Events
September 30, 2024
Truth and Reconciliation Day
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg
The museum acknowledges the history and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada, and we are committed to reconciliation. On September 30th, we will be giving presentations that encompass the...
October 5, 2024
Oktoberfest
Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Lunenburg
The 3rd annual Oktoberfest celebration is a large event that celebrates our rich German heritage. Craft Beer Show with a live German band, the big Oktoberfest concert, inflatables, family friendly...
October 16, 2024
Milling Frolic
Highland Village Museum, Iona
Many hands make light work as the saying goes. Join us as we share how the Gaels prepared woven cloth for use, all the while communally singing Gaelic songs in rhythm during the milling frolic. We’ll...
October 17, 2024
Celtic Colours Concert
Highland Village Museum, Iona
Artists and ticket prices TBD. Tickets must be purchased through Celtic Colours.
Malagawatch Church - 2:00pm
October 18, 2024
Haunted Village Day 1
Le Village historique acadien, Lower West Pubnico
Haunted Village - A haunted tour of the Village decorated for Halloween. ($)
7 - 10 pm
RESERVATION REQUIRED
October 18, 2024
Traditional Céilidh
Highland Village Museum, Iona
Come for a visit and learn the true meaning to the word céilidh! We’ll share songs, stories, and more, and chat about the traditions and history of Nova Scotia’s Gaelic-speaking people. Regular...
October 19, 2024
Storytelling Tour & Milling Frolic
Highland Village Museum, Iona
Have you ever had to leave home? What if you couldn’t return and had to begin a new life somewhere else? Join us for a guided storytelling tour of Baile nan Gàidheal. This special folklife experience...
October 19, 2024
Haunted Village Day 2
Le Village historique acadien, Lower West Pubnico
Haunted Village - A haunted tour of the Village decorated for Halloween. ($)
7 - 10 pm
RESERVATION REQUIRED
October 25, 2024 to October 26, 2024
Oidhche nam Bòcan | Night of the Spirits
Highland Village Museum, Iona
Come and celebrate Halloween with a special evening tour of the Highland Village by lamplight, complete with storytelling, skits and special effects. The tour is followed by a céilidh in “The Tuning...
November 4, 2024
Vente de tartes aux pommes
Le Village historique acadien, Lower West Pubnico
Vente de tartes aux pommes - Une collecte de fonds pour le Village
9h - 15h
PREMIER ARRIVÉ, PRMIER SERVI!
Le village bénéficie d'une subvention provinciale de fonctionnement, mais pour opérer de...