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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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: Gates open at 9:00
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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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I Scream! You Scream! We all Scream for Ice Cream! Nothing says summer like ice cream! You really can’t have one without the other. That’s why we have put together a list of some of the best places to grab an ice cream in HRM! We know this list will
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Steele Wheels Motor Museum is bursting at the seams with summer fun! Steele Wheels is a spectacular classic and exotic car museum, as well as a unique venue for events and birthday parties. This summer, they have expanded beyond their walls – more cars are available for viewing in their
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Summer is finally here, but it never lasts as long as we want! That’s why we have put together a Summer Fun Bucket List for you and your family to help you get the most out of these summer months. Make memories and have fun with these great events and
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