Photo: Tourism Nova Scotia
1. 10th Annual Port Hood Lobster Picnic

It?s all about celebrating the crustacean at this annual picnic, which takes place in and around the grounds of the Al MacInnis Sports Centre in this community on the west coast of Cape Breton Island. The fun starts at 1 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. Kids will love taking a boat tour to Port Hood Island, trying their hand at horseshoes, bopping on bouncy castles, getting their faces painted, playing games and more! There is music throughout the event and lots of great food, including the picnic?s famous lobster burgers.
When: July 9

More info: porthood.ca
Photo courtesy of Sherbrooke Village
2. St. Mary?s River Days at Sherbrooke Village

Celebrate all that the St. Mary?s River in eastern Nova Scotia has to offer by taking your kids to Sherbrooke Village?s 19th-century heritage site for the St. Mary?s River Days festival. Your family will have a blast taking part in treasure hunts and doing crafts. On July 16 and 23, there will be old-fashioned ice cream making (and tasting!). On July 24, kids will be able to make their own little wooden boats and head over to the Sawmill & Goldmine Frolic to try out classic woodsmen?s competitions, including the nail drive and kettle boil. They can also try their luck at gold panning for real gold (and they get to keep whatever they find!). When: July 11 to 24

More info: sherbrookevillage.novascotia.ca
Photo: Parks Canada/C. Green
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