Francofest is an annual festival happening every October in Halifax. Focused on celebrating Francophone diversity, it’s led by a dedicated organizing committee as well as the Conseil Communautaire du Grand-Havre. This year marks the 13th edition! Many sponsors, both local and national, also support Francofest. Events include the Francophone Book
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Since 2013, the SeaLight SkyLight Festival has been a celebration of the sciences and the arts, with a focus on the dark night sky. This family-friendly festival offers live music, workshops, displays, and a candle-lit procession, guiding guests down to the waterfront to engage with the ocean bioluminescence. SeaLight SkyLight
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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! Diwali Carnival – India’s Festival of Lights
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The Prismatic Arts Festival is a national, multidisciplinary arts festival that showcases and celebrates innovative work by Indigenous artists and artists of colour across Canada. Based in Halifax, Prismatic has been bringing audiences vibrant, boundary-pushing new works in theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts, media arts, and spoken word since
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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. 28 years and still going strong, The Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival is coming soon.
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Come shop, learn, and be inspired. Join us in celebrating the colourful world of fibre arts. Our heritage buildings will host vendors from throughout the Maritime region. Find all the details and vendor list on our website. Memory Lane Fibre Arts Festival When: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 Time: 10:00 am
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Grab Your Plaid and Head for the Woods! A showcase of the many ways Nova Scotians connect to our forests for their livelihood, housing, recreation, food, and heritage. Featuring live horse logging demonstrations, axe throwing, hands-on activities & heritage demonstrations for all ages. Free admission, rain or shine. Cookhouse meals
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Enjoy cultural performances at the 6th Annual Halifax Ganesh Festival. There will be activities for family members of all ages. Free entry! Halifax Ganesh Festival When: September 7-14, 2024 Time: TBD Where: Sackville Landing, Halifax Waterfront Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HGF.Atlantic/

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 17th – 20th,
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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! Lebanese Cedar Festival When: May 30 – June 2, 2024 Time: Thursday, 4 – 9
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