Special Events

Special Events (Family Fun Halifax)

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Grand Opening – Beechville, Lakeside, Timberlea Community Centre

HRM is excited to announce the grand opening of Beechville, Lakeside, Timberlea Community Centre! Visit on Friday, April 17, for the grand opening. Take a centre tour and sign up for free opening weekend (April 18 & 19) programming. Beechville, Lakeside, Timberlea Community Centre Grand Opening Dates: April 17-19, 2026
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Celebrate National Hockey Card Day with FREE Cards!

Celebrate National Hockey Card Day at your local retail sports stores and select hobby shops on Saturday, April 11, 2026, by getting FREE hockey cards! Check with the following HRM hobby shops to see if they are participating in National Hockey Card Day. See the full list of participating locations,
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National Poutine Day
Celebrate National Poutine Day on April 11!

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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Earth Day in Halifax
Earth Day Events in Halifax

Earth Day is just around the corner on April 22nd, 2026, and Halifax is gearing up to celebrate in a big way. With a host of Earth Day events and activities planned, residents and visitors alike can get involved in efforts to protect the planet. From community cleanups to clothing
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Pregnancy & Parenting Expo
Halifax’s Baby Show – The Pregnancy & Parenting Expo

The Pregnancy & Parenting Expo is Halifax’s go-to event for pregnancy, babies, and early parenting. Connect with trusted local experts, discover curated baby brands, attend expert panels, and find supportive resources — all in one welcoming space. There will be products to explore, services to discover, and you can connect
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Magic: The Gathering IWK Fundraiser

Join in on a casual Magic: The Gathering Commander night supporting Extra Life! 100% of your entry goes to the IWK. Pick your donation level, play some games, and enjoy promos, giveaways, and cardboard hero status. Magic: The Gathering IWK Fundraiser Date: April 10th, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM Venue: The
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All Ages Cape Breton Dance & Ceilidh

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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We love Downtown Dartmouth Day

We Love Downtown Dartmouth Day is a day to get out and shop local! Participating businesses are offering a small discount, premium, or donation to their organization of choice for shopping at another participating downtown Dartmouth business on April 11th only. To qualify for the discount, just show your virtual/physical
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Halifax Burger Bash is Back!

It’s the juiciest time of the year – Halifax Burger Bash is here again and runs from April 16th to 26th. With its stellar lineup of mouth-watering burgers, this city-wide burger-eating phenomenon and fundraiser for Feed Nova Scotia, put on by The Coast, will have something for all palates. Halifax
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Windsor WinterThing
Celebrate Winter in Windsor with the 3rd Annual WinterThing!

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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