Past Events

The Northwood Foundation's annual Live More Walk in support of Northwood's Dignified Living Fund taking place on September 29, 2018 with registration opening at 9 a.m. The walk will begin at Northwood's Halifax Campus - 2615 Northwood Terrace, Halifax, NS To register for the walk visit northwoodfoundation.ca or call Debra at 902-493-3015

MacDonald Park Hike: Oct. 2 Hike Nova Scotia and HRM present a guided Nordic Walking hike at MacDonald Park in Waverly on October 2 at 1 pm. You must pre-register at burketr@halifax.ca, 902-490-6666 or online at www.halifax.ca/recreation (code #3107). Qualify to win a trail prize. See www.hikenovascotia.ca for details. Clayton Park Take a Hike: Oct. 2 Hike Nova Scotia, the Halifax Public Libraries - Keshen Goodman Branch and the Halifax North West Trails Association present a guided hike from the Keshen library in Clayton Park,…

The 3rd Annual "Kids Music Day" is going global in 2018 with over 500 participating locations in 9 countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Slovenia, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States. Celebrated each year on the first Friday in October, the purpose of Kids Music Day is to help spotlight the importance of including music in children’s education. Events held by participating locations include open houses, instrument petting zoos, instrument donation drives, student music performances,…

Thanks- Giving Turkey Dinner & Supper Monday, October 8th 11:30-1:30, 2:30-4:30 pm Forties Community Centre, New Ross Turkey dinner, with all the trimmings, Dessert/tea/coffee Adults- $ 13.00, 5-12 $7.00, under 5-$ 3.00 Local entertainment sponsored by Canadian Heritage Proudly part of Oktoberfest celebrations!

Hike Nova Scotia, the Halifax Public Libraries - Keshen Goodman Branch and the Halifax North West Trails Association present a guided hike from the Keshen library in Clayton Park, Halifax on October 9 at 1 pm. Qualify to win a trail prize. See www.hikenovascotia.ca for details. Hobsons Lake Trail Hike: Oct. 13 Hike Nova Scotia and the Chebucto Hiking Club present a guided hike on the Hobsons Lake Trail in Halifax on October 13 at 9:45 am. Qualify to win a trail…

 Re-Connecting with Nature Workshop Oct. 12 Hubbards The Re-Connecting with Nature workshop is a hands-on day of adventure for adults to improve their ability to lead and share an appreciation and understanding of nature with children and youth. It will take place in Hubbards on October 12. Learn more and register by Oct. 9th at www.hikenovascotia.ca. For more information on this event or Hike Nova Scotia contact (not for publication): Janet Barlow, Hike Nova Scotia (902) 932-6902 info@hikenovascotia.ca

Strides For Obesity: Join the Halifax Obesity Network on Saturday, October 13th, 2018 at 8:00 am, at the Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax NS, for a walk that is fun-filled, family-friendly, and non-competitive. The route is 3K, but participants can walk any distance they are comfortable with. Since 2016, Strides has raised over $21,000 for patient resources and programs, all thanks to participants, donors, and sponsors who are driven to make a difference. www.stridesforobesity.com There are lots of great weekly…