Past Events

This annual event is celebrated on the 3rd Saturday in July by provincial parks as well as federal and municipal park agencies. Each park will offer a range of family-friendly, nature-themed activities, including scavenger hunts and games with prizes. Families can learn new things about the benefits of parks and
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Celebrate the farmers’ markets of the province and the hardworking people behind them at various markets across the province this summer. In addition to the usual wonderful vendors, there will be special events, promotions and more. See the full list of participating locations and event details on the website below.
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Get ready for an exciting summer of FREE live music and special events in Dartmouth! On weekends from June 28 to September 12, 2026, plus a few additional dates for holiday events, the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park and Sullivan’s Pond Park will boast live entertainment. Check out their evolving weekly
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Geequinox is once again bringing you a bit of GEEKY fun – Geekorium 2026 is on June 27th and 28th at Cole Harbour Place. There will be a cosplay contest with prizes DAILY at 3 pm, door prizes, photo area, game area, artists and unique vendors, and more! Admission is
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Get ready for some toe-tappin’ fun at the annual Maritime Fiddle Festival – Canada’s longest-running old-time fiddle festival and competition.  Every year, the festival welcomes participants and audiences from across North America and around the world. Maritime Fiddle Festival Dates: July 3-4, 2026 Venue: NSCC Ivany Campus, Dartmouth Address: 80
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The Canoe Sprint World Championships are coming to beautiful Lake Banook for Canoe 2026! Catch the best in the sport take to the water over two weekends, July 25-27 for Masters and July 1-5 for Juniors and U23. Canoe 2026 at Lake Banook Dates: June 25-27 & July 1-5 Times:
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Celebrate Latin culture on the Halifax Waterfront this summer. Enjoy free admission and discover Latin vendors, food, music and more at LatinFax 2026! LatinFax 2026 When: July 15-18, 2026 Time: Wednesday to Friday, 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Saturday, Noon – 10:00 PM Where: Foundation Wharf, Halifax Waterfront Website: www.latinfax.latispanica.org

Balloon Days are back! From June 30th to July 3rd, 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 also include bouncy castles, games, face painting, carnival treats and more! Hot Air Balloon Rides
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Don’t miss your chance to see Atlantic Canada’s longest-running outdoor theatre festival, Shakespeare by the Sea! The 2026 season includes the world premiere of the new family musical Beauty and the Beast: The Fairy-Tale Game-Show Musical, a bold new staging of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and the one-night-only, must-see event: The
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The African Festival of Arts and Culture is an annual festival that showcases the unique cultural heritage and artistic works of people of African descent living in Nova Scotia. This event will take place at the Sackville Landing, on Lower Water Street, and is open to the public. AFRIFEST: African
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