December

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Discovery Centre Events: January Events

The Discovery Centre is an amazing museum and science centre that offers interactive exhibits, cutting-edge experiences, and innovative galleries. They also have many special events to enjoy. Here’s what’s coming up. January 24: Ocean Action Day Ocean Action Day, presented by Divert NS, will help you learn how to take
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Winter Activities $5 or Less Halifax
Winter Activities to Enjoy with Your Family in HRM for $5 or Less

We can probably all agree on one thing – winter months are EXPENSIVE! With the holidays, winter clothing, heating the house… and on and on, it feels like a breath of fresh air to find activities for the kids that won’t break the bank. When looking for something to do
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The Best Places to go Sledding in Halifax

Are you looking for the best places to go sledding in HRM? Look no further! Here’s our list of the top 10 best hills in the greater Halifax region. 1. Citadel Hill Citadel Hill is considered one of the top tobogganing hills in Canada. There are lots of places to
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The Halifax Mooseheads

He shoots – he scores! The Halifax Mooseheads return for the 2025-2026 hockey season. Attend a couple of games or buy full-season tickets; this is a great way to cheer on our favourite city, watch the country’s favourite pastime, and make new memories with your family. For full details on
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Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Events in Halifax

Happy New Year, Halifax! Check out our list of family-friendly New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Events in Halifax, including family-friendly concerts, fireworks and levees. In addition to the events, Halifax Transit will offer free, extended service starting at 6 pm on New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Eve at
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Lighting Up HRM! The Best Christmas Lights in Halifax, Dartmouth and Beyond!

It’s that time of year again – we are ‘Lighting Up HRM’! From Halifax to Bedford, Fall River to Dartmouth and everywhere in between, these are the best Christmas lights in HRM. Hundreds of staples, thousands of tie wraps and millions of oohs and ahhs later, we are sharing the
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Gift guide
Better than Toys Experience Gift Guide

Traditionally, we think of Christmas gifts as brightly wrapped boxes adorned with tidy little bows that are stacked neatly under the tree. While it is true that unwrapping a new toy on Christmas can be pretty thrilling, it pales in comparison to the exhilaration felt when a child is presented
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Neptune Theatre Presents: The Wizard of Oz

When a tornado sweeps young Dorothy over the rainbow, she lands in the magical land of Oz. Dorothy and the friends she meets along the way follow the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard of Oz, who can send her back home to Kansas.  See Neptune Theatre’s website for
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Free December Events
Things to do for FREE in December

This time of year, pockets are feeling a little empty. But with winter break and time off from work, you’re spending more time with your family and want to make the most of the holiday season. Luckily, there are FREE events and activities that you can take part in around
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The PWHL Takeover Tour Comes to Halifax

A fresh, new hockey experience is coming to Halifax this winter, and you won’t want to miss this! The Professional Women’s Hockey League, PWHL, is coming to Halifax for two games only, as part of the PWHL Takeover Tour. On December 17th, catch Montreal Victoire at Toronto Sceptres, and on
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