upcoming kids events Antigonish kids corner

Note: It’s always best to check with the organizers to see if the programs are still running.

June 2018

• June 9, 2018
  5th Annual World Oceans Day event 2018 Antigonish
  Click HERE for details
  
• June 3, 2018
  Fighting Cancer Together Quadcounties
  Click HERE for details
  

May 2018

• May 12, 2018
  Antigonish Mayfest 2018 Annual indoor fair. Great fun for all ages!

  

• May 19, 2018
  X-Chem Outreach Science Odyssey Workshop For ages 4-8 The new X-Chem Outreach Saturday Science Club has been created to inspire young children to gain an interest in science in a positive environment. Topics that will be explored are Nature, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Math, and Health Science.

  For more information email ghallett@stfx.ca or jlfraser@stfx.ca or click here: Science Odyssey Registration Form

April 2018

• Check out the Antigonish Spring Activities for Kids
  Click HERE

March 2018

• Until March 4, 2018
  Free Public Swims and Free Public Skates 2018
  For more information visit the Facebook page

• Saturday March 3 and Saturday March 10, 2018
  X-Chem Outreach Science Activities: Winter 2018
  For more information contact ghallet@stfx.ca

• Sunday March 11, 2018 (tentative date, be sure to check with organizers first)
  Keppoch Mountain Winter Fun Day 2018
  For more information visit the Keppoch Mountain Facebook page

• March Break 2018
  Antigonish March Break Activities 2018
  Click HERE for an extensive list of March Break Activities!

• End of March 2018
  Easter Bunny at the Antigonish Market Square
  Click HERE for the complete schedule.

• Sunday, March 25, 2018
  Easter Egg Hunt Antigonish 2018
  Click HERE for more information & read all about the 2017 Antigonish Easter egg hunt HERE.
  

• Sunday, March 25
  Antigonish 4th Annual Grand Kilted Skating Party 2018
  Click HERE for more information
  

• Until March 31
  The 2nd Annual Snowman Contest 2018
  Build a snowman of any type and enter the Snowman Contest for a chance to WIN great prizes! Click HERE to read all about it!
  And your snowman will be featured on the Snowman Wall of Fame 2018! 
  

February 2018

• Sunday February 11
  Keppoch Mountain Winter Fun Day 2018 (postponed) Starts at 10:00am

  For more information visit the Keppoch Mountain Facebook page

• February (until March 31)
  The 2nd Annual Snowman Contest 2018
  Click HERE to read all about it. Build a snowman of any type and enter the Snowman Contest for a chance to win great prizes! And your snowman will be added to the Snowman Wall of Fame 2018! 
  

• Saturday February 17 – February 25
  Pomquet Winter Carnival 2018
  For list of events visit the Pomquet Winter Carnival Facebook page
  

• February to March 4, 2018
  Free Public Swims and Free Public Skates 2018
  For more information visit the Facebook page

January 2018

• January to March 4, 2018
  Free Public Swims and Free Public Skates 2018
  For more information visit the Facebook page

• January 20 and January 27, 2018 (March 3 & 10 also)
  X-Chem Outreach Science Activities: Winter 2018
  For more information contact ghallet@stfx.ca

December 2017

• Sunday, December 10, 2017
  Holiday Sledge and Skate Party 2017 
  For more information visit the Facebook Page

• Friday, December 15
  An Evening of Board Games

• December 16 to March 4, 2018
  Free Public Swims and Free Public Skates 2018
  For more information visit the Facebook page

• December 17, 2017
  StFX Christmas Fair 2017
  

November 2017

• Saturday, November 18
  Lost Realm-Family Fun Day
  For more information visit their Facebook page

• Friday, November 24 (until Dec. 9)
  Festival of Trees
  Location: People’s Place Library
  

• Saturday, November 25
  Santa Claus Parade, Games & Entertainment, Tree Lighting Ceremony Starting at 6:00pm

  

• Thursday, November 30
  StFX Christmas Tree Lighting & Student Carol-Off 2017 Starting at 6:30pm

  

October 2017

• Saturday, October 14
  2nd Annual Antigonish Transplant Trot 2017
  For more information visit the Facebook page
  

• Sunday, October 15
  Fall Colours Fun Day At Keppoch 2017
  For more information visit the Facebook page

• Friday, October 26
  Family Halloween Dance Party
  Hosted by the MacLeod School of Highland Dance
  Click HERE for details
  

• Friday, October 27
  2nd Annual Halloween Harvest Bash 2017
  For more information visit the Facebook page
  

September 2017

• Sunday, September 17
  Terry Fox Run 2017
  To register click here
  

• Sunday, September 17
  Open Farm day-Meet Your Farmer Day 2017
  Featured farms in Antigonish:
  West River Holsteins and Swinkels Bee Products
  For more information click here
  

• Sunday, September 24
  L’Arche Antigonish 2nd Annual 5km Walk & Fun Run 2017
  For more information click here
  

August 2017

• August 30-September 3
  Eastern Nova Scotia Exhibition, ENSE 2017
  Offers great entertainment, games, rides, craft displays, agriculture and livestock competitions and demonstrations. It is also a staging ground for youth to showcase their skills as the event hosts the work of local 4H clubs.
  For more information visit the ENSE website.

July 2017

• July & August
  Games at the Park
  

• July 29
  Geo-caching
  

• July 14
  Keltic Ford Fun Day
  10:00am-2:00pm
  For more information contact (902)863-2771

• July 2- July 9
  Antigonish Highland Games 2017
  For more information click here. ENTER draw to Win a Free Pass HERE.

• Saturday, July 8
  Antigonish Grand Street Parade 2017 Start time 9:00 am

  Begins at StFX and ends at Columbus Field (through Main St.)

• Thursday, July 6
  Stroll the Main Antigonish Sidewalk Fair 2017 10:00 am-3:30 pm

  For more information click here.

• Friday, July 14
  Heartland Tour 2017
  For more information click here.

• Saturday, July 1
  Antigonish Canada Day 150 Celebrations 2017
  For more information click here.

June 2017

• Sunday, June 4
  Fighting Cancer Together Fun Run 2017 Time: 10:00-1:00 Location: Columbus Field

  

• Sunday, June 11
  Antigonish World Oceans Day Event 2017 Time: 11:00-1:00 Location: StFX Biology Dept. J. Bruce Brown building

  For more information click here
  

  

May 2017

• Saturday, May 6
  A Piece of Antigonish Time: 10 am-2 pm Location: Main St. Antigonish & Chisholm Park

  More information here

• Saturday, May 13
  Mayfest 2017 Location: St. F.X. University, Bloomfield Centre Time: 10 am-2 pm Annual indoor fair organized by the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Auxiliary.

  Great fun for all ages!

• Saturday, May 20
  Bike Safe in Antigonish Location: Antigonish Farmers Market

  

• Sunday, May 28
  Medavie Blue Cross MS Walk 2017
  Location: Royal Canadian Legion
  For more information click here or contact whitney.machin@mssociety.ca 902-468-8230 x1008 or 1-800-268-7582

April 2017

• Easter Bunny visit
  Antigonish Market Square
  For more information contact info@antigonishmarketsquare.com or call (902)863-1596

• Summer Launch-Start Your Own Business
  

• MakerSpace
  Friday April 7, 1:00pm at People’s Place Library in Antigonish
  

• Track & Field Clinics For more information contact antigonishtrackclub@gmail.com

  

March 2017

• X-Chem Outreach Science Club 2017
  Science Club initiative hosted by the StFX Chemistry Dept.
  For more information visit StFX X-Chem Club

  

• Friday March 24
  Track & Field Clinics
  For more information contact antigonishtrackclub@gmail.com

• Saturdays (until March 18)
  Free Public Swims StFX Alumni Aquatic Centre

  1:00-2:50pm

• Sundays (until March 19)
  Free Public Skates Antigonish Arena

  4:30-5:50pm

• Sundays (until March 19)
  Parent & Tot Skate Antigonish Arena

  9:00-10:00am

February 2017

• Saturday February 11-Sunday February 19
  Pomquet Winter Carnival 2017
  For list of events visit the Pomquet Winter Carnival Facebook page
  

• Sunday February 12
  Keppoch Mountain Winter Family Fun Day 2017 10:00am-4:00pm

  For more information visit the Keppoch Mountain Facebook page

• Until February 28
  Best Snowman Contest! 2017
  Build a snowman of any type and enter the Best Snowman Contest for a chance to win great prizes!
  

• Saturdays (until March 18)
  Free Public Swims StFX Alumni Aquatic Centre

  1:00-2:50pm

• Sundays (until March 19)
  Free Public Skates Antigonish Arena

  4:30-5:50pm

• Sundays (until March 19)
  Parent & Tot Skate Antigonish Arena

  9:00-10:00am

• January-February
  Free ticket for StFX games
  

January 2017

• Saturdays (until March 18)
  Free Public Swims StFX Alumni Aquatic Centre

  1:00-2:50pm

• Sundays (until March 19)
  Free Public Skates Antigonish Arena

  4:30-5:50pm

• Sundays (until March 19)
  Parent & Tot Skate Antigonish Arena

  9:00-10:00am

• January-February
  Free ticket for StFX games
  

December 2016

• Sunday, December 4
  Christmas Parade 2016
  12:00pm

• Sunday, December 4
  Christmas Market & Sale 2016 Ecole Acadienne de Pomquet 10:00am to 2:00pm Admission $2 or $5 per family Vendors and craft tables, 50/50, Crafts and activities for the children and Soup & Biscuit lunch will be served.

  All profits from this event are going to the New Community Center Project!

• Saturdays (until March 18)
  Free Public Swims StFX Alumni Aquatic Centre

  1:00-2:50pm

• Sundays (until March 19)
  Free Public Skates Antigonish Arena

  4:30-5:50pm

• Sundays (until March 19)
  Parent & Tot Skate Antigonish Arena

  9:00-10:00am

• Friday, November 25 (until Dec. 10)
  Festival of Trees 2016
  Location: People’s Place Library

November 2016

• Saturdays (Nov. 5 to March 18)
  Free Public Swims StFX Alumni Aquatic Centre

  1:00-2:50pm

• Sundays (Nov. 6 to March 19)
  Free Public Skates Antigonish Arena

  4:30-5:50pm

• Sundays (Nov. 6–March 19)
  Parent & Tot Skate Antigonish Arena

  9:00-10:00am

• Friday, November 25
  Tree Lighting Ceremony
  Location: Columbus field at 6:00pm
  For more information click here.

• Friday, November 25
  Santa’s Arrival
  Location: Antigonish Market Square
  Time: 3:00-5:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm

• Friday, November 25 (until Dec. 10)
  Festival of Trees
  Location: People’s Place Library

• Sunday, November 27 –Canceled
  Christmas Parade Starting at the Keating Millennium Centre at 1:00pm

  For more information click here.

• Monday, November 28
  StFX Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Student Carol-Off Location: Xavier Gardens, StFX

  Time: 6:30pm

October 2016

• Friday, October 28
  1st Annual Halloween Harvest Bash  2016
  
  

• Sunday, October 15
  Fall Colours Fun Day At Keppoch
  Visit Facebook page for more information

• Saturday, October 1
  Run with an Olympian-Fun Run
  StFX Track

• Saturday, October 1
  Harvest Festival
  St. Joseph’s Community Centre

 September 2016

• Sunday, September 18
  Meet Your Farmer Day 2016
  Featured farms in Antigonish:
  West River Holsteins, Swinkels Bee Products, Lindenright Holsteins
  For more information click here
  

• Sunday, September 18
  Terry Fox Run 2016
  To register click here
  

• Sunday, September 18
  Superhero Sunday 2016
  The Canadian Obesity Network, with the help of X-Men and X-Women hockey players, is hosting Superhero Sunday on the StFX turf from 11:00-2:00
  

• Sunday, September 25
  L’Arche Antigonish 1st Annual 5km Walk and Fun Run 2016
  See Facebook page for registration
  

• Sunday, September 25
  Fighting Cancer Together Fun Walk-Run 2016
  See Facebook page for registration
  

• September 17-25
  Zucchinifest Antigonish 2016
  Click here for details

August 2016

• August 31-September 4
  Eastern Nova Scotia Exhibition, ENSE 2016 Offers great entertainment, games, rides, craft displays, agriculture and livestock competitions and demonstrations. It is also a staging ground for youth to showcase their skills as the event hosts the work of local 4H clubs.

  For more information and schedule of events click here.

• Sunday, August 14
  Acadian Day at Pomquet
  Fun for the whole family! Time: 12:00-4:30pm Location: Fr. P.J. Baccardax Hall, Pomquet

  For more information call (902) 386-2679Tuesday, August 9

  Family Movie Night at Columbus Field   Watch ‘Zootopia’ at 9:00pm

  For more information visit Town of Antigonish Recreation

 

 July 2016

• July 3-10
  Antigonish Highland Games Kids events include: -Tir Nan Og Athletic Competitions (July 8 at Columbus Field) -Tir Nan Og Cultural Workshops (July 8 at Columbus Field)

  For more information click here.

• Saturday, July 9
  Grand Street Parade Start time 9:00 am

  Begins at StFX and ends at Columbus Field (through Main St.)

• Thursday, July 7
  6th Annual Stroll the Main Sidewalk fair  10:00 am-3:30 pm

  For more information click here.

• Friday, July 15
  Heartland Tour Activities for kids of all ages with a focus on cycling. Location: St. Andrew’s Junior School

  For more information click here.

• Friday, July 1
  Antigonish Canada Day Celebrations 2016
  For more information click here.

 June 2016

• Saturday, June 25
  Annual Bike Rodeo
  Hosted by the Antigonish Town and County Crime Prevention Association
  Location: Antigonish Market Square parking lot (mall) Time: 10:30-1:00 Ages: 5-12

  Rain date: June 26
  

• Saturday, June 11
  
  3rd annual World Oceans Day event Hosted by the StFX Biology Dept. Time: 11:00-1:00 Location: J. Bruce Brown building, 2320 Notre Dame Ave. Explore StFX’s marine touch-tanks. Hands-on fun with live marine organisms for the whole family! The event will promote ocean awareness to younger generations and to the general public. The marine touch tanks house a variety of local and tropical organisms, including sea urchins, sea stars, brittle stars, sand dollars, sea anemones, hermit crabs, decorator crabs, sea mice, whelks, and much more. Displays will also include a sea weed station, a deep sea station, a shark station, a dolphin communication station, fossils, live plankton and live blue lobsters!

  For poster click here
  

• Sunday, June 12
  
  First Annual Antigonish Transplant Trot 2016  Time: 10:00am Location: Columbus field

  For more information click here.

 May 2016

• Saturday, May 7
  Mayfest 2016 Location: St. F.X. University, Bloomfield Centre Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Annual indoor fair organized by the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Auxiliary.

  Great fun for all ages.

• Tuesday, May 10
  Science Odyssey- Hands on Science activities Location: Antigonish Regional Library Time: 3:00-4:30

  For more information click here.

• Saturday, May 14
  X-Chem Science Club
  Time: 1:00-3:30
  Ages: 4-10
  For more information click here.

• Sunday, May 29
  Medavie Blue Cross MS Walk
  To register click here.
  For more information contact info.atlantic@mssociety.ca | 902-468-8230 or toll free 1-800-268-7582

• Sunday, May 29 Fit 4 Lit Running EventProceeds will go towards the Antigonish County Adult Learning Association (ACALA).
  For more information click here.

 March 2016

• Sunday, March 13
  Snow day 2016
  For details click here.

 February 2016

• Sunday Feb.14
  Keppoch Fun Day
  For details click here.

• Saturday Feb. 6 – Sunday Feb. 14
  Pomquet Winter Carnival
  For complete schedule click here.

• Saturdays Oct. 31 – March 19
  Free swimming StFX Aquatic Centre

  1:00-2:50pm

• Sundays Nov. 1 – March 20
  Free skating Antigonish Arena

  4:30-5:50pm

 January 2016

• Sunday, January 31 Hockey game: Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional Royals vs RCMP Location: Antigonish Arena 7:00pm

  For more information click here.

• Saturdays Oct. 31 – March 19
  Free swimming StFX Aquatic Centre

  1:00-2:50pm

• Sundays Nov. 1 – March 20
  Free skating Antigonish Arena

  4:30-5:50pm

  December 2015

• Saturday, December 5
  Lochaber Christmas Tree Festival Location: Lochaber Centre, 1551 Highway #7

  For more information click here.

• Saturdays December 12
  Seasonal play
  Hearts & Hands, L’Arche Antigonish
  For more details click here.

• Saturdays Oct. 31 – March 19
  Free swimming StFX Aquatic Centre

  1:00-2:50pm

• Sundays Nov. 1 – March 20
  Free skating Antigonish Arena

  4:30-5:50pm

 November 2015

• Sunday, November 29
  Christmas Parade Starting at the Keating Centre 2:00pm

  For more information click here.

• Friday, November 27
  Christmas Tree Lighting
  Location: Columbus field at 6:30pm
  For more information click here.

• Monday, November 23  postponed to Nov. 24
  StFX Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Student Carol-Off Time: 6:30pm Location: Xavier Gardens

  For more information click here.

• Saturday, November 21 (to Dec 23)
  Santa’s Arrival Location: Antigonish Market Square (Mall)

  For Santa’s hours click here.

• Saturdays Oct. 31 – March 19
  Free swimming StFX Aquatic Centre

  1:00-2:50pm

• Sundays Nov. 1 – March 20
  Free skating Antigonish Arena

  4:30-5:50pm

 October 2015

• Friday, October 31 Halloween Family PartyLocation: Antigonish Atlantic Superstore
  For more information click here.

September 2015

• September 2-6 CarnivalLocation: Antigonish Mall
  For more information click here.

• Thursday, September 3
  Stanley Cup in Antigonish
  Public viewing at the Bloomfield Centre, StFX,  from 2-5pm.

 July 2015

• Sunday, July 19
  Lochaber Strawberry Festival Location: Lochaber Centre, 1585 Highway #7 Time: 1:00 to 5:00pm

  Live musical entertainment, face painting, Arpo the Clown, swimming, silent auction and a 50/50 draw. Admission of $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children.

• July 4-12
  Antigonish Highland Games Kids events include: -Tir Nan Og Athletic Competitions (July 10 at Columbus Field) -Tir Nan Og Cultural Workshops (July 10 at Columbus Field) -Highland Games Track and Field Meet (July 11-12 at St.FX)

  For more information click here.

• Saturday, July 11
  Grand Street Parade Start time 9:00 am

  Begins at StFX and ends at Columbus Field (through Main St.)

• July 10-12
  First Annual Highlander Tennis Tournament  NEW! Ages 14+

  For more information click here.

• Thursday, July 9
  Stroll the Main- Sidewalk fair  10:00 am-3:30 pm

  For more information click here.

• Tuesday, July 7
  Heartland Tour Activities for kids of all ages with a focus on cycling. Location: St. Andrew’s Junior School, 2 Appleseed Dr.

  For more information click here.

• Wednesday, July 1
  Antigonish Canada Day Celebrations 2015 Daytime: St. Andrew’s Junior School, 2 Appleseed Dr. Evening: StFX Oland Stadium. Fireworks at dusk.

  For more information click here.

  June 2015

• Saturday, June 27
  Bicycle Rodeo Location: Antigonish Mall parking lot Time: 10:30am-2pm Ages 5 to 12.

  For more information click here.

• Friday, June 26
  Antigonish Art Fair Location: Chisholm park on Main St. Time: 6:00-9:00pm

  Art, artisans, food, music and art centered area of children’s activities.(other dates: Jul. 10 (6-9 pm), Jul. 24 (6-9 pm), Aug. 7 (5:30-8:30 pm), Aug. 21 (5:30-8:30 pm))

• World Ocean’s Day (hosted by the StFX Biology Dept.) will not take place this year.
  See you in June 2016!

  May 2015

• Saturday, May 9
  Mayfest 2015 Location: St. F.X. University, Bloomfield Centre Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Annual indoor fair organized by the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Auxiliary.

  Great fun for all ages.  For more information call Margie Pitts, (863- 4821), Gill Hillyard (863 – 0937), or Margo Turner (867 – 1744).

• Sunday, May 31 Fit 4 Lit Running EventProceeds will go towards the Antigonish County Adult Learning Association (ACALA).
  For more information click here.

February 2015

• Sunday, February 22
  Grand Kilted Skating Party
  For more information click here.

• Sunday February 21
  Keppoch Fun Day 10:00am-4:00pm

  For more information click here.

• Friday, February 20
  Chinese New Year celebration 3:00-4:00pm (great for children ages 5 and up) at Peoples Place Library

  For more information please contact the library at 902-863-4276.

• Saturday February 7 – Sunday February 15
  Pomquet Winter Carnival
  A whole week of fun and activities for all ages!
  For more information click here.
  

• Saturday, February 7
  3rd Annual Elsie Kelly Memorial Snowmobile Rally and Family Fun Day
  For more information click here.

 December 2014

• Saturday, December 6
  Lochaber Christmas Tree Festival
  For more information click here.

November 2014

• Friday, November 28
  Moonlight Madness
  For more information click here.

• Tuesday, November 25
  StFX Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Student Carol-Off Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm Location: Xavier Gardens

  For more information click here.

• Saturday, November 22 (to Dec 20)
  Santa’s Arrival Time: 11:00am Location: Antigonish Mall

  Santa hours: Fridays 3:30-5:00, 6:00-8:00 and Saturdays 11:00-1:00, 2:00-4:00

• Saturday, November 22
  Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
  For more information click here.

VOTE for a Playground for “Every Body” in Antigonish!
For more information click here  or click here to visit this idea’s Facebook page.

October 2014

• October 6
  Family Skate
  For more information click here.

 

 September 2014

• September 20
  Superhero Saturday 1:00-4:00

  For more information click here

• September 13
  Annual Fall Harvest Picnic 5:00pm – 8:00pm

  For more information click here.

• September 14
  Terry Fox Run
  For more information click here.

  August 2014

• August 27 to 31
  Eastern Nova Scotia Exhibition
  Offers great entertainment, games, rides, craft displays, agriculture and livestock competitions and demonstrations. It is also a staging ground for youth to showcase their skills as the event hosts the work of local 4H clubs.
  For more information and schedule of events click here.

• Aug. 27
  3D Cyber camp (ages 5-12) Learn about 3D printing at the Antigonish Library. 3pm – 5pm

  To register, call 863-4276 .

   

  July 2014

• July 20
  Lochaber Strawberry Fest
  For more information click here.

• July 6-13
  Antigonish Highland Games
  For more information click here.   Kids events include: -Tir Nan Og Athletic Competitions (July 11 at Columbus Field) -Tir Nan Og Cultural Workshops (July 11 at Columbus Field)

  -Highland Games Track and Field Meet (July 12-13 at St.FX)

• July 12
  Grand Street Parade Start time 9:00 am

  Begins at StFX and ends at Columbus Field (through Main St.)

• July 12
  Pomquet Beach Fun Day 11:00 am-1:00 pm

  Games, BBQ and an information session on the endangered Piping Plover which nests there. Participants are encouraged to wear shoes.

• July 10
  Stroll the main- Sidewalk fair  10:00 am-3:30 pm Stroll Main Street Antigonish for fun for the whole family.

  For more information click here.

• July 10
  Heartland Tour Activities for kids of all ages with a focus on cycling. Location: St. Andrew’s Junior School, 2 Applesead Dr. Bike rides start at 9:30am

  For more information click here.

• Canada Day Celebrations Location: Teasdale’s Field in St. Andrews

  Time: 11:30am-4:00pm

• Canada Day Celebrations at night Location: StFX Oland Stadium

  Fireworks at dusk.

June 2014

• June 28
  Bicycle Rodeo Location: Antigonish Mall parking lot Time: 10:30am-2:00pm

  For more information click here.

• Friday June 20 – Sunday June 22
  Special Olympics Nova Scotia Provincial Summer Games at StFX University

  For more information click here.

•  Sunday, June 8
  World Oceans Day at Mahoney’s Beach Starts at 12:00

  For more information call Susan at 863-0842

• Saturday, June 7
  World Oceans Day event Location: StFX Biology Dept., J.Bruce Brown Hall, 2320 Notre Dame Ave. Time: 11:00-1:00

  Explore live marine organisms and a variety of interesting specimens (plankton, sea anemones, sea urchins, sea stars, sea squirts, decorator crabs, rare lobsters, marine fossils, shark jaws, whale bones and much more).  Hands-on fun for children and adults of all ages! Click on World Oceans Day 2014 poster

• Sunday, June 1st
  Fit 4 Lit Running event
  Free for youth ages 15 and under (with option to collect pledges) Proceeds will go towards the Antigonish County Adult Learning Association (ACALA).

  For more information click here.

  May 2014

• Saturday, May 10
  Mayfest Location: St. F.X. University, Bloomfield Centre Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Annual indoor fair organized by the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Auxiliary. Event features children’s games, face painting, straw draw, Teddy Bear Clinic, cake walk, science fair,

  and much more! Great fun for all ages. Purchase a ticket for the “Sticker Draw” for $5 (includes admission and a chance on 10 prizes). Admission at the door is $2, children free and parking free. For more information please contact Sue O’Brien 863-1479.

 April 2014

• Wednesday, April 30
  “Antigonish on the HAPPY map”
  Click here for more information.

• Saturday, April 19
  Antigonish Staples Easter egg hunt location: Staples, 36 Market St. All proceeds & donations going to the Antigonish Challenger Baseball.

  Click here for complete schedule.

• Antigonish Easter Bunny visit
  For information click here.

March 2014

• March break programs
  Fun activities for all ages! For more information click here (p.10-15).

February 2014

• February 8 to 16
  Pomquet Winter Carnival
  A whole week of fun and activities for all ages! For schedule of events click here.

• Saturday, February 15
  Keppoch Fun Day 10:00am-4:00pm

  For complete details visit www.thekeppoch.ca

  Busses will be available for transportation. Please contact Town 863-2351 or County Rec. 863-1141 for more information.

 

December 2013

• Friday, December 6
  Christmas Puppet Show Time: 6pm

  Place: People’s Place Library

• Saturday, Decenber 14
  Holidays Around the World Fun Day! Time: 9am-2pm Location: St. Andrew Junior School

  For more information click here (see p.5).

• Sundays
  We Move This Town Offers one hour of physical activity every Sunday, with a different activity every week, e.g. running, walking aquasize, swimming, skating, dancing, low organized games, yoga, sports, step aerobics, snowshoeing, and many more.

  For event time & place and additional information click here.

November 2013

• Saturday, November 23
  GO Touch Football Clinic (Girls only, ages 13-18) Time: 10:00am-1:00pm

  For more information click here.

• Saturday, November 23
  Santa’s Arrival Time: 11:00am-4:00pm

  Location: Antigonish Mall

• Saturday, November 23
  Town Christmas Parade Time: 6:00pm

  Route: Keating Centre- Main Street- Church St.

• Saturday, November 23
  Christmas Tree Lighting Time: 7:30pm

  Location: Columbus Field

• Monday, November 25
  StFX Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Student Carol-Off Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm

  Location: Xavier Gardens (StFX, Alumni building)

• November 11
  Remembrance Day Parade and Ceremony Time: 10:30 am

  Route: Keltic Ford- Main Street- the Cenotaph (located at Chisholm Park).

• Sundays
  We Move This Town Offers one hour of physical activity every Sunday, with a different activity every week, e.g. running, walking aquasize, swimming, skating, dancing, low organized games, yoga, sports, step aerobics, snowshoeing, and many more.

  For event time & place and additional information click here.

 October 2013

• Monday, October 7
  Free Family Skate Time : 3pm to 4pm Location: Antigonish Arena Hosted by Family Services of Eastern NS & Kids First Family Resource Place

  to celebrate National Family Week

• Every Sunday
  We Move This Town Offers one hour of physical activity every Sunday, with a different activity every week, e.g. running, walking aquasize, swimming, skating, dancing, low organized games, yoga, sports, step aerobics, snowshoeing, and many more.

  For event time & place and additional information click here.

September 2013

• September 21
  Celebration picnic
  For more information click here.

• September 15
  Terry Fox Run
  For run site details click here.

• Every Sunday
  We Move This Town Offers one hour of physical activity every Sunday, with a different activity every week, e.g. running, walking aquasize, swimming, skating, dancing, low organized games, yoga, sports, step aerobics, snowshoeing, and many more.

  For event time & place and additional information click here.

 August 2013

• August 28 to Sept. 1st
  Eastern Nova Scotia Exhibition Offers great entertainment, games, rides, craft displays, agriculture and livestock competitions and demonstrations. It is also a staging ground for young farmers to showcase their skills as the event hosts the work of local 4H clubs.

  For more information and schedule of events click here.

• August 6 (Antigonish)
  Thundertales Youth 11-15, come and have fun creating stories through visual art, music, dance, spoken word, video, clay, paper mache and more!

  Mondays 1-3 pm, Paqtnkek Health Centre, Paqtnkek, Aug. 12^th start date

  Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-3 pm, Antigonish People’s Place Library, Aug. 6^th start date
  Email Thundertales@gmail.com to save a place. Workshops are free!
  A project of Arts Health Antigonish! in collaboration with the Heartwood Centre for Community Youth Development

   

  July 2013

• July 28
  Antigonish Walmart Car Show
  Time: 10:00-3:00

• July 7-14
  Antigonish Highland Games ( for some activities)
  For more information click here.   Kids events include: -Tir Nan Og Athletic Competitions (July 12 at Columbus Field)

  -Tir Nan Og Cultural Workshops (July 12 at Columbus Field)

  -Highland Games Track and Field Meet *New this year!* (July 13-14 at St.FX)

• July 14
  Lochaber Strawberry Festival
  For more information click here.

• July 13
  Grand Street Parade Start time 9:00am

  Begins at StFX and ends at Columbus Field (through Main St.)

• July 10
  Stroll the main
  For more information click here.

• Canada Day Celebrations
  Location: Teasdale’s Field in St. Andrews (buses available) Time: 11:30am-4:00pm

  For more information click here.

• Canada Day Celebrations at night Location: StFX Oland Stadium

  Start time: 8:00pm with Fireworks at dusk!

 

 June 2013

• June 30
  Outdoor movie “Cars 2”
  Location: Columbus Field Time: 8:45pm

  (Rain date: July 2nd at 8:45pm)

• June 22
  Bicycle Rodeo Location: Antigonish Mall parking lot Time: 10am-1pm

  For more information click here.

• June 8
  World Oceans Day event
  For more information click here.
  To register, email antigonishkidscorner@gmail.com

• June 1st
  Third Annual Fit4Lit Running Event
  For more information click here.

• Every Sunday
  We Move This Town Offers one hour of physical activity every Sunday, with a different activity every week, e.g. running, walking aquasize, swimming, skating, dancing, low organized games, yoga, sports, step aerobics, snowshoeing, and many more.

  For event time & place and additional information click here.

  May 2013

• May 12
  Mayfest Annual event organized by the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Auxiliary Fun-filled fair for people of all ages. Numerous activities for children including a teddy bear clinic, a science fair, a silent auction, raffles, carnival games, balloons, face painting and door prizes. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of a new operating room table for St. Martha’s Regional Hospital. Location: Bloomfield Centre on the campus of St. F.X.

  Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Every Sunday
  We Move This Town Offers one hour of physical activity every Sunday, with a different activity every week, e.g. running, walking aquasize, swimming, skating, dancing, low organized games, yoga, sports, step aerobics, snowshoeing, and many more.

  For event time & place and additional information click here.

• World Oceans Day event (See month of June, above)
  Registration deadline May 25!

 

 April 2013

• Every Sunday
  We Move This Town Offers one hour of physical activity every Sunday, with a different activity every week, e.g. running, walking aquasize, swimming, skating, dancing, low organized games, yoga, sports, step aerobics, snowshoeing, and many more.

  For event time & place and additional information click here.

 

 March 2013

• March 11-15
  March break programs Offers organized activities for children (grades P-6).

  For more information click here (see p.10-14).

• Every Sunday
  We Move This Town Offers one hour of physical activity every Sunday, with a different activity every week, e.g. running, walking aquasize, swimming, skating, dancing, low organized games, yoga, sports, step aerobics, snowshoeing, and many more.

  For event time & place and additional information click here.

 February 2013

• Feb. 9 and 17
  Pomquet Winter Carnival
  For schedule of events click here.

• Feb. 16 (also Mar. 24 and Apr. 28, tentative dates)
  GO FreePlay Keppoch Fun Days Offers organized outdoor activities for ages 5-10, 10-16 and adults.

  For more information call 863-1141 to confirm dates and times or visit the Keppoch’s Facebook page.

• Every Sunday
  We Move This Town Offers one hour of physical activity every Sunday, with a different activity every week, e.g. running, walking aquasize, swimming, skating, dancing, low organized games, yoga, sports, step aerobics, snowshoeing, and many more.

  For event time & place and additional information click here.

 January 2013

• Jan. 13, 20 and 27
  We Move This Town Offers one hour of physical activity every Sunday, with a different activity every week, e.g. running, walking aquasize, swimming, skating, dancing, low organized games, yoga, sports, step aerobics, snowshoeing, and many more.

  For event time & place and additional information click here.

 December 2012

• Nov. 30 – Dec. 17
  Events at People’s Place Library Free movies, crafts, songs, storytelling and more.

  For more information click here.

• Sunday, Dec. 9
  We Move This Town Offers one hour of physical activity every Sunday, with a different activity every week, e.g. running, walking aquasize, swimming, skating, dancing, low organized games, yoga, sports, step aerobics, snowshoeing, and many more.

  For event time & place and additional information click here.

• Every Sunday
  Free Play for Youth Offers outdoor activities and eco-literacy program for youth ages 10-16. Transportation is available for those who need assistance.

  For program information click here.

  For more information click here or search FreePlay Program on facebook.

• Saturday, December 15
  Holiday Fun Day Time: 9:00-2:00 The day will be spent making holiday crafts, singing songs, being physically active and making friends!

  For more information click here.

   November 2012

• November 11
  Rememberance Day Parade and Ceremony Time: 10:40 am Location: Starts at the Memorial Arch, located at the east end of Main Street at Columbus Field and will then proceed up Main Street to the cenptaph (located at Chisholm Park).

  For more information click here.

• November 23
  Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm

  Location: Aphrodite Lawn (next to Canada Post).

• November 24
  Light up the Night Christmas Parade Time: 6:00pm Location: Starts at the Antigonish Arena, goes down James Street, West Street, and Main Street to Columbus Field.

  For more information click here.

• November 24
  John Deere Day Fun activities, prizes, cake and more. Time: 10:00-12:00

  Location: 15 Hayly Rd., Antigonish (next to Tim Horton’s, on Main St.)

• November 26
  Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Student Carol Off Time: 6:30pm

  Location: Xavier Gardens (StFX, Alumni building)

• November 30
  Sustainable Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting Time: 5:00-7:00pm Location: Administration Centre of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, 285 Beech Hill Rd.

  There will be music, hot chocolate and treats. Special guests may make an appearance too, including Mickey Mouse, Moby Toby, Frosty the Snowman and Santa himself!

  For more information click here.

  October 2012

• October 14 at 1:30
  Wild Mushroom and Plant Foraging Workshop with Dave Maybe.
  Open to all ages! Fairmont Hiking Trail, Bay Street (out past the hospital, towards Cape George). We’ll meet in the parking lot, on the left side of the highway. Bring rain gear in case of rain and a basket or contain for specimens you may want to take home to eat! (by donation)

  Call Rebecca Wild at 870-9452 if you’re lost.

  September 2012

• August 29 to Sept. 2nd
  Eastern Nova Scotia Exhibition Offers great entertainment, games, rides, craft displays, agriculture and livestock competitions and demonstrations. It is also a staging ground for young farmers to showcase their skills as the event hosts the work of local 4H clubs.

  For more information click here.

August 2012

• Saturday, August 4
  Family BBQ with children’s games
  11:00am to 2:00pm at the Chez DesLauriers homestead in Pomquet.  Part of the 150^th Anniversary Celebrations of the Église Sainte-Croix.
  For more information contact 386-2679.

• Wednesday, August15^th
  National Acadian Day Family BBQ with children’s games 1:00pm to 5:00pm (meet at Pomquet Cove Rd and Pomquet Monks Head Rd intersection for the start of the Tintamarre – a parade of sorts). Children’s games begin at 2:00pm at 1154 Pomquet Monks Head Rd. BBQ is from 4:00-5:00pm; performers will entertain the adults from 2:00-4:00pm.  Donations welcomed.

  For more information contact 386-2679.

• Saturday, August 18
  Back to School Garden Party 2:00pm to 4:30pm at the People’s Place, by the river, and Chisholm Park Gazebo. This is a free family event featuring live music, the 1000 Hands Project, a scavenger hunt, green sculpture art, button-­making with Kids First, stories, and lots more.

  For more information download the poster here.

• August 29 to Sept. 2nd
  Eastern Nova Scotia Exhibition Offers great entertainment, games, rides, craft displays, agriculture and livestock competitions and demonstrations. It is also a staging ground for young farmers to showcase their skills as the event hosts the work of local 4H clubs.

  For more information click here.

July 2012

• July 1st
  Canada Day Celebrations
  For more information click here.

• July 8-15
  Antigonish Highland Games 
  For general information click here. Kids events include: Tir Nan Og Athletic Competitions (50m, 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m dash, mini caber toss, long jump, softball throw) Tir Nan Og Cultural Workshops (step dancing, Gaelic storytelling and language, drumming, making oatcakes, Gaelic song and milling frolic).

  For more information click here.