Town of Amherst

2024 Schedule of Events

Monday, February 12th

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Snugglebugs | Maggie's Place, 11 Elmwood Dr.

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Aquafit | YMCA of Cumberland, 92 Church St. (Government issued ID is needed for all non-members 18yrs+ to enter the facility. Children under age of 7rs must be accompanied in the pool with a guardian/parent.)

2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Winter Carnival Sensory Skate (Helmets Required) | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Creative Kids | Maggie's Place, 11 Elmwood Dr.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Evening Snowshoe | Dickey Park

Tuesday, February 13th 

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Seniors & Adults Winter Carnival Skating (Helmets Required) | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Parents & Tots Winter Carnival Skating (Helmets Required) | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NS Walks Walking Group | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Winter Carnival Lunch Skate (Helmets Required) | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Winter Carnival Public Skating (Helmets Required) | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Coping Skills Workshop | CANU, 21 Acadia St. (upstairs) 

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Adult Rec Volleyball | Spring Street Academy, 59 Spring St.

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Four Fathers Library Book Club | Four Fathers Library, 21 Acadia St.

Wednesday, February 14th

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Seniors & Adults Winter Carnival Skating (Helmets Required) | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Parents & Tots Winter Carnival Skating (Helmets Required) | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Someone Special!

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Figure Skating Demonstration | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Pickleball | West Highlands Elementary, 18 Maltby Crt.

Thursday, February 15th

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Seniors & Adults Winter Carnival Skating (Helmets Required) | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Parents & Tots Winter Carnival Skating (Helmets Required) | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Hatha Yoga | Root to Rise Yoga, 2 Ratchford St.

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Flag Day Ceremony | CCUBIC, 5 Ratchford St.

12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Winter Carnival Lunch Skate (Helmets Required) | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chair Fitness | YMCA of Cumberland, 92 Church St. (Government issued ID is needed for all non-members 18yrs+ to enter the facility. Children under age of 7rs must be accompanied in the pool with a guardian/parent.)

2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Maggie’s Place Community Free Skate (Helmets Required) | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mindful Movement with Yin & Pin | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St. (warm room upstairs)

8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Open Mic | The Old Warehouse Cafe, 4 Havelock St.

Friday, February 16th

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Friday Fun Times | Maggie's Place, 11 Elmwood Dr.

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
My Biggest Fan Jamboree | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Free Community Supper | Christ Parish Church Hall, 5 Lawrence St.

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Root to Rise Yoga | CCUBIC, 5 Ratchford St.

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday Night Fun (gym+pool) | YMCA of Cumberland, 92 Church St.
*5-8yrs 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
*9-14yrs 7:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.
Dance Cardio (18+) - FREE, must register | Sweet Pea School of Dance, 10 Lawrence St.

Saturday, February 17th

8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
My Biggest Fan Jamboree | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Family Movie Day - Happy Feet | Amherst Theatre, 47 Church St.

1:00 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.
Barre (18+) - FREE, must register | Sweet Pea School of Dance, 10 Lawrence St.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Penguin Crafts | Four Fathers Library, 21 Acadia St.

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Winter Beach Tour | Joggins Fossil Cliffs, 100 Main St. Joggins

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free Family Bowling | King Pin Bowling Alley, 5 Gerard Ave. *CALL TO REGISTER, 902-667-5678, limited spaces available

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Alpine Curling | Outdoor Rink, East Victoria St.

2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Kids Dance Cardio (5+) | Sweet Pea School of Dance, 10 Lawrence St. *Limited spots available

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
YMCA Swim | YMCA of Cumberland, 92 Church St.

3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Winter Carnival Public Skating (Helmets Required) | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ramblers vs. Summerside | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

Sunday, February 18th 

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
My Biggest Fan Jamboree | Amherst Stadium, 185 Church St.

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Family Fun Day | Fire Hall, 62 Albion St.

Join us for wagon rides, free chili & hot chocolate, an outdoor fun zone (scavenger hunt, snowshoeing, etc) as well as games! All happening at the Amherst Fire Hall, 62 Albion St on Sunday, February 18th from 11:00am to 2:00pm.