Father's Day at Ross Farm
2022-06-19 | Ross Farm Museum
Come join the staff for tea and cake in the Rose Bank Cottage. Fathers get free admission.

Father's Day at the Farm
2022-06-19 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Ross Farm Museum
Father’s Day June 19th
On Sunday join staff for tea & cake in Rose Bank Cottage. Fathers get free admission.

Father's Day Supper
2022-06-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Father’s Day Supper
Sunday June 19th 4-6pm
Roast Beef Dinner with Dessert, tea & coffee
Adults — $15.00 under 12 — $7.00 under 5 —$3
EAT IN or TAKE OUT. Fully accessible

Friday Night Live @ the Legion
2022-06-24 20:30 - 23:30 | Nova Scotia
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE STARTS AT 8:30pm Cover charge: $4.00 Member
Bring your Dancing Shoes!! $5.00 Non-member

JUNE 3: THE UPBEATS
JUNE 10: 3AM WITH ABDELLA ASSAFF & EDDIE MADER
JUNE 17: GYPSY MINSTRELS
JUNE 24: CARLA MAGEE & TONY DUNCAN

The Village Blacksmith
2022-06-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-06-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
The Village Blacksmith
Sat. & Sun., June 25th & 26th
In the spring of 1817 Daniel McKay, became the first blacksmith in Sherbrooke (New Ross). The blacksmith shop, with its collection of tools played an important role in this settlement. This weekend come to Ross Farm Museum and learn why the blacksmith was such an important part of the community and why they remained so well into the 20th century.

Foraged Florals Open House & Garden Tour
2022-06-26 14:00 - 18:00 | Foraged Florals, 5491 Highway 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
All are welcome to Foraged Florals Open House & Garden Tour, Plant & Flower Sale, celebrating a new and sustainable floristry buisness in the New Ross area
June 26, 2-6pm
5491 Hwy 12, New Ross

Canada Day Celebration!
2022-07-01 16:00 - 22:30 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
New Ross Legion Invites You to Celebrate Canada Day!
Friday July 1, 2022 Starting at 4:00pm Opening Ceremony with speeches by Councillor Tina Connors and MLA Danielle Barkhouse.
Live music with “THE UPBEATS” from 6:30-9:30.
CUPCAKES, FACE PAINTING, BBQ with hot dogs and Hamburgers
FIREWORKS 10:00pm in the field behind the post office.
Come and enjoy Canada Day in the Greatest Country! Raindate Fireworks July 2

Storytime on the Trail
2022-07-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-07-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2022-08-08 10:00 - 12:00 | New Ross Lions Park
Storytime on the Trail with Ms. Karen: FREE
Meet at Lion’s Gate Park @ 10am, walk along the trail, stop for a story or two and have a healthy snack for the children.
Mondays in July, 4/11/25 at 10am and Mondays in August 8/15/22 at 10am.

Babysitter Certification
2022-07-11 09:00 - 15:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Babysitter Certification (from In A Heartbeat Emergency Training Services),
Monday July 11, 9:00am – 3:00pm.
This course is designed to teach youth the skills required to care for children. Topics include attributes of a good babysitter and employer, ages and stages of development of children 3 months to school aged, behaviour and misbehaviour and how it relates to communication, feeding and changing babies and toddlers, activities and nutrition for all ages, preventing injury, dealing with emergencies, and basic first aid. Cost is $55, payable to In A Heartbeat Emergency Training.

NRCS Summer Day Camp
2022-07-12 12:00 - 15:00 | New Ross Consolidated School, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Check out our NEW SUMMER PROGRAM at NRCS!
Our summer staff are happy to be offering a 7-week program in New Ross this year! With a wonderful field, playgrounds, and trails in the woods, this will be an awesome summer in New Ross. We will have exciting themes each week! We’re excited to get out on the trails, play fun games, and make awesome crafts with you. You better come on down!
Dates: Tuesdays July 12th – August 23rd (7 weeks) from 12:00 – 3:00pm.
Location: New Ross Consolidated School
Instructors: Recreation Summer Staff
Ages: 7-10
Cost: $7 ($5 for each additional child) Pay/Register by: Tuesday July 5th (Registration OPENS June 21st so mark your calendar!) Themes: A Bug’s life, Marvelous Maud Lewis’, Junior Justice League, Experimentation Nation, Agent 007-010, Imagination Station, Hit it Out of The Park Programs will run rain or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather.
Bring water, sunscreen, and a snack is recommended. We will not be providing lunch, but children are welcome to bring one!

Rock Painting & Hike
2022-07-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2022-07-28 10:00 - 12:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Rock Painting & A Hike: FREE All ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at the Resource Centre, hike to a spot to paint 2 rocks (one to keep, one to leave on the trail). All supplies provided.
Thursday July 14th, 9:00am – 12:00pm – Ruby’s Trail Paint Day
Thursday July 28th, 10:00am – 12:00pm – Lion’s Gate Park Paint Day
Thursday August 11th, 9:00am – 12:00pm – Ruby’s Trail Paint Day
Thursday August 25th, 10:00am – 12:00pm – Lion’s Gate Park Paint Day

Family Hike to Lake Lawson
2022-07-22 17:30 - 18:30 | New Ross Lions Park
Family Hike to Lake Lawson – FREE
Friday July 22nd, 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
Bring the whole family to hike the trail to Lake Lawson. Discover how to identify plants and trees. Learn about the ecosystem of a lake.

Blood Collection
2022-08-04 08:00 - 09:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
ON SITE BLOOD COLLECTION has resumed on THURSDAYS and will continue every second THURSDAY. You must call Colleen Hull at 624-0406 to book your appointment.
BLOOD COLLECTION FEE HAS CHANGED TO $15 For in Centre Collection.

Youth Hike to Lake Lawson
2022-08-04 10:00 - 11:00 | New Ross Lions Park
Youth Hike to Lake Lawson – FREE
Thursday August 4th, 10:00am – 11:00am, for youth in Grades 5-12.
Come hike the trail to Lake Lawson, discover how to identify plants and trees. Learn about the ecosystem of a lake.

Friday Night Live@ the Legion
2022-08-05 20:30 - 23:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Guest must be signed in by a Member. Under aged guests must be accompanied by a guardian. Membership is easy and inexpensive. Come take a look! Open Monday, Thursday & Friday at 4pm
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE STARTS AT 8:30pm Cover charge $5.00 Member
Bring your Dancing Shoes!! $7.00 Non-member

AUG 5: GREAT BIG JOHNSON BAND
AUG 12: TBA
AUG 19: CLOSED FOR NEW ROSS FAIR
AUG 26: TBA

Clothing Swap
2022-08-10 10:00 - 15:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada

Udder to Butter @ the Farm
2022-08-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Udder to Butter
Wednesday, Aug 10th
Butter churning demonstration 2:00 PM
Location: Ross Farm Museum

Rock Painting & Hike
2022-08-11 09:00 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Rock Painting & A Hike: FREE All ages (under 10 must be accompanied by an adult). Meet at the Resource Centre, hike to a spot to paint 2 rocks (one to keep, one to leave on the trail). All supplies provided.
Thursday, July 14th, 9:00am – 12:00pm – Ruby’s Trail Paint Day
Thursday, July 28th, 10:00am – 12:00pm – Lion’s Gate Park Paint Day
Thursday, August 11th, 9:00am – 12:00pm – Ruby’s Trail Paint Day
Thursday, August 25th, 10:00am – 12:00pm – Lion’s Gate Park Paint Day

Messy Play @ the Centre
2022-08-11 13:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Thursday, August 11th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm – Messy Play, for ages 8 – 14. We will be making slime, playdough and tie-dye clothing. You must bring your own cotton clothing for dying.
Location: New Ross Family Resource Centre
Cost: Free!

Blueberry Supper
2022-08-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
BLUEBERRY SUPPER
Sunday August 14th 4-6pm

Ham & Hodgepodge
Blueberry Dessert
Tea & Coffee

EAT IN or TAKE OUT
Fully Accessible
Adults $15
Under 12 $7
Under 5 $3

Craft Time @ the Centre
2022-08-15 12:30 - 15:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Monday, August 15th, 12:30pm – 3:30pm – Craft Time, for ages 8 – 12. We will be making various crafts such as coloring activities, paracord accessories, and making your own crayons.
Location: New Ross Family Resource Centre
Cost: FREE!

New Ross Food Boxes
2022-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
New Ross Food Boxes: This program runs April – November and currently runs once per month. We are at full capacity (36 families) at this time. Each family is responsible to have their food picked up on the day and time specified. Next Pickup Date: ALL PARTICIPANTS will pick up on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm.

Wildflower arrangement WORKSHOP
2022-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Wild Flower Arrangement Workshop with Susan Larder: FREE, AUGUST 17th, 2:00 – 4:00pm. All ages workshop (under 16, must be accompanied by an adult), each workshop will include education, wild flower assortment, and a vase. For this month, participants are asked to bring an assortment of cut flowers from their own gardens.

Self Care @ the Centre
2022-08-18 10:00 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Thursday, August 18th, 10:00am – 12:00pm – Self Care Thursday, for ages 8 – 12. We will be making our own face masks, body scrubs, and painting our nails.
Location: NRFRC
Cost: FREE!

New Ross Community Fair
2022-08-19 | New Ross Fair Grounds
The Fair is back! Join us for 2 days of events, including: arm wrestling competition, antique chain saw display & fast cut competition, cross cut saw competition, chain saw filing & fast cut competition, chain saw open/unrestricted fast cut competition, children’s parade, christmas tree & wreath competition, handicrafts display, Charing Cross Garden Club Flower Show, Baking Competitions, light horse competition, horse & ox pulling, ox and single horse challenge, best broken steers, ox pull for junior teamsters, and tug-of-war.
New Ross Community Fair runs on the 3rd Friday and Saturday of August, every year.
