August
11th Annual Children’s Festival
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
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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Calling All Car Fans! IMPORTEXPO is Here for One Evening Only!
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
Stay Up Late With The North by Night Market!
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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Celebrate Your Kid’s Sunny Summer Birthday With Atlantic Splash Adventure
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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East Coast Inflate-A-Palooza
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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Family Friendly Events in Halifax – August
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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Eastern Passage Cow Bay Summer Carnival
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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Gus’s Hatchday Celebrations!
Join the Museum of Natural History as they celebrate everyone’s favourite Gopher Tortoise, Gus! Gus is turning 103 years old this August – and he doesn’t look a day over 100. This celebration will include crafts for kids, and a special singing of “Happy Hatchday” at 11 and 2. Regular
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CANCELLED – The 45th Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition!
*2025 competition is cancelled due to dry conditions* The Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition offers cash prizes for various sand sculpting categories, and an on-site bus shuttle service to transport people to and from the beach after the park opens at 9:00 am. Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition Date: Sunday, August
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