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5 Awesome Family-Friendly Events in Halifax this Weekend (November 23-24)

Family Fun Halifax News and Reviews

Do you like to be in the know? Sign up for the monthly Family Fun Halifax e-newsletter. We give you a peek at all of the great, upcoming, family-friendly activities scheduled for Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville – and beyond. We’ve got a great selection of holiday events this ...Read More

Ultimate Guide to Christmas Events Around HRM

Family Fun Halifax Christmas Lights, Christmas Markets, Christmassy Events, News and Reviews, Santa Sightings

The holidays are just around the corner and that means it’s time to enjoy everything Merry and Bright! This time of the year is also a great opportunity to spend time with your family and take a break from the rat race to make ...Read More

Tinsel, the Talking Christmas Tree

Family Fun Halifax Christmassy Events

Tinsel the Talking Christmas Tree is coming back to Beaverbank, Middle Sackville and Lower Sackville! Watch the kids in amazement as Tinsel comes to life and spreads holiday joy! Shows are approximately 20 minutes and run every half hour. The shows are FREE to ...Read More

Santa at the Halifax Shopping Centre

Family Fun Halifax Santa Sightings

Halifax Shopping Centre is busy with all kinds of fun holiday events.  Santa will be arriving on December 1st and you can either get your Santa photo emailed to you for FREE or additionally for a $5 donation to Make-A-Wish, walk away with a ...Read More

Santa at Mic Mac Mall

Family Fun Halifax Santa Sightings

Santa will be at the Mic Mac Mall every day of the week leading up to Christmas. Join him in the Bay Court, 2nd Level for your FREE digital photo. If you visit on select Tuesdays and Thursdays in December, you can join Santa ...Read More

Santa at the Sunnyside Mall

Family Fun Halifax Santa Sightings

Sunnyside Mall Santa is as friendly and jolly as his friend across the Bedford Highway. You will find him in Centre Court. Photos are $5 per with all proceeds in support of FEED Nova Scotia and Autism NS. There will also be special days/times ...Read More

The Best Places in HRM to Visit Santa Claus

Family Fun Halifax News and Reviews, Santa Sightings

Want to know the best place in Halifax to see Santa? Well, we are told that it’s Bedford Place Mall! Yup, the Santa there has reviews as glowing as Rudolph’s shiny nose. They say he is as kind, gentle and patient as Santa himself.  In ...Read More

Fairview Family Christmas Tree Lighting

Family Fun Halifax Christmas Lights, Christmassy Events

  Freeman’s and the Fairview Community Association presents the ‘Fairview Family Tree Lighting’. Meet at Freeman’s to start the evening, where there will be FREE food, carolers and Christmas fun. The party will continue by candlelight procession to Titus Park for the tree lighting ...Read More

Family Friendly Events in Halifax – December

Family Fun Halifax Past Events

What’s happening around our beautiful city? Enjoy this month-at-a-glance listing of ongoing events in December, happening in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville and beyond! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! December is here and it’s time to eat, drink, be merry and check ...Read More

Tree Lighting and Carol Sing at the Cove 

Family Fun Halifax Christmas Lights, Christmassy Events

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season at the Fisherman’s Cove carol sing and tree lighting. Meet at the Heritage Centre and sing your way through Fisherman’s Cove and then on the Quigley’s Corner for the lighting of the Christmas Tree. Tree Lighting ...Read More