Festivals

Bundle up and get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Halifax’s most incredible holiday experience – the Evergreen Festival! Enjoy several weeks of outdoor family-friendly festive fun. Follow their Facebook page for all the latest news and events! Evergreen Festival in Downtown Halifax Dates: November
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All are invited to the annual Diwali celebration. Diwali is a major Hindu festival celebrated by millions that marks a fresh beginning, akin to the Lunar New Year in January. Join in Halifax’s celebration with cultural vendors, family fun, food, fireworks, and more! Free admission; registration is required. Diwali Mela
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Scotoberfest is coming to the Halifax Waterfront this October! For three days, October 22nd-24th, Queen’s Marque and Historic Properties will be filled with Scottish-inspired food, drink, live music, family activities, movies, games, friendly competition, and laughs. Whether you come for the contests, the entertainment, or simply a great time by
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What is Francofest? Francofest is Halifax’s festival of Francophone cultures, taking place every October and offering a wide variety of events for everyone. The festival is organized by CCGH (Conseil Communautaire du Grand-Havre), alongside an organizing committee made up of local volunteers. This year, in 2026, we are celebrating Francofest’s
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The AfterWords Literary Festival brings together the best international, Canadian and Atlantic Canadian writers to Halifax every fall, this year from November 1st to 5th, 2026. Events will be taking place around Halifax. Young ones can get in on the literary action on day 1 of the festival, November 1st,
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Discover new eateries or rediscover your old faves at the Fall Edition of the Downtown Dartmouth Food Crawl. Some retail shops will also be hosting pop-up food vendors. So, grab your friends, your family, and most importantly, your stretchy pants! Downtown Dartmouth Food Crawl Date: October 22, 2026 Time: 5:30
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This FREE festival celebrates our unique cultures through music, art, and special performances. It will be an evening of captivating fire performances, traditional cultural performances, interactive activities, food and fun, with the beautiful Halifax Harbour as the backdrop. Alderney Landing Fire and Water Cultural Festival Date: October 17, 2026 Time:
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Nocturne Halifax: Art at Night consists of a variety of art exhibitions and performances, staged across the galleries and public spaces of downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. It is totally FREE and designed and planned by faithful volunteers. Many exhibits are family-friendly. Nocturne: Art at Night When: October 15-18, 2026 Where:
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The Family Literacy and Heritage Fest is happening on Sunday, September 20th! Organized by Nova Noble Cause Society, this event will offer local families a full day of exploring local vendors, storytelling, literacy activities, cultural performances, arts, food and heritage experiences. Family Literacy and Heritage Fest Date: September 20, 2026
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This annual book block party features local author readings and signings, a kids’ story and activity tent, Atlantic publisher pop-ups, Pitch the Publisher, and discounted books from Nimbus and other local publishers! Find event schedule details on Instagram @nimbuspub! Word on the Hill Date: September 19, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM-3:00
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