Happy New Year, Halifax! Check out our list of Family Friendly New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Events in Halifax including family-friendly concerts, fireworks and levees.
Welcome 2023 – New Year’s Eve Events
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New Years Eve Family Party at Cole Harbour Place
New Year’s Eve isn’t just for adults! The whole family can ring in 2023 at Cole Harbour Place with swimming, skating, bouncy castles, crafts and snacks.
When: December 31st, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Where: Cole Harbour Place
Glow Garden New Years Eve
For the first time, Glow Gardens is hosting a New Year’s live show that you don’t want to miss. There will be live music from Halifax music band Big Fish, dancing, fireworks and more, all under the twinkle of a million lights!
When: December 31st, 2022
Time: 4:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Halifax Exhibition Centre
New Year’s Eve Public Skate at the Halifax Oval
The New Year’s Eve event at The Halifax Oval is a great celebration for families with kids of all ages.
When: December 31st, 2022
Where: Emera Oval, Halifax Commons
Admission: FREE
New Year’s Eve at Grand Parade
Join in the biggest outdoor New Years Eve celebration in the city and countdown to 2023 with a great lineup of musical entertainment and dance performances. The celebration will finish with a large fireworks display at midnight.
Date: December 31st, 2022
Time: 9:45 pm to 12:30 am
Location: Grand Parade
2023 New Year’s Day Levees
New Year’s Day Levee at City Hall
When: January 1st, 2023
Time: 9:30 am-11:00 am
Hosts: Mayor Mike Savage and members of Regional Council
Where: Halifax City Hall, 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax
New Year’s Day Levee at Government House
When: January 1st, 2023
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Hosts: His Honour Arthur J. LeBlanc, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Her Honour Mrs. Patsy LeBlanc
Where: Government House, 1451 Barrington Street, Halifax
