Events

Upcoming events around Antigonish. We pull these together from organisers and public listings, so check the source link for the latest details.

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  • Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation (Facebook)

    Summer Student On-Boarding & Certification Training

    The Gym / Community Centre

    Attention Paqtnkek Summer Students!

    SUMMER STUDENT ON-BOARDING & CERTIFICATION TRAINING Build Skills. Break Barriers. Build Your Future.

    All youth participating in the Summer Student Program are required to attend our On-Boarding & Certification Training sessions.

    Friday, July 19: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Saturday, July 20: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

    Lunch will be provided on Saturday.

    Location: The Gym / Community Centre

    What to expect:

    • Youth Employment: Barriers to Employment
    • Training & Certification
    • Workshops & Skill Development
    • Employment Preparation & Workplace Readiness

    Attendance is MANDATORY for all summer students.

    Summer Student Program applications will be completed at the conclusion of Saturday's session.

    Questions? Contact: neo@paqtnkek.ca | 902 870-4772

    The Gym / Community Centre

    Source: Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation (Facebook)

  • Town of Antigonish Recreation

    Summer Camp 2026 - Week 3

    Registration Closed · July 20, 2026 – July 24, 2026 · Times: 8:15 a.m - 4:45 p.m. · Fee: $175.00

    Summer Camp Week #3: July 20th - July 24th Highland Games will be held at Club 60 (121 Main St, Antigonish). We are bringing Highland Games to summer camp! Join us in activities, teamwork, and friendly competition!

    Drop-off times are between 8:15am-8:45am and pick up is between 4:15pm-4:45pm, Monday to Friday at Club 60.

    Although you can register for all camps, you will only be accepted to a maximum of THREE; this allows us to give more children in the community the opportunity to participate in camp. If there are spots remaining after the intitial intake, there is potential for you to be accepted to more than three.

    *If you request more than three weeks of camp, please respond to the question that asks you to indicate your preferences.

  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Portable Art Display - Made by a Martha: Artistic Expressions of the Sisters of St. Martha

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    During the months of June and July, the library will host a special exhibit on portable displays throughout the library.

    The exhibit, Made by a Martha: Artistic Expressions of the Sisters of St. Martha will be on display from June through July 2026. Six panels will share the artistic lives and artwork of Sisters, while also exploring landscapes, needle arts, and spirituality.

    For more information, please contact the library at 902-863-4276 or antigonish@parl.ns.ca

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • Antigonish Education Centre (Facebook)

    X-Oceans at AEC

    Antigonish Education Centre

    X-Oceans at AEC

    July 21st, 10am-12pm

    Snacks provided. Please bring a water bottle.

    To register emal: allison.brennan@srce.ca

    Limited spots available. Please register by July 3rd

    No cost

    Antigonish Education Centre

    Source: Antigonish Education Centre (Facebook)

  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Drop in Sticker Creation

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Drop into our Bistro area and make a spring sticker on our heat press with Kim. No registration required. All ages.

    For more information, please call the Antigonish library at (902) 863-4276 or email, antigonish@parl.ns.ca.

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • Antigonish Women's Resource Centre & Sexual Assault Services

    Self-Esteem & Self-Empowerment Girls Camp

    Antigonish Women's Resource Centre, 204 Kirk Place, 219 Main St.

    Change of plans!!! ONE AFTERNOON ONLY, July 21st, 1–4pm at the Antigonish Women's Resource Centre.

    Self-Esteem & Self-Empowerment Girls Camp

    To Register please call 902-863-6221 Registration Ends July 15th, 2026

    Attendees will receive a Self Care Bag + gift card

    Who? Female identifying individuals aged 14-18.

    What? A camp that discusses topics in: • Self-Esteem ◦ Social media impacts • Self-Compassion • Emotional Regulation

    Where & When? The Antigonish Women's Resource (204 Kirk Place, 219 Main St.), July 21st 1pm-4pm

    If anyone has concerns about showing up without knowing anyone, we can arrange for you to meet the facilitators before the group starts

    Antigonish Women's Resource Centre, 204 Kirk Place, 219 Main St.

    Source: Antigonish Women's Resource Centre & Sexual Assault Services

  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Portable Art Display - Made by a Martha: Artistic Expressions of the Sisters of St. Martha

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    During the months of June and July, the library will host a special exhibit on portable displays throughout the library.

    The exhibit, Made by a Martha: Artistic Expressions of the Sisters of St. Martha will be on display from June through July 2026. Six panels will share the artistic lives and artwork of Sisters, while also exploring landscapes, needle arts, and spirituality.

    For more information, please contact the library at 902-863-4276 or antigonish@parl.ns.ca

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Rise & Shine Storytime

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Come help make a healthy breakfast and then enjoy some children's stories together.

    Ages 4+, however children under age 6 must have parental supervision.

    Registration is required. For more information, and to register, please call the Antigonish Library at (902) 863-4276 or email, antigonish@parl.ns.ca.

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Adult LEGO Builders Association

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Love LEGOs? Drop by the Bistro area at the Antigonish Library on Wednesday afternoons at 1pm, and join our LEGO Builders program, for adults! All are welcome, and welcome bring a LEGO kit you've been working on. For more information, please call the Antigonish Library at (902) 863-4276, or email, antigonish@parl.ns.ca .

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Crustacean Creation

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    After a water themed reading, make an aquatic themed creation and can test it out in the water table on the patio! Registration required, for ages 5-10.

    For more information and to register, please call the Antigonish Library at (902) 863-4276, or email, antigonish@parl.ns.ca .

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Stitching Circle @ the Fireplace

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Join us for an afternoon hour of stitching and conversation in the cozy atmosphere by the fireplace at the Antigonish Library. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider or do another handcraft - all are welcome to join us! For more information, please call the Antigonish Library at (902) 862-4276, or email, antigonish@parl.ns.ca .

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • Samsara Yoga Healing Centre

    Yoga in the Park

    Columbus Field

    Yoga in the Park A Free Weekly Summer Event

    Samsara Yoga Healing Centre Inc. Laurie MacDonald, RMT/RYT - Owner/Operator

    5:30 PM Wednesdays at Columbus Field June 24th - August 26th, 2026

    OPTIONAL DONATIONS TO THE FOOD BANK AND/ OR COASTAL K9

    613-401-4985 | info@samsarayoga.ca

    Schedule June 24 | July 15 | July 22 | July 29 August 12 | August 19 | August 26

    with Samsara Yoga Healing Centre info@samsarayoga.ca | www.samsarayoga.ca | @samsarayogahealingcentre

    Columbus Field
  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Portable Art Display - Made by a Martha: Artistic Expressions of the Sisters of St. Martha

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    During the months of June and July, the library will host a special exhibit on portable displays throughout the library.

    The exhibit, Made by a Martha: Artistic Expressions of the Sisters of St. Martha will be on display from June through July 2026. Six panels will share the artistic lives and artwork of Sisters, while also exploring landscapes, needle arts, and spirituality.

    For more information, please contact the library at 902-863-4276 or antigonish@parl.ns.ca

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Build It Thursdays - LEGO & blocks

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    It's Build It Thursday at the Antigonish Library. All welcome to drop by the library, all day - and build with our LEGOs and giant wooden blocks! For more information, please call the Antigonish Library at (902) 863-4276, or email antigonish@parl.ns.ca .

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Rock Painting for Kids

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    For this drop in crafting session, Megan will have all the materials needed to turn rocks into mini-masterpieces. Come enjoy the relaxing craft of painting on rocks.

    For more information, please call the Antigonish library at (902) 863-4276 or email antigonish@parl.ns.ca.

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • Antigonish Heritage Museum

    Ceilidh at the Museum

    Antigonish Heritage Museum

    Join us for live music featuring Brian MacDonald on fiddle, Leona Williams on piano and Mary MacIntosh on Guitar and Vocals. Admission is $10 at the door, bedlunch included!

    Antigonish Heritage Museum

    Source: Antigonish Heritage Museum

  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Portable Art Display - Made by a Martha: Artistic Expressions of the Sisters of St. Martha

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    During the months of June and July, the library will host a special exhibit on portable displays throughout the library.

    The exhibit, Made by a Martha: Artistic Expressions of the Sisters of St. Martha will be on display from June through July 2026. Six panels will share the artistic lives and artwork of Sisters, while also exploring landscapes, needle arts, and spirituality.

    For more information, please contact the library at 902-863-4276 or antigonish@parl.ns.ca

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Heat Press Pencil Case Creation

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Create your own design to transfer onto a pencil case using our heat press. Registration required, for ages 5 and up.

    For more information and to register, please call the Antigonish Library at (902) 863-4276, or email, antigonish@parl.ns.ca .

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Family Singalong

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Join library staff in the Program Room to sing popular songs for kids. All are welcome.

    For more information, please call the Antigonish Library at (902) 863-4276, or email, antigonish@parl.ns.ca .

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • Chez Deslaurier

    Chez Deslaurier Friday Acadian Lunches

    Chez Deslaurier, 951 Monks Head Rd.

    Friday Acadian lunches at Chez Deslaurier in Pomquet.

    Chez Deslaurier, 951 Monks Head Rd.

    Source: Chez Deslaurier

  • Chisholm Park

    The Antigonish Art Fair

    Chisholm Park, 370 Main St.

    The Antigonish Art Fair is a free, all-ages market at Chisholm Park where artists, artisans, and musicians share their work. Held on Friday evenings through the summer, it brings performances, art and artisanal goods, and multicultural food to the park in the heart of Antigonish.

    Chisholm Park, 370 Main St.

    Source: Chisholm Park

  • Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre

    Pride Party at Festival Antigonish

    Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre, Bauer Theatre 5015 Chapel Square STFX

    PRIDE PARTY on JULY 24 preceding that evening’s performance of Murder at Ackerton Manor by Steven Gallagher

    Get your tix for the show and come early to celebrate #pride on the patio!

    FESTIVALANTIGONISH.CA

    Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre, Bauer Theatre 5015 Chapel Square STFX
  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Portable Art Display - Made by a Martha: Artistic Expressions of the Sisters of St. Martha

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    During the months of June and July, the library will host a special exhibit on portable displays throughout the library.

    The exhibit, Made by a Martha: Artistic Expressions of the Sisters of St. Martha will be on display from June through July 2026. Six panels will share the artistic lives and artwork of Sisters, while also exploring landscapes, needle arts, and spirituality.

    For more information, please contact the library at 902-863-4276 or antigonish@parl.ns.ca

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • Keppoch Mountain

    Disc Golf Weekend at the Keppoch

    Keppoch Mountain

    Grab your discs and hit the course with us for an awesome day of play and fresh air! Come see our recent upgrades as we now have a full 9 hole course with baskets (in addition to 9 hole course with cones). We also have upgraded our signage so visitors can easily access each of the teeing hole areas. There will be 50% off trail day passes and free disc golf rentals all weekend! Our big draw prize will be a disc golf bag that will include some Keppoch merch!

    📍 Location: Keppoch Mountain

    📅 Date: July 25 & 26 and August 22 & 23

    ✅ All skill levels welcome

    More details will be provided as the date approaches. Come out for a relaxed round of disc golf with great people!

    See you on the trails!

    Keppoch Mountain
  • Cape George Heritage School Museum

    Violet's Tea Fundraiser

    Cape George Heritage School Museum, 5758 Hwy 337

    Violet's Tea, a fundraiser at the Cape George Heritage School Museum.

    Cape George Heritage School Museum, 5758 Hwy 337

    Source: Cape George Heritage School Museum

  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Chess Club

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Join other chess players for a few games in our bistro area.

    All are welcome.

    Fro more information, call the library at 902-863-4276 or email antigonish@parl.ns.ca

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • The People's Place Antigonish Library

    Portable Art Display - Made by a Martha: Artistic Expressions of the Sisters of St. Martha

    The People's Place Antigonish Library

    During the months of June and July, the library will host a special exhibit on portable displays throughout the library.

    The exhibit, Made by a Martha: Artistic Expressions of the Sisters of St. Martha will be on display from June through July 2026. Six panels will share the artistic lives and artwork of Sisters, while also exploring landscapes, needle arts, and spirituality.

    For more information, please contact the library at 902-863-4276 or antigonish@parl.ns.ca

    The People's Place Antigonish Library
  • The Antigonish Reel

    Barn Party with Anna Ludlow

    Steinharts Distillery

    Come have a BARN PARTY WITH US.

    ANNA LUDLOW with special guests MARY BETH CARTY PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED.

    Steinharts Distillery 3PM – 5PM Sunday July 26th

    $20 at the door or etransfer to anna@annaludlow.com

    Concert Poster showing Anna Ludlow and Mary Beth Carty
    Steinharts Distillery

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