Special Events

Special Events (Family Fun Halifax)

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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.Ā  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.Ā  Starting in
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Family-Friendly Exhibitions in HRM
Family-Friendly Exhibits in HRM

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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Bricks by the Sea at the Museum of Natural History

The Museum of Natural History’s annual holiday exhibit is back and on until January 3rd. Amazing new LEGO creations are on display for viewing, thanks to the Maritime LEGO Users Group. Bricks by the Sea Date: November 11, 2025 – January 3, 2026 Venue: Museum of Natural History Address: 1747
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Halloween BRICKSPLOSION 2025

The largest LEGO fan event in Atlantic Canada is back again, and this time Halloween themed! Vendors, 100’s of tables of brick-builds, and more await brick enthusiasts of all ages. Tickets are required, and previous years have sold out, so act fast! Halloween BRICKSPLOSION 2025 Dates: October 25 & 26,
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Celebrate and Learn During Mi’kmaq History Month

Across Nova Scotia every October, Mi’kmaq History Month is celebrated, and community activities and events share and showcase Mi’kmaw history. This year’s theme is A’tukwemk aq A’tukowinu’k – Storytelling and Storytellers. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to participate. How to Participate in Mi’kmaq History Month Visit Mi’kmaw History Month’s website
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Farmers’ Market Week

Celebrate the farmers’ markets of the province and the hardworking people behind them at markets across the province this summer. See the full list of participating locations and event details on the website below. Farmers’ Market Week Date: July 21 – 27, 2025 Venue: Various, see website for participating markets
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Canadian Museum of Immigration Exhibits

Explore the connections between food and immigration in Canada through the universal experiences of eating, making, and sharing food. Eat Make Share: A Taste of Immigration Dates: Wednesday, May 10, 2025 – January 18, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, 7 days a week (May – October 31, 2025),
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Memory Lane Heritage Village Canada Day: Visit the Dominion Day Old Time Village Fair

This Canada Day, celebrate with Memory Lane Heritage Village – it’s Memory Lane’s 25th birthday! Enjoy a free, freshly made donut from our vintage Belshaw Donut Robot, then join in the traditional 1940s games and races with the kids, or try panning for gold. Head to our website for a
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Get TRAPPED inside an Escape Room in Halifax!

Click. You and a group of friends are stuck inside a medieval prison with only your wits to help you escape. 60 minutes later, will you taste freedom… or failure? Trapped Halifax is one of five escape rooms in Halifax, part of the “boom” of escape rooms that popped up
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