It’s the spookiest weekend of the year…..and the South Shore has all kind of fun events, for kids of all ages to take part in. Trunk-or-Treats, Halloween Parties, Scavenger Hunts and more! Planning to hand out candy or take your little ones out trick or treating, click here for the NS Government guidelines for a COVID safe Halloween. Okay, let’s have a look and see what’s happening on the South Shore this weekend. 🎃
What’s Happening on the South Shore Friday October 30th, 2020
Oct 30 – Clickity Clack Knitting Group (Bridgewater)
Calling all knitters and crocheters, experienced or learning. You are invited to Clickty-Clack Knitting Group this Friday from 10am-12pm at the DesBrisay Museum. Instruction for beginners and socialization for the more experienced knitters. Some supplies are available and lots of patterns for beginners. Join them for a relaxing morning of knitting/crocheting and chatting.
Oct 30 – Free Skate at Lunenburg Arena (Lunenburg)
Town of Lunenburg invites you to a free skate this Friday from 3-4:30pm n celebration of the Arena opening and a “thank you” to the 2016-2020 members of Council! Please see full Facebook event for all the COVID-19 Protocols in play.
Oct 30-31 – Hallowe’en Scavenger Hunt (Shelburne)
The Shelburne Municipal Recreation & Parks invite your to take a stroll down some of their trails! The Roseway River Halloween Scavenger Hunt and the Jordan River Trail Halloween Rocks are still happening until Nov 1st.
Oct 30 – Drive In Movie at the MARC (Dayspring)**CANCELLED
District of Lunenburg Recreation Department excited to announce their pre-Halloween Drive-in Movie . Join them for a free showing of Hotel Transylvania. The movie will start at dusk; parking is limited so you encouraged to buddy up in cars! Audio will come in over your car radio so bring your blankets and snacks and enjoy! Donations for PRO Kids is encouraged.
Oct 30 – Ludwig 7 the LAMP (Lunenburg)
Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance invites you to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Beethoven with a special concert series. This Friday LAMP presents the Piano Sonatas performed by Walter Delahunt, Marika Bournaki, David Potvin, Lala Lee, Ian Tomaz and Tong Wang. All concerts begin at 7 pm unless otherwise noted. Attendance will be capped at 50 with attendees seated in bubbles of one-to-four persons. Masks will be required, Admission is by donation, with charitable tax receipts issued for donations of $50 and more. To reserve your seats, please contact us by email or call 902-634-8667. Please see full Facebook Event for all details and COVID procedures
Oct 30 & 31 – South Shore Drive In Hallowe’en Double Features (Liverpool)
South Shore Drive In is celebrating Hallowe’en with two Double Feature evenings. Friday Night – 1st Movie is Halloweentown: When Grandma Aggie comes visiting, the Piper children notice her use magic. Curious, they follow her back to Halloweentown where Aggie and their mother Gwen are attacked by the dark forces. Friday Night- 2nd Movie is House on Haunted Hill: An amusement park mogul offers a group of diverse people $1000000 to spend the night in a haunted house with a horrifying past.
Saturday Night– 1st Movie is Nightmare before Christmas: Jack Skellington, a being from Halloween Town, finds Christmas Town and is instantly enchanted. The situation becomes riveting when his obsession with Christmas leads him to abduct Santa Claus. Saturday Night- 2nd Movie is Night of the Living Dead: The radiation from a fallen satellite causes the recently deceased to rise from the grave and seek the living to use as food.
Admission for each night is $20 per vehicle. Show times start at dusk, usually around 7:15pm, concessions and washrooms are available. Golden tickets are not usable for special showings.
Oct 30 – Freaky Friday Costume Party (New Germany)
The New Germany Legion couldn’t have their usual Halloween Dance this year, so they compromised where they could and present Freaky Friday Costume Party! So come, and dress up starting at 7pm. Play some cards, pool, darts and see some friendly faces. Snacks will be for sale with enough event interest. Covid Rules will be followed, please read all signage posted. This event is for Legion members and friends
Oct 30 – Roadside Scarecrow Band live at FirkenStein (Bridgewater)
FirkenStein Brewing gets you ready for Hallowe’en weekend with the Roadside Scarecrow Band this Friday. Playing Rock, Blues, Folk and a tiny bit of country, there is a little something for everyone. Music starts at 8pm. $5 cover at the door
Oct 30 – Halloween Maskerade at Mulligan’s (Bridgewater)
Mulligans Sports Bar is hosting a Halloween Maskerade party this Friday. This is going to be an awesome Halloween costume party! Halloween themed music, costume prizes, drink specials, come have fun and celebrate!! Doors open at 8PM, $10 cover at the door Music by DJ Danimal
What’s Happening on Saturday October 31st, 2020
Oct 31 – YMCA Trick or Treat Trot 5km Fun Run/Walk (Bridgewater)
On Saturday, the Lunenburg County YMCA will host its 2020 YMCA Trick or Treat Trot 5K Fun-run and Walk. A family-friendly event deigned to encourage families to get out and be active, participants are invited to dress in spooky attire and take a step toward improving their own health and well-being. This years event will consist of scheduled time-slots for participants in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines. You will be contacted with a start-time at registration. You may also support our event by participating virtually in your own community.
Oct 31 – Halloween at the LCLC (Bridgewater)
Head over to the LCLC this Saturday for a spooky good time. All kinds of events are taking place; toonie skate, costume parade, fishing for treats, pumpkin painting and more!
Oct 31 – Halloween Extravaganza (Western Shore)
Western Shore & Area Improvement Association is hosting a Halloween Extravaganza this Saturday. Head to the Hall from 5pm-6:30 for treats, make your way to the Western Shore Fire Hall and then on to the “Together We Can Park” in Gold River for more fun. A great part of what’s happening on the South Shore this weekend.
Oct 31 – Trunk or Treat Wilson’s Home Hardware (Barrington Passage)
Wilson’s Home Hardware Building Centre is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat is this Saturday 5-7pm in Barrington Passage. Want to join us and hand out treats? Click the here to register.
Oct 31 – Trunk And Treat – Through the Years Day Care And Community Centre (Hubbards)
Through the Years Day Care And Community Centre is hosting a COVID-19 safe Trunk & Treat on Saturday, October 31st from 10am- Noon. It’s $20.00 per family. There are 40 spots available, that must be reserved ahead of the date, that will be spaced 6 feet apart, to give treats out from your trunk and trick or treat. Without the reservation, you can just come to trick or treat on the lane. Either option is $20 per family. To reserve a spot, please email.
Oct 31 – Trunk or Treat (Shelburne)
Shelburne’s 2020 Trunk & Treat will be held at the Community Centre Parking Lot, on Saturday. This year’s event will look just a little different however, we are grateful this event is able to happen.*All gathering limits and public health directives will be strictly adhered to* Masks are required and social distancing expected.
Oct 30-Nov 1 Think Tank Escape Rooms Halloween Package (Bridgewater)
Looking for a fun & safe Halloween weekend activity? Try Think Tank Escape Rooms! Family Friendly – Kids under 9 are FREE, COVID Bubble Safe – Masks are required in the lobby but not in the Escape Rooms. Room difficulties vary! Fun for Beginner to Expert Level Escapees. Book online at
Oct 31 – Trunk or Treat at the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre (Shelburne)
The Black Loyalist Heritage Centre is holding a Trunk or Treat at the centre this Saturday! Be sure to stop by for some Halloween treats! And if you would like to hand out your treats we still have spaces available, give us a call at (902) 875-1310! *A reminder all COVID protocols (masks, social distancing, etc.) must be followed at this event. Click here for all Halloween guidelines.
Oct 31 – 3rd Annual South Shore Trunk-or-Treat COVID Edition (Bridgewater)
Wentzell Events presents the 3rd Annual South Shore Trick or Trunk event at the LCLC this Saturday. Come out and bring the whole family for some spook-tacular and safe Halloween fun between 2pm-4pm. All are welcome! Due to the world situation at this time, this year’s event will look a little different. Please review the guidelines in the Facebook Event. Updates will be provided as more details are figured out.
Oct 31 – Free Kids Pumpkin Carving at BW Market (Bridgewater)
The Bridgewater Farmers Market is hosting a Free Kids Pumpkin Carving event this Saturday. This is a free activity for children 5-years or older. Parents/guardians are required to be present and supervise their children.It is highly recommended that parents/guardians register to ensure there is adequate space and enough pumpkins. Please register with one ticket per family and select and add-on for each participating child beyond one. (Ex. for three children/pumpkins, select one ticket and two add-ons.) Please come prepared to wipe/clean your child(ren)’s hands etc. We do not have public washrooms available at the site.
Oct 31 – Gertie Matheson “Mouse House” Photgraphy Exhibit (Chester)
Chester Art Centre invites you to the opening of Gertie Matheson’s “Mouse House” Photography Exhibit. A part of the Inspired Youth Series, the exhibit opens Saturday night from 4-8pm. “Gertie imagines and then creates miniature worlds inhabited by small animals, the more you look the more detail you see”. Tour through Gertie’s exhibit in your costume and then explore the spooky trick or treating in the backyard!
Oct 31 – Halloween Spooky Stations Trick or Treat at Chester Art Centre (Chester)
The Chester Art Centre is hosting a Spooky Stations Trick or Treat in their backyard. Head over this Saturday at 4pm, tour through Gertie’s exhibit (see above) in your costume and then explore the spooky trick or treating in the backyard!
Oct 31 – Halloween at the Ex (Barrington)
Barrington Municipal Exhibition invites you to come on down to the Ex for some Halloween fun! Join them this Saturday from 5-9pm. The Canteen will have treats warm and cold, there are games for everyone young and old! Don’t forget the Hayride, but beware the witches and the werewolves! Masks are suggested, please follow social distancing. Admission is by donation, tickets for games and hayride are $0.50 ea or 12 for $5.
Oct 31 – Halloween Full Moon Paddle (LaHave)
Cape LaHave Adventures is hosting a Halloween Full Moon Paddle this Saturday from 5:30-7:30pm. Join them for a spooky and spectacular Halloween Full Moon Paddle! Costumes are highly encouraged!Bring a headlamp & warm non-cotton layers. Due to cooling evening temperatures, we will require all participants paddle tandem kayaks for group safety reasons. $50 to take part, register online.
Oct 31 – Halloween at Lordly Park (Chester)
Celebrate a Covid Halloween at Lordly Park in Chester this Saturday from 5:30-8pm. Watch the Full Moon rise as you check out Haunted “houses”, walk and Trunk or Treat. Line up at side park entrance on Prince Street, you will see ya there…Everyone is welcome. Masks must be worn and social distancing required. You can enjoy the fun with your group “social bubble” that you arrive with.
Oct 31 – Monster Mash at King Street Beer. (Bridgewater)
On the spookiest eve of the year, dress up and join King Street Beer for some beer. Do the Monster Mash, at this Halloween Bash, best costume will win King St. gear. See full event for COVIDprecautions.
Oct 31 – Halloween at the FirkenStein with Cut, Split & Delivered (Bridgewater)
Come join Cut, Split & Delivered at the Firk for what is sure to be an incredibly fun Halloween event! Music starts at 9pm til Midnight. You will hear fresh new originals from their upcoming album along with the unique, eclectic mix of songs that we love to play. $5.00 cover charge at the door.
Oct 31 – Halloween with Robbe Bee at Mulligan’s (Bridgewater)
Head to Mulligan’s Sports Bar for some Halloween Fun. DJ Robbe Bee will be playing all your favourites. Festivities start at 9pm, Costume contests and lots more. See full event for COVID precautions.
What’s Happening on the South Shore Sunday November 1st, 2020
Nov 1 – Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop (Chester)
A Macrame Wall Hanging workshop with with Mikaela Szumigrajat will be held at the Chester Art Centre, Sunday from 1-5pm. Join Mikaela as she provides knot-by-knot instructions to create your very own macrame wall hanging in your choice of colour! This workshop is designed for intermediate macrame makers but can be tweaked to accommodate any beginners! All materials will included, and you will get to take home a textured hanging on a piece of Nova Scotia driftwood. The Cost is $115 with materials included in that price. Please register online at or call 902-275-5789 or email.
Nov 1 – Ross Farm Museum (New Ross)
Fall is a lovely time to visit Ross FarmMuseum. Visits must be booked ahead of time, and can be arrange via their website. They ask that you please take a moment to discover what you need to know before you make your visit.
Nov 1 – Cheesecake Sunday : Beer & Cheesecake Pairing (Bridgewater)
Cheesecake and Beer, a match made in heaven! This Sunday, come out to King Street Beer Co. for our first ever cheesecake flight pairing. Tickets $15, include flight of 3, matched with 3 delicious cheesecake bites from Fresh From the Oven Restaurant & Premium Desserts. For tickets visit our website or click here.
Nov 1 – A Visit to Ruby’s Trail (New Ross)
Have you walked Ruby’s Trail in New Ross yet? Cooler temps, fewer bugs and still some lingering fall colours, it’s the perfect time to check it out.
South Shore Farm Markets
As the days grow cooler, our wonderful markets start closing down for the season. This could be your last chance to support your local market, why not make it a part of your weekend. Please check their respective websites/facebook pages for COVID-19 safety protocols and recommendations. Farm markets, a great part of what’s happening on the south shore.
Hubbards Farmers Market: Saturday 8:00am – 12:00pm
Bridgewater Farmers Market: Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm
West Dublin Farmers Market: Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm
Privateer Extended Indoor Market: Saturday 9am-12pm
Check out our South Shore Farmers Market post for online and pick-up options for your local markets.
We hope that this helps you make your plans now that you know What’s Happening on the South Shore this Weekend.
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