Come early, lay down your blanket and settle in on the scenic grounds. Take in the wondrous open sky and watch Annapolis Royal’s magical fireworks display.

Visit Annapolis Royal for the annual Natal Day Parade starting at 3 pm. After the parade, join us in Fort Anne’s parking lot to take a closer look at the handiwork involved in creating these colourful displays. Who will be this year’s float winners? Don’t miss the excitement!

Stroll around the encampment of the 84th Regiment of Foot 2nd Battalion (Royal Highland Emigrants) and enjoy the sights, smells, and sounds of black powder musketry, outdoor cooking, and life in an 18th century military camp. Saturday afternoon from 2 pm to 3 pm a tactical battle features 18th century military techniques, weather permitting.

Join Parks Canada and community partners to mark this special day commemorating the Great Upheaval. Check the Fort Anne website for more details closer to the date.

As part of Annapolis Royal’s Band Fest, bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an afternoon of fine music! This is a fair-weather event.

If you like traditional music, mark these special Thursdays on your calendar this summer! Enjoy talented entertainers in a special series of traditional music featuring local musicians. More information Jacquelyn Martell: Let the merry sounds of traditional fiddle-playing fill the Habitation.

If you like traditional music, mark these special Thursdays on your calendar this summer! Enjoy talented entertainers in a special series of traditional music featuring local musicians. More information Taproom Growlers: This a cappella group will sing songs of the sea as they were sung in traditional sea shanties across Nova Scotia.

If you like traditional music, mark these special Thursdays on your calendar this summer! Enjoy talented entertainers in a special series of traditional music featuring local musicians. More information Harvey Marcotte: Be entertained by traditional tunes played on the fiddle, mandolin or guitar.

If you like traditional music, mark these special Thursdays on your calendar this summer! Enjoy talented entertainers in a special series of traditional music featuring local musicians. More information Vickie Deveau: Get your toes tapping with a blend of country and French music!