Spring is here and we’re celebrating Earth Day this weekend. But that’s not all! The Saltscapes East Coast Expo is on and you can do a little crafting, catch a movie, and grab a burger for a good cause. We’re finding the best weekend events in the Halifax Region so families of all ages and interests can enjoy their time together. While we’ve highlighted some of the top picks in our Weekend Guide, remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg — keep an eye on our calendar for even more!
Keep reading for the weekend guide for April 19 – 21.
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The Saltscapes East Coast Expo is this weekend, for a celebration of all the things we love about the East Coast!
Head to the Discovery Centre all weekend to celebrate Earth Day with hands-on activities. Earth Day is on Monday, and you can find other events here.
3. Dinosaur Exploration at the Museum of Natural History
Head to the Museum of Natural History this weekend and travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Imagine standing next to a full-size skeleton of a dinosaur, towering above you! Take the family and check it out.
Head to a Michaels Store this Sunday afternoon for MakeBreak! It’s an opportunity for the family to do a little crafting. Supplies are included, but you will need to ‘buy the base.’ This week is Totally Tie Dye!
Cineplex knows how expensive it can be to take the whole family out to the movies. That’s why they created Cineplex Family Favourites: your favourite seasonal movies, for only $3.99*, every Saturday at 11:00 am. This week they’re playing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
Need an excuse to get a burger? Well, the Halifax Burger Bash is a fundraiser for Feed Nova Scotia and it’s still on this weekend!
Celebrate spring by checking out a farmers market in Halifax and beyond.
Don’t miss the Celtic Festival this weekend! It’s a cultural celebration of music, dance, food, and family-friendly activities, and it’s FREE!
But wait … there’s more!
Curious about other events happening this month? Check out Family Friendly Events in April, and don’t forget to keep checking out our Lessons for Kids and Summer Camp Guide to stay in the loop on the best extracurricular activities for your kids.
Did you know you can submit your family-friendly event to us? Fill out this form with your event details, and we’ll do our best to get your event added to our busy events calendar.
For a complete listing of all the best events around Halifax, click on our calendar, and stay tuned to all the best local family events through our Facebook and Instagram. And don’t forget to sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.
