For the fourth year, we are holding a pride march rather than a parade. We will get to the party at Come Together, but first it's important that we take a moment to recognize that we are still fighting for our rights. Join us at Miner's Marsh to hear our 2026 Pride March speakers, then take up space with us as we march through the streets of Kentville. The march …
This is a community event put on by a partner organization but supported by Valley Pride. Shows on June 6, 13, 20 @ 11am and 2pm Deep in Simon’s basement, there is a secret world of imagination and adventure. When his new friend Abby comes over after school to work on a class assignment, Simon steers their work toward creating a play. However, Simon’s older brother, Zach, is uneasy with …
Valley Pride’s flagship event is back for a fourth year! Join us in making Kentville the queerest town in Nova Scotia at our fabulous annual takeover of the ToK. Come together with us at Miner’s Marsh at 11 for our annual pride march, featuring speakers and a loud and proud march around downtown Kentville. We’ve got a fantastic day of programming for the whole family with musical performances, games, a vendor market and …
Shop local, support queer! From 12-5pm at Centre Square in Kentville, we will have queer-owned makers and small businesses set up with all of their amazing wares. From jewelry to cards to print art to decorations, bring your wallet and find the piece that captures your heart. Interspersed with the vendors are resource organizations who support the queer community in the Valley. Be sure to stop by their tables to …
Come celebrate Pride with the whole family! Bring the kids to see dazzling performances, sing-a-longs, and stories! We are beyond thrilled to present another family extravaganza with the Pride and Shine All Ages Drag Show. The fourth annual family-friendly drag event, this time... in a ballroom?!?!?!?!? We need you and all your friends' help to fill it with love, laughter, and dancing. Join your local Drag performers Queera Bang, Aaaris …
This is a community event put on by a partner organization but supported by Valley Pride. Fate and Fang is a proudly queer owned small business in Wilmot, Nova Scotia with a passion for giving our magical community an opportunity to showcase their wares and talents, while bringing folks together. This event will have vendors at Wilmot Community Center and family friendly arts and crafts activities, as well as a …
Get artsy and create something beautiful! We’ll have plenty of supplies on hand for you to get inspired by, or feel free to bring your own work in progress. And what better day of the week to hit up Taco the Town than a Tuesday? This event is free to attend and open to all ages.
This is a community event put on by a partner organization but supported by Valley Pride. We are SO excited to announce, in collaboration with the Dresscode Project, our third annual Gender Free Haircut Club event! On Wednesday, June 24 from 10am – 8pm we will be offering free gender affirming haircuts, and hair removal services from licensed professionals for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. All appointments this day are by appointment …
Join us at Canning Library for a peaceful evening of silent reading and community connection. We invite community members of all ages to come out to read quietly, surrounded by other queer folks. And who knows, maybe you’ll make a new book bestie while you’re at it! We will have 3 rooms set up. One for silent reading in community with others, one for refreshments and light quiet chatting about …
Whether you're hoping to get into roller derby or just want to gracefully glide down the street in a cute fit this summer, now is your chance to learn the foundations of roller skating! All ages and abilities welcome! This event is hosted in collaboration with the Avon River Rollers. Stay tuned for more details!
This is a community event put on by a partner organization but supported by Valley Pride. Back by popular demand! Ace Lane is a fourteen year old non-binary birder living in Wolfville. They have been listening to and watching birds for the past ten years and are excited to introduce you to some of their winged friends at Miner’s Marsh. The bird walk will be approximately one hour long. Bring …