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

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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This year’s Light Up Bedford Parade is on Sunday, November 16th. It begins at 5:45, starting at  DeWolfe park and travelling along the Bedford Highway to the last bridge at Bedford Place Mall. Light Up Bedford Parade Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025, Rain or Shine Time: 5:45 pm start at
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Collecting candy and showing off Halloween costumes has always been associated with long walks, late nights and ringing doorbells. However, in recent years, a new approach to Halloween has emerged. Say hello to the trunk-or-treat event! These events are often organized by communities that wish to provide a safe, efficient,
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Halifax Public Libraries are celebrating Halloween with a series of spooktacular events, including a Monster Mash Family Dance Party, Halloween-themed science and craft activities, and costume parties galore! To see a full list of Halloween events, check out the Halifax Public Libraries website. Halloween at Halifax Public Libraries Date: Various
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Halloween is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for some spooktacular fun! If you’re in or around Halifax and looking for a kid-friendly Halloween celebration to take your costume for a spin, you’re in luck. HRM offers a range of fantastic events where playing dress up is
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