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Celebrate Cape Breton’s spirit at community events filled with local flavour, music and connection. From seasonal festivals to small-town gatherings, these events bring people together in unforgettable ways. It’s where stories are shared, traditions thrive and everyone feels like a local.

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Mar

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Parent & Tot Skating at Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Oct 14 – Mar 12

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Mar

05

Parent/Tot Skate at Kehoe Forum, CBU

Sydney & Area

Nov 4 – Mar 26

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Mar

05

Adult Skate at Glace Bay Miners Forum

Glace Bay & Area

Nov 24 – Mar 31

people ice skating on an indoor ice rink

Mar

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Senior/Adult Skating at Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Oct 14 – Mar 22

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Mar

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Tot Skate at Emera Centre Northside

North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

Nov 4 – Mar 26

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Mar

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Fitness Skate at Centre 200

Sydney & Area

Nov 4 – Mar 26

yarn and knitting

Mar

05

Fibre Lunch at the North Sydney Library

North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

Jan 29 – Dec 17

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Mar

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Fitness Skate at Emera Centre Northside

North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

Nov 4 – Mar 26

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Mar

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Public Skate at Kehoe Forum, CBU

Sydney & Area

Nov 2 – Mar 29

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Mar

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Adult Skate at New Waterford & District Community Centre

Glace Bay & Area

Oct 29 – Apr 3

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Mar

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Senior Skate at Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre

Membertou

Oct 21 – Mar 28

kids and parents skating in a rink

Mar

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Tot Skate at Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre

Membertou

Nov 24 – Mar 28

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Mar

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Adult Skate at Coxheath County Arena

Sydney & Area

Nov 3 – Mar 27

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Mar

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Adult / Senior Skate at Kehoe Forum, CBU

Sydney & Area

Nov 3 – Mar 30

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Mar

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Public Skate at Membertou Sport and Wellness Centre

Nov 3 – Mar 31

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Mar

06

Friday Crafternoon at the Baddeck Public Library

Baddeck & Area

Jan 23 – Dec 19

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Mar

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After School Skating at Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Oct 14 – Mar 22

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Mar

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3rd or 4th Annual Sparkle Ball in Margaree

Margarees

Mar 7

kids ice skating

Mar

07

Public Skate at Richmond Arena

Isle Madame

Jan 3 – Mar 28

people of all ages skating on an indoor rink

Mar

07

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Family Skate at New Waterford & District Community Centre

Glace Bay & Area

Nov 1 – Apr 4

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Mar

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Family Disco Skate at the Cabot Trail Arena – NIRCA

Chéticamp & Area

Nov 8 – Mar 14

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Mar

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Family Skating at the Pier Rink

Sydney & Area

Nov 30 – Mar 29

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Mar

08

Free Family Skating at Dominion Arena

Glace Bay & Area

Oct 19 – Mar 29

people of all ages skating on an indoor rink

Mar

09

Tot Skate at New Waterford & District Community Centre

Glace Bay & Area

Oct 27 – Mar 30

an assortment of lego bricks

Mar

10

Lego Tuesday at the North Sydney Library

North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

Jan 27 – Dec 29

knitting and a cup of tea

Mar

10

Knitting Group at the New Waterford Library

Glace Bay & Area

Jan 27 – May 26

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Mar

11

Tea & Trivia at the New Waterford Library

Glace Bay & Area

Jan 28 – May 27

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Mar

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Memory Cafe Series at the Baddeck Public Library

Baddeck & Area

Jan 14 – Apr 15

The Cape Breton Home Show

Mar

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The Cape Breton Home Show

Membertou

Mar 28 – Mar 29

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May

20

2026 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference

Sydney & Area, Membertou

May 20 – May 25

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CaperCon 2026 at Centre 200

Sydney & Area

May 29 – May 31

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Jul

05

Granville Green in Port Hawkesbury

Port Hawkesbury & Area

Jul 5 – Aug 9

audience in lawn chairs watching musicians on bandshell stage

Jul

09

Makin’ Waves at Wentworth Park Bandshell

Sydney & Area

Jul 9 – Aug 6

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Aug

19

The Cape Breton Exhibition

North Sydney & Sydney Mines Area

Aug 19 – Aug 22

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Oct

09

Celtic Colours International Festival

St. Ann's Bay & North Shore

Oct 9 – Oct 18

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