There’s plenty of snow for outdoor winter activities this March, and we also have hot events to keep you warm all month long. Check out all the great family-friendly events happening throughout our city this March! We have some big things happening this month: the clocks jump ahead, March Break, and more! Be sure to check out our March Break Camp Guide and March Break Event Guide when making your plans.
With all these exciting events, our calendar is packed with family fun. If you are looking for more ideas, the Family Fun Halifax calendar is always updated with the latest events. Also, each Wednesday, we publish our ‘Weekend Roundup’ – family-friendly Halifax events for the upcoming weekend. Happy March, everyone!
On the Stage at Neptune Theatre | Throughout March
Neptune’s Youth Performance Company presents Disney’s Newsies from February 25th to March 8th, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? runs February 27th – March 15th, and Chace the Ace starts at the end of the month and runs March 24th to April 12th
Halifax Anime-Fest | March 7
The Halifax Anime-Fest is a 1-day trade show convention that is fun for the whole family, and kids 11 and under are FREE!
WinterThing in Windsor | March 7
The 3rd annual WinterThing, brought to you by the Windsor Township Business Association, takes place on March 7th
Oodles of Noodles on Quinpool | March 11-17
Expand your noodle palette with Oodles of Noodles, the only celebration of noodles in Halifax! Visit Quinpool Road from March 11th to 17th and try amazing noodle dishes from over a dozen restaurants.
Atlantic Outdoor Sports and RV Show | March 13-15
Get inspired for summer in the great outdoors! If you like hiking, camping, and outdoor adventures, you will find it all at the Sports and RV Show.
Whiskers, Wags, and Waves Pet Expo at Fisherman’s Cove | March 21
The 2nd annual Whiskers, Wags, and Waves Pet Expo at Fisherman’s Cove takes place on March 21st – a market tailored towards pets and pet owners! Visit to see informational booths, donation tables, and vendors to get everything you’ll need for your furry friend and yourself!
Nova Scotia Spring Ideal Home Show | March 27-29
Come to the Halifax Exhibition Centre for the annual Nova Scotia Spring Ideal Home Show – March 27 to 29, 2026.
March Break Camp Guide
March Break camps are fun ways to keep the kids entertained, learning new things, and making new friends outside of school. We have put together our top March Break Camps available in HRM for 2025! Keep checking back, because we are going to continue adding to this list.
View the March Break Camp Guide here.
March Break Events
Parents know all too well that they need to come prepared with planned activities if they want any chance of surviving March Break. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
View the March Break Event Guide here.
With lots of snow this season, sledding hills are at their best! Check out our list of favourite hills around Halifax and let us know if we missed any!
View the Sledding Hills Guide here.
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 Farm.
Be sure to visit our calendar for current events happening in your community. Have a fantastic March everyone!
