August

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Explore the World at the 4th Annual Spryfield Multicultural Festival

Celebrate community diversity at the Spryfield Multicultural Festival on August 29th. There will be lots of music, dances, fashion shows, and performances by diverse communities, young and adults!! There will also be delicious food available. Come, join and enjoy diverse culture! Spryfield Multicultural Festival Date: August 29, 2026 Time: 12:00
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12th 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 12th Annual Children’s Festival will have plenty of activities, including face-painting, mascots, games, live entertainment, and more. 12th Annual Children’s Festival Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM
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FREE Outdoor Movies at Queen’s Marque on the Halifax Waterfront This August and September

Park Video Entertainment, in partnership with Build Nova Scotia, is hosting a FREE Queen’s Marque outdoor movie series! Movies will take place on Monday nights throughout August and September. No tickets or registration required! Bring a chair, blanket, bug spray, and some snacks if you’d like. Outside food is welcome.
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FREE Outdoor Movies at Basin Cove Park This August and September

Park Video Entertainment, in partnership with Build Nova Scotia, is hosting a FREE Basin Cove Park outdoor movie series! Movies will take place on Friday nights throughout August and September. No tickets or registration required! Bring a chair, blanket, bug spray and some snacks if you’d like. Outside food is
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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 rolling on, and August hosts a variety of events, from music and street performers to
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Magical Nights Under the Stars: Your Guide to Outdoor Movies This Summer

Pop open your lawn chair and enjoy your movie treats as you take in the big screen and the celestial spectacle of the stars and moon above. Whether you’re seeking a nostalgic escape or a unique bonding experience with loved ones, outdoor movies are a summertime favourite. From community events
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Lake and Shore Days in Porter’s Lake

Join in a weekend of fun at the annual Lake and Shore Days in Porters Lake! Events will be held in and around Porters Lake, with the majority of events at the Porters Lake Community Center. There will be dances, a parade, a car show & kids carnival, family yoga
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Celebrate Acadia at the Grou Tyme Festival

Come down to the Halifax Waterfront for Grou Tyme Festival, previously Quinzou Festival.  Experience Acadian music and culture at this celebration in honour of National Acadian Day. Grou Tyme Festival Dates: August 13-15, 2026 Time: Activities throughout the day, see full schedule on their website  Venues: Foundation Wharf, Halifax Waterfront
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BRAVO Festival at the Bella Rose Arts Centre

BRAVO is a vibrant children’s festival that celebrates the thrill of live performances and the joy of being part of an audience. Designed especially for young viewers, BRAVO brings together theatre, music, dance, puppetry, and storytelling in an atmosphere filled with energy, imagination, and applause. There are free and low-cost
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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 14, 2026, 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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