Don’t miss your chance to see Atlantic Canada’s longest-running outdoor theatre festival, Shakespeare by the Sea! The 2026 season includes the world premiere of the new family musical Beauty and the Beast: The Fairy-Tale Game-Show Musical, a bold new staging of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and the one-night-only, must-see event: The
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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 open to the public on weekends in June, starting June 13, 2026, and daily from June 29 to
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If you’re vacationing closer to home this year, then Atlantic Splash Adventure is the perfect family outing to include in your staycation plans. They are open to the public on weekends in June, starting June 13, 2026, and daily from June 29 to August 31, 2026, from 10:00 am to
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Do you have a comic-loving kid? If so, this is a must-see event for you. The Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival – DCAF is returning this summer to Alderney Landing on August 8th & 9th. DCAF Talks take place on Saturday at the Alderney Gate Library, and DCAF Shops is Sunday
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The Halifax Ghost Walk was established in 1990 and is the oldest Ghost Walk in North America. Enjoy a historic walk through the streets of Halifax at night with spinning tales of ghosts, pirates, hauntings, buried treasures, and other mysterious things from our city’s rich past. Children under 10 can
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Join a spirited tour of Halifax’s historic Citadel after dark and discover its haunted secrets and fascinating history. Wander by candlelight along the fort’s ramparts, dungeons, and dimly lit passageways in this thrilling and one-of-a-kind haunting experience. This event is great for teens who love spooky, but it may not
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Embrace local history and stroll back in time this summer at Memory Lane Heritage Village. Memory Lane Heritage Village is an award-winning living history museum that depicts coastal life in rural Nova Scotia during the 1940s, including life during and after the Second World War. Their 2026 summer season runs
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Is your young performer ready to take on Shakespeare?  Halifax’s renowned Shakespeare by the Sea offers summer camps for young thespians at their Park Place Theatre, located on the edge of beautiful Point Pleasant Park in Halifax.  For two weeks in August, theatre experts will guide kids between the ages
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There’s nothing like a summer spent on the water! Kids will have their best summer ever while staying active with outdoor fun at the Sackawa Canoe Club! They’ll spend their days learning the sport of kayaking and canoeing, with dryland training, activities, games, and more. Let them play outside, make
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Canadian Parents for French (CPF), Nova Scotia Summer Camps are a great way to make new friends, have lots of fun, and reinforce language skills over the summer months. The camps offer exciting summertime adventures – while totally immersed in the French language. CPF offers camps in various parts of
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