Whatās happening around our beautiful city? Enjoy our month-at-a-glance listing of ongoing events in November happening in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, and beyond!
November is here – one of the finest months on the East Coast. Nature’s colours have shifted to beautiful muted tones and the snow usually is polite enough to hold off so we can enjoy the last of the Fall hikes, bike rides and outdoor activities. With the holidays just around the corner, there are also a huge amount of family-friendly events and markets galore. We have a full month ahead packed with parades, holiday festivities and fun.
Our month-at-a-glance highlights some of the family-friendly events in November and if you are looking for upcoming events, the Family Fun Halifax calendarĀ is continually being updated with the latest news. Also, each Wednesday, we publish ourĀ āWeekend RoundupāĀ ā family friendly Halifax events for the upcoming weekend. Happy November, everyone!
FEATURED: AfterWords Literary Festival (November 1-9)
TheĀ AfterWords Literary Festival brings the best international, Canadian and Atlantic Canadian writers together in Halifax every fall.Ā Kids Day is November 1st!
Wizard of Oz at Neptune Theatre (November 4 – January 4)
Dorothy and her friends in The Wizard of Oz fly onto the Halifax stage this November! It’s only here for a limited time!
Remembrance Day at the Halifax Citadel (November 11)
Commemorate Remembrance Day at The Halifax Citadel National Site with FREE admission to both the site and the Army Museum. The 1st Field Artillery Regiment will fire a 21-gun salute at 11:00 am, followed by the noon gun.
Seaside Christmas (November 14-16)
Head to Nova Scotiaās beautiful Eastern Shore for the annual Seaside Christmas. Follow the coastline and you will find the perfect gems for all the special people on your list when you visit 35+ crafters, carvers, bakers, and makers.
Halifax Holiday Parade of Lights (November 15)
Kick off the holiday season with some great family funā¦ a parade and a visit from the Jolly olā Fella! Downtown Halifax will celebrate the 30th annual Nova Scotia Power Holiday Parade of Lights on Saturday, November 15th.
Light Up Bedford Parade (November 16)
It’s the annual Light Up Bedford Parade. Don’t forget to look out for the Parade ‘Hot Spots’ – businesses or organizations along the parade route offering free drinks, snacks, parking, and/or washrooms.
Victorian Christmas at the Citadel (November 22 & 23)
Make your way to the Halifax Citadel as the historic fort takes on a festive air with Victorian music, games and, of course, Father Christmas. Itās the perfect way to capture some holiday magic to share with family and friends.
Remembrance Day
There are several Remembrance Day ceremonies around HRM on November 11th, as well as a national virtual event if you’re not able to attend in person.
View the full list here
Shop Local at Holiday Craft Fairs and Christmas Markets
The season of Holiday Craft Fairs and Christmas Markets has arrived! With shopping local on the top of everyone’s minds, it’s a great time to look to local small business and neighbourhood vendors for gift ideas.
Find a full list of holiday markets here.
Christmas Tree Lighting Events
HRM is about to get a little brighter! The lights are coming on for the holidays and we have your list of Christmas Tree Lightings around HRM.
View the list here, more events coming soon!
Donāt forget, in addition to the events above, there are lots of ongoing activities at these great Halifax attractions:
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21,Ā Discovery Centre,Ā Maritime Museum of the Atlantic,Ā Museum of Natural History,Ā Africville Museum,Ā Halifax Libraries,Ā Art Gallery of Nova Scotia,Ā Shearwater Aviation Museum,Ā Ross Farm MuseumĀ andĀ Shubenacadie Wildlife Park.
Be sure toĀ visit ourĀ calendarĀ for current events happening in your community. Have a fantastic November everyone!
