December 2025
Messiah Comes to Cape Breton
Cape Breton musicians are uniting for a special Christmas performance of Handel’s Messiah. The Choir and Soloist are led by Musical Director Rosemary McGhee and the chamber orchestra conductor, Sarah MacDonald. Messiah will be performed at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 14th. at Marguerite Bourgeoys Church in Sydney. Admission is free. All are welcome to experience this unforgettable masterpiece and the true meaning of Christmas.
Find out more »Readings/book signing: Oliver’s Polish Christmas: A Cape Breton Story
"Oliver's Polish Christmas: A Cape Breton Story" is a heartwarming new children's book by Tom Urbaniak, illustrated by Tammy Kransiqi. There will be readings/book signings and open house/refreshments at the Glace Bay Heritage Museum on Tuesday, December 16. Drop by at or after 2 p.m., with reading at 2:30 p.m. And the Baddeck Library on Thursday December 18 at 6:30 p.m. All royalties are supporting Cape Breton's St. Michael's Polish Benefit Society.
Find out more »Frosted Christmas Candle Jars
Glace Bay Library Tuesday Dec 16 3:30 – 4:30pm Come create your very own frosted Christmas Candle Jar. Fun for the whole family. Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca
Find out more »Christmas Cookie Decorating
Glace Bay Library Saturday Dec 20 11 – 12pm Get Creative! Decorate holiday themed cookies with classic and sweet toppings. Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca
Find out more »Christmas Carol Hymn Sing
“Christmas Carol Hymn Sing” St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 3 Queen St. Sydney Mines Sunday, Dec. 21st. 3:00 pm Come join Chalk Dust for an opportunity to hear some of your favourite Christmas Carols and a few special selections. You will be encouraged to sing-along on several of them.
Find out more »Christmas Bird House Craft
Glace Bay Library Tuesday Dec 23 2 – 3pm Sign up and make a Christmas bird house. Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca
Find out more »New years eve dance!
9pm-1am Balloon drop & a late-night lunch Music by dj macneil Tickets are 25$ per person Per sold only! Call alicia- 902-317-0504 Brookshaven hall 1748 alexandra st. Prime brook
Find out more »New Year’s Dance
St. Joseph’s Parish in Little Bras d’Or are putting on a New Years Dance : Dec 31st, 2025 Bras d’Or Hall -Villa Drive Dancing 9-1 Music -DJ Capsticks $20 per person Light lunch
Find out more »January 2026
Knitting Club
Glace Bay Library Every Friday 1:30-3:30
Find out more »Jr. DnD
Glace Bay Library Every Saturday 2 – 4pm
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