Cheapies & Freebies
Having kids can get expensive but having fun with kids does not have to be. Many of the other pages include activities that can be done for free but this page is dedicated for those special deals that come along every once in awhile. Please note that these deals are subject to change without notice. We encourage you to call the facility before you head out on your fun activities!
FREE Heritage Day Skate and Hot Chocolate!
Hosted by Iain Rankin, MLA for Timberlea-Prospect and Lena Metlege Diab, MP for Halifax-West, enjoy FREE hot chocolate, hot dogs, and face painting! Heritage Day Skate Date: February 16, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Venue: St. Margaret’s Centre, 12 Westwood Blvd., Upper Tantallon Facebook Post: www.facebook.com/photo
Family Literacy Day Events
These Family Literacy Day Events aren’t just about reading; it’s about coming together as a family and exploring the wonders of the written word. Halifax is ready to make this day unforgettable for you and your little ones. This year, our city is hosting a variety of fun and educational
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Winter Activities to Enjoy with Your Family in HRM for $5 or Less
We can probably all agree on one thing – winter months are EXPENSIVE! With the holidays, winter clothing, heating the house… and on and on, it feels like a breath of fresh air to find activities for the kids that won’t break the bank. When looking for something to do
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Home Depot Workshop for Kids
Looking for a fun activity for Saturday morning? Bring your kids (aged 5-12 years) to the Home Depot Workshop for Kids – a FREE kids workshop! Each month, a new project is introduced for the kids to create, utilizing wood, hammers, and glue. Next Event: February 14, 2026, kids will
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Get FREE Popcorn at Cineplex for National Popcorn Days!
National Popcorn Days are back and are bigger than ever, with an extra day of free popcorn added for Scene+ members! Pop into any Cineplex location from January 16th-19th and all Scene+ members will receive a FREE SMALL POPCORN with a movie ticket purchase. FREE Popcorn for National Popcorn Days
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$5 Movies are Back at Cineplex | January 20 – February 24, 2026
Tuesdays are known for cheap movies, but Cineplex Theatres is making it even better with the return of $5 movie tickets* and $5 small popcorn on Tuesdays, January 20 – February 24, 2026. Purchase your tickets in theatre for $5.00 + tax. If you purchase online, the ticket price will
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Truro Winter Long John Festival
The Truro Long John Festival warms up February with skating in Civic Square, lit by 25,000 twinkling lights in trees and a light show at the Colchester-East Hants Public Library. Activities also include live entertainment and complimentary hot chocolate at the Night Market, located at the Truro Farmers’ Market. Truro
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Sackville Snow Days Festival
Enjoy some winter fun at The Sackville Snow Days Festival, an annual winter event that runs during the February long weekend in Sackville. Check out the Snow Days website for a full list of events happening around town. Sackville Snow Days Dates: February 13-16, 2026 Venue: Several Locations around Sackville
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WinterFest at Shubie Park
Hosted by the Shubenacadie Canal Commission, visit Shubie Park for cocoa, roasting marshmallows on a bonfire and music. WinterFest at Shubie Park Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM Venue: Shubie Park, 54 Locks Road, Dartmouth Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events
Family Literacy Day Celebration
Celebrate Family Literacy Day with the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Halifax. Have a free family portrait taken, enjoy healthy snacks and refreshments, make a book about your family and much more. Family Literacy Day Celebration Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Venue: Boys
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