The Annual Eastern Passage-Cow Bay Summer Carnival is a weeklong carnival that will have tons of family-friendly events including a photography contest, senior tea, fireworks, a sand sculpture contest and so much more! Check their website for the full schedule of events. Eastern Passage Cow Bay Summer Carnival When: August
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Join the Museum of Natural History as they celebrate everyone’s favourite Gopher Tortoise, Gus! Gus is turning 103 years old this August – and he doesn’t look a day over 100. This celebration will include crafts for kids, and a special singing of “Happy Hatchday” at 11 and 2. Regular
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Whichever side of the harbour you live on, there are plenty of events to celebrate Natal Day. Here is our list of some of the best Natal Day events for families in downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. Get ready for yummy food, parties and parades! Annual Busker Festival Dates:  July 30tht
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In conjunction with our exciting Balloon Days, REMAX NOVA is thrilled to announce their annual Family Fun Day! Visit Gorsebrook Park in Halifax on July 26th, between 7 AM and 12 PM, for bouncy castles, classic carnival games, beloved characters, colorful face painting, delicious treats, and of course, the incredible
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Balloon Days are back! On July 25-29th, RE/MAX NOVA will be hosting FREE hot air balloon ride events. Check out their full schedule on their Instagram page. Many of these events will come with bouncy castles, carnival games, face painting, snow cones, cotton candy, treats and more! Plus, Family Fun
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This annual event is celebrated by provincial parks as well as federal and municipal park agencies. Each park will offer a range of nature-themed activities from scavenger hunts to games with prizes. Families can learn new things about the benefits of parks and historical sites, the value of ecosystems, and
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Hosted by the Atlantic Canadian Dachshund Rescue, Wienerpawlooza will have games, contests, wiener dog races, wiener dog costume contest, weenie watermelon eating contest and more! There will also be a Hot Dog BBQ and Andrew & Emma’s All-Star Lemonade stand. Wienerpawlooza Dates: July 12, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00
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Celebrate community spirit with a Children’s Festival full of fun and treats! Plus, don’t miss the BBQ, Community Expo, Cardboard Boat Races, Strawberry Shortcake Social, and so much more! Spryfield Days Dates: July 12-13, 2025 Time: Various, see Facebook event for details Venue: J. Albert Walker Memorial Sports Field, Cowie
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Celebrate Viola Desmond Day on July 6th as the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission hosts Being Black and Beautiful in Downtown Dartmouth, at Sullivan’s Pond, Dartmouth. Viola Desmond Day in Dartmouth Date: July 6, 2025 Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM Venue: Sullivan’s Pond, Dartmouth Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events  

FREE family fun in Downtown Dartmouth’s Ferry Terminal Park! Activities include bouncy castles, meeting farm animals, meeting nursery rhyme friends, digging for treasure, puppet shows from Maritime Marionettes and more! Mother Goose Festival Date: July 5, 2025 Time: 10:00  AM – 1:00 PM Venue: Ferry Terminal Park Address: 88 Alderney
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