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!
Pumpkin Hunt – Halloween at Helen’s
This FREE event is fun for the whole family! Hunt for tiny pumpkins in the backyard at Helen Creighton’s house (26 Newcastle Street, Dartmouth). Helen wrote the iconic Bluenose Ghosts and is a nationally recognized folklorist. There will be crafts, treats, and more. Costumes are encouraged! Pumpkin Hunt – Halloween
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Halloween Spooktacular at Sunnyside Mall
Come to the Sunnyside Mall in Bedford on Saturday, October 31st, for their annual Halloween party! Bring your little ghosts and goblins to Halloween Spooktacular at Sunnyside, with face painting, goodie bags, and a costume party! Halloween Spooktacular at Sunnyside Mall Date: October 31, 2026 Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
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Happy Haunting at Dartmouth Crossing Halloween Party
Suit up in your best costumes and join Dartmouth Crossing at The Pondside Amphitheatre (beside Tommy Hilfiger) for a Witches Lair from 2-8 PM, trick-or-treating from 6-8 PM, and a special Halloween Fireworks Show at 8:05 PM! All events are weather permitting. Happy Haunting Halloween Party at Dartmouth Crossing Date:
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Bring the Whole Family to Scotoberfest – A Scottish Celebration For All!
Scotoberfest is coming to the Halifax Waterfront this October! For three days, October 22nd-24th, Queen’s Marque and Historic Properties will be filled with Scottish-inspired food, drink, live music, family activities, movies, games, friendly competition, and laughs. Whether you come for the contests, the entertainment, or simply a great time by
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Queen’s Marque Celebrates Safe Halloween
Celebrate Halloween without the scary costumes, busy streets, or twilight skies. Queen’s Marque wants to ensure that Halloween is fun for the whole family, even the littlest ghouls and ghosts. Join the annual Safe Halloween celebration on Sunday, October 25th from 12-5 PM and witness the Halifax Waterfront transform into
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Take In An Outdoor Movie At Pop Up Cinema
Pop Up Cinema brings drive-in and outdoor movie experiences to HRM. Where will they pop up next? They will have a drive-in ($30/carload) at York Redoubt for the spooky experience of watching The Blair Witch Project at a National Historic Site. They will also be at Dewolf Park on October
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Alderney Landing Fire and Water Cultural Festival
This FREE festival celebrates our unique cultures through music, art, and special performances. It will be an evening of captivating fire performances, traditional cultural performances, interactive activities, food and fun, with the beautiful Halifax Harbour as the backdrop. Alderney Landing Fire and Water Cultural Festival Date: October 17, 2026 Time:
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See a Movie for $3.99* at Cineplex Family Favourites
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 kid-friendly movies for only $3.99*. Catch them on Saturday mornings at select Cineplex Theatres. (Showtimes/tickets might not be available until a few days before
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Ghost Tours, Haunted Houses, and Other Spooky Walks in HRM
If you’re in Halifax and looking for an experience that combines local history with a touch of the supernatural, then taking part in one of the city’s ghost walks is an absolute must. Halifax, with its rich maritime past and ancient folklore, provides the perfect backdrop for tales of restless
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Get Your Groovy on for Roller Disco on the Commons
The North End Business Association is hosting Roller Disco on the Common at the Emera Oval on Saturday, October 3rd. From 6-9:30 PM, enjoy live DJs, prizes for the best outfits, free entry, and more! Bring your own skates and helmet, or a limited number of rentals will be available.
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