Museums

Ghosts and Maritime Folklore Tour

Family Fun Halifax Halloween, Museums

Did you know Nova Scotian ghosts and restless spirits have been seen along our coastlines throughout the years? Join Andrew Aulenback, Heritage Interpreter, Historical Re-enactor, Librarian and Folklorist for a hair-raising tour of some of the Museum’s darkest corners. Get in the Halloween spirit ...Read More

Little Learners at the Discovery Centre

Family Fun Halifax Museums

The new Little Learners program at the Discovery Centre brings fun, hands-on learning to the youngest of minds. The theme for this event is Digging for Dinos! Toddlers and preschoolers will be engaged with interactive activities to help learn about dinosaurs. Find dinosuars by ...Read More

Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Harvest Weekend

Family Fun Canada Farm Fun, Museums

Come out to the Heritage Farm for a special two-day celebration of harvest traditions and activities: food preparation and preservation, textile and handcraft demonstrations, woodworking and blacksmithing, along with some seasonal fun. The Rose and Kettle will be serving candied apples, pumpkin scones, and ...Read More

The Storytellers Circle of Halifax presents a Ghostly Gala

Family Fun Canada Halloween, Museums

The Storytellers Circle of Halifax presents a Ghostly Gala at the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum. Prepare for a truly spooky experience as the Tellers recite ghostly tales from around the very city we live. By the end of the evening you’ll be filled ...Read More

Spooky Family Fun at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax!

Family Fun Halifax Halloween, Museums

Get your costumes ready for the Museum of Natural History Family Halloween Party! For some family-friendly Halloween fun, make sure to stop by the museum to explore a perfect event for little ones new to Halloween. You can take in the galleries with ...Read More

Wee Wild Ones at The Museum of Natural History

Family Fun Halifax Museums

If you know a young child or toddler who loves to touch objects, ask questions and use their imagination, then join the Museum of Natural History for Wee Wild Ones at the Museum of Natural History – a program where kids under 5 and their ...Read More

Family Fun Day at Pier 21 – Día de los Muertos

Family Fun Halifax Museums, Special Events

The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is hosting a special Family Fun Day to celebrate The Day of the Dead (in Spanish: Día de los Muertos). This Mexican holiday for friends and family members who have passed away dates back hundreds ...Read More

Where to Host Kids Birthday Parties in HRM

Family Fun Halifax Arts and Crafts, Birthday Parties, Bowling, Farm Fun, Go-Karting, Indoor Play Places, Indoor Pools, Laser Tag, Mini Golf, Movies & More, Museums, News and Reviews, Recreation Centres, Skating Rinks

Planning the best birthday parties are seriously, a pretty big deal. Birthdays are special days, especially when you are still in the years of counting the ‘halves’! If we forget to add that detail when telling someone the age of our child, we are ...Read More

Halifax Citadel Ghost Walks

Family Fun Halifax Military Heritage, Museums

Did you know that ghostly apparitions have been reported by visitors and staff at the Citadel? Join a spirited tour of Halifax’s historic fort after dark and discover the haunted secrets and fascinating history of the Citadel. Wander by candlelight along the fort’s ramparts, dungeons ...Read More

Enlist your Kids in the Army! Hands-on Adventure with A Soldier’s Life at The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Helen Earley Military Heritage, Museums

Who says history can’t be fun? To experience history hands-on, I dispatched two very special envoys to check out A Soldier’s Life, now in its third year at the Halifax Citadel and Historic Site. With a strong sense of adventure and a keen interest in military history, ...Read More