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Chester Farmers' & Artisan Market opens for the season every Friday, May 24 to October 11, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, at the Chester Municipal Heritage Society Station (37 Smith Road). Please head to our website for details and apply to be a returning or new vendor with us-the Board will review in...

Friday, July 26 to Sunday, August 18 Chester Art Centre presents…Teresa Bergen “How I Met Your Father and Other Myths” at 60 Queen Street, Chester. A series of animated figurative ceramic sculpture telling stories of love, birth, work, power struggles and family dinners with warmth, humour and...

If marriage is the right to annoy one special person for the rest of your life, then Charmaine and Kingsley have the perfect marriage. That is until a surprise from their past meddles with the certainty of their future. But after 25 years is it too late for them to rediscover the redemptive power of...

Hubbards Farmers’ Market opens for the season every Saturday, May 11 to October 26, at the Hubbards Barn (#57 Hwy 3) from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Enjoy a fresh, unique, and local shopping experience as well as local music and the beautiful park. For more info visit: www.hubbardsbarn.org or contact...

Chester Community Market at the Chester Legion (14 Union Street) from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Curbside Eats NS Food Truck will be on location till 2:00 pm. Coffee & Tea will also be available for purchase by the Chester Legion.

Summer Fun BBQ at the East Chester Recreation Hall from 12:00 to 6:00 pm. MODC Games Team, Games of Chance, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream Sundae, Banana Splits, and Chester Volunteer Fire Department Fries. Raindate: Sunday, July 28.

Get ready for the Kids Olympics at Lacey Mines Campground! Calling all young athletes! Join us for a day of fun, games, and friendly competition as we host our very own Kids Olympics event at Lacey Mines Campground! From relay races to tug-of-war, we've got a lineup of exciting activities that will...

Join us as we welcome Black Harbor Distillers for the first ever Lacey Mines Cocktail making class! They will be showcasing all of their hottest and newest alcoholic beverages and will walk you through preparing some delicious drinks for summer including a special Lacey Mines Campground cocktail *...

Sundays, June 30 to August 25 Everyone is invited to the Chester Bandstand Concerts presented by: Chester Brass Band Society happening at the Bandstand (3 parade Square) starting 7:00 pm. Residents and visitors are welcome to enjoy a Summer’s evening overlooking the Chester waterfront and listening...

Hubbards Barn Food Fair from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Watch for further details on their Facebook page or at hubbardsbarn.org.

Chester Farmers' & Artisan Market opens for the season every Friday, May 24 to October 11, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, at the Chester Municipal Heritage Society Station (37 Smith Road). Please head to our website for details and apply to be a returning or new vendor with us-the Board will review in...

Join us for an unforgettable Natal Day Weekend celebration at Lacey Mines Event and Campground! Date: August 2nd-5th Get ready for a jam-packed weekend filled with excitement! Here's what we have in store: Live Band - Stay tuned for the concert announcement! Blow Up Castles - Fun for the kiddos...

Take a step back to a simpler time and savour everlasting melodies with Back Home Again: The Songs of John Denver. With all your favourite hits including “Take Me Home, Country Roads”, to “Leaving on a Jet Plane”, to “Thank God I’m a Country Boy”, you won’t want to miss this one! Friday, Aug 2nd – 7...

Hubbards Farmers’ Market opens for the season every Saturday, May 11 to October 26, at the Hubbards Barn (#57 Hwy 3) from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Enjoy a fresh, unique, and local shopping experience as well as local music and the beautiful park. For more info visit: www.hubbardsbarn.org or contact...

We are looking forward to our annual Bonny Lea Farm Lobster Fundraiser on Sunday, August 4! Advance ticket purchase required by July 26. Tickets are $35 each and may be purchased at bonnyleafarm.ca or by calling 902-275-5622. Lobster can be picked up at Bonny Lea Farm between 10:00am and 1:00pm on...

Sunday, August 4 (Raindate: August 5) Summer Sizzler at the Bayswater Beach from 12:00 to 3:00 pm with the Municipality of Chester Recreation & Parks Summer Staff. Join us for Relay Races, Sandcastle Competition and more. The top 3 Sandcastles win a Gift Certificate to the Black Harbour Creamery.

Crib Tournament at the Forties Community Centre (1787 Forties Road, New Ross). Doors open at 12:00 noon. Registration starts 12:30 pm. Play begins 1:00 pm. Cost $20 per team. Canteen available. Wheelchair accessible (ground level). For more info call 902-689-2147.

Celebrate Natal Day with award-winning, roots reggae artist Jah’Mila and her 9-piece band, as we soak up the summer sun outside in Lordly Park! Bring the whole family, (and a picnic) for this this Pay What You Can concert! This event is Pay What You Can General Admission Please note: In the event of...

Sundays, June 30 to August 25 Everyone is invited to the Chester Bandstand Concerts presented by: Chester Brass Band Society happening at the Bandstand (3 parade Square) starting 7:00 pm. Residents and visitors are welcome to enjoy a Summer’s evening overlooking the Chester waterfront and listening...

Deep Cove Aqua Farms is happy to present its annual FIREWORKS! 8:45PM August 4th, Deep Cove, weather permitting. Viewing will be possible from HIGHWAY 329 at the end of the Cove and along the OLD DEEP COVE ROAD. Please park responsibly and respect the property of the home and land owners in the area...