Free Outdoor Family Fun in Kentville Parks!

Building on the success of the Town’s Unstructured Play (UP) Program, the Get Outside PLAYdate Series invites families of all ages and stages to connect, explore, and play outdoors throughout the spring, summer, and fall months.

Each PLAYdate features a fun and engaging theme—like Fort Building, Nature Art, Water Play, or Scavenger Hunts—and is led by trained Outdoor Play Guides. These free, inclusive sessions encourage movement, creativity, and social connection in a relaxed, all-weather environment.

For more information visit: www.kentville.ca/playdate 

Each Wednesday night in June, at the Kentville Lions Hall (78 River Street) local amateur musicians gather to sing and play for the crowd.

Come out and hear the tunes, tap your toes and sing along to familiar favourites. We offer this safe opportunity for those living with addiction to join us as are bar is NOT open during this event.

$2 admission. Shared sweet break at 8PM - please bring a sweet to share.

Every Wednesday night at the Kentville Lions Hall (78 River Street). COMING SOON - Jam Sessions will be held in Centre Square, Kentville with full BBQ and canteen. All proceeds go to the community service work of the Kentville Lions.

Saturday, June 7 | 10:00am–3:00pm (Rain date: June 8)
Locations: Miner’s Marsh, Oakdene Park & the Kentville Ravine

Join us for a full day of outdoor activities, environmental education, and community fun as we take a “Journey to a Greener Future.” Enjoy guided hikes, hands-on workshops, over 20 exhibitors, nature crafts, a free BBQ, and much more.

🗺️ View the posters below for full schedules and details for each location.

To register for the Miner's Marsh tours visit: www.kentville.ca/programs

Kentville residents elect six councillors and the mayor every four years during municipal elections. This team meets each month during the Council Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting with directors to understand town operations, and to receive recommendations from staff.  At the end of each month, council considers these and other recommendations and makes decisions in the best interest of the town. Both the CAC and council meetings are open to the public, either live at Town Hall or online using YouTube.  All council meetings and council meeting highlights are available on the town's YouTube channel.

Each Wednesday night in June, at the Kentville Lions Hall (78 River Street) local amateur musicians gather to sing and play for the crowd.

Come out and hear the tunes, tap your toes and sing along to familiar favourites. We offer this safe opportunity for those living with addiction to join us as are bar is NOT open during this event.

$2 admission. Shared sweet break at 8PM - please bring a sweet to share.

Every Wednesday night at the Kentville Lions Hall (78 River Street). COMING SOON - Jam Sessions will be held in Centre Square, Kentville with full BBQ and canteen. All proceeds go to the community service work of the Kentville Lions.

The Investment Advisory Committee is appointed by Council to monitor the investment portfolio and investment activities pursuant to the Perpetual Reserve Fund Policy for the funds invested from the sale of the Kentville Electric Commission. Nova Scotia Bill # 20 – Town of Kentville and Kentville Electric Commission Sale of Assets Act stated that “The Town shall establish a Special Perpetual Reserve Fund.”  Direction is provided within Town of Kentville’s Policy Statement G26 – Investments – Perpetual Reserve Fund Policy.  The investment Committee meets monthly with the Investment Manager/Advisor to review the past month’s progress and the position of the Fund.

The Heritage Committee was created in 2023 in response to public concern over the loss or threat of loss of significant heritage buildings in the town.  This committee is seeking to develop a means to preserve and protect heritage buildings and elements in the town.

Free Outdoor Family Fun in Kentville Parks!

Building on the success of the Town’s Unstructured Play (UP) Program, the Get Outside PLAYdate Series invites families of all ages and stages to connect, explore, and play outdoors throughout the spring, summer, and fall months.

Each PLAYdate features a fun and engaging theme—like Fort Building, Nature Art, Water Play, or Scavenger Hunts—and is led by trained Outdoor Play Guides. These free, inclusive sessions encourage movement, creativity, and social connection in a relaxed, all-weather environment.

For more information visit: www.kentville.ca/playdate 

Each Wednesday night in June, at the Kentville Lions Hall (78 River Street) local amateur musicians gather to sing and play for the crowd.

Come out and hear the tunes, tap your toes and sing along to familiar favourites. We offer this safe opportunity for those living with addiction to join us as are bar is NOT open during this event.

$2 admission. Shared sweet break at 8PM - please bring a sweet to share.

Every Wednesday night at the Kentville Lions Hall (78 River Street). COMING SOON - Jam Sessions will be held in Centre Square, Kentville with full BBQ and canteen. All proceeds go to the community service work of the Kentville Lions.

The advisory group for the Kentville Police Service, the Police Commission works to help strengthen and improve the Police Service. The commission meets 11 times per year to discuss emerging issues, equipment, and personnel. Members on this board include two members of Town Council, two members from the community, and a representative from the provincial Department of Justice.  

Each Spring, the motorcycle community comes together Kentville to show off their bikes, their skills and their merchandise.  There are bike shows, displays, vendors, stunt shows, live bands, community breakfasts and BBQs.

Join us this weekend in Downtown Kentville! DHA 2025 June 21-22.

TIPS FOR GETTING AROUND AND HAVING A GREAT TIME DOWTOWN DURING THE RALLY:

• Centre Square will be partially closed starting Friday June 20 for vendor set-up 
• A section of Webster Street from Bridge to Aberdeen will be open to bike traffic and bike parking only starting Saturday June 22 in the morning.  Detours will be set up to guide 4 wheeled vehicles around town and to open parking areas suitable for standard vehicles.
• We recommend 4 wheel parking behind Town Hall at 354 Main Street, and behind the Kentville Justice Centre at 86 Bridge Street
• This event is family friendly and we encourage you to come with a crew! You don't have to ride a bike to have a great time downtown.
• Check out the vendor area and visit food trucks and sellers from all over
• 50/50 and raffles will be set up next to TD Bank on Webster Street
• The main event stage will be at 35 Webster Street and we are featuring awesome local talent!
• Public bathrooms will be on site next to the stage area at 35 Webster Street. 
• Visit our local merchants to beat the heat and find local treasures
• Our pubs and eateries are awesome and we recommend checking them out while you're here!

The Race to Conserve and Restore Our Wetlands
Miners Marsh, Kentville
June 22, 2025
Race Start 10:15 a.m.

The Duck and Run Fun Run at the Miners Marsh is a race to conserve and restore our wetlands: a fundraising event in support of Ducks Unlimited Canada, where participants of all ages are encouraged to lace up in support of conservation.

Day-of sign-in will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Miners Marsh, with the run beginning at 10:15 a.m.

Go the extra mile: Fundraise for Canada's wetlands!
Ask your friends, family and colleagues to support your efforts and make a donation to your personal fundraising page. Better still, download the DonorDrive mobile app so you can conveniently access and track your fundraising progress, earn badges and celebrate milestones you've achieved!

Gather your flock of friends and family and migrate our way this spring to enjoy time outdoors, courtesy of nature.
We’ll make it worth the trip! Prizes for top 3 fundraisers!

Each Wednesday night in June, at the Kentville Lions Hall (78 River Street) local amateur musicians gather to sing and play for the crowd.

Come out and hear the tunes, tap your toes and sing along to familiar favourites. We offer this safe opportunity for those living with addiction to join us as are bar is NOT open during this event.

$2 admission. Shared sweet break at 8PM - please bring a sweet to share.

Every Wednesday night at the Kentville Lions Hall (78 River Street). COMING SOON - Jam Sessions will be held in Centre Square, Kentville with full BBQ and canteen. All proceeds go to the community service work of the Kentville Lions.

Free Outdoor Family Fun in Kentville Parks!

Building on the success of the Town’s Unstructured Play (UP) Program, the Get Outside PLAYdate Series invites families of all ages and stages to connect, explore, and play outdoors throughout the spring, summer, and fall months.

Each PLAYdate features a fun and engaging theme—like Fort Building, Nature Art, Water Play, or Scavenger Hunts—and is led by trained Outdoor Play Guides. These free, inclusive sessions encourage movement, creativity, and social connection in a relaxed, all-weather environment.

For more information visit: www.kentville.ca/playdate 

Kentville residents elect six councillors and the mayor every four years during municipal elections. This team meets each month during the Council Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting with directors to understand town operations, and to receive recommendations from staff.  At the end of each month, council considers these and other recommendations and makes decisions in the best interest of the town. Both the CAC and council meetings are open to the public, either live at Town Hall or online using YouTube.  All council meetings and council meeting highlights are available on the town's YouTube channel.