Special Events

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 wonderful vendors, there will be special events, promotions and more. See the full list of participating locations and event details on the website below. Farmers’
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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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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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Everyone is invited to attend Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026, a FREE, family-friendly fan experience taking place at the Garrison Grounds on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, starting at 1 PM each day. There will be live match viewings on large screens, football-themed interactive zones, cultural
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Ocean Week Halifax offers more than a week of ocean-related events, with numerous activities taking place from May 30th to June 7th, and World Ocean Day on June 8th. The family-friendly Ocean Celebration event on June 7th is free and open to the public. There will be a packed schedule
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Canadian Independent Bookstore Day is an annual event (on April 25, 2026, this year) that celebrates and supports independent bookstores across Canada. It’s a day to appreciate the unique character and charm that independent bookstores in Halifax bring to our larger community. It’s a day to celebrate the hard-working booksellers
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National Poutine Day is celebrated every year on April 11 to honour what many consider a Canadian delicacy. Some poutine-selling restaurants have specials to celebrate the day. Check with the following HRM locations to see if they are participating in National Poutine Day. DQ Regular poutine for $4.99, in-app offer
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Come for a toe-tapping good time! This all-ages ceilidh and musical performance will for sure get you on your feet. Visit the Facebook link for ticket info. Halifax All Ages Cape Breton Dance & Ceilidh Date: April 12, 2026 Time: 3:00 – 6:00 PM Venue: Fairview Legion #142 Address: 50
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This winter has been hard-hitting, with numerous big storms and snow days.  Hopefully, there are only a few more weeks of the white stuff, but until then, why not make the most of it with the 3rd annual WinterThing, brought to you by the Windsor Township Business Association.  Starting in
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Halifax is home to world-class museums and art galleries that showcase local talent and feature touring exhibits from around the globe. Whether you are passing along your appreciation for the visual arts or hoping to teach your child about the world and its diverse creatures, there are exhibitions for everyone
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