Spring is here and hard to believe it’s the last weekend in April! We’re finding the best weekend events in the Halifax Region so families of all ages and interests can enjoy their time together. While we’ve highlighted some of the top picks in our Weekend Guide, remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg — keep an eye on our calendar for even more!
Keep reading for the weekend guide for April 26 – 28.
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1. Unicorn Theatre Presents Dear Edwina Jr.
Unicorn Theatre is presenting Dear Edwina Jr. for a theatre production you can visit with the whole family.
2. Mastermind Toys Make and Take
Head to your local Mastermind Toys in the afternoon and check out their Creart Paint by Numbers Make and Take.
3. Dinosaur Exploration at the Museum of Natural History
Visit the Museum of Natural History this weekend and travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Imagine standing next to a full-size skeleton of a dinosaur, towering above you! Take the family and check it out.
Head to a Michaels Store this Saturday morning for Kids’ Club! It’s an opportunity for the kids to do a little crafting and it’s free. The kids will be making Friendship Bracelets.
Cineplex knows how expensive it can be to take the whole family out to the movies. That’s why they created Cineplex Family Favourites: your favourite kids’ movies, for only $3.99*, every Saturday at 11 am. This week they’re playing Peter Rabbit.
Celebrate spring in a Spanish style, with Family Fair Day on Saturday at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day, so celebrate by checking out a fantastic local bookstore!
8. Family Literacy and Heritage Fest
The Family Literacy and Heritage Fest is Saturday at the Halifax Central Library and is filled with fun family activities.
But wait … there’s more!
Curious about other events happening this month? Check out Family Friendly Events in April, and don’t forget to keep checking out our Lessons for Kids and Summer Camp Guide to stay in the loop on the best extracurricular activities for your kids.
Did you know you can submit your family-friendly event to us? Fill out this form with your event details, and we’ll do our best to get your event added to our busy events calendar.
For a complete listing of all the best events around Halifax, click on our calendar, and stay tuned to all the best local family events through our Facebook and Instagram. And don’t forget to sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.
