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Home of the Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival, the Great Amherst Mystery, French Toast Fest and 9,400 really cool people.

Welcome to the Town Of Amherst Community Living Department and Recreation Department page! Here you can find information about upcoming events happening in the Town Of Amherst, Nova scotia!

11/02/2026

IT'S TIME TO VOTE!!

Please click the link below to vote! - This year our categories are "Town Favorite" "Scariest" "On theme" "Most Creative" - remember the numbers you want to vote for!

Then don't forget about our community lead initiative "Amherst in Gloom" to vote for as well! - Voting closes on Wednesday!

https://forms.gle/WzRZWuPTHPZaKjRP9

Upcoming events in the Amherst Community !If you have an event we should add, please email communityliving@amherst.ca!Ha...

10/30/2026

Upcoming events in the Amherst Community !

If you have an event we should add, please email [email protected]!

Happy Halloween Amherst! - Have fun and stay safe!!

10/29/2026

The Scarecrow Stroll has taken over The Town of Amherst!!

We are absolutely spooked with how IMPRESSIVE AND AWESOME these scarecrows are!! - We ❤️ our community!!!

Take a selfie with your
favorite scarecrow and send it to [email protected] for a chance to win!

From October 21st - 31st take a stroll around Amherst to see all the scarecrows/decor that Businesses and residents have put together for you!!!

10/29/2026

🙌🚶‍♀️🏃‍♀️Thank you Amherst Striders 🏃‍♀️ 🚶‍♀️ 🙌
Each year the Striders hold an open walk/run with the intention of bringing awareness to the trails within our community. Here are a few pics from the event last Saturday.

The group is welcoming, open to walkers/runners or all ages and abilities and notably are always doing great things in our community.

They meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. If you are interested in getting involved with this group let us know and we can connect you!

10/29/2026

We are taking part in the Trail of Treats 2026 hosted by the YMCA!

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun! 👻
Join us and our amazing community partners for a delightful Trick-or-Treat Trail through Downtown Amherst on Saturday, October 31st from 4:00–6:00pm.

Grab your costume, bring your friends and family, and enjoy a sweet and safe Halloween adventure! 🍬🕸️

For questions or concerns please contact Aiden at [email protected]

10/28/2026

It's a BEAUTIFUL and SUNNY day to take a stroll with the scarecrows!

From October 21st - 31st take a stroll around Amherst to see all the scarecrows/decor that businesses and residents have put together for you!!!

DON'T FORGET to take a selfie with your favorite scarecrow and send it to [email protected] for a chance to win!

Northumberland Properties
Sharon's Closet
The Dog Pound
Casey Realty ltd
Amherst Theatre
Flatline Bootique

Needs Convenience
Lighthouse Grrrl tattoo
YMCA of Cumberland
Amherst Skating Club
Centennial Villa
Bridge Adult Service Centre
The Elm Tree - Amherst, NS
Nova Scotia Works CANSA
BrokerLink Insurance
First Baptist Church
Town of Amherst, NS
Bordertown Collision Centre
Cumberland Public Libraries
CANU - Cumberland Adult Network for Upgrading
Correctional Services
YMCA of Cumberland
McIsaac Darragh inc
The Body Oasis
Maggie's Place Cumberland
Spring Street Academy
Casey Concrete
Anchor Youth Space Cumberland
Acadian Printing
Amherst PharmaChoice
Atlantic Superstore
FYI Doctors
Atlantic Smile Dentistry
Cumberland County Animal Hospital
Pizza Delight
Amherst Veterinary Hospital
Sweet Sensations

10/28/2026

😱🩸Recognize any of these faces? Come and check them out at the Scarefest…🩸😱

Dates : Wed Oct 28th & Thurs 29th
Time: 7:00-9:30pm (closing at 9:00pm on Thursday)

Location : 5 Ratchford Street, look for the Witch, she will show you the way…..

10/27/2026

Amherst In Gloom 2026!!!

Amherst is Gloom is a spin on a local initiative, Amherst in Bloom, where we invite residents to get "GLOOMY" with their Halloween decoration.

Stay tuned for the Scarecrow Stroll / Amherst in Gloom voting!

10/26/2026

It's a BEAUTIFUL day to take a stroll with the scarecrows!

From October 21st - 31st take a stroll around Amherst to see all the scarecrows/decor that businesses and residents have put together for you!!!

Take a selfie with your favorite scarecrow and send it to [email protected] for a chance to win!

Northumberland Properties
Sharon's Closet
The Dog Pound
Casey Realty ltd
Amherst Theatre
Flatline Bootique

Needs Convenience
Lighthouse Grrrl tattoo
YMCA of Cumberland
Amherst Skating Club
Centennial Villa
Bridge Adult Service Centre
The Elm Tree - Amherst, NS
Nova Scotia Works CANSA
BrokerLink Insurance
First Baptist Church
Town of Amherst, NS
Bordertown Collision Centre
Cumberland Public Libraries
CANU - Cumberland Adult Network for Upgrading
Correctional Services
YMCA of Cumberland
McIsaac Darragh inc
The Body Oasis
Maggie's Place Cumberland
Spring Street Academy
Casey Concrete
Anchor Youth Space Cumberland
Acadian Printing
Amherst PharmaChoice
Atlantic Superstore
FYI Doctors
Atlantic Smile Dentistry
Cumberland County Animal Hospital
Pizza Delight
Amherst Veterinary Hospital
Sweet Sensations

10/26/2026

We had some amazing costumes stop by to enter our costume contest during the Great Amherst Street Party!! - thank you to everyone who entered! 🎃👻💀🧛‍♀️

We will be in contact with our winners shortly!!

Address

98 East Victoria Street
Amherst, NS
B4H1X6

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19026676500

Website

https://twitter.com/TownOfAmherstNS, https://www.amherst.ca/

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