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Find the BEST Family-Friendly Activities in HRM with Our Weekend Guide (February 14-17)
It’s shaping up to be a busy long weekend, with Valentine’s Day and Heritage Day events happening around HRM. Here are this weekend’s top event picks in the Weekend Guide, but remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg – keep an eye on our calendar for even more!
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FREE March Break at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
This March Break, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is ready to take you and your family on an exploration of different cultures, right in the heart of Halifax. Thanks to donor generosity, you can enjoy a spectacular week of exploration and entertainment with family-friendly activities, food workshops,
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Family Friendly Valentines Day Events and Date Night Ideas
Whether you celebrate your love for your friends, your kids, or your special someone, Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate LOVE! We have collected some of our favourite events happening in HRM for you and your family, and we threw in a few fun date ideas just in case
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March Break at the AGNS
This March Break, visit the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia for fun daily activities. There will be games, sketching, and art-making led by artists and educators – you can discover something new each day! There will also be pop-up events at Halifax Shopping Centre and Halifax North Memorial Library, bringing
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Nova Scotia Heritage Day Family Events
Each year, Nova Scotia Heritage Day honours notable Nova Scotians. This year, Nova Scotia Heritage Day is Monday, February 17th and will honour Nora Bernard. Nora was a Mi’kmaq activist and Residential School survivor. If you would like to know more about Nova Scotia Heritage Day, click here for a
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Ways to Celebrate African Heritage Month With Your Family
The 2025 theme for African Heritage Month is ‘Legacy in Action: Celebrating Black Brilliance,’ will shine a spotlight on Nova Scotia’s cultural heritage and the significant contributions of people of African descent. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate this important month in Halifax with your family: (Click on
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Family-Friendly Exhibitions in HRM
Halifax is home to world-class museums and art galleries that display local talent and welcome touring exhibitions from across the globe. Whether you are passing along your appreciation for the visual arts or hoping to teach your child about the world and all of its creatures, there are exhibitions for
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March Break Camp Guide: Keep Your Kids Active and Learning
Oh, March Break – a week of freedom your kids look forward to for months, and a week where you are stuck trying to do it all. Why bother with trying to keep them interested, entertained, and engaged all week when you can take a break yourself and enroll them
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Camp de Jour March Break Camp
Are you ready to make this March Break unforgettable for your kids? Camp de Jour March Break Camps are here to fill their week with fun, laughter, and new friendships— all in French! Founded in 1992 by the Conseil Communautaire du Grand-Havre, Camp de Jour is a special place. It’s
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Family Friendly Events in Halifax – February
A new month is upon us and the shortest month of the year has fun events for the whole family! February kicks off with Groundhog Day and Shubie Sam is making his prediction of whether we can expect spring to arrive soon, or if winter will be sticking around for
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