Amherst Community Living and Recreation Department

06/02/2026

Join us for a night of wellness & movement at the Amherst Lions Park, (40 Hickman St, Amherst) on Thursday, July 9th, 6pm-8pm.

Activities will feature - Soccer, Flag Football, Tennis, Pickleball , Pilates , Basketball, Splash Pad / Playground Play pickleball, lawn games, smoothies to fuel up, and more!

Whether you’re looking to get active, try something new, or simply enjoy a fun evening outdoors, there’s something for everyone!

06/02/2026

Amherst Cumberland Multisport gaining some skills with the Amherst Golf Club!!!!

06/02/2026

Hey Amherst!

On July 16th, 2026, we will be having an indoor movie night at the Amherst Stadium!!

Please select the top 2 movies you and your family would like to see!

Hey Amherst! On July 16th, 2026 we will be having an indoor movie night at the Amherst Stadium!! Please select the top 2 movies you and your family would like to see!

06/02/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month!

06/01/2026

Join us as we celebrate Canada Day in downtown Amherst in Victoria Square (58 Victoria St. E.) on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy a day filled with live music, local vendors, food, games, bounce castles, and more!! Keep an eye out for more details still to come!

Then end the celebrations with us at Robb Ball Park, (53 Laplanche St) for fireworks at dusk!!

06/01/2026

Introducing our SUMMER THURSDAYS lineup!!

After our community's feedback, we’re excited to share this Summer’s Thursday events! From live music and food, to movies nights, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

We can’t wait to spend the summer with our community and make Thursday nights fun for everyone! - Stay tuned for more details!

06/01/2026

Our team is getting ready to welcome Brianna Voss home as she completes her incredible 200 km walk across Nova Scotia in support of Huntington’s disease awareness and fundraising. 💙

Join us at The Elm Tree on June 2 as we celebrate Brianna’s incredible accomplishment.

Cheer her on as she arrives, or sign up to walk the Amherst stretch along her side.

🔗 Register, donate and learn more: https://p2p.onecause.com/amherst-walk

05/30/2026

🎾🎾FREE Adult Tennis and Pickleball Lessons🎾🎾
Registration opens May 28th at 9am online and in person at the Amherst Stadium. Both Tennis and Pickleball instruction included.
Recreational tennis begins June 2nd & ends August 25th.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/mWWMJ4gC3fzJ4tMT9

Tuesday Evenings : 6:00 - 7:30pm
Thursdays Evenings: 6:00 - 7:30pm

Location of lessons: Lions Park Court, 40 Hickman St

05/29/2026

Call for Vendors!!!
If you are interested in joining us on Wednesday, July 1st as a Vendor, please fill out our form here: https://forms.gle/EhfbpBtacdnR5G9G8