Weekend Wrap-up: May 19-21

Happy long weekend! The weather report is looking promising so enjoy and have fun! 1. There’s no better way to get the family moving on Victoria Day weekend in Halifax than to participate in the 9th annual Scotiabank Bluenose Marathon. There are events and races all weekend including the Doctors NS youth run on Saturday! This is the largest children’s race in Canada. If you don’t have any little runners participating, find a spot along the route and help cheer these kids on. It’s a long route and your encouragement will mean a lot! 2. The Museum of Natural History is hosting Out of this World: Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television which features more than 40 costumes and related objects from science fiction films and television programs such as; Star Wars, Blade Runner, Terminator, Star Trek, Batman and more. The grand opening is this weekend! 3. Could it be? Merlin Macaw is turning 10? Head to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and help say Happy Birthday to our fine, feathered friend! Families can make Paper Bag Parrots, Paper Roll Parrots and create their own Merlin Macaw colouring sheets from 1:00 to 3:00 in the Small Craft Gallery. At 3:00, Merlin will have his afternoon bath before he gets his presents and there will also be cake! 4. This beautiful weather is perfect for a road trip! Spring is here and the sheep at Ross Farm Museum have had their lambs and are ready for their annual shearing. At Woolly Weekend there will be demonstrations in sheep shearing, washing & spinning wool. 5. For the first time in its 24 year history, the Canadian Chess Challenge is coming to Nova Scotia. This prestigious national chess competition brings together the Twelve Grade Champions from each of Canada’s ten provinces to compete in matches that will be held at St. Mary’s University!