It’s that time of year again – we are ‘Lighting Up HRM’! From Halifax to Bedford, Fall River to Dartmouth and everywhere in between, these are the best Christmas lights in HRM. Hundreds of staples, thousands of tie wraps and millions of oohs and ahhs later, we are sharing the
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Come to the Hydrostone for their annual community tree lighting event in support of the Happy Holidays Program! Enjoy free treats, entertainment, and Santa will be there. Tickets will be on sale for a donated neighbourhood gift basket, and donations are welcome at the Veith House tent. All welcome! Annual
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Halifax Public Gardens is all aglow this holiday season! Take a nighttime stroll through the gardens to take in the festive scenery. Begin by entering the main gates and follow the trail of lights towards the bandstand. Evergreen Bright at the Halifax Public Gardens Dates: November 21, 2025 – January
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Downtown Halifax is all geared up for the holidays with the DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN winter lighting program. Thanks to the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, the city receives a glow-up with cool light shows and neat installations that turn the city centre into a holiday hotspot. So bundle up, grab a warm
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Towering exhibits, interactive activities, and glowing playgrounds will delight the whole family at Glow Gardens. Kick back and enjoy food and festive music by local performers, then shop the winter market. You can also catch Santa there every day until December 23rd, and they will also have a big NYE
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Nothing says the holidays quite like the majestically lit Christmas Tree. Santa is going to be busy helping to light all the trees in HRM but if anyone can do it, it’s Santa! Join in the festive fun at these Tree Lighting Ceremonies – FREE family fun for the whole
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Join the Cole Harbour and Area Business Association at their annual Christmas Tree Lighting in the parking lot of the Cole Harbour Fire Station. Donations of non-perishable food items in support of the Fire Department’s hamper drive will be greatly appreciated. Come by for hot chocolate, entertainment and lots of holiday
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Celebrate the holiday with activities and a performance, and then enjoy the annual tree lighting and fireworks over Sullivan’s Pond. Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM Venue: Sullivan’s Pond, Dartmouth Website: www.halifax.ca/td-lights-dartmouth

Join the Fall River and Area Business Association for their annual Christmas Tree Lighting. There will be lots going on to get you in the holiday spirit – live music, prizes, Santa, and more! Fall River Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Date: November 22, 2025 Time: Parade Starts at 4:30
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The 2025 Halifax Tree Lighting Ceremony is a Downtown Halifax family event you won’t want to miss. Santa and his Paw Patrol and Gabby’s Playhouse friends will be making an appearance to help light the tree. This is a FREE family event but FEED NOVA SCOTIA will be accepting non-perishable
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