Whichever side of the harbour you live on, there are plenty of events to celebrate Natal Day. Here is our list of some of the best Natal Day events for families in downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. Get ready for yummy food, parties and parades!

Annual Busker Festival
Dates:  July 30tht – August 4th 2025
Venue: Halifax & Dartmouth Waterfronts
Website: https://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/halifax-busker-festival/

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Crescendo Main Event Concert
Time: 7:00  –  10:00 PM
Venue: Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park
Website: https://www.crescendofest.com/

Halifax Dartmouth Natal Day Harbour Fireworks
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Website: www.halifax.ca/parks-recreation/events/natal-day

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Halifax Harbour Bridges MACPASS Miles and Bridgewalk
Time: Race – 9:00 – 10:00 AM, Bridgewalk – 2:00 – 4:30 PM
Where: MacDonald Bridge
Website: https://halifaxharbourbridges.ca/about/communityevents/

20th Annual African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) Freedom Festival Concert
Time: 2:00 – 9:30 PM
Where: Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park
Website: https://www.natalday.org/events

ANSMA Freedom Festival Low-Level Fireworks
Time: 9:30 PM
Where: Dartmouth Waterfront
Website: https://www.natalday.org/events

Monday, August 4, 2025

The 119th Dartmouth Natal Day Road Race
When: 8:00 – 9:30 AM
Website: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/102155/dartmouth-natal-day-road-races-2025

128th Pepsi Natal Day Parade
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Route Map: https://www.natalday.org/events

Undersea Adventure Day with SpongeBob!
When: Noon – 4:00 PM
Where: Sullivan’s Lake
Website: https://www.halifax.ca/parks-recreation/events/natal-day

The Natal Day Lake Banook Fireworks
Time: 9:30 PM
Website: https://www.natalday.org/events