3rd Annual Oktoberfest

68 Bluenose Drive 68 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg, NS

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 activities during the day such as Bavarian cookie decorating, inflatable, crafts & art, photo booth, face painting and much more. Special guests include, South Shore Genealogy […]

Free

2nd Annual Nova Scotia Fruit Pie Baking Contest and Sale

Trinity United Church 101 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay, NS

Please contact festivalsofmahonebay@gmail.com if you'd like to compete in this contest. 12pm - Pie sale and judging2pm - Announcement of winners

Free

Textiles Reimagined

Lunenburg Art Gallery 194B Lincoln St., Lunenburg

Exhibition of textile art from members of The Textile Artists Collective.Tuesday 5th to Saturday the 9th, 11am-4 pm.Sunday the 10th, 11am until 2 pm. 

Free

Foraging Fun in Bridgewater

Shipyards Landing Bridgewater

All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Free

South Shore Oktoberfest Craft Beer Festival

68 Bluenose Drive 68 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg, NS

Join us for a day of beer, music, food, and fun! Discover a wide variety of unique craft beers from local breweries, showcasing their finest creations. Sip and savour as you explore the flavours and aromas of carefully crafted brews, all while enjoying the lively atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Indulge in mouthwatering food options that pair […]

$30

Plant Walk

River Ridge Common Nova Scotia Trunk 10, New Germany

Join Sam Wentzell for a guided hike to learn about edible and medicinal plants.

Free

Harbour House Hoedown

Farm at South Cove 768 Masons Beach Road, Lunenburg, NS

Hoedown for Harbour House Shine up yer boots for a good ol' fashioned barn dance and auction! Round up your friends and family for this all-ages fundraiser, which supports shelter and counselling services in Lunenburg County for women and their children who have experienced domestic violence. Each ticket sold makes a difference!Let's raise the roof together […]

$15 – $30

Tunes on Tuesday @ LAMP

Lunenburg Academy 97-101 Kaulbach Street, Lunenburg, NS

Free classical concert - every Tuesday in October and November 12-1pm

Free

Mi’kmaq Plant and Tree Medicines

Lunenburg Library 97 Kaulbach Street, First Floor, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

This presentation is an introduction to Mi’kmaq plant and tree medicines. It will focus on herbs, woody plants, tree barks and leaves, their traditional preparation and uses. The discussion will be accompanied by slides and/or plant samples. Laurie Lacey is a traditional medicine maker, and a Nova Scotia representative on the Canadian Council of Herbal […]

Free

Fermentation 101: Sauerkraut

Lunenburg Country Lifestyle Center 135 North Park Street,, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada

Register at https://www.connect2rec.com/.

$25

Chester Playhouse presents Dancing the Seven Teachings

Chester Playhouse 22 Pleasant Street, Chester, NS

Dancing the Seven Teachings is a program rooted in the desire to create new dance works imbued with ancient knowledge. A family-friendly program of two pieces, each brings a different story through the art of Indigenous hoop dancing, ballet, and contemporary dance. The two works are Bears Stars and Trees and Trickster’s Romeo and Juliet. Bears Stars and Trees:When […]

$14 – $28

Mini Pumpkin Painting

Margaret Hennigar Public Library 135 North Park Street, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada

Come decorate and take home a mini pumpkin. Bridgewater Library, Saturday, October 12, 10:30 am

Free