September is hands-down one of our favourite months of the year. September offers great weather, an abundance of fresh local produce, and the apples… oh, those apples! We also see so many amazing events in September.
Here is our month-at-a-glance, which highlights some of the family-friendly events in September. If you are looking for upcoming events, the Family Fun Halifax calendar is continually being updated with the latest news. Also, each Wednesday, we publish our ‘Weekend Roundup’ – family-friendly Halifax events for the upcoming weekend. Happy September, everyone!
Halifax Fringe Festival | (August 27 – September 7)
The Halifax Fringe Festival is an annual performing arts festival that is in it’s 35th year. The Fringe includes theatre, music, circus, dance, comedy, education, and more!
Halifax Colour Festival | (September 6)
Get colourful at the 10th annual Halifax Colour Festival! The kids will have a ton of fun celebrating by throwing and chasing each other with non-allergenic, biodegradable powdered colours.
Agricola Open Street | (Postponed to September 21 )
Halifax Open Street is back! Agricola Street will be closing down on Sunday, September 21. There will be lots to discover and explore across the city including, food trucks, music, games and family-friendly activities.
Nova Scotia Symphony Week | (September 13-21)
Symphony Nova Scotia kicks off the season with the 17th annual Symphony Week, full of free concerts for all ages, both online and throughout the region. Performances include many genres, from children’s music to orchestral concerts featuring the entire Symphony.
Atlantic Open Farm Day | (September 21)
Have you ever wondered which local products are produced at Nova Scotia farms? Are your kids curious to learn where their food comes from? Open Farm Day creates the opportunity for you to visit local farms to share stories, ask questions, get involved and meet the farmers.
Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival | (September 26 – October 13)
Watch the beautiful town of Mahone Bay come to life with over 250 hand-made, life-size scarecrows. With pumpkin patches, kids activities and more, this is the perfect event to help you celebrate the joys of this magical season.
Apple Picking Near Halifax
There’s nothing like the juicy crunch of a freshly picked apple and no better feeling than picking that apple yourself! With so many beautiful orchards, families in Nova Scotia have plenty of choices when it comes to places to go apple-picking.
View our Guide to Apple Picking Near Halifax here
Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
As fall arrives in Halifax, with cooler weather and changing leaves, people start looking for pumpkin patches and corn mazes. See our Guide to local farms, and make wonderful fall memories with your family.
View our Guide to Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes here.
Don’t 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, Discovery Centre, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Museum of Natural History, Africville Museum, Halifax Central Library, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Shearwater Avaiation Museum, Ross Farm Museum and Shubenacadie Wildlife Park
Be sure to visit our calendar for current events happening in your community and check out our Lessons For Kids Guide for all of your extra circular planning. Have a fantastic September everyone!
