Events
August 7, 2024 to September 30, 2024
The Hooked Rug: Then and Now
Prescott House, Starr's Point
The Nova Scotia Rug Hooking Guild and Prescott House Museum present “The Hooked Rug: Then and Now” a storied look at the evolution of the hooked rug, from a useful household object to today’s works...
September 13, 2024 to November 3, 2024
Holly Carr's Light in the Forest
Museum of Natural History, Halifax
Light in the Forest is a multi-media immersive experience that explores the intersection of Art, Nature, and Mental Wellness. Wander through the illuminated silk trees and enter an animated world of...
September 20, 2024
J.P. Cormier
Sherbrooke Village, Sherbrooke
7 pm to 9 pm in the Church
$20 at the door and online for advance sales at sherbrookevillage.ca
J.P. Cormier in a nutshell
At the age of 5, JP began teaching himself to play the guitar. At 9, he won...
September 21, 2024
The Life & Work of Abraham Gesner
Museum of Industry, Stellarton
2 pm
Abraham Gesner, born in Nova Scotia in 1797, developed a keen interest in chemistry, geology, and natural history while studying medicine in London. Upon returning to the Maritimes, his...
September 21, 2024 to September 22, 2024
Pumpkin Harvest
Ross Farm Museum, New Ross
It’s time to harvest the pumpkin you planted in June!
September 22, 2024
A Garden Party
Prescott House, Starr's Point
1 pm to 3 pm
Prescott House Museum presents it's end of the season event, "A Garden Party." The most lovely a time can be had visiting the beautiful Georgian home and grounds of Charles Ramage...
September 28, 2024
Gourd Hunt
Haliburton House, Windsor
Come enjoy our annual Gourd Hunt at Clifton Museum Park.
Prizes are given for most gourds found and the golden gourd in three age groups.
Hot chocolate and coffee provided.
Thanks to the Langille...
September 29, 2024
Là Fhèill Mìcheil | St. Michael’s Day
Highland Village Museum, Iona
St. Michael was the Scottish and Irish patron saint of horses, travel, sea and seafarers. His calendar day was celebrated in the Hebrides with eating of a multi-grain bonnach called struan. Join us...
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...