Monthly Queer Hangout
2023-12-17 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Kentville Recreation Centre, 348 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N1K6, Canada
Come on down to the Kentville Recreation Centre for some board games, crafts, or just to chill with other queer folks in the Valley! Gather your crew to hang with us, or come to make some new friends.
Craft supplies and board games will be provided for folks to use, but you’re also welcome to bring your own.
All ages are welcome.
Free entry, but we will be accepting donations to help us cover the cost of supplies and space rental.

Monthly Queer Hang - March
2024-03-09 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Kentville Recreation Centre, 348 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N1K6, Canada

The Queeriosity Cabaret
2024-03-16 20:00 - 21:30 UTC | Al Whittle Theatre, 450 Main Street, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 1E2, Canada
Are you ready to explore the queer side? Come on over to the Al Whittle to enjoy a pride-filled variety show!
Tickets now available on Eventbrite!
We are beyond thrilled to present The Queeroisity Cabaret, 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 Freya Milliken, Wolfville Queer Chorus, TJ, Julien Pletz, Will Butrin, ms. E. Moe, Elle Lixir, Randi E. Rogenous, Farrah Cuda, Lacia Majora & Nicky Blinders
18+. $15 advance Tickets. $20 at the door if available. With Ticket sales going directly to the performers and Valley Pride.
Accessibility Notes:
The Al Whittle is a welcoming historic Cooperative for the Queer Community. The entrance to the theatre through the Just Us! Cafe is accessible. The entrance to the theatre itself is accessible, and if more space to accommodate is needed, there are entry options. Volunteers at the entrance can support individuals who may require a slightly more spacious option to access the theatre.
This event is 18+ and does require ticket purchase. There will be low lighting and standard performance/show sound systems. If this is a sensitive for you, we encourage headphones or ear protection to help reduce the sound level.
If you want to watch the show but might appreciate something to do with your hands, we encourage you to bring fidget items with you.
If you require accessible seating, please contact avalleypride@gmail.com ahead of time.
We invite you to consider this and your own personal ability before attending.
Masks are highly suggested.
There will be ASL interpretation for this event.
Accessible Parking is located in font of Muddy’s Convenience store to the right-hand side of the entrance to Just Us!

Rainbow Rink: Queer Free Skate and Pick-Up Hockey
2024-03-23 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Kentville Centennial Arena, 120 Webster St, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N1H9, Canada
Lace up your skates and join us for a vibrant celebration of inclusivity! Don’t miss our Rainbow Rink Queer Free Skate & Pick-Up Hockey Game on March 23rd at the Kentville Arena!
The free skate will go from 1-2:30, and the pick-up game will run from 2:30-4.
The event is PWYC (with a suggested donation of $10 to cover costs).
Registration now open!

Monthly Queer Hang - April
2024-04-13 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Kentville Recreation Centre, 348 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N1K6, Canada

Monthly Queer Hang - May
2024-05-11 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Kentville Recreation Centre, 348 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N1K6, Canada

Queer 101: For Family and Allies
2024-06-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Acadia Universty, 10 Highland Ave, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6, Canada
Join us for a panel discussion on all things 2SLGBTQ+! Learn about what it means to be queer, and how to be an ally to our community.
This panel will be held on Acadia University campus in BAC 138
Featured Guests:

Paige Moreth (she/they) is a public health promoter and educator who focuses on sexual, gender, and reproductive health. She keeps equity, justice, and community at the core of her work, and believes in meeting people where they’re at to help them build healthier relationships with themselves and others. You can usually find Paige managing the Sexual Health Resource Centre at the Acadia Students’ Union, hiking with their dog Edie, or pulling the never-ending weeds in their garden.

Cameron Smith is a local queer (identifying as queer/bisexual who uses she/they pronouns) who has been a part of the valley community for nearly 8 years. Starting as an Acadia student, Cameron got involved in community work including assisting with rewriting the Harassment and Discrimination Policy and helping to create the Sexualized Violence Policy. She worked under the Acadia Sexualized Violence Response and Education Coordinator focusing on consent and sex education, and now does education and training sessions on the Acadia Campus and surrounding community. When not pretending to be a professional, Cameron can be found with a book in their hand and a cat in their lap.
Accessibility Notes:

Building access: Both upper and lower entrances have accessibility buttons and ramp access to the building. The building has ramps and elevators.
Parking: both parking lots have a limited number of accessible spaces. Additional parking is available at the Festival Theatre parking lot, though this is at a farther distance from the venue. Parking at the Baptist Church is discouraged as their lot is strictly enforced: they will tow any vehicles without a permit.
Venue seating: Wheelchair accessible seating available.
Washrooms: gendered washrooms only with wheelchair accessible stalls
ASL: Yes
Sensory/noise: low conversation
Masks: Welcome but not required

Sex Debunked
2024-06-26 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Acadia Universty, 10 Highland Ave, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6, Canada
Join Dr. Christa Mindrum from The Red Door and queer Sex Educator Madeline Rae for an evening panel debunking myths around queer sex and sexual health. Dr. Mindrum and Rae will unpack myths perpetuated by systems of oppression and dominant social discourse, as well as offer practical advice and information about how to navigate sexual health, pleasure, and wellbeing. They encourage questions throughout and after the presentation. This panel is for the queer community and our allies. We welcome you!
This panel will be held on Acadia University campus in BAC 142.
Featuring:

Madeline Rae (she/her) is a queer sex educator and writer living in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki. Rae holds a BFA honors and a BA in Psychology from Treaty 1 (Winnipeg, Manitoba). She is completing her MSW thesis at Dalhousie University, with plans to work as an AASECT certified sex therapist. Rae is trained in client-centered sex education, pro-choice reproductive and sexual health counseling, WPATH (8) gender-affirming care, and harm reduction. Her work and research investigates the therapeutic potentials of BDSM, the ritual space of performance, pleasure activism, and the sensual reclamation of bodily autonomy.

Christa Mindrum is a locum family physician who works at the Red Door Youth Sexual Health Centre in Kentville. Dr. Mindrum graduated from Memorial Medical School in 2003. She moved to Nova Scotia in 2010 with her husband and since that time has become responsible for 3 kids, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and a bearded dragon. Dr. Mindrum is an advocate for LGBTQ youth and has been providing sexual health care and gender affirming care at the Red Door since 2013.
Accessibility Notes:

Building access: Both upper and lower entrances have accessibility buttons and ramp access to the building. The building has ramps and elevators.
Parking: both parking lots have a limited number of accessible spaces. Additional parking is available at the Festival Theatre parking lot, though this is at a farther distance from the venue. Parking at the Baptist Church is discouraged as their lot is strictly enforced: they will tow any vehicles without a permit.
Venue seating: Wheelchair accessible seating available.
Washrooms: gendered washrooms only with wheelchair accessible stalls
ASL: Yes
Sensory/noise: low conversation
Masks: Welcome but not required

Beginning Your Path: Providing Affirming 2S/LGBTQIA+ Healthcare
2024-06-26 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Acadia Universty, 10 Highland Ave, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6, Canada
This workshop will cover the basics of gender inclusive language, pronouns, actionable allyship and how to provide 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming care. This workshop is open to anyone but may contain specific language or actions oriented to those working in the healthcare field.
Featured Guest

Garry Dart (they/She/He) is a queer, genderfluid, Newfoundlander who strives for systemic change, through advocacy, activism, and use of de-colonial and anti-racist practices. They have worked and volunteered for many 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations in St. John’s, Halifax and Ottawa, on community, provincial and national levels including with prideHealth, ACNS, MAX Ottawa, and PFLAG Canada for many years. They have an honours BSc in Ecology and Conservation Biology, an honours BA in Psychology, a graduate certificate in advanced training in affirmative therapy for trans communities, as well as a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology.
They have run several local and national 2SLGBTQIA+ conferences and given countless workshops and guest lectures. Most notably, she Managed the National HIV Anti-Stigma ‘POZitivity’ Campaign including the ‘Slay Stigma Canadian Tour’ with Trinity K. Bone’t from RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2019, has been guest lecturer at University of Toronto, Dalhousie, St. Anne, Acadia, StFX, & St. Mary’s and provided workshops for unions, professional colleges, and associations across the country.
This panel will be held on Acadia University campus in BAC 141.
Accessibility Notes:

Building access: Both upper and lower entrances have accessibility buttons and ramp access to the building. The building has ramps and elevators.
Parking: both parking lots have a limited number of accessible spaces. Additional parking is available at the Festival Theatre parking lot, though this is at a farther distance from the venue. Parking at the Baptist Church is discouraged as their lot is strictly enforced: they will tow any vehicles without a permit.
Venue seating: Wheelchair accessible seating available.
Washrooms: gendered washrooms only with wheelchair accessible stalls
ASL: Yes
Sensory/noise: low conversation
Masks: Welcome but not required

Pride Performs
2024-06-27 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Union Street, 183 Commercial Street, Berwick, Nova Scotia, B0P 1E0, Canada
Do you love to sing, dance, and perform and have been just waiting for the opportunity to show off your skills? Now’s the time! The stage is open and the spotlight is yours! Come on out for an open stage event for a night of spectacular local queer entertainment hosted by the incredible Anna Mona-Pia!
Performance slots are first-come-first-serve, so make sure you get there early to snag your spot for the open stage! Then we’ll cap off the evening of fabulous queer performances with some karaoke.
Accessibility Notes:

Building access: There is a ramp to enter the building.
Parking: There is one designated accessible parking spot, however the lot is shared with several other businesses.
Venue seating: seating is on the same level; however, the turn to enter the washroom can be difficult for large wheelchairs or if there are bags on the side.
Washrooms: gendered washrooms only with wheelchair accessible stalls
ASL: No
Sensory/noise: There will be standard performance/show sound systems and elevated crowd noise. If this is a sensitivity for you, we encourage headphones or ear protection to help reduce the sound level.
Masks: Recommended but not required

Window Star Workshop
2024-06-28 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Randall House Museum, 259 Main St, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 1C6, Canada
Calling all crafty queers! In this workshop, Margaret Forsey will teach participants how to make decorative window stars. By folding and gluing beautiful coloured waxed paper, you can make stars. When hung in a window, the light shines through them and makes them glow like stained glass. You can use the colours of a Pride flag that is meaningful to you, or simply your favourite colours. This workshop is appropriate for folks 10+. There are only 15 spots available so sign up for this free crafting event quick!
Register here!
Accessibility Notes:

Building access: No set pathway, museum entrance is unmarked grass and there is a small lip at the door.
Parking: Street parking directly adjacent to the building.
Washrooms: one single-person washroom located on the second floor up a flight of stairs.
ASL: No
Sensory/noise: Low. This is a focused, at-your-own-pace activity. However, there is potential for general crowd/public space noises.
Masks: Welcome but not required.
Other: All materials will be available, and there is no fee or charge associated with this event.

Queer Climbs
2024-06-28 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | West Kings High School, 1941 Hwy 1, Auburn, Nova Scotia, B0P 1A0, Canada
Sporty queers of the Valley, this is your time to shine! Let’s get together for some fun and movement with a wall climbing session led in partnership with Annapolis Valley Climbing Club and Queer Climbs Halifax! This is an all ages climb. There are only 25 spots available so sign up for this free climbing event quick!
Register here!
Accessibility Notes:

Venue seating: Indoors and physically active. We are working on finding ways of adapting this event to accommodate a variety of abilities.
ASL: No
Sensory/noise: Medium level noise in a gym.
Masks: Welcome but not required

Everyone's a Whittle Bit Gay
2024-06-28 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | Al Whittle Theatre, 450 Main Street, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 1E2, Canada
Back by popular demand, we’re bringing you the best queer variety show in the Valley! We’ve got a dazzling night full of drag, burlesque, comedy and music that you won’t want to miss.
Make sure you snap your tickets up fast–this one sold out last year!
Join Your local Drag Performer Queera Bang as they host a night to remember with a variety of queer artists including Lyche Bang, Miss Halle Fax , Beluga Wails, Leilani Le Vogue, Rye the Banjo Guy, Abhishek, Brandy Rivers, Burry, Farrah Cuda & Lady Corbeau
This event is 18+.
$20 advance tickets. $25 at the door if available, with ticket sales going directly to the performers and Valley Pride.
Get your tickets on Eventbrite today!
Accessibility Notes:

Building access:The Al Whittle is a welcoming historic Cooperative for the Queer Community. The entrance to the theatre through the Just Us! Cafe is accessible. The entrance to the theatre itself is accessible, and if more space to accommodate is needed, there are entry options. Volunteers at the entrance can support individuals who may require a slightly more spacious option to access the theatre.
Parking: Accessible Parking is located in font of Muddy’s Convenience store to the right-hand side of the entrance to Just Us!
Venue seating:If you require accessible seating, please contact avalleypride@gmail.com ahead of time.
Washrooms: No gender-neutral washrooms on site
ASL Interpretation: Yes
Sensory/Noise: This event is 18+ and does require ticket purchase. There will be low lighting and standard performance/show sound systems. If this is a sensitive for you, we encourage headphones or ear protection to help reduce the sound level.
If you want to watch the show but might appreciate something to do with your hands, Valley Pride will provide fidget items at the event.
Masks: Highly suggested.

Pride March
2024-06-29 13:00 - 13:30 UTC | Nova Scotia
We’re here, we’re queer, and we’re ready to take up some space! Join us for a march through downtown Kentville to show support for all members of our 2SLGBTQ+ community.
March Route:

Featured Speakers:
Chris Cochrane
Chris Cochrane is a Trans Black activist and public speaker. She speaks and educates about her lived experience through her intersectionality . Chris works toward creating spaces for QTBIPOC people, as well as working with 2SLGBTIQIA+ youth to ensure those spaces will be upheld for years to come. Chris is the former Vice Chair of Halifax Pride (2020-2022) where she uses that platform to ensure equity for all of the community ,while focusing on our marginalized and racialized communities .Chris is also the Recipient of The YMCA Peace Medal for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. Known for her drag persona Elle Noir, where she is as fierce on stage as she is her activism .Elle Noir is a 19 Year veteran of Drag . Known as a local legend and Winner of The Best Halifax Drag Performer for the last 6 years consecutively .
Rebecca Rose
Born and raised in Nova Scotia, Mi’kma’ki. A unionized freelance writer, editor, consultant, and presenter, currently based in Dartmouth, NS.
Rebecca oscillates between writing articles for both online and print publications and part-time writing contracts for non-profit, government, and private clients.
A Toronto Metropolitan University Journalism graduate Rebecca has written and edited for: The Coast, DailyXtra.com, Our Times, Nova Scotia Advocate, Rabble.ca, Halifax Media Co-op, Autostraddle, the Review of Journalism and the book OUT: Queer Looking, Queer Acting Revisited.
With over a decade of experience within the student and labour movements, Queer and Trans and feminist communities, Rebecca has in-depth knowledge of: federal, provincial and municipal politics; post-secondary education; various social movements; issues affecting Queer and Trans communities; misogyny and rape culture; and reproductive justice. Rebecca isn’t scared to stick her neck out for an issue or a story that she believes in.
Proud member of the Canadian Freelance Union (UNIFOR).

Accessibility Notes:

Parking: Accessible parking available in the lot at Miner’s Marsh
Venue seating: This is an outdoor event with no seating provided. Please bring your own seating should you require it.
Washrooms: One porta potty
ASL Interpretation: Yes
Sensory/Noise: General outdoor crowd noise. If this is a sensitivity for you, we encourage headphones or ear protection to help reduce the sound level.
Masks: Welcome but not required

Come 2gether
2024-06-29 13:30 - 17:00 UTC | Kings Arms Pub, 390 Main St, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K8, Canada
We’re throwing an outdoor pride party in downtown Kentville!
Join us for a live DJ, dancing, food, games, and a general grand ol’ time!
More details to come soon.
Music sponsored by:

Accessibility Notes:

Parking: Accessible parking available in the lot beside Kentville Town Hall off of the south side of Main Street and in Centre Square
Washrooms: Porta potties (one of which is accessible) behind Kentille Town Hall and gendered wheelchair accessible washrooms inside of The Kings Arms
ASL: No
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 the Kentville recreation centre next to Town Hall. Seating, cold water, low lighting, and fidget toys will be provided.
Masks: Welcome but not required

Queer Artisan Market & Resource Fair
2024-06-29 13:30 - 17:00 UTC | Town of Kentville Town Hall, 354 Main St, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K6, Canada
As part of our Come 2gether celebration, we’re bringing together an array of fabulous queer artisans and local community organizations that provide support for the queer community. Come browse through the booths, pick up some new art, and learn about the resources available to you.
More details to come soon!
Participating Organizations
Shelter Movers Nova ScotiaShelter Movers Nova Scotia is a volunteer-powered charitable organization providing moving and storage services at no cost to individuals and families fleeing abuse. We operate in Halifax Regional Municipality, South Shore, Annapolis Valley and Colchester-Cumberland serving 77% of the province. We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies to support people, primarily women and children, as they transition to a life free of violence.
The Transformation ClosetThe Transformation Closet is a program created by Sexual Health Nova Scotia that provides free gender-affirming gear to anyone of any age throughout the province. The closet has on-site locations sprinkled throughout Nova Scotia where community members can visit to try on gear and take away items that day. We also provide the option to fill out our Google form with requests for gear which can be sent out via mail or picked up at one of our members centres. Our aim is to remove as many barriers as possible to accessing gender-affirming gear.Find out more through our website shns.ca or reach out to our closet coordinator, Wren, at transformationclosetshns@gmail.com with any questions or requests.
PFLAGPflag Canada helps 2slgbtqia+ people and loved ones connect with resources and find a supportive community. In communities all across the country, the Pflag network provides peer support, education and advocacy for all sexualities , genders and gender expressions.
Valley Youth ProjectMaking the Annapolis Valley a better place for LGBTQ youth and our allies. The Valley Youth Project (VYP) is an Annapolis Valley-based non-profit organization run by local adult volunteers, who are all members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We facilitate twice-monthly drop-ins with time for discussion and activities.
The Red DoorThe Red Door is a youth and adolescent sexual health centre that provides confidential and non-judgemental sexual health care.
Acadia Students’ Union Sexual Health Resource CentreThe 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 be part of Sexual Health Nova Scotia’s Transformation Closet program, offering free gender affirming gear to anyone in Nova Scotia.Get in touch by emailing shrc.asu@acadiau.ca or checking us out on Instagram @SHRCAcadia, where we post free sexual health, gender, and reproductive health education and information on local services.
Featured Artists
Remi Roseremi rose (he/they) is a trans autistic artist who makes jewelry that celebrates queerness and disability. when he’s not beading with gilmore girls on repeat in the background he’s playing with his dachshund puppy or learning to crochet. his favorite part of running his small business is creating pieces that help folks feel seen and valid in their identities. they love doing custom projects and bringing other folks’ dream pieces to life so don’t hesitate to reach out with your ideas!
Kief’s CryptMy name is Kieran and I’m the artist behind Kief’s Crypt. I specialize in hand painted art and oddities, including but not limited to trinket boxes, magic wands, and abstract incense holders with vibrant colours and patterns. I’ve been creating for as long as I can remember and am so thrilled to have the opportunity to share my art with the community.
Ailise StillmanMy name is Ailise Stillman (she/her) and I am a queer student currently living in Wolfville and attending Acadia University. I grew up in Halifax, but have spent lots of time in the valley throughout my life, and I am proud to call it my second home. I am very passionate about music, travel, people, and everything art, and I love sharing stories with others! I have recently started selling my hand-painted acrylic art postcards at EOS Natural Foods, and I am super excited to be a part of the Queer Artisan Market with Valley Pride this year <3
SydHi! My name is Syd, and I make crochet goodies. I started crocheting to get through the lockdown in 2020 and fell in love with the craft. Now, I can’t sit and watch a show without having a project on my hook. My personal favourite item to make currently are beanies but I also love making clothing items, coasters, face cloths, and small plushies. I also take on commission projects if anyone has special requests! Come say ‘Hi’ at the Queer Artisan Market on June 29!

🌈✨ Handicrafts by Holly✨🌈 Holly (she/her), making her debut as a seller, identifies as queer and is a proud member of the 2SLGBTQ+ and polyamorous community. Holly dabbles in many art and craft mediums but is passionate about all things fibre art! For the Queer Artisan Market Holly is excited to offer handmade creations varying from home decor to plushies to jewelry and more. Come say hi, share a smile, and explore the vibrant world of Handicrafts by Holly.
Calliope’s CauldronI learned how to chainmaille in 2022 while recovering from hip replacement surgery, and haven’t put my pliers down since. I also do wire wrapped tiaras and jewelry from repurposed material like old forks, knives, and spoons. I am a bisexual mother, and “Mom” to many. I am part nerd, and part geek and if I can make at least one person smile each day of my life then I figure I will have lived a good life.
Remy’s Friends PetwearRemy is my beloved chocolate lab, who was diagnosed with a rare condition that required emergency spinal surgery in New Brunswick last year when he was just 3 years old. Remy is a social butterfly who really missed his doggy friends while he’s been isolated at home during his recovery process. I started to make him various bandanas to help brighten his day and it seemed to help. I then started giving them to friends and family for their pets to wear as a way to help keep them close. From there, Remy’s Friends Pet Wear was inspired with the idea that by purchasing a bandana for your pet, they’ll be becoming one of Remy’s Friends. We currently have a few Pride themed bandanas available as part of our Summer ’24 collection. We are busy behind the scenes making additional Pride themed products to launch exclusively at the Queer Artisan Market, and will have them available year round afterwards!🌈
Heather Clay CreationsHi! I’m Heather (she/her), owner of Heather Clay Creations. I make polymer clay earrings that are fun, funky, lightweight & affordable! Looking forward to sharing my silly creations with you all! ❤️🌈@heatherclaycreations
Carl Boone (CarMal Glass)My husband and I moved from Kitchener, Ontario to Hillgrove (just outside Digby) in 2019. We built a glass studio in the house where I continue to create fused and stained-glass art.I began my glass-working journey about 40 years ago and enjoy exploring new techniques –there are endless possibilities, particularly with fused glass. In addition to art pieces, I also enjoy making smaller items including jewellery, dishes, lanterns, candle shelters and suncatchers.
Below the FeltFun felts by a fun felter, Below the Felt Creations is the passion project of part-person, part-muppet, Lilly Ashdown. From whimsy driven projects to custom pieces, Lilly is just happy to create pieces that inspire joy.
Venus EnvyVenus Envy is a queer and trans-centered bookstore and sex shop located in downtown Halifax! Since 1998, we have been providing Halifax with 2SLGBTQ+ centered books, pride gear, and pleasure items. For Valley Pride, we’ll be bringing an assortment of queer/trans books and pride gear. Although we will not be bringing pleasure items to the market, we are always happy to answer questions!
Galaxy Overload‘Galaxy Overload’ blends cute and nerdy ideas to make unique hand-crafted goods. Ever evolving, there are always new items being created from adorable crocheted toys and keychains, unique ‘Bow’ and ‘Mushroom’ bags, ‘Pokeballs’, and useful home goods, to glittery resin accessories like the ‘Bestie’ and ‘Cursing’ resin keychains, resin ornaments, ‘adorable’ beaded bracelets, and the iconic ‘Pride Bees’ and new ‘Pride Cacti’.’Galaxy Overload’ blends cute and nerdy ideas to make unique hand-crafted goods. Ever evolving, there are always new items being created from adorable crocheted toys and keychains, unique ‘Bow’ and ‘Mushroom’ bags, ‘Pokeballs’, and useful home goods, to glittery resin accessories like the ‘Bestie’ and ‘Cursing’ resin keychains, resin ornaments, ‘adorable’ beaded bracelets, and the iconic ‘Pride Bees’ and new ‘Pride Cacti’.
Radical Cat Creations
Radical Cat Creations has been creating geeky and Pride related goodness for over a decade. Focusing mainly on cross stitching, but also using crochet and other embroidery techniques, xe creates accessories and home decor to show your spirit to the world through self expression. Imriel is a non-binary, queer, neurodiverse, and Black/Indigenous person who has been working with Pride focused activism for many years and currently resides in New Minas with their dog, snake and husband. Xe has also recently released the trailer for xer new podcast, Fiber Enby, which will release its first episode June 15th. The podcast highlights non-binary fiber artists living in a gendered fiber arts world.
Accessibility Notes:

Parking: Accessible parking available in the lot beside Kentville Town Hall off of the south side of Main Street and in Centre Square
Washrooms: Porta potties (one of which is accessible) behind Kentille Town Hall and gendered wheelchair accessible washrooms inside of The Kings Arms
ASL: No
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 the Kentville recreation centre next to Town Hall. Seating, cold water, low lighting, and fidget toys will be provided.
Masks: Welcome but not required

Family Fun-tastic Drag show
2024-06-29 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Tower at Kings Arms Pub, 390 Main St, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K8, Canada
Get the family together for an all-ages drag show!
Join Your local Drag performer Queera Bang as they take over the Kings Arms Pubs Tower!
Joined by top notch Halifax Royalty, Elle Noir, Jo Mama, Will Butrin, and Misty Towers
$15 advance Tickets or $20 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 are first come, first serve.
Get your tickets on Eventbrite!
Accessibility Notes:

Building access: This venue is upstairs with no elevator access.
Parking: The closest accessible parking is located in Centre Square, or in the lot behind Kentville Town Hall off of the south side of Main Street.
Venue seating: Tables with movable chairs, first-come-first-serve.
Washrooms: No gender-neutral washrooms on site
ASL Interpretation: Yes
Sensory/Noise: This event will also have loud music, low lighting and general crowd noise and cheering. If you want to watch the show but might appreciate something to do with your hands, Valley Pride will provide fidget items at the event.
Masks: Welcome but not required.

Queer Prom
2024-06-29 21:00 - 2024-06-30 00:00 UTC | 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 Sat, Jun 29, 2024 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+
Sets by Izra Fitch and DJ Khris O’Neil

Get your tickets on Eventbrite!
Accessibility Notes:

Building access: Wheelchair accessible with an elevator to the second floor.
Parking: There are two accessible parking spaces in the main lot, with an additional accessible parking spot in the parking lot located behind the building.
Venue seating: Tables with movable chairs will be provided
Washrooms: Gendered washrooms only, with wheelchair accessible stalls
ASL Interpretation: Yes
Sensory/Noise: There will be standard performance/show sound systems and elevated crowd noise. If this is a sensitivity for you, we encourage headphones or ear protection to help reduce the sound level. This is a large space with hard surfaces in which sound will carry.
Masks: Masks are recommended but not required.

CANCELLED - Pride in the Park
2024-06-30 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Centennial Park, 1489 Westwood St, Kingston, Nova Scotia, Canada
Due to rainy conditions we have decided to cancel Pride in the Park. Stay tuned for a rain date later in the summer! We hope to see you all out in the park soon.
Please note: the location of pride in the park has changed from Stronach Park to Centennial Park.
Pack your picnic basket and gather the whole family for an afternoon of entertainment in Centennial Park!
Accessibility Notes:

Building Building access: outdoor, uneven terrain: gravel parking lot and grass with leaves and debris.
Parking: no indicated accessible parking
Venue seating: limited picnic seating, please bring your own chairs. There is minimal shade available in the park.
Washrooms: Porta potty
ASL: Yes

Monthly Queer Hang - September
2024-09-08 14:30 - 17:00 UTC | Kentville Recreation Centre, 348 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N1K6, Canada
Come on down to the Kentville Recreation Centre for some board games, crafts, or just to chill with other queer folks in the Valley! Gather your crew to hang with us, or come to make some new friends.
Craft supplies and board games will be provided for folks to use, but you’re also welcome to bring your own. Treats will be provided by Half Acre Cafe!
All ages are welcome.
Free entry, but we will be accepting donations to help us cover the cost of supplies and space rental.

Monthly Queer Hang - October
2024-10-19 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Town of Kentville Town Hall, 354 Main St, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K6, Canada

Monthly Queer Hang - November
2024-11-09 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Town of Kentville Town Hall, 354 Main St, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K6, Canada

Monthly Queer Hang - December
2024-12-07 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Town of Kentville Town Hall, 354 Main St, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1K6, Canada

Palestinian Flag Workshop and Fundraiser
2025-02-27 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Open Secrets, 38 Bridge Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia
In this workshop co-chair Imriel and board member Lilly will teach you how to cross stitch the Palestinian flag to make your very own pin to show your support of a free Palestine. All supplies will be provided to make one pin.
There are a limited number of spots in this workshop, so be sure to register today!
This is an all-ages event, but we ask that children 10 and under are accompanied by an adult.
Pay What You Can (suggested donation of $10) with all donations to a verified GoFundMe.

Pride Yoga
2025-04-27 13:30 - 14:30 UTC | Kentville Recreation Centre, 348 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N1K6, Canada
Join us for a body-positive yoga class led by Taylore from Atlantic Body Care!
Taylore will lead us through a gentle class focusing on self acceptance, love, confidence and mobilities. The vibes will be restorative, yin (slow flow), empowering mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork.
All levels, body shapes, ages, abilities, identities and sizes are welcome.
Bring your own mat if you have it, but if not we will have some available to borrow free of charge.
This event is pay what you can with a suggested $5 donation to Valley Pride to allow us to continue to offer events like these.

Pride Month Launch
2025-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Municipal Complex, 181 Coldbrook Village Park Drive, Coldbrook, Nova, Canada
This is a community event put on by a partner organization but supported by Valley Pride.
The Municipality’s annual Pride Month launch event will be emceed by local students and will feature remarks from the AVRCE, Valley Pride as well as the chair and vice chair of the Diversity Kings County Committee. Following the speaking portion of the event, we will have a flag raising and light refreshments.

Birding with Pride
2025-06-22 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | 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.
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.

Intro to Kink & Somatic Movement
2025-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Wolfville Farmer’s Market Community Room, 24 Elm Ave, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 1Z9, Canada
This is a community event put on by a partner organization but supported by Valley Pride.
A sensual, embodied workshop for the curious soul. Step into a safe and inclusive space where education meets embodiment. This hands-off, trauma-informed class introduces the core elements of kink—power dynamics, sensation play, consent, safety, and communication—in a grounded, approachable way.
We’ll guide you through somatic movement practices designed to help you:

Tune into your body’s wisdom
Explore boundaries and desires
Cultivate confidence and sensual expression
Deepen your connection to pleasure and presence

Together, we’ll explore how kink and somatics intersect to support nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and liberation of authentic expression.

No partners or experience needed
All genders, bodies & orientations welcome
Come as you are, leave more in tune Let your body speak. Let your curiosity lead.

The event is open to all 18 years and up. We’re currently scheduling a walk through of the location to provide more details. It should be accessible for all bodies.
email somaticsirens@gmail.com for registration & e-transfer.

Queer Need to Knows: Educational Panel
2025-06-23 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Macdonald Museum, 21 School St, Middleton, Nova Scotia, B0S 1P0, Canada
Whether you’re part of the queer community, ally, or simply curious. If you have questions we are here to answer them! We have some great panelists coming to talk about their areas of expertise and answer all the questions you may have. Then there is will be a free for all question period where you can ask anything, in a safe non-judgmental environment. queer related you may be wondering that google & chat GPT just hasn’t been covering for you!
Speakers:

Mica Daurie is a 2SLGBTQIA+ community advocate and thought leader with years of experience in spaces like government public service, legal and legislative services, corporate services, event planning, and a wealth of government and community DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion & accessibility) work.
Mica has held roles such as Court Administrator, Election Area Officer (Planning), City Hall Legislative Support, Administrative Coordinator for Council Support, Board of Inquiry Administrator for the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, and more. Mica has smashed glass ceilings as the first openly transgender woman to work at Halifax City Hall, the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, and much more.
Mica is a radical forward thinker who has brought difficult and thought-provoking conversations to every space she’s been in. Her work is approached from her lived experience as a queer transgender woman raised in Mi’kma’ki, and her services are offered in a manner that is accessible, inclusive, restorative, decolonized, and culturally competent. Mica has training in Gender Based Analysis+, Restorative Practices, Trauma Informed Care, French language at Université Sainte-Anne and more.
Mica serves on the Board of Executives for the Local Council of Women Halifax, and has several ties to community organizations and government bodies and NGO’s across the country. Mica also serves as the Vice President of Health, Housing and Social Development for National Council of Women Canada.

Allison Smith (she/they) is Acadia University’s Director of Human Rights and Human Rights Education and an Adjunct Professor in the Law and Society program. Allison has a law degree from Dalhousie University and has built a career focused on human rights, gender equality, restorative dispute resolution, and 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion. Allison previously worked at the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission as a Human Rights Officer and is the author of several publications focused on human rights, diversity, and inclusion published by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia, most recently Rainbow Rights: A Human Rights Legal Information Guide for 2SLGBTQIA+ Nova Scotians.

Accessibility Notes:
Entrances: one entry point at the main front doors. Steps up the centre and then the ramp is to the left of the steps.
Parking: 4 accessible spaces (paint is faded)
Inside: no concerns. very easy to navigate with mobility aids.
Washrooms: not a specific neutral gender, however the one on the third floor is for everyone.

Craft Out Loud
2025-06-24 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Bee’s Knees General Store and Bakery, 498 Main Street, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, Canada
Get artsy and create something beautiful in a safe space!
We’re hosting a queer crafting night at Bee’s Knees General Store and Bakery. 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 you know it wouldn’t be a Bee’s Knees night without tasty treats from the bakery.
This event is free to attend and open to all ages.
Accessibility Notes:
Entrances: Front door is manual, with a sloped entrance from the parking lot. There is one step in front of the building but smooth access is possible from the parking lot.
Parking: Currently no designated accessible space. Street parking available in front of the shop on both sides of the street as well as a Village lot directly across the street with two marked accessible spots.
Inside: Store and displays are accessible, and there is a wide path throughout the shop. There is a tiered counter to make accessing the coffee services a little more doable for folks in chairs.
Washrooms: washroom is gender neutral and accessible, with grip bars. Unfortunately no power door/lock.
