Ducky's Open Mic
2026-09-19 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Moncton)
Head over to Ducky’s Bar for an open mic on July 25th, August 8th, August 22nd, September 5th, and September 19th! Listen to or perform live music, poetry reading, comedy, and anything you can perform (within reason).

Marshlight Theatre Company: Zomblet!
2026-08-23 19:00 - 21:00
Dan Bray’s exciting hybrid of Hamlet, Doctor Faustus and zombies, ZOMBLET! will be performed. It’s outdoor so bring your bug repellent and chairs.

Join us in an alternate reality where Hamlet and Faustus join together to defeat zombies! A rollicking comedy that is sure to leave you gasping… IN FEAR!

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for youth under 18. Tickets are available online right below or at the door!

Warning: Contains comic gore and coarse language

The Show runs from August 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd @7pm to 8:30pm at the corner of Bridge and Weldon by the quonset hut

Sackville Summer
2026-08-22 15:00 - 23:00
Join Tantramar Active Living and Culture for the Sackville Summer Fundraiser!

Spend the afternoon at Beech Hill Park on August 22nd with family-friendly games, a BBQ, slip and slides, and fun for all ages from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM. For those 19+, there will also be an outdoor concert from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM featuring beer and great local music. Concert tickets are just $15 and include a reusable commemorative beer mug!

All proceeds will support accessibility improvements at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre. Gather your friends, bring your lawn chair, and help make a difference while enjoying a great day of summer fun.

Tantramar Paddlefest Lilas Fawcett Park
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00
Join this summer for Silver Lake Paddlefest—an evening of paddling, community, and outdoor fun!

Held monthly, this event invites you to bring your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and take part in a relaxing group paddle on the water. Silver Lake Paddle Rentals will be offering free rentals during each event (first come, first served), making it easy for everyone to join in. Members of the tantramar outdoor club will be providing safety information and guiding a group paddle on the lake.

When: June 24th, July 15th, August 19th 6:00-8:00pmWhere: Lillas Fawcett Park

Tantramar Paddlefest
2026-08-19 18:00 - 20:00
Join Tantramar Active Living and Culture this summer for Silver Lake Paddlefest—an evening of paddling, community, and outdoor fun! Held monthly, this event invites you to bring your kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and take part in a relaxing group paddle on the water. Silver Lake Paddle Rentals will be offering free rentals during each event (first come, first served), making it easy for everyone to join in.

The current monthly schedule is as follows:

June – June 24th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

July – July 15th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

August – August 19th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

Paddlefest will be located at the Lillas Fawcett Park.

Joel's Jazz Matinee
2026-08-09 14:00 - 16:00
On August 9th here in Sackville, head over to Greenslades on Charles St. at 2pm to catch Sackville’s own Juno-winning saxophonist Joel Miller with pianist Silvio Pupo in a special afternoon show, launching a new performance series Joel’s Jazz Matinee.

You can buy tickets now at GreensladesNB.com, get them now before they sell out!

Tantramar Heritage Annual Poetry Night
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Campbell Carriage Factory, 19 Church st, Middle Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada
The Tantramar Heritage Trust is hosting their Annual Poetry Night on August 5th at 6pm!Head over to the Campbell Carriage Factory for an evening of beautiful poetry by local poets, great company, and delicious snacks. All ages are welcome and admission is by donation. ✨

Movie in the Park: Wicked
2026-08-04 21:00 - 23:00 | Bill Johnstone Memorial Park
Join Tantramar ALC on August 4th at 9pm under the stars for a rescheduled Movie in the Park!

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a free outdoor screening of Wicked (2024, PG) with popcorn provided. The first part of the film adaptation of the Broadway musical, following Elphaba and Glinda’s time at Shiz University and the beginnings of their complicated friendship in Oz.

New Brunswick Day in Tantramar
2026-08-03 13:00 - 15:00
Bring your family and friends to Bill Johnstone Memorial Park on Monday, August 3, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for an afternoon of community fun and celebration! New Brunswick Day will be celebrated in Tantramar with a variety of activities and treats, including shaved ice, mini donuts, community BBQ, a dunk tank, live music, and so much more.

Whether you’re stopping by for lunch, enjoying the live entertainment, or taking part in the activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

North Barn Theatre: A Gorgon's Table
2026-08-02 16:00 - 18:30 | Rectory Lane Field
A GORGON’S TALE opens at Sappyfest on August 2nd at 4pm. Join us in the green space off Rectory Lane for a outside showing.

This original puppet spectacle tells the story of a mythical being who brings new growth and change to a world in ruin. While the show borrows its structure from the myth of Perseus and Medusa, this playful and poetic performance celebrates the antihero, offering audiences a story of hope in the face of a shadowy future.

Featuring music by jazz pianist Behrooz Mihankhah and puppetry by Laura Stinson and Bianca Richard.

Struts Gallery L'Ambiance Sappyfest
2026-08-02 12:00 - 19:00
From Friday July 31st to Sunday August 2nd at 12-7pm, Struts Gallery is happy to present L’Ambiance, a series of artist projects running contemporaneous to everyone’s favorite music festival, Sappyfest. L’Ambiance includes work by artists Teagan and Jacob and Annie France Noël.

Teagan and Jacob will be presenting Porta-Confessional, a participatory, ephemeral sculptural installation which takes the form of a confessional, constructed as twinned (non-functioning, replica) Porta-Potties. Within this playful, secularized confessional, Sappyfest attendees of all ages are invited into a moment of contemplative reprieve.

Annie France Noël will create a hybrid space where installation, performance, and encounters with the public co-exist in relation to her work with sheep’s wool and its various stages of transformation (from raw fleece to weavable thread).

For more information, check the Struts website at https://www.strutsgallery.ca!

Sappyfest Sack Track
2026-08-01 10:00 - 12:00
Calling all fun enthusiasts to the inaugural Sappy Sack Track! Arrive bearing decorated pillow cases, burlap sacks, and a winning smile to participate, promises to be a thrilling race. Mysterious judges will nominate the most beautiful sack for the prestigious Best Sack Design award! The Most Creative Cheer determined! A Sappyfest Sack Race Champion will be discovered! Could it be you?

Stay tuned for more information! Free entry! All ages welcome!

Wheelchair Pickleball
2026-07-31 17:00 - 18:00
Think you’ve mastered pickleball? Try it from a new perspective!

Join Tantramar Active Living and Culture for a free, fun, and inclusive wheelchair pickleball session designed especially for current pickleball players looking for a new challenge. Experience the strategy, skill, and excitement of wheelchair pickleball while learning how the sport brings players of all abilities together. Thanks to the generous support of Para NB, sport wheelchairs will be available for participants to use.

No experience or registration is needed—just bring your paddle (or borrow one) and discover a new side of the game while supporting accessible and inclusive recreation in our community.

Wheelchair Pickleball will take place on Friday, July 31st from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. You can find it at the Bill Johnstone Memorial Park Pickleball Courts.

Struts BBQs
2026-07-31 08:00 - 17:00
Every Friday in July, Struts Gallery is hosting a barbecue!🍔☀️ Head over from 12 – 1pm to get yourself a burger & an ice cold beverage, we have veggie and gluten free options available! Pay ment is cash only! While you’re at the gallery check out Whess Harman’s exhibition and Bree Gant’s Open Studio!

Vivianne Leblanc Artist Talk
2026-07-30 19:00 - 20:00
Head over to the Tantramar Visitor Information Centre for an evening of art, nature and creative inspiration you won’t want to miss with Vivianne Leblanc’s artist talk. In this talk, Leblanc will present her art series “Outdoor Galleries and Natural Frames” as a part of Tantramar’s Wetland Day Celebration, so be sure to head over to TantramarNB.com to see more events taking place.

Tantramar Visitor Information Centre is located at 34 Mallard Drive here in Sackville!

Boultenhouse Museum Birdhouse Painting
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Boultenhouse Museum, 29 Queens Road, Sackville, New Brunswick, E4L 4G4
Head over to the Boultenhouse Museum on July 30th at 6pm for a cozy evening of birdhouse painting! At the end of the night, you’ll even get to bring your birdhouse home. Admission is by donation and all ages are welcome!

VIC Summer Barbeques
2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:00
Summer is better with a barbecue! Join Active Living and Culture at the Visitor Information Centre on 34 Mallard Drive for Summer Barbeques. These are free lunches with great conversation and a chance to connect with the community.

They will be held on the last Thursday of the month. For June, the first VIC barbeque will be on June 25th, and in July on the 30th. They will take place from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Bring your appetite and a friend!

Tantramar Pop-Up Programs
2026-07-30 09:00 - 16:00
Tantramar Active Living and Culture is bringing the fun to you this summer! Tantramar Pop-Ups is a series of drop-in day programs for kids and youth happening in communities across the municipality. From Midgic to Rockport, ALC will be popping up in different locations for a day full of organized games and activities designed to bring people together, try something new, and have fun.

This series is designed for kids ages 6-15 and takes place from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. For July, the first Tantramar Pop-Up will be on July 30th at the Rockport Community Hall.

Registration is required and can be done through www.TantramarNB.com/programs.

Bike Rodeo
2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00
On Wednesday July 29th from 6-7pm, join the RCPM in the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Center parking lot to learn all about bike safety, rules of the road, and to test your skills on an obstacle course. Be sure to bring your bike and helmet!

Wheelchair Basketball
2026-07-29 14:00 - 15:00
Ever wanted to try wheelchair basketball? Now’s your chance!

Join Tantramar Active Living and Culture for a free, fun, and inclusive drop-in session where everyone is welcome to experience this exciting sport. Thanks to the generous support of Para NB, multisport wheelchairs will be available for participants to use.

No experience or registration is needed—just show up, have fun, and discover a new way to play while celebrating accessible recreation in our community.

Wheelchair Basketball will be at the Bill Johnstone Memorial Park Basketball Court on July 29th from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Chocolate Bar Bingo
2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00
If you’re looking for a fun evening event for the entire family, look no further! Coming at you this summer is Chocolate Bar Bingo, a great chance to get out of the house and, if you’re lucky, win a sweet treat! One chocolate bar gets you one bingo card, but the more you bring the more cards you get (up to 3).

This event will be on July 28th from 6:00-7:00 PM at the Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre, specifically upstairs. No registration is required.

Tantramar VIC Climate Change Walk
2026-07-28 02:00 - 15:30
On Thursday July 30th from 9-10:30am and 2-3:30pm starting at the Tantramar Visitor Information Centre for a climate change walk to explore how Tantramar is battling climate change. The Tour will start by walking from the biodiverse trails of the Waterfowl Park to the streets of downtown. Along the way, you’ll discover how local wetlands and urban green spaces combat flood risks and heat island effects. Come walk, connect, and see our community’s climate action up close! They will also check out different sustainable highlights like the Lorne Street retention pond and learn how historical spaces like old rail lines have been transformed for a greener future.

For more information, visit TantramarNB’s socials on facebook and instagram.

The Woman in Black - Festival by the Marsh
2026-07-25 19:30 - 21:30
Festival by the Marsh is excited to announce their production of “The Woman in Black”, directed by Alphee Spurles and written by Stephen Mallatratt. One of the most successful ghost stories ever staged, this show follows a lawyer who becomes obsessed with a terrifying specter he encountered years earlier, hiring an actor to tell the tale. Filled with suspense and scares, this thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.

“The Woman in Black” will be showing on July 21st, 22nd, 24th, and 25th at 7:30 PM. The 25th has an additional showing at 2:00 PM. You can find the showing at the Sackville Curling Club on 22 Lansdowne Street.

Tickets are available at the door, by emailing maya.sackvillefestival@gmail.com, or by visitng their eventbrite page at festivalbythemarsh.com.

Afternoon of Art
2026-07-25 14:00 - 17:00
Station 8 and Greater Dorchester Moving Forward Co-op is excited to announce Afternoon of Art at Station 8! On July 25th, this art event for all will be taking place from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM on 8 Station Road, Dorchester.

Some supplies will be available, but it is recommended to bring your own.

Keillor House Museum Victorian Garden Party
2026-07-25 13:00 - 15:00 | 4974 Main Street, Dorchester, NB, 4974 Main Street, Dorchester, NB
Step back in time and indulge in the elegance of a bygone era. Enjoy a selection of fine teas with faux devonshire cream and homemade jams amidst the historic gardens of the Keillor House Museum.

Victorian Garden Party Chic encouraged. Book your spot in advance for special pricing: $15 per person or $50 for a group of four!

RSVP: 506-864-5811

Senior Summer Walking Group
2026-07-23 09:30 - 10:30
Stay active and enjoy the fresh air this summer with the Tantramar’s Senior Summer Walking Group. This program is a great way for seniors to get moving, spend time outdoors, and connect with others in the community.

The program starts on June 2nd and runs until August 27th. It will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Registration is required and can be done through contacting j.wilson@TantramarNB.com. You can also call (506) 364-4958.

Greenslades Concert: Ethan W. Olsen & The Quilter's Guild
2026-07-21 19:00 - 22:00
On Tuesday, July 21st at 7:00pm, head over to Greenslades at 16 Charles Street here in Sackville for a fantastic evening of music with Ethan W. Olsen & The Quilter’s Guild.

Ethan W. Olsen is a musician and experimental filmmaker from Boston, Massachusetts whose third solo album “My God is a Consuming Fire,” is forthcoming with Carbon Records this summer.

The Quilter’s Guild combines the talents of Mike T. Kerr and Lotus Wight, creating a concoction of instruments and influences, with each avenue being explored down to its root by these unique musicians.

Seating tickets are not guaranteed for long! Head over to https://greensladesnb.com/ to buy your tickets now. If seating tickets are not available, there is also a standing room. Enjoy the concert!

Now and Forever - A Musical Tribute
2026-07-19 19:30 - 22:00
Festival by the Marsh is proud to announce “Now and Forever“, a musical tribute to Anne Murray, created and hosted by Charlie Rhindress. This tribute is part of the Festival by the Marsh summer series running July 7th to July 25th.

The show features stories from Anne’s life as well as 20 of her greatest hits performed by Jennie Del Motte, Mirren Lithwick, Heather MacIntyre and Carley Varner-Joudrey.

It will be playing at the Sackville Curling Club (22 Lansdowne Street) on Sunday, July 19th from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM. Tickets start from $27.96 per person and can be found on their website www.festivalbythemarsh.com.

Bagtown Brewery World Cup Final Watch Party: Spain VS Argentina
2026-07-19 16:00 - 19:00 | Bagtown Brewing Company, 45 Main St, Sackville, New Brunswick, E4L 3L8, Canada
This Sunday July 19th Bagtown Brewery will be having a World Cup Final watch party! There will be a BBQ on the patio and all proceeds will be going to @sackvilleyouthsoccer 🌭🍻! Come enjoy the World Cup fun one last time over at Bagtown! The game and events start at 4pm!

Tantramar Heritage Trust National Ice Cream Day Celebration
2026-07-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Campbell Carriage Factory, 19 Church st, Middle Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada
Who doesn’t love some ice cream and fun games on a summer afternoon? Swing by the Campbell Carriage Factory on Sunday July 19th at 1pm to enjoy some ice cream, games, tours and more!

Admission is by donation, and all ages are welcome! 🍨🍦 The Carriage Factory is located at19 Church St, Middle Sackville, NB
