The Little Learners program at the Discovery Centre brings fun, hands-on learning to the youngest minds. The theme for November is ‘Take Flight!’! Toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5) will enjoy the new giant wind tunnel and paper airplane making. After crafting, head up to the flight simulators to pilot your
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Nocturne Halifax: Art at Night consists of a variety of exhibitions and performances, staged across the galleries and public spaces of downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. Nocturne is totally FREE, designed and planned by faithful volunteers. Many exhibits are family-friendly. The interactive Nocturne Halifax Program Guide provides more details about individual
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This March Break, drop-in for the afternoon session of Sketching in the Gallery. No registration is required and no prior experience in drawing is necessary. All materials are supplied. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore art in a different way. In addition to the sketching, you can also check
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  In 2012, BMO Bank of Montreal provided financial support to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS), including a grant to allow free public access on Thursday Nights. Now families can enjoy art free on Thursdays for FREE, from 5:00 -9:00 pm. Thanks BMO! Free Admission at the Art
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Did you know that there is a true-to-scale replica of Maud Lewis’ house, just outside Digby, Nova Scotia? We didn’t until we happened upon it during a trip to Digby this summer. My daughter was delighted to find it; they have been studying Maud Lewis at school. We were so
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Wonder’neath is an independent Artist Studio in Halifax’s north-end and serves as “a community space to gather and make art!” There are currently 10 permanent artists, designers, and crafters working in a variety of media throughout the studio.  Their  FREE all-ages Open Studio drop-in program happens on Fridays and Saturdays from
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