23rd Annual Christmas Festival
2016-12-02 09:30 - 2016-12-04 16:00 (America/Halifax)
New Ross boasts a spectacular weekend of Christmas fun, held annually on the first weekend of December.
To see all the exciting events throughout this fabulous weekend, please check out our brochure, our Christmas Festival page or visit us on Facebook.

Christmas Festival Community Potluck Supper
2016-12-02 16:30 - 18:30 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
The Anglican Church Guild, members of Christ Church and volunteers invite you to join us at the New Ross Legion for a POT LUCK meal of baked beans, ham, salads, scalloped potatoes, pies and other desserts.
There will be a table with Christmas and other assorted items for sale.

Children's Parade of Lights
2016-12-02 18:45 - 19:30 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
For all children and young at heart. Plan your costume…charge up your solar lights….dig out your flashing Santa….bring a flashlight….make a torch….use glow items to make yourself visible at the Children’s Parade of Lights.
Meet “Twinkle”, the walking Christmas Tree at the parking Lots by the Legion at 6:45pm. Parade starts at 7:00pm to go to the Bandstand for the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Friday Night @ the Legion
2016-12-02 20:00 - 23:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Friday Night Open Mic with Tony & Lenny Barkhouse

Firefighter's Christmas Festival Breakfast & Bake Sale
2016-12-03 07:00 - 10:00 | New Ross Fire Hall, Highway 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, Canada
Saturday, December 3 from 7:00am to 10:00am at the New Ross Firehall.
Menu: eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, pancakes, juice, tea, coffee.
Adult: $8, Children 5-12: $4, Preschooler and under: Free

Christmas in the Country at Ross Farm
2016-12-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Ross Farm Museum
Step back in time to experience Christmas in the Country. At Rosebank Cottage sample traditional dishes from the period, such as plum pudding, sugar cookies, and warmed spiced cider.
On Saturday, young and old alike will enjoy, “Father Christmas” from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
In the Learning Centre Hearth Room on Saturday, from 1:00 -3:00 pm, enjoy the music of Alastair MacDonald & Richard Fortier. On Sunday, Moment’s Notice will be there to entertain you.
There will be craft activities in the school house and farm workshop.
Weather permitting, there will be horse drawn wagon rides.

Craft Fair & Sale
2016-12-03 10:00 - 15:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Our Annual Craft Fair and Sale will be held at the New Ross Legion on Dec. 3rd from 10am to 3 pm as part of the 23rd New Ross Christmas Festival.
Canteen service will be available.

Craft Fair
2016-12-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Dec 3rd and 4th – from 10 am – 4 pm at the Forties Community Centre. No admission fee.

Turkey Dinner & Supper
2016-12-03 11:30 - 16:30 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Saturday December 3rd & Sunday December 4th, 11:30 – 1:30 and 2:30 – 4:30 at Forties Community Centre.
Turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
Adults – 12.00
12 and under – 6.00
Under 5 – 3.00

Season of Song
2016-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Anglican Christ Church
Saturday, December 3rd at 7:00pm at Christ Anglican Church, Hwy 12, New Ross.
Annual Festival Concert featuring Rachel MacLean and a selection of local performers singing Anniversary Songs, written for New Ross’s 200th celebration.
(Pay what you can at the door).

Dance @ The Legion
2016-12-03 20:00 - 23:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join us for a night of music with Hal Bruce. Tickets are $20.00/per person.

Ross Farm Craft Fair
2016-12-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Ross Farm Museum
New this year, a Craft Fair will be held in the Learning Centre on December 4th, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, as part of the Christmas Festival.

Studio Tours
2016-12-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Community of New Ross
We have an excellent list of Studio Tours available for you to visit and see the works of a variety of artisans. Tours will be on Sunday, December 4th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. The schedule includes:
Barbara O’Neil 4420 Hwy 12, Scotian Ironworks 4843 Hwy 12, Sylvia Dodge 25 Forties Rd., Reta Meister 690 Mill Road, Robert Rafuse 1036 Mill Rd., William McDow 26 New Russell Road.

Food Project Meeting
2016-12-05 15:00 - 17:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Monday, December 5th from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the New Ross Family Resource Centre.

Blood Collection
2016-12-07 08:30 - 10:00, 2016-12-21 08:30 - 10:00, 2017-01-04 08:30 - 10:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Time: 8:30-10:00am (Cost: $10.00)
Home visits: also available-7:30am-8:30am, and 10am-11am (Cost: $20.00)
If you have any questions or concerns please call Colleen Hutt at (902) 624-0406.

Annual Seniors' Christmas Party
2016-12-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Chester Legion
Join us at the Chester Legion, on Wednesday, December 7, 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Free to all seniors in the Municipality of Chester.

New Ross Baby Group
2016-12-08 09:30 - 11:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join Karen & Leanne every other Thursday, starting October 13th for tea, coffee, conversation and more. For parents/caregivers and babies, and pregnant women.
10:00 – 11:00 am – Join Playgroup families
11:00 – 12:00 am – Baby Group in Multi-purpose Room
*First week we will be taking ideas for the program*
*If you are planning to attend, please let us know, so we have an idea for preparation numbers. 🙂

Open Mic @ The Legion
2016-12-09 20:00 - 23:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join us on Friday, December 9th to hear Jamie Junger!

Nancy MacDonald, Nurse Practitioner
2016-12-15 14:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Next date in New Ross is Thursday, December 15th, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Patients of Dr. Cox may book appointments with Nancy MacDonald. For more information or to book and appointment please call 902-275-4414.

Dance Recital
2016-12-16 18:30 - 19:30 | New Ross Consolidated School-Gym
The dance students, and new teacher, Ms. Brooklyn have worked hard over the past 10 weeks to bring their dancing abilities to the stage for you. Please come and show your support, on Friday December 9 at 6:30pm at the school.
Cost: 4.00/adult, 2.00/child, or 10.00/family
This is a fundraiser for the Family Resource Centre.

Open Mic @ Legion
2016-12-16 20:00 - 23:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join us for Double Trouble!

Breakfast with Santa
2016-12-18 08:00 - 11:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Sunday, December 18th, 8:00 – 11:00 am at Forties Community Centre. Santa will be there to meet the children!
Menu: eggs, bacon, pancakes, hash browns, toast, juice, tea & coffee
Adults: 7.00
5-12 years: 4.00
Preschoolers and under: free

New Year's Eve Kitchen Party
2016-12-31 21:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
New Ross Legion, 9pm – 1am: Music by DJ Donny & Daisey
$5.00/per person
Bring your own snack to share.

Crib Tournament
2017-01-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Rd, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Sunday, January 1st at Forties Community Centre- doors open at 12 noon, registration at 12:30 pm, play starts at 1pm.
$20.00/team. Canteen will be available.
For more information call 902-689-2147.

New Year's Levee
2017-01-01 13:00 - 16:00 | New Ross Legion Branch #79, 64 Forties Road, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Start the Year with Moose Milk, at the New Ross Legion from 1-4pm.

After School Program
2017-01-04 14:25 - 18:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Child Care is provided on Monday, Wednesday (including early dismissal days), and Fridays after school until parent pick up — which is anytime before 6:00pm. Children may attend full time, part time or drop in.
If your child is age 5-12 and you require after school care for any reason, please give NRFRC (902-689-2414) or Janice (902-679-0247) a call for more information.

Playgroup
2017-01-05 09:30 - 11:30 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Playgroup runs every Monday and Thursday during the school year from 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the New Ross family Resource Centre. This program is for children birth to school age. Join Karen for songs, stories, crafts, a nutritious snack, and lots of fun.

New Ross Baby Group
2017-01-05 10:30 - 12:00 | New Ross Family Resource Centre, Hwy 12, New Ross, Nova Scotia, B0J 2M0, Canada
Join Karen every other Thursday for tea, coffee, conversation and more. For parents/caregivers and babies, and pregnant women.
9:30 – 10:30 am – Join Playgroup families
10:30 – 12:00 am – Baby Group in Multi-purpose Room
