Past Events
FREE Canada Day Celebrations at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
What better way to celebrate Canada Day than with FREE admission to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21! Enjoy all exhibitions, special activities, a scavenger hunt, witness a citizenship ceremony, and so much more. The Museum is the perfect place to connect and celebrate cultures and experiences from
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Catch Sail GP for Free at Downtown Dartmouth’s Harbour Watch Party
Didn’t get a ticket for the Sail Grand Prix? Take in some of the excitement for FREE with Downtown Dartmouth’s Harbour Watch Party. There will be a giant video wall, a community BBQ, a great view of the harbour and more! Downtown Dartmouth Harbour Watch Party Dates: June 20-21, 2026
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Free Music and More at the Shore Party on Argyle Street
Argyle Street comes alive with the Shore Party, transforming Downtown into a three-day celebration packed with FREE live music, entertainment, activations, and FIFA World Cup excitement! Zones 2, 3, and 4 will be all-ages. Argyle Street Shore Party Dates: June 19-21, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 10:30 PM Venue: Argyle Street, Halifax
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Shop the Night Away at the Sackville Sunset Market
Experience the vibrant Sackville Sunset Market with free entry for everyone! The market will feature a diverse array of local vendors and unique products. On the main stage, enjoy a series of engaging multicultural performances, while the little ones stay entertained with children’s activities and an accessible playground. Don’t forget
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Canada Day Family Fun at Sackville Communities Days
Sackville Community Days is a community, family-oriented celebration organized around Canada Day. Some of the activities include the parade at 9 am on July 1st, a Teddy Bear Picnic in the afternoon on July 1st, and the fireworks on July 4th at 10 pm. Visit their Facebook page and website
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The Kiwanis Mother Goose Festival
FREE family fun in Downtown Dartmouth’s Ferry Terminal Park! Activities include bouncy castles, meeting farm animals, meeting nursery rhyme friends, digging for treasure, puppet shows from Maritime Marionettes and more! Kiwanis Mother Goose Festival Date: July 11, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Venue: Ferry Terminal Park Address: 88
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Halifax Celtic Cultural Festival
Celtic Roots are plentiful in our city, and what better way to celebrate with neighbours, friends and community than at The Halifax Celtic Festival 2026! Join in the fun and find music, dance, food, cultural events and family-friendly activities. Best part? Events are FREE! Check out the complete schedule of
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Find the Official Halifax-Dartmouth Canada Day Events for HRM Here!
It’s time to celebrate Canada Day, and many special events are happening in Halifax and Dartmouth. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site: Enjoy FREE entry from 9 AM – 5 PM and a Canada Day cake will be served! Canadian Museum of Immigration: From 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, there will
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Celebrate Canada Day at Memory Lane Heritage Village With the Dominion Day Old Time Village Fair
Dominion Day is a festive celebration of the coastal villages of the Eastern Shore. July 1st is also Memory Lane Heritage Village’s birthday, which means free admission and a free, freshly-made donut from their vintage donut robot for every visitor through the door! Explore the Heritage Village – there are
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Soar to New Heights at the East Coast Kite Festival
This summer, it’s time to fly! Or at least it’s time to enjoy a unique event with cool and crazy kites! If you’re looking for free family fun that promises excitement, beauty and a touch of magic, look no further than the East Coast Kite Festival, taking place on the
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