Special Events

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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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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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 14 – 18 and 21 – 24, 2026 Where: Main Street, Dartmouth
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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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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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Whether you’re planning a trip to Nova Scotia, have family coming into town, or just want to be a tourist in your own province, we have you covered.  Choose to stay on the mainland, or head to the mountains of Cape Breton; either way, you’ll encounter friendly folks, reasonably priced
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A series of events are planned to honour and commemorate Emancipation Day on August 1. You can register in advance to guarantee your spot. Schedule: 9:50 am –  Halifax Citadel Historic Site: Emancipation Day Proclamation and Jamaican Maroons Commemoration with reception 1:30 pm – Canadian Museum of Immigration – Pier
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The Annual Hope For Wildlife Open House will be on Saturday, August 30th, with FREE admission, a barbecue, wildlife demonstrations, games and much more! This unique event welcomes the public to take a behind-the-scenes look at wildlife rehabilitation in Nova Scotia. Hope For Wildlife Open House When: Saturday, August 31,
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Get ready for a ridiculously fun time at Nova Scotia’s waterpark adventure – Splashifax Halifax! Head to Hatfield Farm for a waterpark obstacle course of slides, climbing walls, a Tarzan rope, monkey bars, jumps, a catapult, and of course, the main attraction – the world’s largest inflatable unicorn! Splashifax: When: Regular
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The Designer Craft Show, will be held at the Cedar Event Centre. There will be lots of talented artisans working in glass, visual art, wood, textiles, metal, and clay. Demonstrators will be on hand throughout the event to show their skills at one of the premiere craft events in the
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