Picnic in the Park

Picnic in the Park Live music for dancing and picnic dining at Lordly Park, 109 Central St, Chester, Nova Scotia
Every Tuesday* evening in the summer, from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Admission free! * If it's raining on Tuesday, we postpone to Wednesday, and if it's raining on Wednesday, we'll dance on Thursday. Free admission -- Donations for the band are welcome. Bring your family, your picnic supper and your dancing shoes!

Tomorrow, September 1st, the Parsons Brothers grace our stage with their unique blend of folk-rock-blues music, sponsore...
08/31/2026

Tomorrow, September 1st, the Parsons Brothers grace our stage with their unique blend of folk-rock-blues music, sponsored by Sensea Nordic Spa and Access Storage. Free admission; tips for the band are appreciated.
New time: 5:00 to 7:00. At Lordly Park in Chester.
See you at the Park.

Did you know that the Parsons Brothers are the only band to play all 14 seasons of Picnic in the Park? And we love them!...
08/29/2026

Did you know that the Parsons Brothers are the only band to play all 14 seasons of Picnic in the Park? And we love them!
From 5:00 to 7:00, on Tuesday, September 1st, they will again play for our dining and dancing pleasure. Sponsored by Sensea Nordic Spa and Access Storage.
Note time change -- 5:00 to 7:00.
Admission is free, but tips for the band are appreciated.
See you at the Park!

Friendly reminder -- in September we picnic from 5:00 to 7:00, because it's getting darker earlier and we don't like put...
08/28/2026

Friendly reminder -- in September we picnic from 5:00 to 7:00, because it's getting darker earlier and we don't like putting the sound equipment away in the dark! Please spread the word.
Coming up Tuesday, September 1st, THE PARSONS BROTHERS, the only band to have played every PiP since the beginning -- that's 14 years! Sponsored by Sensea Nordic Spa and Access Storage.
5:00 to 7:00, Lordly Park in Chester.
See you at the Park

It looks like you all were successful with crossed fingers and pure thoughts. We are on for tonight!!!Dark & Stormy, 6:0...
08/25/2026

It looks like you all were successful with crossed fingers and pure thoughts. We are on for tonight!!!
Dark & Stormy, 6:00 to 8:00, Lordly Park in Chester. Sponsored by Susan Diamond and Access Storage.
See you at the Park.

Hello my friends, We are watching weather reports closely and will make a decision whether to cancel by 1:00 today. Fing...
08/25/2026

Hello my friends, We are watching weather reports closely and will make a decision whether to cancel by 1:00 today. Fingers crossed that we can picnic and dance today. Stay tuned...

They're baaaaaack -- the amazing Dark & Stormy will be with us Tuesday, August 25th, sponsored by Susan Diamond, Realtor...
08/23/2026

They're baaaaaack -- the amazing Dark & Stormy will be with us Tuesday, August 25th, sponsored by Susan Diamond, Realtor and Access Storage. 6:00 to 8:00, Lordly Park in Chester, NS.
And if you've been to PiP regularly, you know that Susan always brings something fun for kids of all ages.
And, yes, I'm confident the weather will cooperate, as long as you all cross your fingers.
See you at the Park.

Wednesday, August 19th -- We are on tonight!!! Hog the Covers returns to our stage with classic rock and 80s tunes for o...
08/19/2026

Wednesday, August 19th -- We are on tonight!!! Hog the Covers returns to our stage with classic rock and 80s tunes for our dining and dancing pleasure. Extra added attraction -- Oasis Belly Dancers.
Sponsored by AA Munro Insurance and Access Storage. 6:00 to 8:00 at Lordly Park in Chester, NS. And it's all free, although tips for the band are appreciated.
See you at the Park!

August 17th -- I'm not saying we're cancelled tomorrow YET, BUT it doesn't look good. We'll post our status tomorrow by ...
08/17/2026

August 17th -- I'm not saying we're cancelled tomorrow YET, BUT it doesn't look good. We'll post our status tomorrow by noon.
Did you know that if we have to cancel PiP on Tuesday because of weather, the band plays on Wednesday? And if it's still nasty weather on Wednesday, we go on Thursday. Stay tuned ...

On Tuesday, August 18, we have special guests!!! We are so lucky to have Oasis Belly Dancers performing during the inter...
08/16/2026

On Tuesday, August 18, we have special guests!!! We are so lucky to have Oasis Belly Dancers performing during the intermission.
See you at the Park!

On Tuesday, August 18th, we're delighted to present Hog the Covers, playing classic and 80s rock, sponsored by AA Munro ...
08/14/2026

On Tuesday, August 18th, we're delighted to present Hog the Covers, playing classic and 80s rock, sponsored by AA Munro Insurance and Access Storage. And we're honoured to have Oasis Belly Dancers as our special guests.
6:00 to 8:00, Lordly Park in Chester. Free admission; tips for the band appreciated.
This is definitely a night you'll want your dancing shoes!
See you at the Park.

Address

Lordly Park, Central Street
Chester, NS
B0J1J0

Opening Hours

6pm - 8pm

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