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Spooky and Fun Halloween Yard Displays Around HRM

October brings everyone’s spookiness out, and neighbours enjoy putting on frightening and fun displays for all to see! Whether it’s silly inflatables for the younger crowd, spooky skeletons taking over the neighbourhood, or a full-on horror walk-through, Halloween yard displays have something for every age and scare level! We have
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Find the BEST Family-Friendly Activities in HRM with Our Weekend Guide | October 23-25

A PD day kicks off the weekend for most kids in HRM, so get a jump on Halloween celebrations with Costume Parties and Trunk-or-Treat events this weekend, plus the top events listed below in the Weekend Guide. But remember, we are always adding events; check out our calendar for even
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Community Trunk-or-Treat Events in HRM

Collecting candy and showing off Halloween costumes has always been associated with long walks, late nights and ringing doorbells. However, in recent years, a new approach to Halloween has emerged. Say hello to the trunk-or-treat event! These events are often organized by communities that wish to provide a safe, efficient,
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Halloween Costume Parties for Kids in HRM

Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for some spooktacular fun! If you’re in or around Halifax and looking for a kid-friendly Halloween celebration to take your costume for a spin, you’re in luck. HRM offers a range of fantastic events where playing dress up is
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Queen’s Marque Celebrates Safe Halloween

Celebrate Halloween without the scary costumes, busy streets, or twilight skies. Queen’s Marque wants to ensure that Halloween is fun for the whole family, even the littlest ghouls and ghosts.Β  Join the annual Safe Halloween celebration on Sunday, October 25th from 12-5 PM and witness the Halifax Waterfront transform into
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Halloween Events in Halifax (Family Fun Halifax)
Spooktacular Family Halloween Events Guide

It’s Halloween season, so it’s time to get spooky! If you’re looking for the best Family Halloween Events in Halifax and the surrounding areas for Halloween 2026, you’ve come to the right place. Here is our freak-alicious Ultimate Guide to Spooktacular Family Halloween Events in Halifax – and Beyond. Be
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Come to Atlantic Splash Adventure this October for their Spooktacular Splash!

Atlantic Splash Adventure is the perfect family outing for your spooky October plans. For the second year, it will be open on weekends until the end of October. Spooktacular Splash begins October 3rd and happens every Saturday and Sunday until October 31st. Visit the park on weekends from 11 AM
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Family Friendly Events in October

Get ready for spooky family fun and great events this October! There are festivals, fall activities, and, of course, lots of crazy fun events taking place to celebrate Halloween. The East Coast boasts some of the best fall weather in the country, so be sure to spend time in the
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Ghost Tours, Haunted Houses, and Other Spooky Walks in HRM

If you’re in Halifax and looking for an experience that combines local history with a touch of the supernatural, then taking part in one of the city’s ghost walks is an absolute must. Halifax, with its rich maritime past and ancient folklore, provides the perfect backdrop for tales of restless
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Mi'kmaw History Month 2026 poster
Celebrate and Learn During Mi’kmaw History Month

Every October across Nova Scotia, Mi’kmaw History Month is celebrated with community activities and events that showcase Mi’kmaw history. This year’s theme is Nepisulti’k – We Are Healers. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to participate. How to Participate in Mi’kmaq History Month Visit Mi’kmaw History Month’s website to read about
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