Living History Days in Arichat
Next Date: Aug 8, 2025
“Living History Days” takes place four Friday afternoons in August (8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th). Visit four displays set in differen...
KitchenRackets Afternoon Jams in St. Peter's
Join an afternoon session in St. Peter’s on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday at Pepperell Place Inn during Celtic Colours. Visiting players are invited to sit in with local musicians for an acoustic jam session. Instrumentalists, singers, dancers, and listeners are welcome. These sessions are family friendly and take place on days when there are nearby Celtic Colours evening concerts. Free admission, but goodwill donations to help further KitchenRackets’ local music and learning programs will be gratefully accepted. Just drop in. Presented in association with Celtic Colours International Festival.
free | 2-4pm
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