Parks & Pathways

Light Up the Lake at Lake Banook

Family Fun Halifax Parks & Pathways, Special Events

Get active and support a great cause at the 5th Annual Light Up the Lake in Dartmouth! The 5km walk/run along beautiful Lake Banook in support of Craig’s Cause is a great event for the whole family. Stick around after the walk for hot ...Read More

Kick off the Fall Recreation Programs with Glow in the Park!

Family Fun Halifax Parks & Pathways

Join Halifax Parks and Recreation and kick off the Fall Recreation Programs with a FREE family fun run/walk in Sir Sandford Fleming Park. Glow in the Park begins at 6pm with the run starting at 7pm. Activities along the route include a Dance Zone, ...Read More

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Ski Wentworth Fall Festival of Colours

Family Fun Halifax Day Trips, Parks & Pathways, Thanksgiving

Celebrate Thanksgiving on the mountain at the Wentworth Fall Festival of Colours – a fabulous way to enjoy nature before the snow hits. At the Wentworth Fall Festival of Colours, you can enjoy guided hikes, BBQ’s and lots of family fun. How about a ride ...Read More

Family Night Walking Tour at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park

Family Fun Halifax Parks & Pathways

Get a nocturnal view of the Wildlife Park and its inhabitants at the Family Night Walking Tour at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park! This easy, guided moonlight walk of the Wildlife Park is recommended for all ages. Please bring flashlights, insect repellant, dress for the weather, ...Read More

Art in the Wilderness

Family Fun Canada Arts and Crafts, Parks & Pathways

Explore your craft in the future Halifax Wilderness Park! You and your kids can make nature ornaments led by kind krafts, and painting and sketching with Renee Forrestall. This event is FREE to participate! Kind Krafts is a community-run nonprofit who facilitates art-based workshops ...Read More

Young Naturalists Club Field Trip – Back to the Sea Aquarium Touch Tank Hut

Family Fun Canada Local Stories and Adventures, Parks & Pathways

Come discover local marine life at the Back to the Sea Touch Tank Hut, located at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth. You’ll have a chance to get your hands wet and feel the tube feet of a sea star, the gentle prick of a ...Read More

Wheeee! 10 Must-Visit Playgrounds in HRM to Check Out this Summer! {Giveaway!}

Family Fun Halifax Outdoor Pools, Parks & Pathways, Sponsored, Spray Parks

Presented by Boiron Playgrounds. The laughter as the toddler on the swing soars for the sky, the squeal as the preschooler rockets down the slide, and the sense of accomplishment as the school-ager finally makes it all the way across the monkey bars. ...Read More

Splish Splash! 8 Awesome Summer Playgrounds with Splash Pads (or fresh water) in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville

Helen Earley Beaches, Outdoor Pools, Parks & Pathways, Spray Parks

Where to go on a hot summer day in HRM? Check out our list of cool summer playgrounds where you can have fun and cool off at the same time! 1. Westmount School Playground and Splash Pad The playground and splash pad at Westmount School ...Read More

Halifax Public Gardens

Family Fun Halifax Parks & Pathways

The Halifax Public Gardens are a 16-acre oasis in the heart of downtown Halifax. Officially opened in 1867, The Halifax Public Gardens have retained much of their original Victorian character thanks to a series of talented superintendents, chief horticulturists, and gardeners. Through their efforts, the Public Gardens ...Read More

The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Helen Earley Birthday Parties, Military Heritage, Museums, Parks & Pathways

The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site opens for the 2018 season on Monday, May 7th. The big event will be celebrated with 78th Highlander pageantry, pipes and drum performances, guided tours, and of course the historic noon gun. This year, there is an exciting line up of special events ...Read More

Parks & Pathways

Light Up the Lake at Lake Banook

Kick off the Fall Recreation Programs with Glow in the Park!

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Ski Wentworth Fall Festival of Colours

Family Night Walking Tour at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park

Art in the Wilderness

Young Naturalists Club Field Trip – Back to the Sea Aquarium Touch Tank Hut

Wheeee! 10 Must-Visit Playgrounds in HRM to Check Out this Summer! {Giveaway!}

Splish Splash! 8 Awesome Summer Playgrounds with Splash Pads (or fresh water) in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Sackville

Halifax Public Gardens

The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Oahu, Hawaii on a Dime, a Quarter or a US Dollar

Chicago: Feels Like Home

Ghostly Thrills Await at the Rose Hall Great House Tour