Photo: HRM Public Libraries Website
The Annual Halifax Pride Festival boasts some of the best events in the city with TONS of events for kids and families. This 10-day long festival hosts well over 100 events for all ages. Here are some of our favourite kids/youth events. For a complete schedule, please visit their website.
TD Block Party
When: Wednesday July 18th, 2018
Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: Argyle Street, Halifax
Website: https://www.halifaxpride.com/schedule/
Pride Youth Dance
When: Thursday July 19th, 2018
Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: Garrison Grounds, Halifax
Website: https://www.halifaxpride.com/schedule/
Halifax Pride Movie Feature: Love, Simon
When: Friday July 20th, 2018
Time: 12:00pm – 1:45pm
Where: Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
Website: https://halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/search/index
Celebrate Halifax Pride with one of the year’s most popular movies, Love, Simon. Rated PG-13
Youth Float Building and Pride BBQ
When: Friday July 20th, 2018
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Where: The Youth Project, 2281 Brunswick St, Halifax
Website: https://www.halifaxpride.com/schedule/
Pride Parade Prep Party
When: Saturday July 21st, 2018
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Central Library, Halifax
Website: https://halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/search/index
Get ready for the Halifax Pride Parade by making some cool swag. All 2SLGBTQ+ youth and their allies are welcome.
Pride Parade Pre-Parade Party
When: Saturday July 21st, 2018
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Where: Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
Website: https://halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/search/index
Join local drag sensations, Bobby Sparkles and Rhett for stories, songs, and crafts to get pumped up for this year’s Halifax Pride Parade.
Halifax Pride Parade
When: Saturday July 21st, 2018
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Downtown Halifax
Website: https://www.halifaxpride.com/parade/
Read more about the Halifax Pride Parade here.
Pride Parade Post-Parade Party
When: Saturday July 21st, 2018
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Central Library, Halifax
Website: https://halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/search/index
The Parade is over but the fun doesn’t have to stop. Come by to make a rainbow themed craft or read some stories that celebrate love.
Puppers Pride Parade
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Shubie Park, 54 Locks Road, Dartmouth
Website: https://www.halifaxpride.com/schedule/
Rainbow Kids
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: The Youth Project, 2281 Brunswick St, Halifax
Website: https://www.halifaxpride.com/schedule/
Halifax Pride: Puppet Show
When: Wednesday July 25th, 2018
Time: 10:30am – 11:00am
Where: Keshen Goodman Public Library, Halifax
Website: https://halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/search/index
Worm and Worm are in love and want to get married, but how can they have a traditional wedding without fingers to put rings on and hands to hold the bouquet? Join them to find out!
Halifax Pride Rainbow Dance Party
When: Friday July 27th, 2018
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Central Library, Halifax
Website: https://halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/search/index
Get ready to shake your sillies out and jump your jiggles away at our Library dance party. Put on your dancing shoes, bring the whole family, and dance to some awesome music kids will love. Ages 0-7
UN International Day of Friendship Celebration
When: Friday July 27th, 2018
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Central Library, Halifax
Website: https://halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/search/index
Make friendship bracelets and maybe make a new friend or two! This event is for children ages 5-12 but preschoolers (age 3-5) may participate with the support of an adult. All materials will be provided.
Halifax Pride Storytelling Hike
When: Saturday July 28th, 2018
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Woodlawn Public Library, Dartmouth
Website: https://halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/search/index
Walk along the beautiful Russel Lake Trail where you will find talented youth storytellers reading and performing 2SLGBTQ+ inspired stories and storybooks. After the walk, head back to the library for a BBQ, face painting, carnival games, and more!
Storytime at the Museum
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Road, Halifax
Website: https://www.halifaxpride.com/schedule/
Gottingen Block Party
Time: 5:00pm – 12:00am
Where: Gottingen Street, Halifax
Website: https://www.halifaxpride.com/schedule/
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