Announcements (Recreation)
Recreation and Active Living Micro Grant Applications Now Open for Submissions
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Micro Grants 2025-2026
The Department of Community Development and Recreation is pleased to announce that we have received funding to offer micro grants to Richmond County groups. Groups who wish to apply for funding to support active living initiatives are encouraged to apply.
To complete an application please select one of the following:
Deadline for application submissions is September 15, 2025.
For more information please contact:
Danielle Martell, Community Development/Special Projects Officer
or 902.226.3982
The Municipality of the County of Richmond recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians
Summer Program Registration Opens June 27th
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Summer programming registration opens June 27th, 2025.
For programming information and details, visit Summer 2025 Richmond Reflections Newsletter
Richmond Recreation has launched an online registration and payment system for recreation programming (including drop-in classes). Recreation staff are available to assist all participants with the registration process if required. We encourage participants to reach out for support and assistance with this process.
Registering & Payment Options
- Register online at Recreation Programming
- Register by phoning (902) 226-0663
- Pay online via credit card or hybrid card
- Pay by cash/cheque/debit at the municipal administration office
- Pay via credit card over the phone
Quick And Easy Access To Online Registration And Payment
Call for Performers - 2025 Concerts by the Sea
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Call for Performers – Concerts by the Sea 2025!
Are you a musician, dancer, entertainer, or part of a band from Richmond County?
We’re looking for talented local performers to take the stage at this year’s Concerts by the Sea series!
Performance Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Venues & Dates:
Arichat Waterfront Stage
• July 17
• July 31
• August 14
St. Peter’s Marina
• July 9
• July 23
• August 6
Interested performers can discuss their preferred venue and performance dates by contacting Ronalda Boudreau by 
902-226-0663 or
Let’s celebrate local talent by the sea this summer — spread the word!
National Volunteer Week 2025
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Communities across Canada celebrate National Volunteer Week every year! The National Volunteer Week theme for 2025, Volunteers Making Waves, emphasizes the impactful and transformative nature of volunteer efforts, highlighting how individual and collective volunteer actions create ripples of positive change within communities. Like a wave, volunteering is movement building. #NVW2025 #VolunteersMakeWaves
Join us in recognizing a some of our Richmond County Volunteers. We sincerely thank you for all you do for our County!
