Melville Gardens Residential and Long Term Care Facility will be holding a yard sale to support the Recreation Department. Items being sold include, but are not limited to: household items, furniture, costume jewellery, books, toys, clothing, shoes etc. Melville Gardens’ Yard Sale When: August 19th (rain date: August 20th) Time:
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Kick off the summer in a big way with the first North by Night Market of the season! This pop-up style party with food, music, artisanal goods and lots of North End flair is sure to be a good time! This event is suitable for young families who like staying
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The kids are already bored and you are wondering how to keep them amused for the next few weeks without breaking the bank. Luckily, HRM has so many great places to spend a lazy summer day. Here are some of our favourite FREE activities to do this Summer! (Click on
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Join the Museum of Natural History as they celebrate everyone’s favourite Gopher Tortoise, Gus! Gus is turning 101 years old this weekend – and he doesn’t look a day over 100. This celebration will last all weekend and with special activities planned for kids, this is not a party you
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What’s happening around our beautiful city? Enjoy our month-at-a-glance listing of ongoing events in August happening in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville and beyond! 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
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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 6-13,
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Bring the whole family to the beautiful Musquodoboit Valley for a weekend of family fun at their annual agricultural fair. Visit their website for a full schedule and directions! Halifax County Exhibition When: August 16 -19, 2023 Where: Halifax County Exhibition Grounds Address: 190 Exhibition Grounds Road, Middle Musquodoboit Phone:
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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 13, 2023 Time: Gates open at 9:00 am
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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. Get ready for yummy food, parties and parades! Annual Busker Festival When:  August 2nd
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Neptune Theatre is moving shop and selling off props and costumes. Head down to 2245 Creighton Street between 10 am – 2 pm on Saturday, July 29 to check out what they have to offer. Please note: the sale is cash only, and the storage space is up a flight
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