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!
The Big Sing: A Bi-Weekly (Grown-ups only) Drop-in Choir
The Big Sing is a pop-up choir experience that will lift your voice and your spirits! This bi-weekly, drop-in singing event with Jack Bennet & George Woodhouse is for Adults only (19+). Meet at Gus’s Pub on Agricola Street, learn the song, and finally – just belt it out, under the
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Adventure Earth Centre presents Mindshift
Celebrate Earth Day with the Adventure Earth Centre! Come see their public presentation of MindShift at the Shubie Park location. MindShift is a theatrical presentation about the state of our planet written by youth for youth. The presentation opens with their Spaceship Earth in trouble from the actions we are
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Free Admission at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
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 Gallery
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Replica Maud Lewis House in Digby, Nova Scotia
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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Where Kids Eat FREE in Halifax
Eating out is one of life’s great pleasures, but when you’ve got extra mouths to feed, restaurant meals can get expensive really quickly. Thankfully, many restaurants in Halifax offer special deals and offer complimentary kids’ meals on certain days – mostly on Mondays! Here’s our round-up of when and where
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Embrace the Blizzard: 10 Fun Activities for a Snow Day in Halifax
My daughter’s Excel instructor taught her the following spell: on the night before a storm, wear your pyjamas backward, flush ice cubes down the toilet, and sleep with a spoon under your pillow. If it works, you’ll get a day off school! But – when the snow day finally arrives, what
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Special Offer from The CoastMart: Annual Museum Pass for $20
We love it when we find a deal…and we found quite a few of them at The CoastMart, a relatively new voucher area, managed by The Coast, Halifax’s weekly newspaper. Here’s one really great deal for families: an annual pass to The Museum of Natural History for only $20.00! The
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A Tale of Two Playgrounds: Family Fun on Both Sides of Halifax Harbour
The only thing more fun than a family ferry ride across the harbour is a family ferry ride that terminates at a playground! Whether you live in Halifax or Dartmouth, there is an amazing playground on the other side. This means great views, and awesome maritime family fun on both sides of
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