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Firefighters' Mayfest Breakfast & Bake Sale

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Firefighters’ Mayfest Breakfast & Bake Sale Dine-In or Take-Out at the New Ross Firehall from 7:30 to 10:00 am. Enjoy eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes, juice, juice, tea, coffee. Adults $10, Children (ages 5-12) $5 and Preschoolers are free. Anyone wishing to make a donation of baked goods or...

Mayfest in the Municipality!

Welcome to Mayfest 2026! Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 is Mayfest Weekend. Mayfest booklets will be available on Wednesday, April 29, Thursday, April 30 and Friday, May 1 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, at the Recreation Office, 186 Central St. in Chester (around back at the lower entrance).

Yard Sale, Bake Sale & BBQ

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Yard Sale, Bake Sale & BBQ at the Grace Anglican Church (5533 Hwy 3, Chester Basin) on Saturday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm and Sunday from12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. Rain or Shine. Yard Sale, BBQ and Bake table on Saturday only. On Sunday it will be “fill a bag (provided)” for $3.

Indoor Yard Sale & BBQ

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Indoor Yard Sale & BBQ at the Chester Basin Fire Department (5430 Hwy 3). Yard Sale from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and BBQ from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Hot Dogs $2, French Fries $3.50, Onion Rings $3.50, Hamburger $4, Cheeseburger $4.50, Pop $1.50 and Water $1. Washrooms available. All proceeds from the BBQ...

Mayfest Market

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Mayfest Market at the Western Shore Legion from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm with over 25 vendors, Food Truck, 50/50 put on by the Legion. Admission: suggested donation to the Western Shore Legion. Hosted by Curbsider Markets.

Yard Sale

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Yard Sale at the Norwood Lodge #135 (4860 Hwy 12, New Ross) from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm (rain or shine).

Yard Sale & Bake Sale

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Yard Sale & Bake Sale at St. Luke’s (10 Shore Club Road, Hubbards) from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Indoor Yard and Bake sale (cash only). Bring your own shopping bags. Rain or shine. Proceeds to St. Luke’s.

Pancake Breakfast

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Pancake Breakfast at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Breakfast items will be shared on their Facebook page. Enjoy breakfast along with some fun surprises and giveaways. Cost is a donation at the door. 50/50 also available.

Flea Market & Yard Sale

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Flea Market & Yard Sale at the Forties Community Centre (1787 Forties Road, New Ross) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Rain or shine. BBQ’d Hot Dogs & Sausages. Fully Accessible Facility.

Giant Yard Sale

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Giant Yard Sale at the Chester Legion (14 Union Street) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Canteen, parking and washrooms available. Tables are $20 each. To book your table call Linda Nauss-Saltzman at 902-279-0045.

Giant Yard Sale

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Giant Yard Sale at the Chester Legion (14 Union Street) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Canteen, parking and washrooms available. Tables are $20 each. To book your table call Linda Nauss-Saltzman at 902-279-0045.

Vincenzo Ravina - Actual Sorcery

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Actual Wizard and Halifax Magician Vincenzo Ravina returns to the Chester Playhouse with a new weird magic show - Actual Sorcery He says: YOU ARE INVITED. There might be: Mind reading! A visit from the Tooth Fairy! Playing cards! Secret societies! PROFLIGACY FOR HEME! Actual Sorcery is funny...
Hosted By: Chester Playhouse

Mayfly Dance - SOLD OUT

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SOLD OUT Mayfly Dance at the New Ross Legion (64 Forties Road) from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. Music by: Kevin Davidson Band. Tickets are $15 per person (in advance) at the Legion and $20 per person at the door (if not sold out). Chance to win a new fishing rod & reel! Minimum age 19+ years to enter.

81st Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic

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The Royal Canadian Legion, Chester Branch 44, will host a commemorative ceremony to mark the 81st anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic from 10:30 to 11:45 am, with a military parade departing from the Legion and proceeding to the Chester Bandstand and Cenotaph (4 Peninsula Road).

Crib Tournament

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Crib Tournament at the Forties Community Centre (1787 Forties Road, New Ross). Doors open 12:00 noon. Registration at 12:30 pm and Play starts at 1:00 pm. Cost $20 per team. Must be 19 years or older. Canteen available. Wheelchair accessible (ground level). For more info call 902-689-2147.

Auction 45 Card Games

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Auction 45 Card Games at the Little Red School, Canaan starting 1:00 pm. Cost $3 per person.

Seniors Luncheon

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Seniors Luncheon at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. The cost is a donation at the door. 50/50 available.

Annual May Art Show & Sale

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Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10 Annual May Art Show & Sale at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days. They welcome you to help them celebrate their 25 th Anniversary Show. This is a FREE event. For more information about their artists, please visit their...

Understanding Dementia Presentation

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A free community presentation offering an introduction to dementia, including early signs, risk factors, and practical ways to reduce risk. Open to all community members, caregivers, and families wanting to learn more. Contact for More Information: Call 1‑800‑611‑6345
Hosted By: Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia & AEnon Baptist Church

3rd Annual Mother's Day Tea & Luncheon

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3 rd Annual Mother’s Day Tea & Luncheon at St. Luke’s Parish Hall from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Admission is by donation. You do not have to be a mother to go and have lunch.

Annual May Art Show & Sale

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Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10 Annual May Art Show & Sale at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days. They welcome you to help them celebrate their 25 th Anniversary Show. This is a FREE event. For more information about their artists, please visit their...

Plant & Play: Plant a Spring Planter

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Plant & Play: A Spring Planter Workshop is ideal for anyone hesitant to plant their own planter. You go home with a spring planter and the know-how to plant any size planter! All materials included in the price. Plus, make new friends! Workshop is May 10, Mother's Day! What a great Mother's Day gift...
Hosted By: Foraged Florals

Crib Tournament

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Crib Tournament at the Little Red School, Canaan starting 1:00 pm. Cost $20 per team. Cash prizes.

Mother's Day Chicken Supper

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Mother’s Day Chicken Dinner at the Forties Community Centre (1787 Forties Road, New Ross) from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

CoveFM Annual Kitchen Party Fundraiser

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CoveFM’s Annual Kitchen Party Fundraiser at the Shore Club in Hubbards. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the bands start at 8:00 pm. Great Live Music. Tickets are $25 each and are available online at www.covefm.com, or at the Savary Plate and Lola’s Landing. For more information email: gail@covefm.com.

Friday Night Live with the "Fisherkings"

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Friday Night Live with the “Fisherkings” – at the New Ross Legion at 8:30 pm. Cover Charge: $5 Member and $7 Non-Member. Bring your dancing shoes. Great company and good music.

Community Centre Breakfast

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Community Centre Breakfast at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford (30 Firehall Road) from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Eat-in or Take-out. Enjoy eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, beans, hashbrowns, coffee, tea and juice. Adults $12 (cash or debit, pay at the door), Kids (under 10) $5 and under 3 years are...

Community Social Dance

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Community Social Dance at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Doors open 12:30 pm. Cash Bar, 50/50 draw. Kitchen opens from 12:30 to 4:00 pm. Admission is $10 and children under 12 years are FREE. For more info call King Lion Barb Legge at 902-401-6436 or Lion Shirley Tanner at 902...

Athenaeum Society of Nova Scotia presents...

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Athenaeum Society of Nova Scotia presents…Neurosurgery – The Ultimate Team Sport at the Ocean Swells Community Centre (2726 Hwy 329, Northwest Cove) starting 2:30 pm. Dr. Susan Morrison has a PhD in Neurophysiology and will give an insider’s view of a neurological operating room. All are welcome. Q...

Forest Heights Show

Part Of: Chester Art Centre Exhibitions
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Opening Reception Thursday, May 21st 5-7pm Showcasing artwork created by our Forest Heights Community School students.

12th Annual Family Prize Bingo

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12th Annual Family Prize Bingo at Forest Heights Community School. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Games begin at 7:00 pm. $8 per book (11 regular games plus jackpot game). $14 for two books, $18 for three books. 3 special games, sold separately, $1 each. Prizes: Landscaping Material, Golf Green Fees...

Friday Night Live with the "Crossover Band"

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Friday Night Live with the “Crossover Band” – at the New Ross Legion at 8:30 pm. Cover Charge: $5 Member and $7 Non-Member. Bring your dancing shoes. Great company and good music.

Measha Brueggergosman-Lee - Zombie Blizzard

Part Of: Chester Playhouse Winter/Spring Season 2026
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Blending genres, styles and art forms, soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee presents Zombie Blizzard, a collection of concert arias for soprano and jazz trio. Zombie Blizzard is an intimate and powerful collaboration between Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, author Margaret Atwood, and composer Aaron Davis...

Movies at the Playhouse - Eugene Onegin

Part Of: Movies at the Playhouse
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The Met Opera Live in HD (Encore) Our 2025-2026 MET Live in HD season comes to an end with the lyrical Eugene Onegin. Tchaikovsky’s many moods—tender, grand, melancholy—are all given free rein in this evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner. Synopsis: The story takes place...

Aspotogan Arts and Crafts Open Studio

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Aspotogan Arts and Crafts Open Studio at Ocean Swells Community Centre from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free, open art-making studio; bring your art supplies, and your lunch. All are welcome.

Chester Garden Club presents...

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Chester Garden Club welcomes Kiki Jabbour to speak on “Vegetable Gardening In A Changing Climate” at St. Stephen’s Parish Hall (54 Regent Street, Chester) starting 7:00 pm. Niki’s program will highlight the eight strategies on how we as gardeners can mitigate these issues in our gardens. The...

Barn Blooms Night Market

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Barn Blooms Night Market at the Hubbards Barn from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Vendors related to or inspired by flowers, gardening, personal growth, agriculture, and farming will be in attendance.