Amherst Community Living

Who's ready for a SPOOKTACULAR event you won't want to miss?!

Join us in celebrating Esther Fest 2026 with our annual Great Amherst Street Party!
We will have live music with "Hittin Rewind", bounce castles, food, vendors, wagon rides, a petting zoo and so much more!

Saturday October 24th, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Victoria Square (58 Victoria Street) Amherst NS

Sign up closing soon!

For this years Scarecrow Stroll, we are encouraging businesses AND residents to take part!! The deadline to sign up will be Friday, October 9th, 2026

Here is the link to sign up https://forms.gle/ewHvDdDbLKRK8BuS6

Scarecrow Stroll - This will be our seventh annual Scarecrow Stroll, where we encourage businesses to create a "Scarecrow" at their business. We then add all of these locations to a map for our community to tour and to take pictures with! - Keep in mind there is a competition for best scarecrow!

Amherst in Gloom - "Amherst in Gloom" (a spin on a local initiative "Amherst in Bloom") is for residents who love to decorate their home/yard with Halloween/spooky/fall decor! - Upon summiting your address we will add it to our map for our community to tour!

For full schedule of events, visit https://greatamherstmystery.com/

The poster for this year’s Esther Fest is now ready! To find out more about the festival visit our website: greatamherstmystery.com 

It’s almost spooky time! 👻

Our Town of Amherst Volunteer of the Year, Paul Cormier was recognized last week at the 2026 Provincial Volunteer Awards!
Giving your time to Volunteer is a powerful way to make a positive impact on your community, thank you for all you do Paul!

🙌Robb Complex will be pumping tomorrow🙌

⚾️Community Partners Softball Tournament
⚾️ARHS hosting Regionals
🏓Pickleball Event

Come cheer on your favourite local Athlete! Community BBQ hosted by the Amherst Skating Club. See menu attached!

Upcoming events in the Amherst Community!

If you have an event we should add, please email [email protected]!

Happening this Sunday 🚒

Amherst Firefighters Association

Yes, we know it's only October 1st, but it's time to start planning our holiday events and we need your help!

We are looking for theme suggestions for our annual Town of Amherst Christmas Parade!

This year our Town of Amherst Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, November 21st, 2026

Our past themes
2023 - Around the World
2024 - Classic Christmas Movies
2025 - Winterwonderland

2026 TOA Christmas Parade Theme Suggestions! It's that time of year again! - We are looking for theme suggestions for our annual Town of Amherst Christmas Parade! This year our Town of Amherst Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, November 21st, 2026 Our past themes 2023 - Around the World 2024 - Classic Christmas Movies 2025 - Winterw...

Join NS Walks Amherst next week for some fresh air!

🍁 Next Week’s Autumn Adventure Walk! 🍁

Get ready to soak up the crisp fall air and gorgeous colours as we head out on the Bunny Trail — a fantastic woodland hike with beautiful views along the River Philip 🌲🌊. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and enjoy nature at its best!
📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ Meet at 10:00 AM
📍 Irving Gas Station, 4602 Upper Main St, Oxford — right by the big blue berry! 🫐

Bring your energy, your friends, and your love for autumn. It’s going to be a wonderful walk! 🚶‍♀️🍂🚶‍♂️