Saturday, June 28
** Coastal Makers Market | DeWolf Park | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Explore over 30 local vendors from across Nova Scotia and enjoy new features like a fresh flower bouquet bar, coffee to sip while you browse, and possibly live music. Check out their Instagram for full list of vendors/updates. Rain Date: Sunday, June 29
**Scott Manor House - Georgian Social | Scott Manor House | 2 to 4 p.m.
The Scott Manor House is pleased to invite the public to our annual Georgian Social. Enjoy performances of the pipes and drums of the Clan Farquharson while we will be serving lemonade and our famous home-baked oatcake cookies. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon with us!
Rouge & Blanc - A Taste of Bedford (19+ food and wine event) | **TENTATIVE** Sunnyside Mall | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Evening includes free hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, wine tasting and live music. Special thanks to all the participating restaurants and Harvest Beer Wine Spirits.
Entrance with tickets only. Tickets available online beginning TBD via Eventbrite, while quantities last. You can find more information on the Sunnyside Mall website or at the Eventbrite event page. If you don’t have access to a computer and can’t get your ticket online, please contact: TBD
If you chose to consume alcohol, we encourage you to follow Canada's Guideline to Alcohol and Health. Administrative Order 53 - the Municipal Alcohol Policy strongly promotes the use of safe transportation options for attendees who consume alcohol (i.e., designated drivers, public transportation, taxis, etc.) and encourages attendees to avoid the over-consumption of alcohol.
Sunday, June 29
**Zumba in the Park | DeWolf Park | 10:30 a.m.
Join Wanda and fellow local Zumba Instructors for 60 minutes of Latin inspired dance fitness in the park! Bring your water bottle, hat and appropriate footwear and move to fun tunes from all around the world!
Tuesday, July 1 - Canada Day
- Canada Day Pancake Breakfast* | DeWolf Park | 9 to 11 a.m.
- Enjoy delicious pancakes served by True North Diner Restaurant staff while quantities last.
Glow’s Fun Land | DeWolf Park | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bouncy castles - fun park for kids. Arrive early to beat the lineups! Tickets and bracelets are sold on site and not transferable to evening event.
- Kids’ Canada Day Party* | DeWolf Park | 1 to 3 p.m.
Mermaids, a cirque show, the Julia Tynes Kids dance show
- Glow’s Fun Land | DeWolf Park | 6 to 9:45 p.m.
Arrive early to beat the lineups. Bouncy castles will be set up. Tickets and bracelets for the rides are sold on site. Note: Bracelets purchased during the day are not valid during the evening event. New bracelets must be purchased for the evening activities.
- Canada Day Celebrations* | DeWolf Park | 7:30 to 10 p.m.
- Live music from the Julia Tynes Band, the Tommy Green Jr band and DJ's.
- Canada Day Fireworks*| DeWolf Park | 10 p.m.
The municipality is attentive to safety concerns related to fireworks and remains in consultation with Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency on this issue. The municipality would also like to reassure residents that there are measures in place to ensure the fireworks used at municipal events are used in a safe manner and in accordance with any relevant fire regulations.
As always, the status of fireworks for events is subject to change. Notification of changes will be shared via the municipality’s Events’ Facebook page.
*July 1 (Canada Day) events are funded in part by the Government of Canada.
** Community Group Events:
These are organized by local individuals and organizations to encourage recreation, sport and community celebration. Participants in any of these events are on a voluntary basis and the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is not liable or responsible for any injury, loss or damages.
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