Thanksgiving is a natural pause button, and this year we’re feeling especially grateful. To everyone who chose Coastal Inns for a family road trip, tournament weekend, quick work stop, or a spur-of-the-moment escape – thank you. Your stays keep our locally owned and operated hotels humming, and we’re proud to welcome you with the same Authentic Maritime Hospitality you’ve come to expect.
With the long weekend on the horizon and Halloween not far behind it, early fall brings a great mix of cozy meals, colourful drives, and just the right amount of spooky fun. If you’re planning a quick getaway, here are a few easy ways to enjoy the season – plus a handful of local happenings near our locations.
Quick Ideas for a Fall Getaway
- Take a slow drive to watch the foliage change, then warm up with chowder or cider at a local spot.
- Pack a light jacket and follow a favourite trail – cool air and quiet paths make for perfect walking weather.
- Visit a farmers’ market for harvest treats and a few early gifts.
What’s On This Month
Moncton / Dieppe
- Boo at the Zoo (Oct 18, 19, 25, 26) – A family tradition at Magnetic Hill Zoo with plenty of themed fun for all ages.
- Clown Walk, Victoria Park (Oct 31, 7:00 p.m.) – A lighthearted community stroll; bring your best clown look and keep it kind.
Sackville, NB
- Backyard History with Andrew MacLean (Oct 29) – An evening at Greenslades exploring the 1922 farmhouse mystery and its unexplained fires.
Halifax
- Nocturne: Art at Night (Oct 16–19) – Halifax and Dartmouth glow during this free, city-wide art experience.
- Francofest Halifax (Oct 23–Nov 1) – Cultural, literary, and community events celebrating Francophone diversity across HRM.
- Plus: crisp walks in Point Pleasant Park, apple picking nearby, and waterfront sunsets that hit different this time of year.
Digby
- Thanksgiving Weekend Specials – Local restaurants lean into harvest flavours alongside fresh seafood.
- Haunted Houses & Family Events – Community activities often pop up in Digby, Bear River, and Weymouth toward month’s end.
- Fall Foliage Drives – Scenic loops along Digby Neck and the Bay of Fundy make for effortless leaf-peeping.
Antigonish
- Fairmont Road & The Big Beautiful Band – Halloween Show (Oct 31–Nov 1) at Half Cocked Brewing Company – music, costumes, and a friendly local crowd.
A Thank-You from Our Team
However you’re spending Thanksgiving – around a crowded table, on the road to see family, or enjoying a quiet weekend away – we’re thankful for your continued support. Each visit helps keep dollars in our communities and supports the local suppliers and small businesses we partner with every day.
Halloween Wishes
To all the trick-or-treaters (and the grown-ups tagging along): have a fun and safe night. Add reflective tape to costumes, stick to well-lit routes, and keep an eye out for each other.
From our entire team, Happy Thanksgiving – and here’s to a safe, spooky, and smile-filled October!
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