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Children’s Programs
Wednesdays (July 8, 15, 22 & 29) - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
Take part in this special living-history program for children and get a sense of what life was like for Gaels in those days past. The program features special hands-on activities including chores, crafts, games, language, and song. Costumes are provided. For ages 8-12 only. 10 am to 4 pm. $30 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 13% HST included.
Thursdays (alternate - July 9 & 23) - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
Partake in this special living-history program for teens and get a sense of the responsibilities and the lifestyles of young Gaels in days past. The program features special hands-on activities including chores, crafts, language and song. Costumes are provided. For ages 13-17. 10 am to 4 pm. $30 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 13% HST included.
Fridays (July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31) - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
Join us for a morning of interactive games that focus on language, song, dance and other aspects of Scottish heritage. Gaelic games such as Tunnag Tunnag Gèadh, “Duck Duck Goose” center on basic Gaelic vocabulary and phrases which are incorporated into fun and engaging games for children. Spòrs is for children aged 5-10. 10 am to 12 pm. Free admission.
Special Tours
Wednesday, July 15 - Cuairt nan Coinnlean/Candlelight Tour
Come join us for an intimate evening featuring a storytelling tour of this living history site and Cape Breton sunset. 7-9 pm. $12 adult, $28 family, $5 students. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 13% HST included.
Community Suppers
Saturday, July 11 - Feasgar an Truisg/Traditional Codfish Supper
Come satisfy your taste buds with a feed of salt cod, potatoes and all the trimmings of a traditional Cape Breton salt cod supper. If you don’t cotton to cod, hot dogs are available upon request. Backstage, 3-6 pm. $15 adults, $8 child plate, $2 hot dog. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
Language & Cultural Programs
Wednesday, July 29 to Friday, July 31- Stòras a’ Bhaile_
Participate in Stòras a' Bhaile, a three day Gaelic immersion folklife school
featuring the traditional foods, music, dance, stories and songs of Gaelic
Nova Scotia. Held on-site in its historical buildings. Stòras a' Bhaile
is a special event for Gaelic learners and native speakers alike. Please note that this program is full.
Other Programs & Events
Thursday, July 2 - Vegetable Production and Pest Management Seminar
Basic introduction for planning and harvesting your garden while controlling pests. 6 to 9 pm. Admission is $15 per person. Space is limited.
Sunday, July 26 - Anniversary Church Service - Malagawatch Church
The River & Lakeside Pastoral Charge of the United Church of Canada hosts their annual Anniversary Church Service in the Malagawatch Church. 3 pm. Free admission to service. Voluntary collection taken up by the Pastoral Charge.
Calendar at a Glance
2 (Thursday) - Vegetable Production & Pest Management Seminar
3 (Friday) - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
8 (Wednesday) - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
9 (Thursday) - Na Deugairean/The Teenagers Living History Prorgram for Youth
10 (Friday) - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
11 (Saturday) - Feasgar an Truisg/Codfish Supper
15 (Wednesday) - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
15 (Wednesday) - Candlelight Tour
17 (Friday) - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
22 (Wednesday) - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
23 (Thursday) - Na Deugairean/The Teenagers Living History Prorgram for Youth
24 (Friday) - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
26 (Sunday) - Anniversary Service - Malagawatch Church
29 (Wednesday) - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
29 to 31 (Wed-Fri) - Stòras a' Bhaile
31 (Friday) - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
An Céitean - May
An t-Òg-mhios - June
An t-Iuchar - July
An Lùnasdal - August
An t-Sultuine - September
An Dàmhair - October
An t-Samhainn - November
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