It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the holidays are in full swing! With dazzling light displays throughout the city, Santa sightings, Christmas markets and opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, there are plenty of holiday events in HRM for everyone to enjoy.
We’ve highlighted some of our favourite events in our Christmas Event Guide below. Looking for more? Keep an eye on our calendar and be sure to check back often as we update it daily.
Kick off the Holiday Shopping Season at Halifax Shopping Centre
With the latest trends, the finest stocking stuffers, and enchanting holiday experiences, it’s a place where memories are made and perfect gifts are found. Plus, with an exciting lineup of events planned throughout the season, every visit promises to be filled with joy, surprises, and that special holiday sparkle.
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Embrace the Holiday Season with the Evergreen Festival and Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront is at the centre of the action on the Halifax Waterfront throughout the year, but join them this holiday season as they fully embrace the festive spirit!
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Mahone Bay Festivals – Season of Father Christmas
Mahone Bay is ready to welcome you to their annual Season of Father Christmas Festival! This seaside destination is known for its picturesque beauty, but during Mahone Bay’s Season of Father Christmas Festival, a special sprinkling of holiday spirit is dusted over the town. As you stroll through the walkable town, interactive displays and beautifully decorated designs will make the perfect backdrop for fun family photos or selfies galore. So bundle up your family, grab a hot drink, and visit Mahone Bay this holiday season!
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Christmas Light Displays
It’s that time of year again… we are ‘Lighting Up HRM’! From Halifax to Bedford, Fall River to Dartmouth and everywhere in between, these are the best Christmas lights in HRM. Hundreds of staples, thousands of tie wraps and millions of oohs and aahs later, we are sharing the best Christmas lights around this season.
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Christmas Concerts and Shows
Kids love the sounds of Christmas, and in Halifax, we are blessed with a huge variety of concerts and shows to get your family in the Christmas spirit. Here’s our list of when and where you can enjoy all your favourite family-friendly concerts and shows.
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Christmas Trees U-Cut
Have you ever cut down your own Christmas tree? Selecting your own special tree, measuring it, sawing it down, and lugging it back to the car makes for a great family tradition that the kids will always remember.
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Christmas Tree Lighting in HRM
Nothing says the holidays quite like the majestically lit Christmas Tree! Santa is going to be busy helping to light all the trees in HRM but if anyone can do it, it’s Santa! Join in the festive fun at these Tree Lighting Ceremonies – FREE family fun for the whole family! Click on each heading for more details.
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Christmas Craft Fairs & Markets
Whether you are searching for the perfect gift for someone special or simply enjoy keeping up with holiday traditions, there will be lots of amazing finds at each Christmas Craft Fair and Holiday Market in HRM this season.
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The Best Places to Visit Santa in HRM
Want to know where to see Santa this holiday season? He is an extremely busy fella this time of year but luckily we have found a few places in HRM where you can catch up with him.
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