Wildfire Prevention Measures – Restrictions on Activities in the Woods.

Nova Scotia has restricted activities in the woods and banned open fires. Restrictions are in place as of August 5 at 4pm until October 15, or until the Province lifts the restrictions. There is a $25,000 fine for violating these restrictions.

 

 
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Canada Day Breakfast

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Canada Day Pancake Breakfast at the Hubbards Area Lions Club from 9:00 to 11:00 am. The cost is a donation at the door.

Canada Day

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Join us on July 1st for a day of fun with free admission! Enjoy delicious cake samples at the cottage, experience engaging demonstrations throughout the site, and activities + games for the kids. Enjoy live music by Jessica Russell and Chris Bland from 11 AM to 3 PM! The cafe will be open for...
Hosted By: Ross Farm Museum

Canada Day at Aspotogan Heritage Trust

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Canada Day at Aspotogan Heritage Trust from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Enjoy free Hot Dogs and Ice Cream. There will be games and activities. Come out with your family and spend some time at AHT and show your Canadian Pride!

Join us for Canada Day

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Meet us at the Station for Canada Day for a Celebration and Grand “re” Opening at the Chester Train Station (20 Smith Road) from 4:00 to 8:00 pm – everyone welcome! There will be burgers, fish & chips, refreshments, cake, bouncy castle, games & prizes. There will be the Oak Island Display, Train...

New Ross Legion Invites you to Celebrate CANADA DAY

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The New Ross Legion Invites you to Celebrate CANADA DAY. Opening Ceremony 4:00 pm followed by local musicians – Jessica Russell & Friends. Music by “Steve Cochrane, Aaron Warren & Scott Redden” from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. At 10:15 pm, Fireworks in the field behind the Post Office. Raindate for Fireworks...

Picnic in the Park 2025

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Our first concert is Wednesday (not Tuesday), July 2nd, 6:00 to 8:00 at Lordly Park in Chester, featuring the incredible Michelle Mock & the Moccasins, sponsored by Dr. Maureen Andrea. We are so lucky to have generous support from Access Storage and the local business community. See you at the Park...

Lunch & Listen

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Thursdays, July 3 to August 21 Lunch & Listen every Thursday starting 12:00 noon at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (54 Regent St., Chester). In partnership with: The Shop on Central (227 Central St., Chester). Grab your lunch at the Shop on Central and enjoy yourself at the Church listening to music...

Hubbards Farmers' Market

Part Of: Farmers' Market Season
HUBBARDS FARMERS’ MARKET 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: market@hubbardsbarn.org.

Heritage Breeds

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Join us on July 5th and 6th for our Heritage Breeds event. Come and see the animals that are part of our agricultural history and heritage. Without these animals, our forefathers likely would not have survived, and we would not be here today. This is your opportunity to pay tribute to these animals...
Hosted By: Ross Farm Museum

Crib Tournament

Crib Tournament at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. Doors open 12:00 noon. Registration at 12:30 pm. 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
Hosted By: Forties Community Centre
Categories: Community

Children's Talent Show

St. Luke’s presents “Children’s Talent Show” at 10 Shore Club Road, Hubbards from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Refreshments to follow and photo booth. Children 16 and under welcome. Registration deadline: June 30. To register, contact Carol Simms at 902-857-9222 or email: carolsimms@bellaliant.net.
Hosted By: St. Luke's Church
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Lunch & Listen

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Thursdays, July 10 to August 21 Lunch & Listen every Thursday starting 12:00 noon at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (54 Regent St., Chester). In partnership with: The Shop on Central (227 Central St., Chester). Grab your lunch at the Shop on Central and enjoy yourself at the Church listening to music...

Grand Opening Haughn Estate and Natural Area

Grand Opening Haughn Estate and Natural Area – at 4952 Hwy 3, Chester from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Join us for a celebration of our Municipality’s open spaces. Food, refreshments, guided hikes and fun activities for the whole family. Rain Date: Friday, July 11 (same time).
Hosted By: Municipality of Chester Recreation Department
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Hubbards Farmers' Market

HUBBARDS FARMERS’ MARKET 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: market@hubbardsbarn.org.

Butter Making

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Join us on the weekend of July 12th and 13th for a butter-making demonstration at 2 pm! The family cow was a crucial part of life, providing milk for butter, cheese, and many other essentials. Come celebrate this animal's invaluable contribution to Nova Scotia's farming history with us!
Hosted By: Ross Farm Museum

Strawberry Supper

Strawberry Supper at the Forties Community Centre from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Enjoy Meatloaf dinner, Strawberry desserts, tea/coffee. Adults $17, Under 12 $7.50, Under 5 are $3.50. Eat in or Take-Out. Fully accessible facility. For more info call 902-689-2612 or 902-689-2147.

FREE Clothing New to You

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FREE CLOTHING NEW TO YOU at the Aenon Baptist Church (57 Hwy 12, Chester Basin) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Donations welcome but not necessary. For more info email: pcountway@eastlink.ca

Lunch & Listen

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Thursdays, July 17 to August 21 Lunch & Listen every Thursday starting 12:00 noon at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (54 Regent St., Chester). In partnership with: The Shop on Central (227 Central St., Chester). Grab your lunch at the Shop on Central and enjoy yourself at the Church listening to music...

A Tribute to Hank Williams ft. Ryan Cook

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A Chester favourite returns, in a concert paying tribute to the country legend behind Hey Good Lookin’, Your Cheatin’ Heart, and Lost Highway, Hank Williams. Ryan Cook began performing as Hank Williams in 2009 when he performed consecutive sold-out weeks of the Maynard Collins play The Show He Never...
Hosted By: Chester Playhouse

A Tribute to Hank Williams featuring Ryan Cook

Part Of: Chester Playhouse Summer Series
A Chester favourite returns, in a concert paying tribute to the country legend behind Hey Good Lookin’, Your Cheatin’ Heart, and Lost Highway, Hank Williams. Friday, July 18th – 7:30 PM Saturday, July 19th – 2:00 PM Saturday, July 19th – 7:30 PM Sunday, July 20th – 2:00 PM Adults – $39.00 ($35.18 +...
Hosted By: Chester Playhouse Theatre
Photo of two people sitting outside the Chester Playhouse on a red bench, entrance in the background

Nose to the Grindstone

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Join us for "Nose to the Grindstone", a weekend event focused on the art of tool sharpening using a grindstone. This event will take place on July 19th and 20th. The staff at Ross Farm will demonstrate effective sharpening techniques and showcase the various types of tools that can be sharpened with...
Hosted By: Ross Farm Museum

Lunch & Listen

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Thursdays, July 24 to August 21 Lunch & Listen every Thursday starting 12:00 noon at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (54 Regent St., Chester). In partnership with: The Shop on Central (227 Central St., Chester). Grab your lunch at the Shop on Central and enjoy yourself at the Church listening to music...

Hubbards Barn Hoedown

Hubbards Barn Hoedown Barn Dance at the Hubbards Barn (57 Hwy 3) from 6:00 to 10:00 pm. Called Country Dancing with Musical Guests: Jeremy Finney and Andy Webster and Caller: Katherine Kitching from Halifax Contra Dance. Guided dance and refreshments included in the ticket. Cost $35 per person, free...

Newfie Breakfast

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Newfie Breakfast at the Chester Basin Legion from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Enjoy homemade baked beans, scrambled eggs, pancakes, fishcake, fried bologna, homemade chow, biscuit/toast, juice and coffee. Adults $14 and Children under 5 years $5 (Cash Only).

Blandford District 1 Fire Department 60th Anniversary & Blandford Community Centre 40th Anniversary Celebration

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Blandford District 1 Fire Department 60th Anniversary & Blandford Community Centre 40th Anniversary Celebration from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at 30 Firehall Road, Blandford. Fire Truck and Car Show & Shine, Kids Activities & Games, Fire Hose Events, Opening of 20 Year Time Capsule at 12:00 noon and...

Take-Home Basket

Take-Home Basket - Edwina Lordly Invites you to mark your calendar for a night on a boat, on an Island, or at the park looking at a Sunset. Delicious specialties and taste treats will fill the Take-Home Basket by Chef Tom Connors and a team of volunteers from the Chester Municipal Heritage Society...

Old Man Luedecke

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Chester’s favourite folk musician Old Man Luedecke plays his first show in the rebuilt Playhouse theatre and is joined by an exciting up and coming opening act! Old Man Luedecke is the recording name of two time JUNO award winning and Polaris prize nominated singer songwriter, Chester’s own Chris...
Hosted By: Chester Playhouse

Lunch & Listen

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Thursdays, July 31 to August 21 Lunch & Listen every Thursday starting 12:00 noon at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (54 Regent St., Chester). In partnership with: The Shop on Central (227 Central St., Chester). Grab your lunch at the Shop on Central and enjoy yourself at the Church listening to music...

Lunch & Learn: Food is Medicine

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Join us at Second Story Women’s Centre on July 31st from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. for a Lunch & Learn with SSWC’s Morna Macdonald, where we’ll explore the value of nutrition for our overall health. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP at info@ secondstory.ca/ 902-640-3044.
Hosted By: second story women's centre