Program of Activities 2026

We are continuing to finalize this plan, which includes some new activities as well as some of your favourites from last year. Further details, especially methods of registration for selected events, will be added as soon as we have firmed them up.

For the music scene we’re very excited to welcome back many of last year’s bands, and some new faces.

The evolving plan will also appear, along with further details on some events, on our Facebook Page. You can also seek further information by contacting us by email at scott.manor@ns.sympatico.ca.

June 2026

• 22^nd of June to the 30^th of June – the Museum is open to the public
  • Museum daily hours – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Guided Tours and Exhibits
  • Tea Room is not open [see July]
• 27^th – Georgian Social – 2 p.m.to 4 p.m. (Saturday – in the house) [see the details here]
  • the public is invited to get together, on the grounds and, with guides, inside the Scott Manor House
  • two music sessions by the Pipes and Drums of Clan Farquharson
  • xxxx two music sessions by the Lakeview Jam Band
  • this is a chance to drink lemonade, munch on gingersnaps, and mingle with the Chair and volunteers of the Fort Sackville Foundation
  • you will be able to chat with your Legislative Representative, Mr. Tim Outhit and your HRM Councillor, Mr. Jean St-Amand

July 2026

• 1^st of July through the 31^st of July
  • Museum daily hours – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – come for Guided Tours and Exhibits
  • Tea Room daily hours – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – our Tea Room welcomes the public
  • come and enjoy tea and oatcakes, lemonade and oatcakes, or some ice cream
  • all refreshments are served by our gracious volunteers
  • we only accept cash
• 1^st – Happy Canada Day – come and join us!
• 3^rd – Bedford Public Library Summer Reading Club – Pirate Themed Kick-Off Party – 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – (Friday – outdoors, on the lawn – )
  • Drop In
• 5^th – Puzzle Swap – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – (Sunday – drop in)
• 6^th – Yoga with Maureen – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – (Monday – on the grounds – see the notes below)
• 6^th – Concert – Lakeview Jam Band – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – (Monday – on the lawn)
  • bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket
  • sorry, but no rain date
• 10^th – Seaweed Pressing Workshop – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – (Friday)
  • a workshop with Sasha
  • Registration is Required
• 11^th – In Conversation with Donna Jones Aylward and Sarah Elmsley – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – (a Saturday evening event)
  • Ticketed Event
• 13^th – Yoga with Maureen – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – (Monday – on the grounds – see notes below)
• 15^th – Workshop – Felting – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – (Wednesday)
  • a workshop with Deb
  • Registration is Required
• 16^th – Concert – Chebucto Big Band – 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – (Thursday, outside on the lawn)
  • bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket
  • rain date on Thursday, the 23^rd of July
• 17^th – Crafternoon at Scott Manor House – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – (Friday)
  • Drop In
• 19^th through the 25^th of July – Solo Art Exhibit with Dorothy Mosher – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily – (Sunday through Saturday – inside in the North Room)
• 20^th – Yoga with Maureen – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – (Monday – on the grounds – see notes below)
• 20^th – Folk Art Workshop – create a Barrel Stave Seagull ‘Jesus Murphy’ – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – (Monday, outside on the lawn)
  • a workshop with Kat from The Restless Mind
  • Registration is Required
• 23^rd – possible rain date performance of the Chebucto Big Band (if postponed from July 16^th)
• 24^th – Folk Art Workshop – create a Driftwood Wall Hanging– 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – (Friday – outside)
  • a workshop with Kat from The Restless Mind
  • Registration is Required
• 26^th – Workshop – Cookie Decorating – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – (Sunday)
  • a workshop with Jen Z
  • Registration is Required
• 27^th – Yoga with Maureen – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – (Monday – on the grounds – see below)
• 29^th – Workshop – Embroidery – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – (Wednesday)
  • a workshop with Jennifer C.
  • Registration is Required
• 31^st – Concert – Whirl Winds – 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – (Friday – inside in the North Room)
  • seating will be limited due to restricted space

August 2026

• 1^st through the 28^th of August
  • Museum daily hours – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – come for Guided Tours and Exhibits
  • Tea Room daily hours – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. – our Tea Room welcomes the public
  • come and enjoy tea and oatcakes, lemonade with oatcakes, or ice cream
  • all refreshments are served by our gracious volunteers
  • we only accept cash
• 1^st – Crafternoon at Scott Manor House – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – (Saturday)
  • Drop In
• 3^rd – Happy Natal Day – (Monday) – come and celebrate your day with us!
• 3^rd – Yoga with Maureen – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – (Monday – on the grounds – see notes below)
• 3^rd – Old Coach Trail Walk – 10:00 a.m. to noon – (Monday)
  • Drop In
  • rain date August 11^th
• 4^th – Workshop – Wild Meadow Pressed Flowers – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – (Tuesday)
  • a workshop with Sasha
  • Registration is Required
• 6^th – Concert – Ben Robertson Trio – 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – (Thursday – outside on the lawn)
  • bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket
• 7^th – Workshop – Design your own ‘Nautical-Inspired’ Dish Towel Set – 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – (Friday – outside on the lawn)
  • a workshop with Kat from The Restless Mind
  • Registration is Required
• 9^th through the 15^th of August – Palettes and Pigments Plein Air – Days – all day – (Sunday through Saturday)
• 10^th – Yoga with Maureen – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – (Monday – on the grounds – see notes below)
• 10^th – Children’s Workshop – Paper Bead Necklace – 10:00 a.m. to noon – (Monday – on the grounds)
  • for children ages 5-12
  • conducted by Pat Leader
  • rain date 11th of August
  • Drop In – but maximum of 15 participants
• 11^th – possible rain date for Children’s Paper Bead Necklace Workshop – (see 10^th of August)
• 11^th – possible rain date for postponed Old Coach Trail Walk, originally scheduled for the 3^rd of August
• 12^th – Concert – Lakeview Jam Band – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – (Wednesday – outside on the lawn)
  • bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket
• 14^th – Crafternoon at Scott Manor House – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Drop In
• 16^th through the 21^st of August – Palettes and Pigments Plein Air– Art Show and Sale – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – (Sunday through Friday – inside, in the North Room)
  • come in, examine, and rate the artwork
  • place a bid on the artwork that you would like to purchase
• 17^th – Yoga with Maureen – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – (Monday – on the grounds – see notes below)
• 17^th – Workshop – Create a ‘Be as Happy as a Seagull with a French Fry’ and a ‘Jesus Murphy’ Fridge Magnet Set – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – (Monday – outdoors, on the lawn)
  • a workshop with Kat from The Restless Mind
  • Registration is Required

• 19^th – Quoits Tournament – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Wednesday – on the grounds
  • learn about the old game of Quoits
  • watch the intense inter-museum competition for the 90 year-old XXXXX trophy
  • try playing quoits
• 20^th – Concert – Second Chances Community Band – 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – (Thursday – on the lawn)
  • bring your own lawn chair or picnic blanket
  • rain date: the 27^th of August
• 22^nd through the 28^th of August – Kingfisher Fibre Arts Exhibition – 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – (Saturday through Friday – inside in the North Room)
• 24^th – Yoga with Maureen – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. – (Monday – on the grounds – it’s the last day for Yoga)
• 25^th – Kingfisher Fibre Arts Hook-In – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – (on the porch and lawn)
  • try your hand at XXXXX
  • drop in
  • rain date the 28^th of August
• 28^th – possible rain date for the Kingfisher Fibre Arts Hook-In – see the entry for the 25^th of August
• 28^th – Museum – Last Day Open – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• 28^th – Tea Room – Last Day Open – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• 29^th and onward – both the Museum and the Tea Room are Closed for the Season

Thank you to the many volunteers, presenters, guilds, artists, and performers who bring excitement and draw visitors to Scott Manor House every summer.

We are fortunate to be part of such a vibrant and caring community!

Notes About Outdoor Yoga with Maureen Nowlan – see this post

• Pay by donation to Maureen Nowlan, the instructor
• No registration needed, just come when you can
• No class if it rains