Festivals and Events - Town of Amherst

Come Celebrate With Us!

Amherst is home to festivals, seasonal celebrations, community gatherings, and special events throughout the year.

Summer Events

Canada Day Celebration

Celebrate July 1 in Amherst with family-friendly activities, music, community pride, and more.

Summer Thursdays

Enjoy Thursday evenings in different locations around Amherst with music, community, and summer fun.

Fall Events

Scarecrow Stroll

Stroll through town to see creative, handcrafted scarecrows on display during Esther Fest.

Esther Fest

A celebration of the paranormal, inspired by the Great Amherst Mystery.

Winter Events

Holiday Events

Join us for annual holiday events, including the Christmas Parade and seasonal celebrations.

New Year's Eve Events

Ring in the New Year at the Amherst Stadium on December 31.

Winter Carnival

Family activities celebrating winter, community, culture, and play during the long weekend in February.

Spring Events

March Break

Amherst is the place for March Break fun, with activities and events for families around town.

French Toast Fest

A uniquely Amherst celebration of French toast, held during the last week of March.

Town Wide Yard Sale

Search for great finds across Amherst during this popular town-wide sale, held the last weekend in May.

Community Events Calendar

For more information on events taking place in Amherst, visit our Community Events Calendar. Dates and event details are subject to change.

Community Events Calendar

Discover upcoming community events, meetings, recreation programs and more taking place throughout Amherst.

Featured Community Events

Community organizations, volunteers, and local businesses host many festivals, markets, sporting events, performances, and special celebrations throughout the year. Check out these great options:

Planning an Event?

Planning an event in Amherst? Our event planning toolkit can help you get started with important information, requirements, and resources.

Download the Event Planning Toolkit

You can also visit Events Nova Scotia for additional event-related resources.