94 Alderney Drive in Downtown Dartmouth Bring your own shovels, spades and gardening gloves! PLUS, light refreshments will be available! For more…
Find out more »FALL TRAIN SHOW – Maritime Federation of Model Railroaders
The Annual Fall Train Show will be held today in Truro, NS. This event always brings out crowds of people to look, watch, and shop. Don’t miss it! Contact Barry Wile by email at TMRAFallShow@bellaliant.net for more information. The show will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion at 42 Brunswick St. in Truro.
Find out more »November 2021
SCOTIABANK BLUENOSE MARATHON
It's Bluenose Marathon Weekend! All info race events, street closures and parking restrictions can be found HERE
Find out more »SACKVILLE KINETTES CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Sackville Kinettes (a non profit organization), are holding a Christmas Market in the Sackville Kin Center. Nov.13th & 14th. 10 am to 2 pm. All in support of Bryony House. Entry at door is by donation .
Find out more »KRIS KRINGLE CRAFT SHOW AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Kris Kringle Craft Show and Pancake Breakfast Saturday November 13th, 2021 North Woodside Community Centre 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Featuring Pancake Breakfast/Craft Show/Baked Goods Come and browse over 80 fantastic craft tables in the gymnasium and classrooms! Breakfast and Craft Show: Pancake Breakfast with Admission $5.00 per person Serving pancakes, sausages, juice and/or coffee/tea from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Craft Show Only: Admission $2.00 per person Children 12 & under free (accompanied by an adult)
Find out more »DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS
Santa's back!! After being presented in virtual form because of COVID-19 last year, an in-person 26th annual SaltWire Holiday Parade of Lights is a go for downtown Halifax. The SaltWire Holiday Parade of Lights is organized by members of the Holiday Parade of Lights Society with the assistance of Halifax Regional Municipality and volunteers and is presented by Eastlink TV. Look for the gang from 89.9 The WAVE!! See you there
Find out more »LIGHT UP BEDFORD PARADE
Dewolf Park - Bedford Firefighters and fire truck to escort Santa and his team along parade route. Members will be collecting your letters to Santa along the way, also accept any donations for the Charity as well.
Find out more »SACKVILLE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Join friends & family to celebrate the holiday season at Acadia Park, 650 Sackville Drive in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. This is a FREE family event! Every year, Sackville community organizations come together to provide live music, treats, a visit from Santa, and the lighting of the Christmas trees. We hope to see you there! Gates open at 6pm. *In compliance with provincial event guidelines, audience members 12 years old and older have to show proof of double vaccination to…
Find out more »SPRYFIELD SANTA CLAUS PARADE
The Spryfield Parade is the longest-running Santa Claus Parade east of Montreal! The parade begins at Punch Bowl Drive at 2:00 pm and continues along Herring Cove Road to Dentith Road before concluding at the South Centre Mall (Canadian Tire/Lawtons/No Frills). Donations for the local food bank are greatly appreciated and will be collected along the parade route. This traditional Christmas event is organized by local volunteers and everyone is invited to come out and enjoy this festive afternoon! Santa…
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