Family Fun Halifax

Family Fun Halifax is your go-to resource for all things fun and local. From the biggest festivals to the hidden gems, we are on the move and on the lookout for the very best #YHZ has to offer! You can stay up to date by liking us on Facebook and signing up for our monthly newsletter.

The Big Sing with Neptune Theatre (19+)

Family Fun Halifax Cheapies & Freebies, Concerts & Shows

Mamma Mia! Sing your heart out with The Big Sing and Neptune Theatre. The Big Sing is a pop-up choir experience that will lift your voice and your spirits. Come raise the roof with Jack Bennet & George Woodhouse for this memorable singing event! The ...Read More

Unicorn Theatre presents James and the Giant Peach JR

Family Fun Halifax Concerts & Shows

The Unicorn Theatre in St. Margarets Bay grew out of a drama camp held at the Shore Club in Hubbards in 1995. The theatre’s first production was Annie, performed in Hubbard in 1996. The Unicorn Theatre, now performs out of the Bay Community Centre ...Read More

Merlin the Parrot’s Birthday at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Family Fun Halifax Museums

Come and say “Hello” to Merlin this weekend at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic – and he’ll likely say “Hello” back! Merlin, a talkative Rainbow Macaw is celebrating his 16th birthday on Saturday, May 12th. Merlin’s birthday party will begin with a scavenger hunt ...Read More

5 Awesome Family-Friendly Events in Halifax this Weekend (April 28th-29th)

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. It’s a weekend for some star-gazing in Halifax! We’ve ...Read More

Where to Host Kids Birthday Parties in HRM

Family Fun Halifax Arts and Crafts, Birthday Parties, Bowling, Farm Fun, Go-Karting, Indoor Play Places, Indoor Pools, Laser Tag, Mini Golf, Movies & More, Museums, News and Reviews, Recreation Centres, Skating Rinks

Planning the best birthday parties are seriously, a pretty big deal. Bithdays are special days, especially when you are still in the years of counting the ‘halfs’! If we forget to add that detail when telling someone the age of our child, we are ...Read More

Halifax Attractions Week

Family Fun Halifax Cheapies & Freebies, Major Attractions, Special Events

The 1st annual Halifax Attractions Week is happening May 12th to 19th, bringing AMAZING deals on some of the best attractions and experiences in Halifax! Get your Halifax Attractions Week Map stamped at 4 (or more!) of the 7 participating attractions during the week of ...Read More

Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at White Point Beach Resort

Family Fun Halifax Day Trips, Special Events

It’s the 4th Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at White Point Beach Resort… and it’s FREE for kids 15 yrs & younger – you simply need to register. Email greatday@whitepoint.com the names and ages of the kids – and White Point will see you on May ...Read More

Indigo Kids Event at Chapters

Family Fun Halifax Arts and Crafts, Cheapies & Freebies, Special Events, Storytime

Are you out and about at the shops this weekend?  Indigo Kids at Chapters has great events for your little ones. Most of these events will only be at the Halifax OR Dartmouth locations so before you head out the door, please check with ...Read More

The Big Sing: A Bi-Weekly (Grown-ups only) Drop-in Choir

Family Fun Halifax Cheapies & Freebies, Concerts & Shows

The Big Sing is a pop-up choir experience that will lift your voice and your spirits! This bi-weekly, drop-in singing event with Jack Bennet & George Woodhouse is for Adults only (19+). Meet at Gus’s Pub on Agricola Street, learn the song, and finally – ...Read More

Clam Harbour Sandcastle Competition

Family Fun Halifax Beaches, Festivals

Get your bucket and shovel…it’s time to build a sandcastle! Entry to compete in the annual Clam Harbour Sandcastle competition is $10 for adults or FREE for children and youth. To build your masterpiece, you may use hands and hand tools including shovels, spatulas, ...Read More