Festivals

Do you have a comic-loving kid? If so, this is a must-see event for you. The Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival – DCAF is returning this summer to Alderney Landing on August 8th & 9th. DCAF Talks take place on Saturday at the Alderney Gate Library, and DCAF Shops is Sunday
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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 18, 2026
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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, or tasty eats, here are our top picks for family-friendly Halifax summer festivals you won’t want to miss! Ocean Week Halifax Dates: May 30 – June 7, 2026
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The Halifax Busker Festival is back for another summer! Electrifying performers will take to multiple stages during this festival for incredible international and local performances. A full schedule of events will be available on their website. It’s free to attend, but it’s encouraged that you tip the performers. The Halifax
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The annual Northern Lights Lantern Festival is returning for its 23rd 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 23rd Annual Northern Lights Lantern Festival Date: Saturday,
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The Eastern Shore Cold Waters Seafood Festival is back for 2025! The cold, clear waters of the Eastern Shore yield some of the best seafood in the province, and we celebrate that coastal connection in a big way! Check our website for details, including a complete list of vendors and
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At the 2026 Lebanese Cedar Festival, you can savour the sights, sounds, and tastes of everything Lebanese. This popular festival includes authentic Lebanese cuisine, music and cultural shows, mouth-watering pastries, and much, much more! Halifax Lebanese Cedar Festival Dates: June 4-7, 2026 Times: Thursday, 4:00 – 9:00 PM | Friday,
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This winter has been hard-hitting, with numerous big storms and snow days.  Hopefully, there are only a few more weeks of the white stuff, but until then, why not make the most of it with the 3rd annual WinterThing, brought to you by the Windsor Township Business Association.  Starting in
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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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