Helen Earley

Helen is an award-winning contributor to the Family Fun Canada network, and the former City Editor of Family Fun Halifax. With a degree in New Media Journalism and Photography, she worked as a flight attendant for a major British Airline for 11 years before returning to Nova Scotia to teach, write and be a mum. Stay in touch at helenearley.com or on Twitter @hfxhelen.

Enlist your Kids in the Army! Hands-on Adventure with A Soldier’s Life at The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Helen Earley Military Heritage, Museums

Who says history can’t be fun?  To experience history hands-on, I dispatched two very special envoys to check out A Soldier’s Life, now in its fourth year at the Halifax Citadel and Historic Site. With a strong sense of adventure and a keen interest in military history, ...Read More

Get The Scoop on Québec’s Cool Winter Carnival: February 8th – 17th, 2019

Helen Earley Local Stories and Adventures

Are you planning a family adventure to Québec’s Winter Carnival? Here are a few tips to help you enjoy the world’s largest and most famous winter festival: Le Carnaval D’hiver de Quebec! First, Some History: Keeping warm and happy in the winter months was vital in ...Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches near Halifax

Helen Earley Past Events

Get the low down on the best Corn Mazes & Pumpkin Patches near Halifax! Dakeyne Farm Sunflower Maze The Dakeyne Farm Sunflower Maze in Mount Denson, Nova Scotia is open from August 18th, 2018 until mid-September, weather-depending (there will be a post on Facebook or Twitter if the paths are ...Read More

A Vibrant Day Out for the Whole Family: The Halifax Colour Festival

Helen Earley Festivals, Special Events

My 9-year old daughter and I were advised to wear white, but by the end of an afternoon of dancing and dousing at the Halifax Colour Festival, there wasn’t a white patch to be seen!  Our  skin, clothes and hair were temporarily dyed blue, ...Read More

100 Things to Do With Your Family in Halifax This Summer 2018

Helen Earley Past Events

Summer fun is endless in Halifax! Whether you’re a local or a first-time visitor, there’s definitely something for you and the kids in our beautiful city – and plenty of great day trips too. Don’t forget to check our calendar for weekly events. And now… ...Read More

Splish Splash! 8 Awesome Summer Playgrounds with Splash Pads (or fresh water) in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville

Helen Earley Beaches, Outdoor Pools, Parks & Pathways, Spray Parks

Where to go on a hot summer day in HRM? Check out our list of cool summer playgrounds where you can have fun and cool off at the same time! 1. Westmount School Playground and Splash Pad The playground and splash pad at Westmount School ...Read More

100 Kids Who Care

Helen Earley Past Events

The next gen is standing up, speaking out and making a difference. The upcoming ‘100 Kids Who Care Halifax’ event will be featuring Canadian indie-rock singer, Rebekah Higgs! It’s a great opportunity for local kids to learn more about charities in our community and give ...Read More

The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Helen Earley Birthday Parties, Military Heritage, Museums, Parks & Pathways

The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site opens for the 2018 season on Monday, May 7th.  The big event will be celebrated with 78th Highlander pageantry, pipes and drum performances, guided tours, and of course the historic noon gun. This year, there is an exciting line up of special events ...Read More

We Day Atlantic: Empowering Youth to Create Change

Helen Earley Past Events

Question: What is WE Day? Is it a school trip, a concert, a movement, a fundraising event, a trend? Answer: all of the above. The WE movement was founded more than 20 years ago by social entrepreneurs, Craig and Marc Kielburger as a volunteer ...Read More

Get TRAPPED inside an Escape Room in Halifax!

Helen Earley Indoor Play Places, News and Reviews, Past Events, Special Events, Valentine's Day

Click. You and a group of friends are stuck inside a medieval prison with only your wits to help you escape. 60 minutes later, will you taste freedom… or failure? Trapped Halifax is one of five escape rooms in Halifax, part of the “boom” ...Read More