Valley Pride

Ask a Trans Person
2026-05-30 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | K.C. Irving Centre Auditorium, Wolfville, 32 University Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 1X9, Canada
Join two of Canada’s leading trans activists for a no-questions-off-limits Q&A on all trans topics.
You probably have a lot of unanswered questions about trans people and issues.. Maybe you’re worried about what’s being taught in the classroom, or about what healthcare services are being offered to trans youth. You’ve heard terms like “parental rights” thrown around. You haven’t felt able to ask your questions and get answers that make sense to you.
We get it, we understand. But what’s the other side of the story?
Through conversation we can find common ground – we have more in common than we think. Let’s remove the politics and hot takes and connect as people.
We want to hear your worries and share our side of the story. That’s why Fae Johnstone and Victoria Bucholtz, two of Canada’s most prominent trans activists, are coming to town to answer all your gender questions.
This is your chance to get your questions answered – yes, even the tough ones. No judgement, no name calling. Instead, we’ll give you our honest takes — and we think they’ll win you over.
Join us for an event filled with candid conversation. Hear from Victoria and Fae as they make the case for trans rights, and then dive into an interactive Question and Answer period where nothing* is off limits.
Reserve your spot today!
*Okay, there are exceptions – threats and personal attacks aren’t welcome.
This event is brought to you by Queer Momentum, TransAction Alberta, Fierte Canada Pride, and Valley Pride.

Politics with a Drag Queen
2026-05-31 19:30 - 21:30 | The Axe Bar and Grill, 30 Highland Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 1Y7, Canada
Join Karla Marx & Fae Johnstone for a night of sickening drag and fierce calls to action.

Grab the Gays and Theys, the Femmes and Thems! We are going politicking and we are doing it in style!
Join Karla Marx (drag queen, stand-up comedian, and history prof???) and Fae Johnstone (national queer activist, trouble-maker, and political diva) for a night of sickening drag and fierce calls to action as we celebrate QUEER JOY with the community leaders who built this scene!
Let’s be real: we are under attack! The world is on fire. Your landlord is jacking rent, orange dictators are trying to end the world and all you want is some solid pizza after the gig. We’re tired of it! So what are we going to do about it? Oddly, the answer is…throw the best damn talent show this town has ever seen! SLAY.

Karla Marx
Queera-Bang
G-Spott
Smokey Waters

Join us for an informative, hilarious, and heart-warming event with comedy, drag and calls to action from Karla, fiery takes and advocacy options with Fae and legendary performances by local drag artists.
Here’s the best part: This is a fundraising show to support 2 important organizations. Queer Momentum (powering national queer advocacy), and TransAction Alberta (organizing to restore rights to trans Albertans).
This event is brought to you by Queer Momentum, TransAction Alberta, Fierte Canada Pride, and Valley Pride.
Doors at 7pm. Show at 7:30pm. Must be 19+.
Get your tickets today!

Boys, Girls & Other Mythological Creatures
2026-06-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Centre Stage Theatre, 61 River St, kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 2E4, Canada
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 their play-acting and dressing up…because, as he reveals to Abby, Simon wishes to be a girl.
As the three characters struggle through their conflicts, they improvise a fairy tale about a magic prince, an evil king, a brave young girl, and a fire-breathing dragon who’s getting more real by the minute. Can Abigail save Princess Simone from the Tower of Light? Will Zach succeed in turning his brother back into being a boy once and for all? And will Simon overcome fear and finally become their true self? Boys, Girls, and Other Mythological Creatures is a thoughtful and hilarious new play about our ability to transform.
$8.00 under 14, $12.00 for Adults
Call 902-678-8040 to reserve your tickets!
By: Mark Crawford
Directed By: Mindy Vinqvist-Tymchuk & Heidi Price
Produced By: Mike Butler
Cast Includes: Ryan MacNab, Jonas Pecenka, Alexa Landsburg

Pride March
2026-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Miner’s Marsh, 87 Bridge Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N2E5, Canada
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 will end at Centre Square.

Come Together 2026
2026-06-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Centre Square, 389 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K7, Canada
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 resource fair, and so much more all happening in Centre Square starting at noon.
You won’t want to miss the Pride & Shine family drag show at Maritime Express. You’ll want to get your tickets to this one soon–it sells out quickly every year! Treat your little ones to an afternoon of glitter and joy with family-friendly drag performances and story time.
Then end the night off with an evening of glitz and glam at Queer Prom at Maritime Express.
Accessibility Notes
Parking: Accessible parking available in the lot beside Kentville Town Hall off of the south side of Main Street.
Washrooms: Porta potties (one of which is accessible) will be located in Centre Square.
Sensory/noise: Mid-level outdoor crowd noise. If this is a sensitivity for you, we encourage headphones or ear protection to help reduce the sound level. There will be a low-sensory area in at The Red Door (10 Webster St suite 110). Seating, cold water, low lighting, and fidget toys will be provided.

Resource Fair & Queer Artisan Market
2026-06-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Centre Square, 389 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K7, Canada
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 learn about what they do!
Resource Orgs:

Acadia Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Anti-Racism
The Health Equity Alliance of Nova Scotia (HEAL NS) is a registered charity and not-for-profit health promotion organization. We serve those living with and affected by HIV and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community. We provide support services for people living with HIV, access to STI and HIV self-testing kits, and have recently launched Check Me Out, an easy-to-use checklist to inform sexual health discussions with your healthcare provider. Our aim is to improve health outcomes, end stigma and discrimination for our community members, and to end new HIV infections in Nova Scotia.

Sexual Health Resource Centre (Acadia Students’ Union)
The ASU’s Sexual Health Resource Centre (SHRC) works to facilitate Acadia students’ advancement, growth, & development of sexual and reproductive health knowledge and practices. We provide education, resources, support and access to sexual and reproductive health products for the Acadia community. While some of our services are limited to Acadia students, we are happy to support the broader community where possible – just ask! We are also proud to partner with Sexual Health Nova Scotia’s Transformation Closet program, acting as a pick-up and try-on spot for free gender affirming gear for all Nova Scotians.
Get in touch by emailing shrc.asu@acadiau.ca or check us out on Instagram @SHRCAcadia. Free healthcare navigation and sexual health pamphlets are available online.

Halifax Sexual Health Centre
The Halifax Sexual Health Centre is a primary-care level sexual, reproductive, and gender-affirming care clinic. The mission of HSHC is to improve and optimize the sexual health of all members of our community, by providing high quality and caring clinical and educational services, and empowering clients to make healthy choices.
pflag
Pflag Canada is a national organization that works with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities including families, friends, allies and loved ones, to provide peer support, education, and advocacy. We want a supporting, just and caring country for the evolving 2SLGBTQIA+ community, including all sexual and gender orientations and expressions. Pflag is “Family for All!”

prideHealth
prideHealth is a collaboration between Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health that supports Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) individuals across Nova Scotia. Our goal is to improve access to safe, coordinated, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate primary health care.
We support individuals, families, and health care providers to promote health equity and affirming care through navigation assistance, information, education, training, and resources. We also offer consultation on policies and standards related to 2SLGBTQIA+ health care and health equity.

Psyclopedia
Hello ____: Queer-ying Honourifics
Friend, Boss, Esteemed Guest! Help us brainstorm more inclusive ways of addressing one another. Stop by our table and add to our canvas the terms of address that you use, like, or would like to see used in formal settings, friendships, or with close loved ones. Your contributions will help create community-informed educational resources about inclusive language.

Queer Gerontology Lab
The Queer Gerontology Lab is a research team from the Faculty of Health at Dalhousie University. Our project focuses on health equity for 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities across Nova Scotia. We’re looking at how queer folks experience access to culturally responsive and affirming care, and how prepared current health professional students feel to provide that kind of care. Through a participatory research design, we’re doing work by, with, and for the communities we live in, and we are working to promote more equitable, responsive care across our province.

Sexual Health Nova Scotia
Sexual Health Nova Scotia (SHNS) is a leading and expert voice around the issues of sexual, gender, and reproductive health (SGRH). We champion positive sexual health throughout the lifespan for all Nova Scotians through advocacy, education, navigation, and partnership. We will be bringing information about our programs – the Transformation Closet, which distributes gender-affirming gear throughout the province, and SUGAR Health, which connects folks to SGRH services near them.

The Transformation Closet
The Transformation Closet provides free gender-affirming gear to anyone, anywhere in Nova Scotia. We also offer education, resources, and workshops about gender-affirming care and gear.

The Valley Youth Project
The Valley Youth Project is a branch of the Nova Scotia Youth Project, located in the Annapolis Valley. We aim to make the Valley better (and more fun!) for 2SLGBTQ youth aged 13-25 through events and regular drop-ins. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, or reach us through email.
Queer Artisans:
Info coming soon!

Pride & Shine: All Ages Drag Show
2026-06-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Maritime Express, 325 Main St, Kentvile, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K5, Canada
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 and Ellis as they take over the Maritime Express Ballroom!
Joined by Top Notch Nova Scotia Royalty Auntie Karm & Lovina poison
$10 advance Tickets or $15 at the door. Kids under 3 get in for free. With Ticket sales going directly to Valley Pride and the performers
Doors open at 3:30. Tables and seats are first-come, first-served.
Get your tickets today!

Queer Prom
2026-06-20 21:00 - 2026-06-21 00:00 | Maritime Express, 325 Main St, Kentvile, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K5, Canada
Get ready to dance the night away at this fabulous event celebrating love and diversity. Join us on Saturday, Jun 20 at Maritime Express Cider Co. starting at 9:00 PM. Dress to impress in your most fabulous outfit and get ready for a night of fun, music, and good vibes. This is a safe space for everyone to express themselves and celebrate who they are. Come join us for a night you won’t forget!
19+
Get your tickets today!

QTBIPOC Closed Community Space
2026-06-21 12:00 | Nova Scotia
This is a closed community space for QTBIPOC folks.
More details to come soon!

Dykes on the Dykes
2026-06-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Wolfville Waterfront Park
Sapphics, let’s do nothing to beat the ourdoorsy stereotypes! Come on out for some fresh air and movement with fellow dykes. Meet up at Wolfville Waterfront Park at 10:00 and we’ll head out onto the dykes for a stroll. Iced coffees optional but encouraged.
This closed space event is open to all femmes, themmes, trans, and lesbian dyke, or bisexual identifying folks.

Get Married with Pride
2026-06-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Wolfville Wedding Chapel, 360 Main Street, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada
This is a community event put on by a partner organization but supported by Valley Pride.
We built this Chapel for all loves.
Every package, every couple, every time 💖
But this?
This one’s for the couples who will be really celebrating their love this June.
Get Married with Pride is one day only — June 21, 2026 — with limited ceremony spots starting at $300 plus HST.
Quick. Cute. Legally binding. And completely yours.
Add photography, add confetti, or just walk in, say your vows, and get married. Whatever you want, whatever feels right 💖💖
Spots will go fast! Contact the Wolfville Wedding Chapel to reserve yours!

Midsummer Magic Market
2026-06-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Wilmot Community Centre, 13972 Highway 1, Wilmot, Nova Scotia, Canada
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 trinket swap, wishing tree, and labyrinth walk, across the road at our shop!

Seniors' Coffee House
2026-06-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Bee’s Knees General Store and Bakery, 498 Main Street, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Canada
Come out to Bee’s Knees in Lawrencetown for an afternoon of discussion and connection with 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors!

Queer Men's Happy Hour & Movie Night
2026-06-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Nova Scotia
Calling all 2SLGBTQIA+ men! We’re meeting up for happy hour and a movie.
This is a closed community space open to all masc identifying queer folks.
Stay tuned for more details, coming soon!

Trans Joy Meetup
2026-06-21 19:00 | Bridge Beauty Bar, 14 Bridge Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
This closed community space is open to all trans, intersex, and gender diverse individuals.

Pride Flag Raising
2026-06-22 12:30 - 13:00 | Town of Kentville Town Hall, 354 Main St, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K6, Canada
Come join us at the Town of Kentville’s pride flag raising!
The ceremony will be held in front of Kentville Town Hall at 12:30.

Moving Beyond the Binary
2026-06-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Al Whittle Theatre, 450 Main Street, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 1E2, Canada
How to Make Your Organization Meaningfully Inclusive of Two-Spirit, Non-Binary, Trans, and Other Gender Diverse People.
This free education session open to anyone in the Valley Community who wants to understand the needs and experiences of gender diverse populations, what the law says about gender identity and expression, and the importance and value of fostering meaningful and authentic inclusion of two-spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender diverse people across our province.

Our communities, our institutions, and our lives are all made better when everyone can feel safe, respected, and included in the spaces we share. This includes spaces such as our workplaces, schools, businesses, coffee shops, restaurants, shopping centres, government agencies, and many other organizations that are essential parts of life in Nova Scotia.

The aim of this talk, and the accompanying free guide, is to equip you with concrete tools to make your organizations safer spaces for gender diverse people. We’ll cover important topics such as pronouns and names, gender inclusive washrooms, ways to think outside the gender binary, and inclusive language tips.

Talking trans sex, safety, and sexual health
2026-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Macdonald Museum, 21 School St, Middleton, Nova Scotia, B0S 1P0, Canada
Join Hanley and Wren from HEAL NS as they talk about tips, tricks, and considerations when navigating the world of sex as a trans person. They’ll touch on topics such as testing, disclosure, and safer sex practices, all while having a good time. There will be time for a Q&A as well as an optional group discussion.
This event is 14+

Crafternoon
2026-06-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Taco the Town, 780 Central Ave, Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada
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.

Gender Free Haircut Club
2026-06-24 10:00 - 20:00 | Bridge Beauty Bar, 14 Bridge Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
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 only.
Please email us @ info@bridgebeautybar.com or send us a DM to reserve your spot! We cannot wait to see you all there!

Tea Blending Workshop
2026-06-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Randall House Museum, 259 Main St, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 1C6, Canada
You’ve heard of spilling tea, now get ready to blend it!
Join us for a guided workshop where you will learn to make your own custom blend of tea.

Queer-a-oke
2026-06-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Open Secrets Books, 38 Bridge Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
This is a community event put on by a partner organization but supported by Valley Pride.
Join us Wednesday, June 24th from 6pm to 9pm to celebrate pride in style with karaoke hosted by @the.blunt.bang and @opensecretsbooks! 🌈🎙️✨
Email opensecretsbooks@gmail.com to sign up to perform!

Silent Reading Club
2026-06-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Canning Library, 9806 Main St, Canning, Nova Scotia, B0P 1H0, Canada
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 your books, and one for the kiddos that want to join!
This event is free of charge to attend and open to all ages.
Accessibility Notes:
Entrances: slight ramp at the front door, but it is not to building code standards.door is wide enough for a wheelchair and there is room enough to enter the front room. South space toward the back is not accessible.
Parking: no designated accessible parking.
Washrooms: gender neutral washroom, not wheelchair accessible.

Intro to Burlesque
2026-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Berwick Lions Club, 250 Veterans Dr, Berwick, Nova Scotia, Canada
Back by popular demand! This workshop is for those that have had magical daydreams of shimmying and strutting across a stage, love making people laugh, gasp or wooh!
We will cover some of the basics of queer burlesque history as well as a movement practice to get a solid foundation on teasing, revealing and flourishing costume pieces! Absolutely no experience required! This workshop is for ALL bodies!
This event is 18+
Register for this free event here.

Learn to Roller Skate
2026-06-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Nova Scotia
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!

Everyone Is a Whittle Bit Gay
2026-06-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Al Whittle Theatre, 450 Main Street, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 1E2, Canada
Are you ready to explore your queer side? Come on over to the Al Whittle to enjoy a Pride-filled variety show

We are beyond thrilled to present Everyone is a Whittle bit Gay, a show filled with queer music, comedy, drag, and burlesque.
Join Your local Drag Queer Queera Bang as they host a night to remember.
Joined by a variety of queer artists including Babia Majoria, Beluga Wails, Dee Compose, Farrah Cuda, Jo Mama, Mona Morticious, Nicole Harris, Saidie, Wuzzo, Vanessa Buttercup, & Velvet Pheonix
18+. $15 advance Tickets. $20 at the door if available. Ticket sales go directly to the performers and Valley Pride.

Birding with Pride
2026-06-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Miner’s Marsh, 87 Bridge Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N2E5, Canada
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 binoculars if you have them.
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Queer Self Defence
2026-06-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Three Rivers Community Centre, 41 Messenger Rd, Torbrook Mines, Nova Scotia, B0P 1W0, Canada
This is a queer self-defense class offering a safe, supportive space for participants to learn essential skills tailored to their specific needs and experiences, reflecting a commitment to queer empowerment, safety, and inclusivity.
This class was designed for everyone, providing a broad introduction to self-defense techniques. Emphasizing empowerment, participants will learn practice physical skills and mental strategies to build confidence in navigating potentially dangerous situations. This class is also open to individuals with disabilities ensuring access to self-defense training. Emphasizing adaptability, we will include modifications for various mobility levels at your request and need, ensuring that everyone can learn practical and effective self-defense skills regardless of ability.
Register here!
18+
