The Halifax Ghost Walk was established in 1990 and is the oldest Ghost Walk in North America. Enjoy a historic walk through the streets of Halifax at night with spinning tales of ghosts, pirates, hauntings, buried treasures, and other mysterious things from our city’s rich past. Children under 10 can
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Join a spirited tour of Halifax’s historic fort after dark and discover the Citadel’s haunted secrets and fascinating history. Wander by candlelight along the fort’s ramparts, dungeons, and dimly lit passageways in this thrilling and one-of-a-kind haunting experience. This event is great for teens, but probably not so good for
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Join the Spring Garden Area Business Association in Victoria Park for a day full of FREE fun for your kids. The 11th Annual Children’s Festival will have plenty of activities, including face-painting, mascots, bouncy castles, arts and crafts, live entertainment, treats and more. 11th Annual Children’s Festival Date: Saturday, August
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The Halifax Fringe Festival includes theatre, music, circus, dance, comedy, education, and more, with venues spread across the downtown and North End neighbourhoods, allowing audiences to easily jump from one venue to the next while also reaching multiple communities. Though some of these events are uncensored and more appropriate for
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If you’re into cars, then the all-ages ImportExpo this weekend is for you! Kids under 12 are free. Visit the website for ticket information. IMPORTEXPO – Halifax Car Show Dates: August 23, 2025 Time: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Venue: Halifax Exhibition Centre, Halifax Website: https://www.importexpo.net/halifax

You’re invited to the North by Night Market at 2037 Gottingen Street (The Local Restaurant & Bar back patio)! On Friday, August 15th, 2025, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, there will be a pop-up style party with food, music, artisanal goods, and lots of North End flair is sure
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Do you have an adventure-loving child celebrating a birthday party this summer? Atlantic Splash Adventure can accommodate your party, with a birthday package available for groups of 8 or more. They are now open daily 10:00 am – 6:00 pm until September 1st, so you can have fun with the
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For the first time in the Maritimes, you will get to see 50+ inflatables at Atlantic Canada’s Largest Inflatable Extravaganza. There will also be games, food vendors, and live entertainment. Visit the website for ticket information. East Coast Inflate-A-Palooza Dates: August 22-24, 2025 Time: Daily time slots run from 11:00
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August is here – the dog days of summer! The fun starts right out of the gate with the Busker Festival and the Natal Day Festival happening on the long weekend. The festival fun keeps on rolling on and August holds lots of different events from music to street performers,
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The Annual Eastern Passage-Cow Bay Summer Carnival is a weeklong carnival that will have tons of family-friendly events including a photography contest, senior tea, fireworks, a sand sculpture contest and so much more! Check their website for the full schedule of events. Eastern Passage Cow Bay Summer Carnival When: August
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