February

Light in the Forest at Bella Rose Centre
Light in the Forest Live on Stage at the Bella Rose Arts Centre

World-renowned author and visual artist Holly Carr, from Canning, Annapolis Valley, NS, is bringing her popular piece Light in the Forest to the Bella Rose Arts Centre. Created as an art installation for Acadia University Art Gallery, Holly transformed Light in the Forest into a multi-media immersive experience, an award-winning
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February Events at Ross Farm

Want a great way to embrace these Atlantic winter days?  This February, Ross Farm has multiple events to help you enjoy winter, including candle making, a belt workshop and more. February Events at Ross Farm  Dates: Throughout February Hours: Museum Site – Saturday & Sunday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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Halifax Black Film Festival

The 9th Halifax Black Film Festival will be held from February 28  to March 4 to celebrate Black cinema. A full film schedule will be available online. Halifax Black Film Festival Date: February 28 – March 4, 2025 Location: Cineplex Park Lane Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalifaxBlackFilmFestival/

Bundle Up for Winter Festivals Around Halifax and Beyond

Summer isn’t the only time when Halifax and beyond come alive with exciting family-friendly festivals. Bundle up and head outside to enjoy the mild winter of Nova Scotia. Some events are local to the HRM, while others are worth the road trip! Here are our top picks for family-friendly Halifax
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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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Sackville Snow Days Festival

Enjoy some winter fun at The Sackville Snow Days Festival, an annual winter event that runs during the February long weekend in Sackville. Check out the Snow Days website for a full list of events happening around town. Sackville Snow Days Date: February 14-17, 2025 Venue: Several Locations around Sackville
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Winterfest at Shubie Park

Hosted by the Shubenacadie Canal Commission, visit Shubie Park for cocoa, roasting marshmallows on a bonfire and music. Winterfest at Shubie Park Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM Where: Shubie Park Address: 54 Locks Road, Dartmouth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events

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Truro Winter Long John Festival

The Truro Long John Festival warms up February with skating in Civic Square, lit by 25,000 twinkling lights in trees and a light show at the Colchester-East Hants Public Library. Also includes live entertainment and free hot chocolate a the Night Market at the Truro Farmers’ Market. Truro Winter Long
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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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Skating at the Emera Oval

Lace-up those skates… because the Emera Oval is open for the winter season! Head over to the Halifax Common in the heart of the city and get ready to enjoy the fresh winter air with an outdoor skate. The Emera Oval offers FREE public skating throughout the day, every day.
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