Downtown Dartmouth’s biggest street party of the year is BACK! Portland Street from Alderney Drive to Prince Albert Road will be CAR FREE, and the streets will be activated with live entertainment, music, pop-ups and lots more excitement! Open Street Sunday Dartmouth Dates: Sunday, June 22, 2025 Time: Noon –
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What’s happening around our beautiful city in June? The splash parks and outdoor pools will be opening towards the middle of June and lots of summer events and festivals are in the works! Another school year is almost in the books, so check out our Summer Camp Guide for our
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The annual Northern Lights Lantern Festival is returning for its 22nd year! Featuring live music, bouncy castles, face painting, free community BBQ (hotdogs, halal & veggie), lantern making and a fireworks finale, we sure are happy that this event is back! The 22nd Annual Northern Lights Lantern Festival Date: Saturday,
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This vintage market will showcase over 40+ vintage, crafter, and food vendors from across Nova Scotia. $2 entry, kids 12 and under are free! The South End Vintage Market Date: June 14, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM (*NEW* Sensory-friendly hour from Noon – 1:00 PM) Venue: Halifax Curling Club, 948
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Ocean Week Halifax takes place from June 1st to 8th and culminates in World Ocean Day on June 8th. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public. There will be a packed schedule of fun activities and educational booths from many participating ocean partners. There’s something for everyone
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The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum is pleased to present the annual Cole Harbour Fibre Frolic, in combination with ‘Sheep Shearing Day’. You can try a new craft, talk to artisans, feel the fibres, and meet the sheep at this family-friendly event. Vendors will showcase fibre arts, fibre animals and
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Bring up to 20 books (max) and receive store credit. You can leave your books behind and receive a gift card.  Donate the books they can’t use or stay and shop while they take a look at your books. Buy Back Weekend at Agricola Street Books Date: May 30 –
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This is a FREE event where children 4 years and older can move and combine ‘loose parts’ like cardboard boxes, milk crates, tires, rope, cardboard tubes, fabrics, etc., without instructions, allowing creativity and cooperation. Also, the Multicultural Playtime Society presents children’s games from around the world. International Day of Play 2025
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The Halifax Mural Festival runs July 5-13, 2025, on Quinpool Road and other spots around downtown and North End Halifax. See artists from near and far add splashes of colour and bring life to blank walls. Visit their website for locations and activities, including Reveal Day on Quinpool Road, July
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The annual Halifax Pride Festival has tons of events for kids and families. This 10-day festival hosts many FREE events, and don’t forget to check out more great events at the Halifax Public Libraries in celebration of Pride 2025. Plus, you can find info on the Pride Parade here. Halifax
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