06/05/2026
Check out some events happening in our community this weekend!
Friday, June 5th
Chester Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market is back for another fantastic Market season! Rain or shine every Friday from June 5th through October 9th from 9am-1230pm- at the Old Train Station, 37 Smith Road.
Black Harbour Distillers Maritime themed trivia, 6:30pm.
Friday Night Live at the New Ross Legion with Great Big Johnson, 8:30pm-11:30pm. Everyone welcome!
Chester Legion Karaoke, 7:30pm-11pm. No cover.
Opening of the Robert Pop Foundation Exhibit: Wandering through Trees: Nature & Culture at Ross Farm Museum, 5pm-7pm. The Exhibit will run until July 31st.
Trellis Cafe welcomes Woody Woodburn live, 7pm-9pm. Reservations recommended.
Saturday, June 6th
Yard Sale at William Black United Chruch Hall (10515 Peggy’s Cove Road), 9am-12pm.
St. Margaret’s Bay Lions Club is holding their annual road toll at Tantallon Plaza (Sobeys). The event runs from 8:00 am to 5:45 pm.
Hubbards Area Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, 9am-11am.
St. Margaret’s Bay Gardening Clubs Plant Sale at St. Luke’s United Church (5374 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd), 9am-11am or until sold out.
Hubbards Barn Farmers Market with over 50 amazing local vendors, 8am-12pm.
East Chester Recreation Hall Annual Lobster or Brisket Supper Fundraiser, 1pm-6pm. Text or call to pre-book: 902-275-8101 or 902-277-1104.
Pumpkin Planting Weekend at Ross Farm Museum. Bring your Children to plant a pumpkin seed on Saturday or Sunday and then return in the fall to harvest their pumpkins on September 19th or 20th!
In Conversation with Gillian Deacon at Chester Playhouse Theatre, 2pm. For more info & tickets, visit chesterplayhouse.ca
Black Harbour Distillers Saturday Matinee with Ken Macpherson, 1pm-4pm.
Fo’c’sle Village Pub Live music with the Bill Stevenson Trio, 6:30pm-9:30pm.
Pride Dance Party at JD Shatford Memorial Library, 11am-12pm.
Sunday, June 7th
Chester Playhouse theatre presents The Christophers, a black comedy caper featuring Ian McKellan and Michaela Coel. For more info & tickets, visit chesterplayhouse.ca
Chester Cut N Run at Chester Area Middle School, 9am.
Forties Community Centre Crib Tournament, 1pm-4pm. Doors open at 12pm - canteen available. $10 to play. For more information, you can call Ruth at 902-275-8283.
Pumpkin Planting Weekend at Ross Farm Museum. Bring your Children to plant a pumpkin seed on Saturday or Sunday and then return in the fall to harvest their pumpkins on September 19th or 20th!
Trellis Cafe welcomes Woody Woodburn live, 1pm-3pm. Reservations recommended.