Aggrrr, Matey! All ages are invited to join the fun at Fisherman’s Cove in Eastern Passage for three days of pirate adventure! There will be mermaids, games, and high-seas entertainment for the whole family! Pirate Days at Fisherman’s Cove Dates:  August 21 – August 23, 2026 Times: Friday 4:00 –
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East Coast Inflate-A-Palooza is back for another year! 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 21-23, 2026 Time: Daily time slots run from
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Bring the whole family to the beautiful Musquodoboit Valley, NS, for Halifax County’s annual agricultural exhibition, an interactive and sensory-rich event for the whole family. At the Halifax County Exhibition happening August 19-22, 2026, experience interactive demonstrations, the joy of being around animals, games for all ages, and toe-tapping music
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The Annual Hope For Wildlife Open House will take place on Saturday, August 30th, with free admission, a barbecue, wildlife demonstrations, games, and much more! This unique event welcomes the public to take a behind-the-scenes look at wildlife rehabilitation in Nova Scotia. Hope For Wildlife Open House Dates: August 29,
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The annual Eastern Passage-Cow Bay Summer Carnival is on from August 2nd to 9th, 2026, and 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
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Join the Museum of Natural History as they celebrate everyone’s favourite Gopher Tortoise, Gus! Gus is turning 104 years old this August – and he doesn’t look a day over 100. There will be two parties, at 11 am and 2 pm, and they will include cupcakes, a hatchday song,
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*CANCELLED due to weather* 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 23, 2026 Time:
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Immerse yourself in the aromas and tastes of India at the expanded Flavours of India Food Festival. This will be a 2-day celebration of India’s rich culture, flavours, music, and traditions. With a bouncy house and kids’ activities, amazing food, free entry and more, this event will have something for
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Whichever side of the harbour you live on, there are plenty of events to celebrate Natal Day. Here is our list of some of the best Natal Day events for families in downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. You can see the full list of events here. Get ready for music and
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The Halifax Fringe Festival encompasses a diverse range of arts, including theatre, music, circus, dance, comedy, education, and more, with venues situated across the downtown and North End neighbourhoods. Though some of these events are uncensored and more appropriate for mature audiences, there are also plenty of performances to be
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