What’s happening around our beautiful city in June? The splash parks and outdoor pools will be opening towards the middle of June and lots of summer events and festivals are in the works! Another school year is almost in the books, so check out our Summer Camp Guide for our top picks of Summer Camps in HRM. Enjoy our month-at-a-glance listing of ongoing events in June for Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, and beyond!
If you are looking for more ideas, the Family Fun Halifax calendar is continually being updated with the latest events. Also, each Wednesday, we publish our ‘Weekend Roundup’, family-friendly Halifax events for the upcoming weekend. Happy June, everyone!
Lebanese Cedar Festival | May 30 – June 2, 2024
It’s the Annual Lebanese Cedar Festival, where you can savour the sights, sounds, and tastes of everything Lebanese. This popular festival includes authentic Lebanese cuisine, Lebanese music, cultural shows, mouth-watering pastries, and much more.
Cold Waters Seafood Festival | June 1 – 2, 2024
The cold clear waters of the Eastern Shore yield some of the best seafood in the province – great eats, live music, and family fun.
Sail GP | June 1 – 2, 2024
ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix is in Halifax for the first time. Come watch the racing and cheer for Canada.
Halifax Greek Fest | June 6 – 9, 2024
The Halifax Greek Fest is one of the best Halifax festivals of the summer. The festival showcases culinary specialties and Greek cultural and historical roots.
Riverbreeze Farm Baby Animal Days | June 8 – 9 and 15 – 16, 2024
RiverBreeze Farm invites you to celebrate spring at their Baby Animal Days – adorable baby goats, lambs, piggies, chicks, bunnies, and more.
Bedford Days Celebration | June 22 – July 1, 2024
Bedford Days is a 10-day long festival that delivers family-friendly activities and events that celebrate cultural diversity and good old-fashioned fun.
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo | June 28 – July 1, 2024
It’s the family show of the summer and this year, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is celebrating 10 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Harbourside Rib Fest | June 28 – July 1, 2024
The Harbourside Rib Fest is cookin’ at the Alderney Landing. The grills will be heating up all weekend so you have plenty of time to try them all.
Don’t forget, in addition to these events above, there are lots of ongoing activities at these great Halifax attractions:
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Discovery Centre, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Museum of Natural History, Africville Museum, Halifax Central Library, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Shearwater Aviation Museum, Ross Farm Museum and Shubenacadie Wildlife Park.
Be sure to visit our calendar for current events happening in your community. Have a fantastic June everyone!
