Events

StFX Music's Visiting Artist Program presents award-winning saxophonist MIKE MURLEY in concert with members of the StFX Music Faculty.

Teacher professional development day. No classes for students in the Strait Regional Centre for Education.

The ’Nish Food Truck Rally is coming to Antigonish!

Join us September 25 & 26 at Columbus Field for a weekend of great food, live music, market vendors, buskers, games, an antique car show and more!

Friday, Sept. 25 | 3–7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 | 12–8 p.m. Columbus Field, Antigonish FREE Admission

Proceeds support Special Olympics and local school breakfast programs.

Interested in joining us as a market vendor, musician or busker? Contact enquiry@antigonishtourism.ca or 902-318-1678. Bring the family • Come hungry • Stay for the fun!

"On the measurement of a negative supply shock in cool-climate viticulture" Liam Elbourne, Oxford University

ANTIGONISH FILM FESTIVAL — SEPTEMBER 25–26

A brand-new FREE Antigonish Film Festival is here!

This is our first festival announcement, with more details, filmmaker information, and event updates still to come.

Friday, September 25 — Short Film Showcase

Location: Immaculata Hall, STFX

Time: 6:00–9:00 PM

Watch a lineup of 10 Antigonish-connected short films, cast your vote for the Audience Choice Award, and stay for a selection of 10 films created during the 2026 CANZ 48-Hour Film Challenge — all made right here in Antigonish in just 48 hours.

That’s 20 films in 3 hours.

Come celebrate local storytelling, discover Atlantic Canadian filmmakers, and help us launch a new film festival right here in Antigonish.

KEPPOCH FALL FAMILY DAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Bring the whole family to the Keppoch to enjoy our annual Fall Family Day! We'll have numerous family friendly activities and delicious treats, a great way to explore all that Keppoch has to offer.

FREE Family Trail Day Passes (hiking, biking and disc golf) FREE Hot Chocolate and Cookies 20% off Family Membership purchases 20% off Shuttle Day Pass purchases

$6.00 Hot Dog Lunch (includes 1 hot dog, 1 juice box, and 1 bag of chips)

Family friendly activities such outdoor games, scavenger hunt and fall themed crafts

Saturday, September 29 Keppoch Mountain (193 Keppoch Road) 10AM-5PM

See you on the trails!

The ’Nish Food Truck Rally is coming to Antigonish!

Join us September 25 & 26 at Columbus Field for a weekend of great food, live music, market vendors, buskers, games, an antique car show and more!

Friday, Sept. 25 | 3–7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 | 12–8 p.m. Columbus Field, Antigonish FREE Admission

Proceeds support Special Olympics and local school breakfast programs.

Interested in joining us as a market vendor, musician or busker? Contact enquiry@antigonishtourism.ca or 902-318-1678. Bring the family • Come hungry • Stay for the fun!

ANTIGONISH FILM FESTIVAL — SEPTEMBER 25–26

A brand-new FREE Antigonish Film Festival is here!

Saturday, September 26 — Atlantic Spotlight

Location: Schwartz Auditorium, STFX

Time: 6:00–9:00 PM

Featuring:

Please Fix Me

A 12-minute short film about a woman who would rather hide inside another woman’s perfect skin than face her own feelings in therapy.

The Great Amherst Haunting

A 74-minute documentary exploring the infamous 1878 paranormal case of Esther Cox in Amherst, Nova Scotia.

The evening will also feature a filmmaker Q&A with producers Mariah Macdonald and Mark Macdonald, both with Antigonish roots, along with other members of the filmmaking teams.

Come celebrate local storytelling, discover Atlantic Canadian filmmakers, and help us launch a new film festival right here in Antigonish.

This great violin and piano duo, champions of Canadian chamber music, Nancy Dahn and Timothy Steeves forge a musical legacy through live performances, recordings and a determination to provoke thought about our world through art.

The Brian Mulroney Institute of Government's Distinguished Speaker Series and Coady Institute welcome Dr. John Gaventa, who will discuss how the realities of climate change make the urgency of moving away from fossil a fossil fuel economy all the more clear.

4th annual free concert commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with Alan Syliboy and The Thundermakers. Tuesday, September 29th at 8:00 PM, Schwartz Auditorium, StFX University.

4th concert featuring Alan Syliboy and the Thundermakers on September 29

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. No classes for students in the Strait Regional Centre for Education.

Treaty Day. Recognized as a culturally significant day in Nova Scotia. Schools remain open.

Hive for Feminist Research All welcome!

Morgan Faulkner, Modern Languages

Rachel Hurst, Women's & Gender Studies

Join us as we celebrate 26 years of the Katherine Fleming International Development Award.

A self-guided art crawl along the Northumberland Shore, with studios and stops opening their doors so visitors can meet local artists and artisans.

Songwriters & Storytellers presents JP Cormier & Colrain. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets $35 on Eventbrite.ca or society4live.ca. Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3255288071331809

A self-guided art crawl along the Northumberland Shore, with studios and stops opening their doors so visitors can meet local artists and artisans.

Join Coady Teaching Staff member Yogesh Ghore for the fourth session of the Coady Maples Speakers Series.

Location: Council Chambers

Statutory holiday. Schools and offices closed.

Hive for Feminist Research All welcome!

Jonathan Hood, Human Kinetics, "Between Bedtimes and Boardrooms: Experiences of Mothers Who Hold Senior Leadership Positions in U Sports"

Alice Johnston, Education

Council Chambers

Council Chambers

Nova Scotia Teachers Union provincial conference day. No classes for students in the Strait Regional Centre for Education.

John Pellerin & Allan Dewar, $15 (Cash Only), $10 Students, 16 & Under Free, Live Music, Dancing, Tea & Lunch

A Halloween bash at the Tommy Landry 4H Barn.

Join us for a special evening hike as we explore the trails of Keppoch Mountain under the glow of the setting sun. Take in beautiful views, connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, and experience the magic of the mountain at dusk. Stay after for some firepit s'mores, and other refreshments and beverages.

📅 Saturday, October 24

⏰ Meet at the Keppoch lodge @ 5:30pm (hike will start at 6:00pm)

📍 Keppoch Mountain (193 Keppoch Road)

✅ Cost: $10 per person (Keppoch members receive 20% off. Email info@thekeppoch.ca for discount code)

👉 Register at EVENTBRITE - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sunset-summit-hike-at-the-keppoch-tickets-1999788947575

All participants will leave with a take home swag bag, in addition to 20% discount on any Keppoch membership and/or merchandise purchases (purchased the day of the hike).

Don't forget your hiking shoes and a headlamp or flashlight! See you on the trails!

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An evening of beautiful music by a great quintet from Halifax playing unique and famous pieces featuring two cellos.

The 33rd annual 98.9 XFM Hospital Help Day Raffle, in support of St. Martha's Regional Hospital.

A telethon-style event broadcast on 98.9 XFM, with tickets sold by phone across a twelve-hour period and five prize packages that have previously included cash, travel and local goods. In past years walk-in ticket purchases have been accepted between 8:30am and 6:00pm on the day.

The Foundation has announced the date and says more details are to follow.

Since its inception the raffle has raised over $1 million for equipment at St. Martha's, including $101,000 in 2025.

Location: Council Chambers

National Take Your Kid to Work Day for Grade 9 students. Schools remain open.

The Antigonish Jazz Festival returns November 5 to 7, bringing local and Canadian jazz to venues across town, from restaurants, breweries and distilleries to the larger stages on the StFX campus. Born in 2022, it draws on Antigonish's deep jazz tradition and the StFX Jazz Studies program. Single-performance and weekend passes are available.