All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, June 26
**Seniors Dinner | Bedford Lions Club | 5:30 p.m.
Bedford Seniors are invited to attend the Bedford Days’ Senior Dinner hosted by the Bedford Lions Club, doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. bingo and silent auction to follow. In lieu of admission, all participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items for the Lions Community Food Pantry. Registration Opens June 9th at 9:00AM To register, please call 902 835-1489.
Friday, June 27
**Summer Reading Kick-off Party / Scott Manor House / 10 am to 12 pm
Celebrate the start of the Bedford Public Library Summer Reading Club with a fun-filled party for kids and families! Park your car at the Bedford Public Library and stroll down to the historic Scott Manor House where there will be outdoor games, face painting, an "Around the World" outdoor scavenger hunt, yummy treats, and a craft to take home.
Saturday, June 28
** Coastal Makers Market | Bedford Hammons Plains Community Centre | 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. !!! Note the location change due to the weather forecast. !!!
**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!
**Elbows Up: Canadian Music Kicks Tail | Bedford United Church | 2:30
A concert with Bedford Brass Quintet tickets for sale online at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/bedfordbrassquintet/1695476 or at the door. Donations of non-perishable items accepted for the Bedford Lions Food Pantry.
Rouge & Blanc - A Taste of Bedford (19+ food and wine event) | Sunnyside Mall | 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Evening includes free hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting (while quantities) as well as live music. Special thanks to all the participating restaurants and Harvest Beer Wine Spirits.
Entrance with tickets only. Tickets available online via eventbrite , while quantities last. You can find more information on the Sunnyside Mall website https://sunnysidemall.ca/ or on the event website.
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 | !! 7 p.m.!! Please note time change
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!
**Outdoor Yoga in the Park | DeWolf Park | Noon to 1 p.m.
Join local instructor Alyona Kucher for a free outdoor yoga class in DeWolf Park, overlooking the inspiring beauty of the Bedford Basin. This gentle, all-levels class is a chance to move, breathe, and enjoy the energy of the community in a welcoming outdoor space. Please bring a yoga mat or towel, water, comfortable clothing — and don’t forget your smile. Let your breath guide you, your body unwind, and your spirit lift.
**Bedford Basin Yacht Club Open House | 1:00 to 4:00 PM | BBYC, 377 Shore Drive
Drop by the Bedford Basin Yacht Club to check out the club, meet people, and learn more about our sailing lessons, social events and racing program. We're offering boat rides (weather permitting), tours of the club, and a chance to see what being part of BBYC is all about. Whether you're interested in getting on the water or just want a relaxed afternoon by the basin, you're welcome here.
Monday, June 30
Robot Romp / DeWolf Park / 6 to 9 p.m.
A robot themed kid’s event featuring all things robot. Craft making, come dressed as your favourite robot, robot dancing... who knows, maybe an actual robot will show up! More information closer to the event date on the event website.
Glow’s Fun Land | DeWolf Park | 5 to 9 p.m.
Pay- for-Play Amusements for all ages. Arrive early to beat the lineups! Bouncy castles will be set up. Tickets and bracelets are sold on site (cash only). Bracelets are not transferable or valid past this time frame. ++Lineup Protocol: Please watch the lines and judge accordingly, as rides close 9:30pm sharp due to an early start the next day, regardless of how many are still in line. We do our best to monitor the lines, but line-jumping can be hard to catch. If you see anyone butting in line, please let an attendant or one of our roaming supervisors know.
Outdoor Movie / DeWolf Park / 9 p.m.
Come join us for the movie in the park. This year’s movie is ‘The Wild Robot’. Bring a blanket or a chair in a bag and enjoy the show!
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.
Pay- for-Play Amusements for all ages. Arrive early to beat the lineups! Bouncy castles will be set up. Tickets and bracelets are sold on site (cash only). Bracelets are not transferable or valid past this time frame. See ++Lineup Protocol above.
- Kids’ Canada Day Party* | DeWolf Park | 1 to 4 p.m.
Mermaids, a cirque show, stilt walkers, the Julia Tynes Kids dance show, a fantastic magic show, the amazing Mad Science show and face painting.
- Glow’s Fun Land | DeWolf Park | 6 to 9:45 p.m.
Pay- for-Play Amusements for all ages. Arrive early to beat the lineups! Bouncy castles will be set up. Tickets and bracelets are sold on site (cash only). Bracelets are not transferable or valid past this time frame. See ++Lineup Protocol above.
- Canada Day Celebrations* | DeWolf Park | 6:00 to 10 p.m.
Live music from the Julia Tynes Band, the Tommy Green Jr band and DJ's.
- Bedford Volunteer Firefighters Association Beer Fest (19+) | DeWolf Park | 6 to 11:30 p.m. Cash bar
If you chose to consume alcohol, we encourage you to follow Canada's Guideline to Alcohol and Health. HRM Administrative Order 53 - the Municipal Alcohol Policy strongly promotes the use of safe transportation options for attendees who consume alcohol (ex., designated drivers, public transportation, taxis, etc.) and encourages attendees to avoid the over-consumption of alcohol.
**Canada Day Sailpast | 8 p.m. | Bedford Basin
Celebrate Canada Day with a waterfront view of the BBYC Sailpast. A fleet of boats will head out from the Bedford Basin Yacht Club and make their way through the Bedford Basin. If you have a boat, come to the club early to join the parade. If not, find a good spot along the shore and enjoy the view.
- Canada Day Fireworks*| DeWolf Park | **** POSTPONED
!! The Halifax Regional Municipality regrets to inform the general public that due to weather conditions, the Bedford Days July 1st Canada Day fireworks will be rescheduled. The municipality is looking at either Friday, July 4th or Saturday, July 5th as possible reschedule dates. Please check bedforddays.ca and social media for the latest updates later this week. !!
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’ Events’ halifax.ca/bedforddays or facebook.com/hrmcivicevents and 311
* Canada Day (July 1st) 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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Events are subject to change please visit halifax.ca/bedforddays or facebook.com/hrmcivicevents and our social channels for the latest information and additional events closer to the start date.
Event brochure link at the bottom of the page.
* Canada Day (July 1st) events are funded in part by the Government of Canada
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