Spring is officially upon us in March, but May is the month when we can confidently pack away the snow pants and comfortably break out the shorts. May is always greeted with open arms as we celebrate the ‘unofficial’ kickoff to the summer – May long weekend! Seasonal Farmers Markets start to come alive, and of course, May is Mother’s Day – let’s celebrate all the Moms in our lives!
What’s happening around our beautiful city in May? Enjoy our month-at-a-glance listing of ongoing events in May for Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville and beyond! If you are looking for more ideas, the Family Fun Halifax calendar is always being updated with the latest events. Also, each Wednesday, we publish our Weekend Roundup of family-friendly events for the upcoming weekend. Happy May, everyone!
The Halifax Library’s Annual Mini-Con is an all-ages celebration for all cosplay and fandom! You’ll find free events and activities across HRM from May 4 – 10, 2024.
Check out the Mom Market Collective at Hatfield Farm on May 5, 2024. It’s family fun, with a little shopping on the side.
Be sure to check out Open City Halifax on May 11, 2024, because everyone is invited to this party! Discover what makes our city so special as you explore local businesses and locations.
How will you celebrate Mom on May 12, 2024? Take a look at our Mother’s Day Guide for inspiration and ideas!
The Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon is May 17 – 19, 2024, and welcomes all ages and abilities to its world-class running event that features six different runs. It also brings the Blue Nose Marathon Expo on May 17 – 18, 2024, for anyone interested in an active life.
May 17 – 20, 2024, is the Asian Food Festival, so celebrate Asian Heritage Month by trying something delicious!
The CARSTAR racing series revs up its opening weekend on May 18, 2024, at Scotia Speedworld.
Check out some terrific spring activities you can do with your kids, all month long.
Don’t forget, in addition to these events above, there are lots of ongoing activities at these great Halifax attractions:
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Discovery Centre, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Museum of Natural History, Africville Museum, Halifax Central Library, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Shearwater Aviation Museum, Ross Farm Museum and Shubenacadie Wildlife Park.
Be sure to visit our calendar for current events happening in your community. Have a fantastic May everyone!
