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Rotating Indoor Social Program

Judique Community Centre, Judique · last day

Free, No Registration Required. For updates on programs email terry_cryer@cbu.ca Cape Breton University is working with communities across Cape Breton to offer programs for people 55 , at risk or living with dementia, as well as their caregivers

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Beaverbrook Book Club: The Perfect Moment by Isaac Butler

Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Fredericton · last day

Join the Beaverbrook Art Gallery for our first Beaverbrook Book Club, featuring Isaac Butler's newly released The Perfect Moment: God, Sex, Art, and the Birth of America's Culture Wars. In 1989, Andres Serrano's Piss Christ became the centre of a national controversy over public arts funding, censor

Learning
5:30pmto 8:00pm

Downtown Dartmouth Food Crawl

Downtown Dartmouth, Dartmouth

The Downtown Dartmouth Fall Food Crawl is a just over a week away on Thursday, October 22 from 5:30-8pm (or sell-out). Head downtown for this self-guided, walking food sampling tour that showcases some of downtown Dartmouth’s fabulous businesses. A map…

Tours & Attractions
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Ukrainian Embroidery

St. John’s – Marjorie Mews Public Library, St. John's

Back by popular demand! Ukrainian embroidery, or vyshyvanka, features patterns, stitches, and colors that reflect tradition, spirituality, and national pride, dating back to the Middle Ages. This workshop will teach you a simple yet satisfying technique to create a small sample of this craft. This c

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Adult Pickleball Play

Ecole NDA, Chéticamp · last day

Register for casual pickleball in Chéticamp, running from September to January. Once registered, you can come play twice a week whenever it works for you—no commitment to attend every session! Grab your paddle, meet up with others, and enjoy a fun way to stay active. Note: Sessions will not take pla

Sports
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Adult Soccer Play

Cape Breton Highlands Academy, Terre Noire · last day

Register for casual indoor soccer play at Cape Breton Highlands Education Centre/Academy In Terre Noire every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. from September to January. Note: Sessions will not take place when school is closed due to holidays, weather, or other school closures. Note: The school is cl

Sports
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Book Club – Whycocomagh

Whycocomagh Public Library · last day

The Book Club takes place monthly in each location—Mabou, Inverness and Chéticamp. You only need to attend one session per month, whichever is most convenient for you. Our October Book Club pick is Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. October 8 | 6:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. | An Drochaid, Mabou October

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Piscine 2026

Piscine du Complexe Rév. S.A. Dionne, Tracadie · last day

Découvrez la programmation complète de chaque activité de septembre à décembre 2026 : https://tracadienb.ca/images/Programmation_-_Piscine_SA_Dionne.jpg

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Beer Bread’s 5,6,7,10 Thursdays with Live Music

Beer Bread, Saint John · last day

Every Thursday Beer Bread restaurant offers Happy Hour all-day & all-night! $5 – 14oz Draught Beers $6 – 6oz Wine (Red, White, Rosé) $7 – BB Old Fashioned Cocktails $10 – Small Bites (All our small plate appetizers will be featured for $10) We also will be offering the music stylings of Jamie W

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St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF)

Festival Office, St. John's · through Fri, Oct 23

The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is a leading film event in Newfoundland and Labrador. It celebrates films made by women and gender-diverse creators from around the world. The festival takes place each fall in downtown St. John’s. It features a diverse program of films, including

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Used Book Sale

Corner Brook Public Library, Corner Brook · last day

The Corner Brook Public Library Board is hosting their annual Fall Used Book Sale! Buy new-to-you books with all proceeds supporting your local library! Please note that the book sale is cash only (no credit/debit available).

Charity
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Christmas at the Glacier – Festival of Craft & Art 2026

The Glacier, Mount Pearl · last day

Christmas at the Glacier – Festival of Craft & Art is one of the largest craft shows in Newfoundland and Labrador. The event takes place in Mount Pearl from October 21 to 25, 2026, and marks the start of the holiday shopping season. Now in its 34th year, the festival features over 200 craft produce

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First Steps Annual Coat Drive

Kent Building Supplies: East Saint John · last day

Staff from First Steps will be on location from 1-6 PM collecting new and gently used winter apparel. Coats, boots etc. Please help us make sure everyone in Saint John is able to stay warm this winter.

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Next Ride: Test Drive an Electric Vehicle

J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards · last day

Gas prices are up and charging infrastructure is expanding across the province. It’s a great time for Nova Scotians to consider switching to an EV (electric vehicle). Stop by the Library parking lot, where Next Ride will be offering free, no-pressure test drives, hands-on EV charging demonstrations

Community
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Pickleball – Aspy Bay – Thursday

North Highlands Elementary, Aspy Bay · last day

About the Program The Community Recreation Program offers regular recreation opportunities in community spaces across Victoria County with the help of Community Champions. Play sports or participate in games and other activities to get active, have fun and connect with others in the community. Req

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Halloween

Wabush Public Library, Wabush · last day

Story time and craft.

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Scotoberfest

Queen's Marque District, Halifax · last day

Join us at Queen’s Marque and Historic Properties for three days of Scottish-inspired food, drink, live music, family activities, movies, games, friendly competition, and a lot of laughs. Whether you’re here for the contests, the entertainment, or simply a great…

Live Music
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Halloween Slime Jars

Breadalbane Public Library, Breadalbane · last day

Join us to make your very own Halloween themed slime and decorated jars. Be prepared to get messy! Families Library information: Breadalbane Public Library | Government of Prince Edward Island

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After School Special

The Mars Hotel Cocktail Lounge, Saint John · last day

Teachers & post-secondary students save 20% during our After School Special, Wednesdays & Thursdays 4pm-6pm

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Resident Evil

Astor Theatre, Liverpool · last day

From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race

Sports
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Activités pour la famille

Bibliothèque publique J.-Henri-Blanchard · last day

Activités pour la famille Tous les jeudis de 16h30 à 17h45 Le 1e octobre - Couronnes d’automne Le 8 octobre - Sorcière sur son balai Le 15 octobre - Écureuil en sac en papier Le 22 octobre - Peinture d’un arbre d’automne au coton tige Le 29 octobre - Citrouilles &ag

Community
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PAWSitive Support

Dalhousie University, Halifax · last day

Missing your pets at home? Tail wags and heart hugs are on campus to bring you a weekly dose of joy and a place to decompress Drop in for a PAWS-itively relaxing visit with a certified therapy dog! PAWSitive Support is open to all Dalhousie and Kings students.

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Tech Help

O'Leary Public Library, O'Leary · last day

Need help with those tech devices? Drop by and get some of your basic questions answered. Library Information: O'Leary Public Library | Government of Prince Edward Island

Community
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SAS Glass Stained Glass Xmas Ornaments Workshop

Astor Theatre, Liverpool · last day

Each participant will fabricate at least 4 stained-glass Xmas ornaments by fusing or kiln carving. Activity: pick out glass, frit, cut and grind glass, cut paper and design kiln-carved and fused Xmas decorations. Finished results ready for pickup the next day after firing at SAS Glass

Arts & TheatreLearning
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Old School R&B Night

The Golden X Inn, Antigonish · through Fri, Oct 23

Join us & our friends from B.L.A.C.C. Society Thursday for Old School R&B Wing Night! Doors at 5pm!DJ K-Riddem at 8pm!No Cover! $13.00 Burger Of The Month!$16.25 Heartbreaker Burger!

Live Music
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Spotlight Gala Film: Bite to Bite w/Fishing with Jack

Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville · last day

Bite to Bite A giant bluefin tuna becomes the thread connecting Nova Scotia’s fishing grounds to Japan’s legendary Tsukiji Seafood Market. Following two fishermen and a marine scientist, this compelling documentary explores the global sushi trade, overfishing, sustainability, and the challenges trad

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Dungeons & Dragons

Corner Brook Public Library, Corner Brook · last day

Registration for both Tuesday D&D with Rob and Thursday D&D with Geoff are full. To be added to the D&D waitlist, please email cornerbrook@nlpl.ca

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Meat Draw and Games Night

Royal Canadian Legion, Iona · last day

Meat raffle tickets for purchase. Raffle draws at 6 and 7 pm with five chances to win each time. Darts, cards, and other games. Prizes may include steak, pork, beef, fish or ham. Bar snacks and sandwiches available between 5:30 and 7 pm.

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37th Annual St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival

The Majestic Theatre, St. John's · through Sat, Oct 24

Join us for the 37th annual St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival and Film Industry Forum and experience the best new cinema worldwide from October 20 to 24, 2026. You’re invited to a five-day cultural celebration in downtown St. John’s featuring film screenings, artist talks, performances,

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Irishtown Halloween Haunted House

$8 · through Sat, Oct 24

IRISHTOWN HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE! Join us at the Irishtown Community Centre for trick-or-treating and spooky nighttime scares! Our Haunted House is wheelchair accessible! Wednesday, October 21 — Accessible & Sensory Friendly Night (inclusive for everyone) 5:30–6:30 PM NO strobe lights, fog machines

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ReJigged Festival 26

The Sanctuary Arts Centre, Dartmouth · through Sat, Oct 24

Celebrate the creativity and evolution of Celtic culture at ReJigged Festival, a unique gathering of musicians, dancers, and storytellers from across the Celtic diaspora. Featuring live concerts, interactive workshops, and cultural experiences, the festival blends traditional Celtic music, dance, an

Festivals & Fairs
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Eastern Shore Players Presents “Raise the Roof”

Memory Lane Heritage Village, Lake Charlotte · through Sat, Oct 24

The Ajax Hospitality Club has invited a group of sailors to visit Musquodoboit Harbour for some shore leave entertainment. Will a leaky roof dampen their plans? A story about those born and raised, opening their community and working together to…

Community
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Socktober ( Sock drive)

Stone Church, Saint John · through Fri, Oct 30

My name is Jen Hallihan, I am the community navigator for the Waterloo Village Association, Having a sock drive for people the in the Waterloo Village area. I will be collecting socks for those in need socks. We plan to pass out the sock we collect to our partners in the Waterloo Village area. "Ever

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Alderney Landing's Bluenose Ghosts Festival

Alderney Landing Plaza, Dartmouth · through Fri, Oct 30

Something sinister is stirring beneath the Downtown Dartmouth Waterfront. Alderney Landing’s Bluenose Ghosts Festival returns this October with an all-new haunted house created in collaboration with East Coast Scares. Known for producing some of the region’s most highly anticipated haunted…

Festivals & Fairs
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Trail of Terrors

Inverness County Centre for the Arts, Inverness · through Sat, Oct 31

The Inverness County Centre for the Arts is hosting the Haunted Trail of Terror to celebrate all things spooky! Open each weekend from 6–9 p.m. through October 31, weather permitting. For confirmed operating dates, visit invernessarts.com! Come along for a frightfully fun evening!

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Mi'kmaw Language Scavenger Hunt

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour · through Sat, Oct 31

Come and see if you can find all the Mi'kmaw words hidden around the Library with this fun scavenger hunt celebrating the Mi'kmaw language.

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Kids' Halloween Costume Swap

J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards · through Sat, Oct 31

Get ready for Halloween with our annual Kids' Costume Swap! Bring your gently-used childrens' Halloween costumes to the Library for another child to enjoy, and pick up something “new” for your child. You don’t need to drop off a costume in order to pick up fabulous finds. You are also welcome to do

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Frenchy's: The Thrift Musical

Alderney Landing, Dartmouth · through Sat, Oct 31

The hilarious new musical comedy about finding yourself — at a fraction of the retail cost! The iconic Maritime thrift store is hitting the stage in a brand-new musical comedy, written by award-winning playwright David Craig and composer John Roby.…

Comedy
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Deepwater

Neptune Theatre Scotiabank Studio Stage, Halifax · through Sat, Oct 31

Deepwater October 20 – November 1, 2026 Scotiabank Studio Stage – Written by Dan Bray Directed by Burgandy Code A “surreal procedural” following RCMP Inspector Questa Bennett as she investigates a mysterious cold case involving a reclusive marine biologist whose…

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Downtown Halloween Events

through Sun, Nov 1

@ Spooky Season has arrived and Downtown Fredericton is the place to be for all things Halloween! Check out all the activities taking place downtown in late October below: Freddy Fright Fest – Haunted Tour Weave through the various themed stations of our haunted house style tour and experience al

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5:30pmto 6:30pmFREE

Tween Night

Halifax North Memorial Public Library, Halifax

Thursdays are for fun! Tween Night is a fun and welcoming space for kids to hang out, make friends, and enjoy an evening filled with exciting activities. Every Thursday brings something new, from board games and creative activities to special guests, challenges, and interactive programs. There’s al

CommunityFamily
6:00pmto 7:30pm

Boba and Bling (Tween Program)

Clarenville Public Library, Clarenville

Join us Thursdays on Oct 22nd from 6:00-7:30 for DIY Boba tea, bejeweling and Bracelet making. Just bring what you would like to bling- it could be a book, phone case, jewelry box-anything that needs a little dazzle! All other materials are provided. Registration Required.

Sports
6:00pmto 7:00pm

Sensory Hour

Grand Falls-Windsor (Harmsworth) Public Library, Grand Falls - Windsor

Harmsworth Public Library – Sensory-friendly browsing hour that includes reduced lighting and reduced noise.

6:00pmto 8:00pm

SpookTRUNKular

IBEW Local 2330, Holyrood · $3

Back by popular demand! The Holyrood SpookTRUNKular returns to the IBEW parking-lot Thursday, October 22, as part of the Holyrood Fall Fest.  This initiative provides children with an opportunity to take part in safe trick-or-treating in our community while providing businesses and community groups

CommunityFamily
6:00pmto 8:30pm

Crafter’s Corner – Buchans Public Library

Buchans Public Library, Buchans

Every Thursday night beginning this fall, on- going throughout the winter! Bring a project you’re working on, a friend, or join us just to enjoy an evening at the library!

5:30pmto 8:30pm

Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Awards 2026

Trade and Convention Centre, Saint John · $185

The Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Business Awards celebrate the businesses, entrepreneurs, and community organizations whose leadership, innovation, and dedication help our region thrive. This annual gala brings the business community together for an evening of recognition, con

BusinessCommunity
6:00pmto 7:00pm

Book Bedazzling

Labrador City Public Library, Labrador City

Open to ages 16+ All supplies provided, just bring a book you want to bedazzle!

6:00pmto 8:00pm

Youth Night

Warrior’s Den, McAdam, E6J 1M4, McAdam

Looking for something to do on Thursday nights? Head to the Warriors Den every Thursday in October, 6 to 8pm, for games, air hockey, and more! 📍 Warriors Den 🕕 Every Thursday, 6 to 8pm 🎯 Middle school and high school students 📅 All month long Cash only canteen available. Bring your friends and come

Sports
6:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Spooky Scraps: Halloween Craft Night in Neil’s Harbour

St.Andrews Parish Hall, Neil's Harbour

This Halloween, we’re turning scraps into something spook-tacular! As part of Waste Reduction Week 2026, join us for a fun, free Halloween craft night where we’ll take leftover and reclaimed materials—including scrap wood—and give them a creepy, creative second life! TWO NIGHTS — TWO LOCATIONS! W

Seasonal
6:00pmto 7:00pmFREE

Adult Craft Night

O'Leary Public Library, O'Leary

Join us for a night of creating and conversation. This month we are making book pumpkins. Library Information: O'Leary Public Library | Government of Prince Edward Island

CommunityOutdoors
6:00pmto 9:00pm

The Neptune Night Market presented by Nova Scotia Seafood

Devour! Studios, Wolfville · $60

Taste the sea without leaving Wolfville. Devour! Studios transforms into a bustling coastal night market as top local and visiting chefs get creative with exceptional Nova Scotia seafood and local products. Graze from station to station on everything from sushi and oysters to lobster rolls and inven

Markets
6:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Take Charge of Your Stress

Cole Harbour Public Library, Cole Harbour

In this program, you will learn how stress can have significant impacts on your health and well-being. Together we will learn about stress, explore how we experience stress, and practice a variety of skills you can use to reduce stress symptoms. In partnership with the Dartmouth Community Health Te

CommunityWellness
6:00pmto 7:00pmFREE

Running Club

J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards

Enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and explore the Rails to Trails as we head out for a weekly run. Runners will meet up on the lawn next to the parking lot of the Library before heading off to the trail. An experienced running coach will be present to support and motivate you. All levels of

CommunityOutdoors
6:00pmto 8:00pm

Louisbourg Library Writing Circle

Louisbourg Library, Louisbourg

The Louisbourg Writing Circle is meeting again on Thursday October 22nd at 6pm! To participate, pick a novel you really didn’t like. The more irrationally angry it makes you, the better. Then, narrow it down to the scene you disliked the most. I’m thinking seething rage. Then, grab your laptop, or

6:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Conversations in Trust: Canadian Authors Make Sense of Our World

Halifax Central Library, Halifax

Join prominent Canadian writers and leaders in the arts, business, and society for a national conversation on connection. Canadian writers create the connective tissue that bonds us - their insights inform our thinking on the issues that shape culture, and their voices represent us to the world abr

Community
6:00pmto 7:00pmFREE

Halloween Craft

Kensington Heritage Library, Kensington

Join us in our most sincere pumpkin patch as we make a Halloween banner inspired by the classic Peanuts cartoon "It's the great pumpkin, Charlie Brown". Library information: Kensington Heritage Library | Government of Prince Edward Island

Seasonal
6:00pmto 9:00pm

Apegnb Freddy Fright Fest 2026: Haunted Tour

Officers' Square Provincial Heritage Place, 575 Queen St, Fredericton, NB, Fredericton

APEGNB FREDDY FRIGHT FEST 2026 Welcome to the 6th annual Freddy Fright Fest! We have joined forces with Paramedic’s Association of NB Nightmare on Smythe Street to bring you this new downtown Fredericton Halloween event in support of the Charlotte Street Arts Centre and Fredericton Hospice. Ticket

Charity
6:00pmto 6:45pm

Fitness Classes

Riverdale Community Centre, Lower River

Hi ladies! join us this October just outside Port Hawkesbury for women’s fitness and yoga classes. We are bringing a mix of Yogalates, Barre and Dance Fit to help get you moving and healthy! All levels welcome. Located at Riverdale Community Centre on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings 6:00pm. All l

LearningWellness
6:00pmto 7:00pmFREE

Book Club

Tignish Public Library, Tignish

Come join in the discussion about some of today’s most thought-provoking books. Library information: Tignish Public Library | Government of Prince Edward Island

CommunityLearning
6:00pmto 7:30pmFREE

Teen Night

Sackville Public Library, Lower Sackville

Welcome to Teen Night, where all the fun happens! Each week will be a different activity. We're talking games and laughs, chill zones and entertainment, and more. Oh, and did we mention it's totally free? Grades 7-12

Community
6:00pmto 8:00pm

Workshop: Bandana Eco Printing

Cole Harbour Heritage Farm, Cole Harbour

Thursday, October 22 | 6:00-8:00 PM Design your own organic cotton bandana with flower petals using a process called bundle dyeing. Bandanas are pre-treated and ready to receive colour. All supplies are provided, including flower petals collected from Susan’s own gardens. Susan has been eco printing

Live MusicLearning
6:00pmto 7:30pmFREE

Teen Night

Captain William Spry Public Library, Halifax

Need a break from school? Join us for a night of fun, games, food, and friends! Enjoy games, crafts, and tasty snacks. Don't miss out. Bring your friends or make new ones. Ages 12-18

Community
6:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Pickleball (15+) – Iona – Thursdays

Rankin School of the Narrows, Iona

About the Program The Community Recreation Program offers regular recreation opportunities in community spaces across Victoria County with the help of Community Champions. Play sports or participate in games and other activities to get active, have fun and connect with others in the community. Req

Sports
6:00pmto 10:00pm

Fredericton Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Excellence Awards

Delta Hotels Fredericton, 225 Woodstock Rd, Fredericton, NB, Fredericton

Fredericton Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Excellence Awards An evening dedicated to celebrating the people, businesses and organizations that make our community exceptional. Join the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce on October 22nd for one of our most anticipated events of the year: the Business

BusinessCommunity
6:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Teen Night

Halifax Central Library, Halifax

Are you looking for the next coolest thing to do on your Thursday night? Look no further! Every Teen Night, we get up to something different. Maybe you’re into video games, board games, or movies? What about arts and crafts? Or maybe you just want to grab a snack and chill? Whatever you’re into, we

Arts & TheatreCommunity
6:30pmto 8:30pm

An Evening in the Marche & Abruzzo

The Post Office, Halifax · $84.95

Join Umani Ronchi's Giacomo Sisti and sommelier Mark Dewolf for an evening in Abruzzo and the Marches. At this event you will enjoy 5 of their best wines including their renowned Cùmaro and Pelago wines, paired with small plates inspired by Abruzzo, and the Marches.  About Umani Ronchi: Umani Ronchi

FamilyFood & Drink
6:30pmto 8:30pmFREE

Needle Niche

J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, Hubbards

Whether you're a rug hooker, crocheter, knitter, embroiderer, quilter, or other textile crafter, bring your project to the Library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other needlecraft enthusiasts. All skill levels welcome. Help and supplies will be on hand for beginners.

Arts & TheatreCommunity
7:00pmto 9:00pm

Music at the Battery Café

The Battery Café, St. John's

Join us in our warm and intimate music venue, lit up by our antique ice cream sign. We host live music and events from 7-9pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday each week , and have been privileged to host notable musician from both home and away. For the last several years we have been nominated

Live Music
6:30pmto 8:00pmFREE

Pause écrans

Bibliothèque publique Dr.-J.-Edmond-Arsenault

Connaissez-vous la tendance des paniers et des sacs analogiques? La bibliothèque vous invite à recréer cette tendance en apportant un projet de couture, un bricolage ou autre activité et à venir y travailler dans une ambiance chaleureuse, créative et convivi

Community
6:30pmto 8:00pm

Talks & Docs Author Reading: “Nobody’s Mother”

Baddeck Library, Baddeck

OCT 22 AUTHOR READING: “NOBODY’S MOTHER” BY LINDSEY HARRINGTON Newfoundland author Lindsey Harrington will present and read from her newly published book, Nobody’s Mother – A Childfree Memoir. This is an intimate, honest, and insightful memoir for fans of Sheila Heti’s Motherhood, following one New

Family
7:00pm

The Night Logan Woke Up

Resource Centre for the Arts (LSPU Hall), St. John's · $45.75

Oct 21-24, 7pm Oct 25, 2pm (relaxed performance, live description and closed captioning) Oct 27-31, 7pm Nov 1, 2pm As a girl, Emilia Lynch would cheat insomnia by slipping into neighbouring houses to spy on people as they slept, including her childhood crush Logan Goodyear. Now, many years late

6:30pmto 8:00pmFREE

EAL Conversation Circle with IRSA

Charlottetown Library Learning Centre, Charlottetown

Working on your English language skills? Join us for an informal Conversation Circle on Thursday evenings! No registration required. Library information: Charlottetown Library Learning Centre | Government of Prince Edward Island

Community
6:30pmto 8:30pm

Creative Night with Chroma

Chroma NB, Saint John

Do you have half-done craft projects lying around your house or a project you’ve been wanting to start but haven’t had the time for? Do you want to connect with other members of the queer community? Chroma's Creative Nights are a chance for members of the queer community to get together, work on the

Community
6:30pmto 8:30pmFREE

Needle Niche: Evenings

Tantallon Public Library, Upper Tantallon

Drop in for an evening of stitchery and conversation. You'll have an opportunity to share patterns, stitches, yarn, advice, and projects while drawing inspiration from the Library's crafty resources. All skill levels welcome. This weekly meet-up is community-run and meets every Thursday evening i

Arts & TheatreCommunity
6:30pmto 7:30pmFREE

Newcomers Social

Bedford Public Library, Bedford

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Newcomers Social designed to support activity, connection, and community. This free program offers a mix of crafts, art, games, and social time in a friendly, inclusive space. Participants can enjoy a variety of activities, games, and sometimes guests, or simply

Community
7:00pm

Trinity: Into the Dark

Rising Tide Theatre, Trinity · $5–$38

Written in partnership with the Trinity Historical Society. A portion of each ticket purchased will be donated to the Trinity Historical Society. An immersive outdoor walking* performance inspired by stories and events in the town of Trinity.  Trinity: Into the Dark is a haunted hike style walking n

Arts & Theatre
7:00pm

O’Brien Farm After Dark

150, Oxen Pond Road, St. John's · $30

It’s baaaack! Make the most of this Halloween season at O’Brien Farm with our annual After Dark haunted trail hike where the woods come alive with haunted tales and eerie whispers drawn from Newfoundland and Irish legend. Are you brave enough to hike… After Dark? The finest actors in St. John’s a

Outdoors
7:00pmto 9:00pm

Resident Evil

Astor Theatre, Liverpool

From the mind of visionary filmmaker Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) comes a thrilling — and terrifying — reinvention of the Resident Evil franchise. In an all-new story, Resident Evil follows Bryan (Austin Abrams), a medical courier who unwittingly finds himself in an action-packed, non-stop race

Sports
7:00pmto 8:30pmFREE

ESS Lecture Series: Community Approaches to Ecological Forestry

Potter Auditorium, Rowe Management Building (6100 University Avenue, Halifax, NS), Halifax

The College of Sustainability hosts weekly public lectures on topics of Environment, Sustainability & Society (ESS) throughout the fall. This week, Mary Jane Rodger from the Medway Community Forest Cooperative speaks about community approaches to ecological forestry.

CommunityLearning
7:00pmto 8:45pm

3D Archery

Baddeck Curling Club, Baddeck · $7

Archers of all skill levels are welcome: novice, experienced, young, old, male, female, traditional or compound bow. Compound and recurve bows are available for beginners or visitors. Member $7 | Nonmember $12

7:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Crypto Assets & Securities Regulation

Halifax Central Library, Halifax

It continues to be a very volatile time for anyone investing in crypto assets. Do you know how crypto assets and the trading of these assets is regulated in Canada? Join David Harrison from the Nova Scotia Securities Commission as he explains how crypto assets are regulated by securities regulators

CommunityLearning
7:00pmto 8:00pmFREE

Modern Line Dancing (15+) – Boularderie

Boularderie Consolidated School, Boularderie East

About the Program The Community Recreation Program offers regular recreation opportunities in community spaces across Victoria County with the help of Community Champions. Play sports or participate in games and other activities to get active, have fun and connect with others in the community. Req

Community
7:00pmto 8:00pm

Brian Gallagher on "MMIWG2S Realities, A Dad's Perspective"

Kinsella Auditorium, 9 Duffie Dr, St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, Fredericton

Brian Gallagher on "MMIWG2S Realities, A Dad's Perspective" Endowed Chair in Criminology & Criminal Justice Lecture Brian Gallagher will deliver this year's annual Endowed Chair in Criminology and Criminal Justice Lecture, entitled, "It is Time to Speak! MMIWG2S Realities, A Dad's Perspective." "W

Learning
7:00pmto 8:30pmFREE

Teen Night

Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth

Thursday night is Teen Night at Woodlawn Public Library! Each week, we will be up to something new: games, crafts, movies, enjoying snacks, or just relaxing and hanging out with friends. We will provide everything you need to take part so all you need to bring is yourself. Registration is required

Arts & TheatreCommunity
7:00pmto 9:00pm

Trivia Thursdays

Bras d’Or Yacht Club, Baddeck

Cold drinks, good company, questionable answers, and at least one team arguing over geography. Gather your crew and join us for a fun night at the club. Bring a team or join one when you arrive — all are welcome!

7:30pm

Dreamboats

Stephenville ACC - Main Stage, Stephenville · $35.00 – $42.00

Take a trip back to the golden age of rock 'n' roll with The Dreamboats—a high-energy quartet breathing new life into the sounds of the 1950s and '60s. With infectious charisma, razor-sharp musicianship, and timeless style, they’ve become one of the most exciting retro acts on today’s music scene.

Live Music
7:00pmto 9:30pm

Sold Out: Shaggy Dog Story Night

The Carleton, Halifax · $12.50

March's second, sold out, and highly entertaining, Shaggy Dog story night has us scheduling a third show with 8-10 new storytellers at The Carleton on Thursday, October 22nd. Our speakers will begin spinning true yarns at 7 PM and tickets - with all proceeds going to the AfterWords Literary Festival

Charity
7:30pm

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors

St. John's Arts and Culture Centre Barbara Barrett Theatre, St. John's · $20.00 – $30.00

Ever wondered what would happen if you took Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire tale and put it into a blender with Mel Brooks, Monty Python, and The 39 Steps? That’s just what happens in this lightning-fast, laugh-out-loud, 90-minute, gender-bending romp. When her sister Mina falls ill with a mysteriou

Comedy
7:30pmto 10:00pm

2 Pianos, No Rodeo Bob Wiseman + Mike Boguski Same piano. Different realities.

Saint John Arts Centre, Saint John · $30

Join us at the Saint John Arts Centre on October 22nd, 2026 at 7:30 pm For an evening with Bob Wiseman and Mike Boguski, two of Canada’s most unpredictable keyboard minds are taking turns dismantling and reimagining what a solo piano set can be. This isn’t a concert. It’s a piano séance in two ac

Live MusicSports
7:30pmto 9:00pm

Two Pianos, No Rodeo

Saint John Arts Centre, Saint John · $30

2 Pianos, No Rodeo Bob Wiseman + Mike Boguski Same piano. Different realities. Join us at the Saint John Arts Centre on October 22nd, 2026 at 7:30 pm For an evening with Bob Wiseman and Mike Boguski, two of Canada’s most unpredictable keyboard minds are taking turns dismantling and reimagining what

Sports
7:30pm

Styx

The Molson Canadian Centre at Casino New Brunswick, Moncton

PLEASE CHECK THE TIME, DATE, AND SEATS BEFORE PURCHASING. TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND MISSED PERFORMANCES CANNOT BE EXCHANGED. DURING SOME SHOWS, CAMERA EQUIPMENT, EVENT STAFF, OR TECHNICAL SETUPS MAY TEMPORARILY OBSTRUCT VIEWS DEPENDING ON SEAT LOCATION. IF AN ARTIST INVITES AUDIENCE MEMBERS TO

Live MusicArts & Theatre
7:30pmto 10:00pm

Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening

The Bus Stop Theatre, Halifax · $42 – $52

Spring Awakening – October 8-25,2026 Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical about a group of young people coming of age in a world that refuses to speak openly about desire, identity, and fear. Set in late 19th century Germany but driven by a contemporary pulse, this 8-time Tony Award-wi

Arts & Theatre
7:30pmto 9:00pm

Black Box Productions Presents: "Seeing You" [Staged Reading][Theatre]

Black Box Theatre, Dineen Dr, St Thomas University, Fredericton, NB, Fredericton

Black Box Productions Presents: SEEING YOU. A staged reading of a New Work by Brianna Lyttle and Directed by Jane Metcalfe. Presented in the Black Box Theatre, Oct 22-24th, 2026, 7:30 PM. ABOUT THE PLAY: In an age where intimacy and connection amongst young adults are guarded by games made of dati

Arts & Theatre
7:30pmto 9:00pm

Theatre UNB presents: "Shorelines" [Theatre]

Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Dr, Fredericton, NB, Fredericton · $15

Theatre UNB presents: Shorelines This fall Theatre UNB is set to stage Shorelines, an environmental thriller written by award-winning Canadian playwright Mishka Lavigne. This poetic play follows four occupants of a small town surrounded by levees barely holding the rising global shorelines. As twi

Arts & Theatre
7:30pmto 9:30pm

Hubtown Theatre presents Cheaters

Marigold Cultural Centre, Truro

$24 This event is not presented by the Marigold buy tickets here Hubtown Theatre presents the comedy Cheaters by Michael Jacobs, October 21 to 24 at the Marigold. A young couple decides it’s time to “meet the parents” and introduce everyone. However, they find their lives turned upside down when

Arts & Theatre
7:30pmto 9:00pm

Spontaneity: Spooky Spectacular

Rox Live, 1741 Grafton St, Halifax

Spontaneity Improv Co. is bringing you a night of improvised horror comedy, featuring a collection of ridiculous games and challenges inspired by scary movies and horror tropes. The audience will help decide the characters, locations, fears, and horrifying situations our…

Comedy
7:30pm

Deepwater

Scotiabank Studio Stage, Halifax · $29.00 – $70.00

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8:00pmto 9:30pm

Better Times Comedy at Good Robot

Good Robot Brewing - Robie St., Halifax

Better Times Comedy is an award-winning stand-up comedy show at Good Robot Brewing (Robie St.) every Thursday. Regular guests include Clare Belford (writer, This Hour Has 22 Minutes), Dan Hendricken (CBC LOL, Halifax Comedy Festival), Travis Lindsay, and Adam Myatt,…

Comedy
8:00pmto 10:00pm

Trivia Night at The Frolic

The Frolic’n Folk Pub and Grill, Iona

Come test your wits & win prizes! 3 Rounds – 12 general knowledge questions each round.Play solo, or form a team. Funniest team name gets showered with accolades. Hosted by your man – Ruarí Aonghas Lonce Murphy, every Thursday Night.

8:00pmto 10:30pm

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE - SUPERTRAMP - Breakfast in America

The Bruce Guthro Theatre at Casino Nova Scotia Halifax, Halifax

Supertramp took over where the Beatles left off. With fantastic arrangements, soaring vocals and deft musicianship - Supertramp found their way into your heart. ?Goodbye Stranger? is a song I sang to my sons when they were little. ?The Logical Song? makes you believe in hope. The two distinct vocals

Live MusicFood & Drink
8:00pmto 9:45pm

Fork in the Road w/Paradise Buffet

Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville

Fork in the Road From Alaskan kelp harvesters to Kentucky dairy farmers, Fork in the Road follows independent producers challenging industrial agriculture. Through the voices of farmers, chefs, and advocates, the film explores regenerative food systems, revealing how sustainable farming can strength

ComedyArts & Theatre
9:00pm

The Get Alongs Go East with Stoopheads+Kitsch

The Cap, Fredericton · $10

The CapDoors 8:30pm / Show 9:00pm$10 adv/ $15 Doors The Get Alongs Go East with Stoopheads+Kitsch The Get Alongs Go East!!! Toronto Rockers make their Fredericton debut with support from Stoopheads and Kitsch! GO MENTAL!!!!! Formed in 2017, the four-piece, Harrison Pickernell (vocals, rhythm guitar)

Live Music
9:00pmFREE

Sarahtonein at O’Leary’s Pub

O’Leary’s Pub, Saint John

Thursdays just got a whole lot better! Sarahtonein is taking the stage with raw vocals and infectious energy, serving up a night full of music, laughs, and East Coast charm. Come for the tunes, stay for the good times—and don’t forget your pint! 19+ | No cover charge

Live Music
9:00pm

Devour! Speakeasy w/Big Fish

Devour! Studios, Wolfville

When the Night Market winds down, the Speakeasy turns up. Eastern Canada’s premier high-energy party band, Big Fish, takes over the Audi Halifax Stage with powerhouse vocals, stellar harmonies and crowd-pleasing hits spanning the decades. Grab a drink, hit the dance floor, mingle with chefs and film

Live Music

Fri, Oct 23

Time not confirmed

From Beirut to Moncton

Central United Church, Moncton

YOU'RE INVITED to a benefit concert in support of United Way! Following a successful performance at the Halifax Jazz Festival, Lebanese-Canadian vocalist Reem Fayyad brings From Beirut to Moncton to the community in an expanded concert that celebrates connection, culture, and belonging through music

Live Music
Time not confirmedFREE

Spooky Fun in Dieppe

Rotary St-Anselme Park., Dieppe

The City of Dieppe invites everyone to Halloween at the Park on Friday, October 23, from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, October 24, from 1 to 9 p.m. This free event takes place at Rotary St-Anselme Park. Haunted trails Visitors can explore a decorated family-friendly trail and a haunted trail designed fo

Family
Time not confirmed

Leeside Society bottle drive in support of Christmas Program

Strait Area Bottle Exchange, Port Hawkesbury

Drop off your refundable bottles at the Port Hawkesbury Bottle Depot, 12 Paint St., and return them in Leeside Society’s name. Every bottle, big or small, makes a difference and helps us support local families this holiday season.

CharitySeasonal
Time not confirmed

Throwback Movie Night

Hillsborough-Glendyer Hall, Mabou

Showing: The Shining Join us for a spooky movie night of a classic! An opportunity to pull out an old Halloween costume or just get out of the house and into the spirit of the season! Friday, October 23 | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hillsborough-Glendyer Hall Drop-in | 16+ $5 entry fee includes popcorn and a p

Arts & Theatre
All day

St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (SJIWFF)

Festival Office, St. John's

The St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival is a leading film event in Newfoundland and Labrador. It celebrates films made by women and gender-diverse creators from around the world. The festival takes place each fall in downtown St. John’s. It features a diverse program of films, including

Arts & TheatreFestivals & Fairs
5:00amto 3:00pmFREE

Exhibit: Visions and Voices

Isaiah W. Wilson Memorial Library, Digby

From October 13 to November 20, Visions and Voices will be displayed at the Digby branch. The exhibit is by self taught artist Jacqueline Comeau. Her work navigates the mind, movement, and emotional contrast. Guided by intuition, she explores the subconscious, capturing mental states, and visual dyn

Arts & Theatre

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