Summer

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Have Fun and Make Memories with Summer Events at Steele Wheels Motor Museum

Steele Wheels Motor Museum is bursting at the seams with summer fun! Steele Wheels is a spectacular classic and exotic car museum, as well as a unique venue for events and birthday parties. This summer, they have expanded beyond their walls – more cars are available for viewing in their
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Summer Fun Halifax
What’s On Your Summer Fun Bucket List? Find The Best Halifax Summer Events Here!

Summer is finally here, but it never lasts as long as we want! That’s why we have put together a Summer Fun Bucket List for you and your family to help you get the most out of these summer months. Make memories and have fun with these great events and
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Celebrate the North End at the Gottingen Street Festival

Summertime celebrations are coming to the North End of Halifax! The 12th Annual Gottingen Street Festival will embrace the iconic North End for an exciting community event on July 11, 2026. It will be a day of music, culture, and local pride! Gottingen Street between Cogswell and Buddy Daye Street
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Canada Day Halifax
Canada Day Celebrations in HRM: Your Guide to Family Fun!

Canada Day celebrations are an opportunity to spend time with family and friends, celebrating the unique country we call home and the many cultures that are woven into Canada’s beautiful, intricate fabric. Whether you are looking for an early morning event or want to celebrate until the wee hours, from
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Summer Camp Guide
2026 Summer Camp Guide for Halifax, Dartmouth and Beyond!

Summer camps are the perfect way to provide your kids with fun, activities and learning during their school break. Whether your kids are into sports or art, enrichment or exploration, the Family Fun Halifax 2026 Summer Camp Guide features our top picks for summer fun in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, and beyond! Canadian
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FREE Hot Air Balloon Rides With RE/MAX NOVA®

Balloon Days are back! From June 30th to July 3rd, RE/MAX NOVA will be hosting FREE hot air balloon ride events! Check out their full schedule on their Instagram page. Many of these events will also include bouncy castles, games, face painting, carnival treats and more! Hot Air Balloon Rides
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Atlantic Splash Adventure (Family Fun Halifax)
Make Summer Memories at Atlantic Splash Adventure

If you’re vacationing closer to home this year, then Atlantic Splash Adventure is the perfect family outing to include in your staycation plans. They are open to the public on weekends in June, starting June 13, 2026, and daily from June 29 to August 31, 2026, from 10:00 am to
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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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The Halifax Ghost Walk

The Halifax Ghost Walk was established in 1990 and is the oldest Ghost Walk in North America. Enjoy a historic walk through the streets of Halifax at night with spinning tales of ghosts, pirates, hauntings, buried treasures, and other mysterious things from our city’s rich past. Children under 10 can
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Halifax Citadel Ghost Walks

Join a spirited tour of Halifax’s historic Citadel after dark and discover its haunted secrets and fascinating history. Wander by candlelight along the fort’s ramparts, dungeons, and dimly lit passageways in this thrilling and one-of-a-kind haunting experience. This event is great for teens who love spooky, but it may not
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