Christmas
Christmas is a special time of year and there are so many different types of events and activities in and around the city to celebrate. Get all the details in the Family Fun Halifax Christmas Event Guide.
Celebrate the 31st Annual NS Power Holiday Parade of Lights
Kick off the holiday season with some great family fun… a parade and a visit from the Jolly ol’ Fella! Downtown Halifax will celebrate the 31st Annual Nova Scotia Power Holiday Parade of Lights, presented by Eastlink and hosted by the Holiday Parade of Lights Society. Find the route details
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Victorian Christmas at The Citadel
Visit the Halifax Citadel as the historic fort embraces the Victorian period, with music, games and, of course, Father Christmas! It’s the perfect way to capture holiday magic to share with family and friends. Victorian Christmas at The Citadel Date: November 21 & 22, 2026 Time: Noon – 4:00 PM Venue:
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Glow Gardens Halifax
Towering exhibits, interactive activities, and glowing playgrounds will delight the whole family at Glow Gardens, with this year’s theme being Enchanted Forest! 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
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The Best Candy Stores in Halifax
Christmas is near, and while Santa may occasionally pick up his candy from large box stores, we suspect he prefers to support local businesses. Whether you are looking for nostalgic sugary goodness or something gourmet and unique, this list of The Best Candy Stores in Halifax is sure to help
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Bedford-Hammonds Plains Craft and Vendor Market – Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
It’s the annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza! Join over 45 crafters & vendors who can help you with all of your holiday gifting needs! Admission $2. Take-out lunch available from the church kitchen. Holiday Shopping Extravaganza Date: November 29, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Venue: 2187 Larry Uteck Blvd.,
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Holiday Lights at the Halifax Public Gardens
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. Holiday Lights at the Halifax Public Gardens Dates: November 21, 2025 – January
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2025 Tree Lightings in HRM
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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Light Up Bedford Parade
This year’s Light Up Bedford Parade is on Sunday, November 22nd. It begins at 5:45, starting at  DeWolfe Park and will travel along the Bedford Highway to the last bridge at Bedford Place Mall. Light Up Bedford Parade Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026, Rain or Shine Time: 5:45 pm start
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