The annual Halifax Colour Festival is organized by Indian Festivals Club of Nova Scotia (IFCNS) and is one of Halifax’s most exciting cultural festivals. The first 200 attendees receive 1 free colour pouch! Kids under 12 are free. Halifax Colour Festival Date: September 6, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00
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Watch the beautiful town of Mahone Bay come to life with over 250 hand-made, life-size scarecrows. With pumpkin patches, kids activities and more, this is the perfect event to help you celebrate the joys of this magical season. Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival When: September 26th – October 13th, 2025 Where:
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The Halifax Fringe Festival includes theatre, music, circus, dance, comedy, education, and more, with venues spread across the downtown and North End neighbourhoods, allowing audiences to easily jump from one venue to the next while also reaching multiple communities. Though some of these events are uncensored and more appropriate for
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This fun festival offers delicious Lebanese food, live entertainment, performances, and various activities for the whole family to enjoy. Admission to the festival is FREE, and they have something for everyone! Halifax Lebanese Festival When: August 29-31, 2025 Where: 2304 Hunter Street (Olympic Hall Community Centre) Admission: FREE Website: lebanesefestival.ca
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Halifax comes alive again this summer with tons of exciting festivals for everyone. Whether you enjoy jazz or jugglers, parades or performers, here are our top picks for family-friendly Halifax summer festivals you won’t want to miss! STAGES Theatre Festival Dates: June 4-8, 2025 Venue: Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth
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Get ready for an exciting summer of FREE live music and special events on the Dartmouth Waterfront! On weekends from June 21 – September 1, 2025, the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park boasts live entertainment. Check out their evolving weekly lineup here. Dartmouth Festival Series Dates: Weekends, June 21 – September
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The annual Northern Lights Lantern Festival is returning for its 22nd year! Featuring live music, bouncy castles, face painting, free community BBQ (hotdogs, halal & veggie), lantern making and a fireworks finale, we sure are happy that this event is back! The 22nd Annual Northern Lights Lantern Festival Date: Saturday,
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Summer isn’t the only time when Halifax and beyond come alive with exciting family-friendly festivals. Bundle up and head outside to enjoy the mild winter of Nova Scotia. Some events are local to the HRM, while others are worth the road trip! Here are our top picks for family-friendly Halifax
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The Halifax Pride Parade is one of the city’s best events of the year! Whether you find a spot on a downtown sidewalk or march in the Parade itself, this is your chance to show your pride! The parade route can be found HERE. Pride Parade Halifax Date: July 19, 2025
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