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Halifax Explosion Memorial Services and Events (currently being updated)

Family Fun Halifax Special Events

This year marks the 101st anniversary of the Halifax Explosion. In honour of this day, there will be memorial services and events throughout HRM on Thursday, December 6th, 2018. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic The Sister Ships with Joel Zemel To mark ...Read More

2019 Tree Lightings in HRM

Family Fun Halifax Christmas Lights, Christmassy Events, News and Reviews

Nothing says the holidays quite like the majestically lit Christmas Tree! Santa is going to busy helping to light all the trees in HRM but if anyone can do it, it’s Santa! Join in the festive fun at these Tree Lighting Ceremonies – FREE ...Read More

Bishop’s Landing Christmas Tree Lighting

Family Fun Halifax Christmas Lights, Christmassy Events

Kick off the holiday celebrations at Bishop’s Landing with their annual Tree Lighting on the Halifax Waterfront. There will be lots of festive spirit with ‘The Big Sing’ leading the entertainment with song and dance at the Landing! Bishop’s Landing Christmas Tree Lighting When: ...Read More

Timber! Where to Pick Your Own Christmas Tree Near Halifax this Christmas

Family Fun Halifax Christmassy Events

Have you ever cut down your own Christmas tree? Selecting your own special tree, measuring it, sawing it down, and lugging it back to the car makes for a great family tradition that the kids will always remember. Here is our list of the ...Read More

Symphony Nova Scotia – Family Series

Family Fun Halifax Cheapies & Freebies, Concerts & Shows

Have you ever been to a Symphony Nova Scotia Family Series event? Keep your eye out for them – the tickets are FREE for families with children but you must pre-register and they sell out SOOO quickly! Nova Scotia’s Got Talent Join Symphony Nova ...Read More

Cineplex Community Day in Halifax, Dartmouth and Sackville

Family Fun Halifax Cheapies & Freebies, Movies & More

Movie-lovers can enjoy a morning of FREE movies at the local Cineplex Theatre for Cineplex Community Day – all in support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. Cineplex Community Day treats guests to a selection of great family-friendly movies with all ...Read More

A European Christmas Craft Fair

Family Fun Halifax Christmas Markets

Support the Island View High School Europe 2020 Students and enjoy unique finds at the European Christmas Craft Fair. There will be over 50 crafters with all proceeds of the event going to the IVHS trip. Admission is $2/person or $5/family. A European Christmas ...Read More

Breakfast with the Grinch for the IWK

Family Fun Halifax Christmassy Events

Santa’s not the only one that loves a good holiday breakfast. Head to the Chickenburger for Breakfast with the Grinch in support of the IWK Foundation. Join them for a yummy pancake breakfast where their friend, the Grinch, will be making a special appearance! Pancake ...Read More

Hydrostone Tree Lighting in Halifax’s Historic North End

Family Fun Halifax Christmas Lights, Christmassy Events

Bundle up and join your neighbours at the 2019 Hydrostone Tree Lighting Ceremony! This is the 9th annual Tree Lighting in Halifax’s beautiful and historic Hydrostone District. Come celebrate this special community event with free drinks, cookies, and entertainment. Our friend Santa will be ...Read More

Shubie Park Christmas Tree Lighting

Family Fun Halifax Christmas Lights, Christmassy Events

Bring the whole family to Shubie Park for their annual Christmas tree lighting. Enjoy music, hot drinks, treats and marshmallow toasting over a big bonfire! And of course, Santa, will be there to help the children count down to the tree lighting. Shubie Park Christmas Tree Lighting ...Read More