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Town of New Glasgow Announces July Programming for Make Your Move New Glasgow

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Published: Friday, 26 June 2026 12:50

June 26, 2026, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia - The Town of New Glasgow is inviting residents and visitors to get outside, stay active, and enjoy July programming through Make Your Move New Glasgow.

Make Your Move New Glasgow encourages residents to add more simple movement into daily life, such as walking, biking, gardening, active play, or standing to break up sitting time.

“Make Your Move New Glasgow is about helping people of all ages find simple and enjoyable ways to stay active and connected,” said Mayor Nancy Dicks. “July is full of fun opportunities to get outside, try something new, and enjoy summer in New Glasgow.”

Highlights for July include:

Art in the Park

Every Friday in July from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Riverside Gazebo, participants can stop by to create a new craft each week, including rainbow clouds, hand trees, paper butterflies, pom-pom popsicles, and rubber band guitars.

Coffee Outside

Residents are encouraged to start their Tuesday mornings with a walk or bike ride to enjoy coffee or tea outdoors. Coffee Outside will take place on Tuesdays in July from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Participants are asked to bring their own mug.

Pop Up Play

Pop Up Play will take place on Wednesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Annex Field. The Town’s summer team will be on site with lawn games, sports equipment, and more.

Pop Up SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding)

Residents can stop by Glasgow Square Theatre on Wednesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 22 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to try stand up paddleboarding on the river. The summer team will also be available to help connect interested participants with the Go Play Pictou County Equipment Loan Program.

Little Birders

Little Birders will take place on Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Rotary Park for children ages 5 to 8, accompanied by an adult or family. Participants will take part in birding activities, learn about local birds, and enjoy a bird watching walk. Registration is required by contacting or 902-755-8363.

Intro to Ballet

Free beginner-focused ballet classes with instructor Grace White will take place on July 8 and July 22, with additional August dates scheduled. Classes are open to youth ages 8 to 11 and will be held from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Glasgow Square Theatre. Ballet shoes are not required. Registration is required by contacting or 902-755-8363.

Tennis Lessons

Tennis lessons with Certified Tennis Instructor Neal will also begin on July 3 and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays until August 20 at the West Side Tennis Courts. Lessons are available to West Side Tennis Court members, and memberships can be purchased at New Glasgow Town Hall, 111 Provost Street.

Residents are encouraged to follow Make Your Move New Glasgow on Facebook and Instagram at @makeyourmove_ng for updates, program highlights, and ways to get involved. Click here to view the full list of July events and programming details on the Town of New Glasgow website.