As the school year kicks off, new schedules are being learned and routines are being developed. We’re almost at the midway point in September, so take a break from school and work for fun and exciting activities. Here are the top family events happening around HRM this weekend in the
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September is hands-down one of our favourite months of the year. September offers great weather, an abundance of fresh local produce, and the apples… oh, those apples! We also see so many amazing events in September. Here is our month-at-a-glance, which highlights some of the family-friendly events in September. If
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This fall and winter, Canadian Parents for French (CPF), Nova Scotia, is offering a series of webinars aimed at helping inform and support parents who want to start, or are already on the journey of, their children learning French as a Second Language (FSL). CPF was founded in 1977 by
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We know how much you love to give your kids every opportunity to find what they love to do, so we put together a list of some of the most highly anticipated lessons for your kids. Whether they are into sports or art, enrichment or exploration, we have some recommendations
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With the many social issues affecting us locally and abroad, you might be looking for a way to make a difference. Starting in the community around you is a great way to give back and help create a better world. Volunteering your time as a Guider for Girl Guides of
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Give your child an experience where they can build confidence, meet friends, explore martial arts, and learn skills to last a lifetime. MAMBEC (Martial Art Mind Body Education Centre) is a contemporary martial arts centre that offers instruction in physical and mental martial arts. It’s a Life Skills program with
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August is here – the dog days of summer! The fun starts right out of the gate with the Busker Festival and the Natal Day Festival happening on the long weekend. The festival fun keeps on rolling on and August holds lots of different events from music to street performers,
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Planning the best birthday parties is a pretty big deal. Birthdays are special days, especially when you are still in the years of counting the ‘halves’! If we forget to add that detail when telling someone the age of our child, we are quickly corrected, so we all know how
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Hey, Halifax! Father’s Day is on June 15, 2025, this year. What are your plans for Father’s Day weekend? Dads work hard and play hard, so find a fun activity you can do together. Keep reading for our Father’s Day Guide and the best family events in and around Halifax.
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The Nova Scotia Loyal School Voucher Program is back for a second year! After a successful first year in 2024, the program, a partnership between Farmers’ Markets of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Loyal, will continue for the 2025 market season. With increased talk in the news around the awareness of
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