The Halifax Crafters Society Winter Market is a three-day event, running from Friday evening through Sunday in Downtown Halifax. There will be lots of beautiful and unique gift ideas at every table, and come hungry, you’ll also find plenty of yummy treats, including food vendors selling lunch, snacks, and coffee.
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Celebrate the holiday with activities and a performance, and then enjoy the annual tree lighting and fireworks over Sullivan’s Pond. Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025 Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM Venue: Sullivan’s Pond, Dartmouth Website: www.halifax.ca/td-lights-dartmouth

Check out the world of ‘unique’ and ‘one of a kind’ at the 10th annual ‘Have Yourself a Gothic Little Christmas’. This is a show inspired by Fairy Tale, Medieval, Steampunk, Gothic, Fantasy, Victorian, Mystic, Anime and Geek! There will be artisans from across the Maritimes. Shop local and join
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Join the Fall River and Area Business Association for their annual Christmas Tree Lighting. There will be lots going on to get you in the holiday spirit – live music, prizes, Santa, and more! Fall River Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Date: November 22, 2025 Time: Parade Starts at 4:30
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Get ready to be spooked at the Samhain Spooktacular – a FREE day of frights, fun, and creepy surprises! There will be children’s activities, games, candy and more! Samhain Spooktacular Date: November 1, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Venue: Dartmouth Arts Sanctuary Address: 100 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth Website:
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The 2025 Halifax Tree Lighting Ceremony is a Downtown Halifax family event you won’t want to miss. Santa and his Paw Patrol and Gabby’s Playhouse friends will be making an appearance to help light the tree. This is a FREE family event but FEED NOVA SCOTIA will be accepting non-perishable
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Follow the wreaths along the coastline and visit the 35+ crafters, carvers, bakers, and makers to find the perfect gifts for all the special people on your Christmas list. You can find a vendor map on the website. Seaside Christmas Date: November 14-16, 2025 Time: Each vendor differs, see the
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Kick off the holiday season with some great family fun… a parade and a visit from the Jolly ol’ Fella! Downtown Halifax will celebrate the 30th annual Nova Scotia Power Holiday Parade of Lights, presented by Eastlink and hosted by the Holiday Parade of Lights Society. Find the route details
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Commemorate Remembrance Day at The Halifax Citadel National Site where the 1st Field Artillery Regiment will fire a 21-gun salute at 11:00 am, followed by the noon gun. On Remembrance Day, The Halifax Citadel is open to the public, with FREE admission to both the site and the Army Museum.
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It’s Halloween season, so it’s time to get spooky! If you’re looking for the best Family Halloween Events in Halifax and the surrounding areas for Halloween 2025, you’ve come to the right place. Here is our freak-alicious Ultimate Guide to Spooktacular Family Halloween Events in Halifax – and Beyond. Be
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