August is here – the dog days of summer! The fun starts right out of the gate with the Busker Festival and the Natal Day Festival happening on the long weekend. The festival fun keeps rolling on, and August hosts a variety of events, from music and street performers to cultural celebrations and parades. It won’t be hard to find events for all ages and interests.
If you are looking for more ideas on how to keep the kids busy this summer, check out the 2026 Summer Fun Bucket List.
Here is our month-at-a-glance, which highlights some of the family-friendly events in August. If you are looking for upcoming events, the Family Fun Halifax calendar is continually updated with the latest news. Also, each Wednesday, we publish our ‘Weekend Roundup’ – family-friendly Halifax events for the upcoming weekend. Happy August, everyone!
Summer Bucket List Guide | All Summer
📍Around HRM
If you are looking for ideas on how to keep the kids busy this summer, check out the Summer Bucket List Guide.
Halifax Busker Festival | July 29 – August 3
📍Halifax and Dartmouth Waterfronts
The Halifax Busker Festival is back and will make the waterfront come alive! Electrifying performers will take to multiple stages during this festival for incredible international and local performances.
Natal Day Events | August 1-3 | FREE
📍Various locations around HRM
Celebrate Natal Day with parties, parades and more! It promises to be lots of exciting events for the whole family on both sides of the Harbour.
Eastern Passage – Cow Bay Summer Carnival | August 2-9 | FREE
📍Various locations around Eastern Passage – Cow Bay
The Annual Eastern Passage-Cow Bay Summer Carnival will have tons of family-friendly events, including the Teddy Bear Picnic, Sand Castle Contest, Scavenger Hunt, Parade, Fireworks, and much more!
Northern Lights Lantern Festival | August 8 | FREE
📍Merv Sullivan Park, Halifax, aka The “Pit”
The 23rd Annual Northern Lights Lantern Festival will be held at Merv Sullivan Park with tons of FREE events! Enjoy live entertainment, pony rides, bouncy castles, games, and the star of the show – lantern making.
Flavours of India Food Festival | August 15 & 16 | FREE
📍Foundation Wharf, Halifax Waterfront
Immerse yourself in the aromas and tastes of India at the 2-day Flavours of India Food Festival. With an inflatable and kids’ activities, amazing food, free entry and more, this event will have something for everyone!
Pirate Days at Fisherman’s Cove | August 21-23 | FREE
📍Fisherman’s Cove, Eastern Passage
Aggrrr, Matey! All ages are invited to join the fun at Fisherman’s Cove in Eastern Passage for three days of pirate adventure! There will be mermaids, games, and high-seas entertainment for the whole family!
Clam Harbour Sandcastle Competition | August 23 | FREE
📍Clam Harbour Beach Provincial Park
Get your bucket and shovel – it’s the annual Clam Harbour Sandcastle competition! Get inspired and join in or bring the kids to view some of the most unique beach creations and award-winning masterpieces.
Summer Camp Guide
Summer camps are the perfect way to provide your kids with fun, activities and learning during their school break. Whether your kids are into sports or art, enrichment or exploration, the Family Fun Halifax 2025 Summer Camp Guide features our top picks for summer fun in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, and beyond!
Check out our Summer Camp Guide here!
Summer Fun Bucket List
Summer is finally here, but it never lasts as long as we want! That’s why we have put together a Summer Fun Bucket List for you and your family to help you get the most out of these summer months.
Check out our Summer Fun Bucket List here!
But Wait… There’s More!
Love seeing the Family Fun Events in Halifax in August, but want MORE? Keep tabs on everything happening in #YHZ with our calendar, and stay tuned to all the best local family events through our Facebook, Instagram and TikTok!
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