**** HRM Media Release
Municipality announces Bedford Days 2022
The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to participate in Bedford Days 2022.
This annual community event will begin on Tuesday, June 21 to coincide with National Indigenous Day, and will conclude on Friday, July 1 to coincide with Canada Day. It is supported by the Bedford Days Committee, composed of community members.
Programming will include live music, fireworks shows, wine & food sampling event, kids night, outdoor movies and lots more.
National Indigenous Peoples Day / DeWolf Park / 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with indigenous music, food samples, storytelling and other traditional activities.
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Modo Yoga Series **/ DeWolf Park
A yoga series with Modo Yoga Bedford to get you fit and inspired. Fitness for your mind, body and soul.
Wednesday, June 22 9:00 am to 10:00 am / Thursday, June 23 9:00 am to 10:00 am / Friday, June 24th 12 noon to 1:00 pm / Monday, June 27th 12 noon to 1:00 pm / Tuesday, June 28th 12 noon to 1:00 pm / Wednesday, June 29th 9:00 am to 10:00 am
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Friday, June 24th / Arabic Night / DeWolf Park / 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Arabic/English dance mixes by a DJ as well as drummers.
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Saturday, June 25th / Tai Chi with Mirella Veras ** / DeWolf Park / 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Tai Chi Demonstration class for people of all ages and health conditions. Let’s exercise, have fun and bring balance and health for all! (www.livebytaichi.ca)
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Saturday, June 25th / Georgian Social / Scott Manor House, 15 Fort Sackville Road / 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Fort Sackville Foundation is pleased to invite the public to a Georgian Social. We will be offering our famous oatcake cookies, lemonade, a performance piping group The Clan Farquharson as well as informative talks on the many historical aspects of the house and grounds.
So please bring your lawn chairs or your umbrella so that, rain or shine, you can have a chance to appreciate the beauty of a bygone era. Note: The house will not be available for tours on that day. For information about the Manor House visit: scottmanor.ca
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Saturday, June 25th / Rouge et Blanc (food & wine) Event / Sunnyside Mall / 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
19+ Drink Responsibly
Evening includes free hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, wine tasting, live music and entertainment from local dance groups. Special thanks to all the participating restaurants and Harvest Beer Wine Spirits. www.Harvestwines.ca
If you chose to consume alcohol, we encourage you to follow The National Low Risk Drinking Guidelines. The Halifax Regional Municipality strongly promotes not drinking and driving and encourages the use of a designated driver.
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Sunday, June 26th / Drive In Movie / BMO Centre Parking Lot 61 Gary Martin Dr, Bedford / 9:30 pm
Enjoy a free showing of Star Trek (2009). To register please go to this website https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/65329 on June 19th at 9:00 am.
Rain date: please visit this website for the date should it be required.
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Monday, June 27th / National Multicultural Day / 805 Bedford Highway / 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Celebrate National Multicultural Day event at various restaurants at the plaza. Come stop by for free samples while quantities last!
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Tuesday, June 28th / Movie in the Park / DeWolf Park / 9:30 pm
Enjoy a free showing of SCOOB! Bring your blanket, lawn chair, friends, and relatives. Enjoy the show! Rain date: Wed, June 29th.
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Thursday, June 30th / POUND® Workout ** / DeWolf Park / 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and Pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. (13 years +)
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Thursday, June 30th/ Beat-Fit with Aya **/ DeWolf Park / 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Choreographed exercises to the beat of the music that keeps you entertained throughout your entire sweat workout.
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Thursday, June 30th / Glow’s Fun Land / DeWolf Park / 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Choreographed exercises to the beat of the music that keeps you entertained throughout your entire sweat workout.
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Thursday, June 30th / Glow’s Fun Land / DeWolf Park / 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Bouncy castles will be set up. Arrive early to beat the lineups. Tickets and bracelets are sold on site. Note: Thursday bracelets are only valid for Thursday.
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Thursday, June 30th / Kids Extravaganza / DeWolf Park / 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Bring the kids and have some fun with the mermaids, cirque show, dance performances and activities with the Bedford Library. The evening ends with a fireworks show for the kids. Presented by TD Bank.
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Friday, July 1st / Canada Day Pancake Breakfast* / DeWolf Park / 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Enjoy delicious Sunnyside pancakes served by the Sunnyside Restaurant staff while quantities last.
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Friday, July 1st / Glow’s Fun Land / DeWolf Park / 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Bouncy castles will be set up. Tickets and bracelets for the rides are sold on site. Note: Bracelets are not transferable to evening event.
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Friday, July 1st / Canada Day Live Music* / DeWolf Park / 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Join us at the main stage for live music by Tyler Key.
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Friday, July 1st / Kids’ Canada Day Party* / DeWolf Park / 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Activities with the Bedford Library, mermaids, a cirque show and lots more.
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Friday, July 1st / Chicken Little Ice Cream Social ** / 1527 Bedford Highway / 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Join us at Chicken Little Café & Dairy Bar (located beside the Chickenburger) to kick off summer and Bedford Days Canada Day Celebrations. Enjoy a FREE Chocolate or Vanilla sundae or scoop. While quantities last, please one per person
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Friday, July 1st / Glow’s Fun Land / DeWolf Park / 6:00 pm to 9:45 pm
Arrive early to beat the lineups. Bouncy castles will be set up. Tickets and bracelets for the rides are sold on site. Note: Bracelets purchased during the day are not valid during the evening event. New bracelets must be purchased for the evening activities.
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Friday, July 1st / Bedford Volunteer Fire Dept Beer Fest / DeWolf Park / 6:00 pm to Midnight
An entertaining evening featuring live music and a DJ. Cash bar.
If you chose to consume alcohol, we encourage you to follow The National Low Risk Drinking Guidelines. The Halifax Regional Municipality strongly promotes not drinking and driving and encourages the use of a designated driver.
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Friday, July 1st / Canada Day Celebrations* / DeWolf Park / 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Live music from Donair Supply. Kids entertainment. Fireworks starting at 10:00 pm.
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* July 1st Canada Day events are funded in part by the Government of Canada.
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** Community Group Events
These are organized by local individuals and organizations to encourage recreation, sport and community celebration. Participants in any of these events are on a voluntary basis and the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is not liable or responsible for any injury, loss or damages.
