December

St Davids Carol Concert
Saint David’s Carol Concert

The choir of Saint David’s, will be performing the ‘Carols for Advent’ concert at the Presbyterian Church of Saint David. The programme will be one hour in length and includes music by Rose Vaughan, Paul Halley, Bach, Victoria and more. Saint David’s Carol Concert When: Saturday, December 8th, 2018 Time: 7:00pm
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Watch Santa Feed the Reindeer on Webcam in Nova Scotia
Watch Santa Feed The Reindeer on Webcam! Santa Cam at Two Rivers Wildlife Park, Nova Scotia

This has to be the BEST Santa Cam in the world: a Reindeer Cam from Two Rivers Wildlife Park in beautiful Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, hosted by Nova Scotia Webcams. The cam will go live on December 1st, 2018 and then you will be able to watch Santa feed the Reindeer on webcam
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Hanukkah 2018
Community Hanukkah Party

  Everyone is welcome to the 2018 Community Hanukkah Party. Play some games, eat some latkes, and enjoy each others company! All are welcome and there will be activities and entertainment for kids and adults including a circus performance and a sing-a-long. No need to RSVP, just show up! Tickets are
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Pier 21 Winter Family Fun Day – Through the Eyes of a Child

  It’s the 3rd annual Pier 21 Winter Family Fun Day! Many of the nearly one-million immigrants who came through Pier 21 were children. This year, the Museum’s Winter Family Fun Day features a magical opportunity to explore their unique perspectives. Using real stories from our collection, the tour invites kids
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HolidayMagic
Dress for Success Holiday Magic

Van Wart Productions proudly presents, Holiday Magic in support of Dress for Success Halifax. Join them for a family-friendly performance of song and dance.  This year’s show features the talents of internationally acclaimed fiddler, Richard Wood, Nova Scotia’s own Suzanne Balcom and Trina; with Holly Carr  creating Holiday Magic on stage. Dress for Success
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John Gracie
Swing Into Christmas with John Gracie

Don’t miss John Gracie’s Annual Christmas Concert with special guest, Dunnery Bond. It promises to be a night of favourite swing tunes, Christmas favourites and lots of Christmas stories! It will have you in the festive spirit as you ‘Swing into Christmas’. Swing Into Christmas with John Gracie When: Saturday, December
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Caribou Clatter and Reindeer Matter
Caribou Clatter and Reindeer Matter (plus a visit from Santa!) at Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park

Caribou Clatter and Reindeer Matter: Did you know that Caribou and Reindeer get their energy from eating lichen and moss? Join the experts at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park to learn more about Santa’s hardest working helpers.  From 1:00pm to 3:00pm there will be information and activities about reindeer and lichens.  At 2:30pm,
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Tree for Boston
Let’s Meet Some of the Hard-Working Nova Scotians Who Pull Together to Deliver the Tree for Boston!

Note: This Post was first published in November 2015. Click here for details about the 2017 Event! The Nova Scotia Tree for Boston is on the move from Pictou, Nova Scotia, to our friends in Boston, Massachusetts. Today I was lucky enough to meet some of the hard-working Nova Scotians who are
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Find Buddy the Elf at the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum

Busy malls, crowded parking lots, long lines – most Saturdays leading up to the holidays will involve all of those things. But this year, pick a Saturday to slow down with your family, and step outside of the bustling city to visit the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum. Now on their
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