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!

Family Literacy Day Celebration – Creative Pathways to Literacy

Family Fun Canada Cheapies & Freebies, Special Events, Storytime

You are invited to bring the whole family to the Family Literacy Day event at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Halifax. The Dartmouth Learning Network and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Halifax (Dartmouth North Site) have teamed up to bring ...Read More

Winter Activities to Enjoy with Your Family in HRM for $5 or Less

Family Fun Halifax Cheapies & Freebies, News and Reviews

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. ...Read More

Young Naturalists Club

Family Fun Halifax Cheapies & Freebies, Day Trips, Parks & Pathways

The Young Naturalists Club (YNC) is a FREE nature club geared toward youth (7-12) and their families. There are several chapters, including one in Halifax. With the Young Naturalists Club, your kids can learn more about the many species of Nova Scotia plants and animals, ...Read More

Lessons at the Lake

Helen Earley Beaches, Cheapies & Freebies, Recreation Centres

We spent a lot of time at Halifax lakes and beaches last summer, thanks to Halifax Recreation’s program of FREE swimming lessons at Halifax beaches and outdoor pools. At Kearney Lake, my daughter’s class sizes were small, and by the end of the two-session ...Read More

CN Rail 100th Anniversary Celebration

Family Fun Halifax Cheapies & Freebies, Concerts & Shows, Local Stories and Adventures

CN Rail has been an integral part of Canadian history and this summer, they will be celebrating their 100th Anniversary with a tour across North America! Join them as they roll through Halifax to celebrate the trains and people that helped to build a ...Read More

Michaels Family MAKE Week

Family Fun Halifax Arts and Crafts, Cheapies & Freebies

Michaels is hosting a special week of crafts for families! Their Family MAKE Week is happening daily from Saturday, June 1st to Wednesday, June 5th and it’s all FREE! Please sign up for these events in store as space for each day is limited. ...Read More

NBS Sharing Dance in Halifax

Family Fun Canada Cheapies & Freebies, Special Events

Canada’s National Ballet School invites you to join in for NBS Sharing Dance Day 2019! Sharing Dance encourages all Canadians to embrace the joy of dance. The nationwide Dance Day performance engages communities by breaking down barriers to access with free, high-quality, culturally inclusive ...Read More

The Cuban Sessions – La Peña

Family Fun Halifax Cheapies & Freebies, Special Events

On the last Sunday of each month, your favourite Sunday matinee returns to the Alderney Landing! Join in the fun with The Cuban Sessions La Peña – a Cuban Salsa workshop with Andres D Borges and a live concert with Marcel Amores and Plan ...Read More

Peace and Friendship Treaty: Teen Drop In

Family Fun Canada Cheapies & Freebies, Special Events

The Nova Scotia Youth Reconciliation Team for Canadian Roots Exchange have been given the opportunity to host a Teen Drop In through the Halifax North Memorial Public Library. The theme for the drop in will be Peace and Friendship Treaties. They will be engaging ...Read More

Free Snowshoeing at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park on the Weekends

Family Fun Halifax Cheapies & Freebies, News and Reviews, Parks & Pathways, Snowshoeing

Have you ever wanted to try snowshoeing? Why not head to Shubenacadie Wildlife Park one winter weekend for some free family fun, snowshoe-style! This activity will be offered periodically on week-ends starting January 12th, 2019, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Shubenacadie Wildlife Park ...Read More