Past Events
Halifax Crafters Society’s Spring Market
If you are looking for a unique gift or piece of art for your home, try the Halifax Crafters Spring Market! The Halifax Crafters Society is a community of local artists and crafters participating in two popular fairs every year: one in the spring and one before the Christmas holidays.
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The Midway is Coming to Town!
The midway is a family favourite and will be in a few locations around HRM this spring and summer! You can see their full schedule on their website below. HRM’s Midway Schedule Where: Main Street, Dartmouth Dates: May 15 – 18 and 21 – 25, 2025 Where: Quinpool Road, Halifax
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Unicorn Theatre Presents Finding Nemo
The Unicorn Theatre in St. Margarets Bay grew from a drama camp held at the Shore Club in Hubbards in 1995. The theatre’s first production was Annie, performed in Hubbard in 1996. The Unicorn Theatre now performs out of the Bay Community Centre in St. Margarets Bay and offers a
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Kids Can Realize A Dream and Ride in Race Car! Kiddie Rides Night at Scotia Speedworld
Kiddie Rides Night at Scotia Speedworld is a night to remember for the kids! The format for Kiddie Rides is simple and safe. All of the drivers bring their cars to the front stretch and park, and children get to climb into their favourite car. After several laps, the cars
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Bring Your Biggest Appetite to the Downtown Dartmouth Food Crawl
Discover new eateries or rediscover your old faves at the Spring Edition of Downtown Dartmouth Food Crawl. Some retail shops will also be hosting pop-up food vendors. So, grab your friends, your family, and most importantly, your stretchy pants! Downtown Dartmouth Food Crawl Date: May 22, 2025 Time: 5:30 –
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Open City Halifax (and Dartmouth!)
Get out and explore your city … Open City Halifax is back! On May 10, 2025, head out on the town to explore the many businesses and organizations that make our community so special, vibrant, exciting, and welcoming. Celebrate and support local in our communities! Open City Halifax When:Â Saturday, May
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Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon and Expo
The annual Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon has a variety of events for walkers and runners of all ages and fitness levels. There are six running events throughout the weekend, and from the 2 km Doctors Nova Scotia Youth Run to the 42.2 km full marathon, there is something that will
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Explore Halifax with Jane’s Walk
Explore Halifax’s neighbourhoods with local guides conducting over a dozen walks. Participants will explore community art projects, historic forts, lakeside trails and more. This is an annual free festival of free community-led walks and conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs, a Canadian journalist, author, theorist, and activist who influenced urban studies.
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Family Friendly Events in Halifax – May
Spring is officially upon us in March, but May is the month when we can confidently pack away the snow pants and comfortably break out the shorts. May is always greeted with open arms as we celebrate the ‘unofficial’ kickoff to the summer – May long weekend! Seasonal Farmers Markets
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The Legendary Harlem Globetrotters are back in Halifax!
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming back to the Scotiabank Centre, with their amazing family show featuring some of the greatest athletes on the planet. With incredible ball-handling wizardry, amazing rim-rattling dunks and trick shots, side-splitting comedy and on-court fan interaction, this amazing basketball event will entertain the whole family. The
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