Hey, Halifax! Father’s Day is on June 15, 2025, this year. What are your plans for Father’s Day weekend? Dads work hard and play hard, so find a fun activity you can do together. Keep reading for our Father’s Day Guide and the best family events in and around Halifax.

If you’re reading this before Father’s Day weekend, be sure to check out these Father’s Day activities for kids. Indigo has a Father’s Day storytime and activity.  Be sure to double-check the dates, as they vary.

Halifax Wanderers | June 14, 2025
This Father’s Day weekend, bring the excitement and watch dear ol’ Dad jump out of his seat at a soccer game! The Halifax Wanderers will battle Cavalry on their home turf, and it is expected to be an action-packed match. This is sure to get you in Dad’s good books.

FREE for Father Figures at the Discovery Centre | June 15, 2025

All Father Figures receive FREE admission to the Discovery Centre on Father’s Day!

Memory Lane Antique Car Show | June 15, 2025
If your Dad loves wheels or nostalgia – or both – take a short road trip to Memory Lane Heritage Village, on the Eastern Shore. The 2025 Annual Antique Car Show happens on Father’s Day. Snacks and Cookhouse meals are available on site. Admission is $7 and free for children under 12.

Museum Exhibitions | All Weekend
Does Dad love to visit museums? Then take him to see the one of the exhibits running right now – Monsters of the Abyss, Mazes and Brain Games, or something else. Check out our current list of exhibits running in HRM right now.

One Port City Day | June 14, 2025
One Port City Day on the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend is filled with all kinds of free family fun. Find games and activities, carnival treats, interactive exhibits, music, and more.

Riverbreeze Farm Baby Animal Days | June 14 – 15, 2025
Is Dad up for a drive? Head to Riverbreeze Farm Baby Animal Days near Truro to celebrate spring and the new life on the farm.

If your Dad loves the great outdoors, we have a list of Trails within 50 km of Halifax that range from leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes. Jump on the Harbour Hopper and learn about downtown before splashing into the water, or pack a picnic and go play and make memories. Check out our list of The Best Places to Picnic in HRM and our Playbook for Planning the Perfect Picnic, for all the tips.

Happy Father’s Day, Halifax!