Festivals

In partnership with Pflag Halifax, the Museum is pleased to present this sea-sational kids and teens costume show and celebration for Halifax Pride Festival. Lead by host Elle Noir, the event includes costume show, face painting, beats by DJ Dentata and story time with ...Read More

Calling all Mermaids and Treasure Hunters! The Mermaid Tears Sea Glass Festival is an annual celebration of of “Mermaid Tears” (small pieces of sea glass), held in Souris, Prince Edward Island on the last full weekend of July. Visit sea glass artisans and crafts, ...Read More

  The Northern Lights Lantern Festival is the North End’s best kept summer secret! The 16th Annual Festival will be held at Merv Sullivan Park (The Pit). There will be tons of FREE events including pony rides, bouncy castles, face painting, games, lantern making, ...Read More

The Annual Halifax Pride Festival boasts some of the best events in the city with TONS of events for kids and families. This 10-day long festival hosts well over 100 events for all ages, including lots of FREE events! Here are some of our ...Read More

Come celebrate Nova Scotia at the Annual Multifest at the Alderney Landing! Multifest is a celebration of culture and diversity and will showcase music, art, displays and lots of delicacies from many cultures. Experience performances, demonstrations, and exhibits from the multicultural fabric that makes ...Read More

The 5th annual Colour Festival is happening this year! This exciting festival is based on the message to spread love and joy and to celebrate unity and diversity within the Halifax Community. Festival go-ers celebrate by throwing and chasing each other with non-allergenic biodegradable ...Read More

My 9-year old daughter and I were advised to wear white, but by the end of an afternoon of dancing and dousing at the Halifax Colour Festival, there wasn’t a white patch to be seen!  Our  skin, clothes and hair were temporarily dyed blue, ...Read More