City Hall will be illuminated in black, green, red, and yellow in honour of African Heritage Month. City Hall Lit in Pan-African Colours When: January 23 – 27, 2023 | February 18 – 21, 2023 | February 23 – 28, 2023 Where: City Hall Website: www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/diversity-inclusion/african-nova-scotian-affairs/african-heritage-month

Each year, Nova Scotia Heritage Day honours a notable Nova Scotian on the third Monday in February.  The holiday has a “rolling” honouree that changes every year. Here is a list of the notable Nova Scotians and how we celebrated them on Nova Scotia Heritage Day. Scroll down for a
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Celebrate Valentines Day with a sleigh ride in a winter wonderland with your family. Hatfield Farm will be offering reservations for private sleigh rides on Valentine’s Day along the woodland trails. Hatfield Farm Family Valentines Sleigh Rides Date: February 14, 2023 Cost: $89+ for up to 4 people Book: (902)
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The Prince Edward Island (PEI) Canada Winter Games’ long-track speed skating events will be taking place from February 18th-25th at the Emera Oval. Although closed for public use, all are welcome to attend these events and cheer on the world-class athletes performing in our region. Prince Edward Island (PEI) Canada
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Join the handlers of Shubenacadie Sam on February 2nd as he makes his big prediction, will we have 6 more weeks of winter? This year, Groundhog Day is also World Wetland Day, and there will be interactive informative booths in the Wetland Centre. When: February 2nd, 2023 Time: 8:00 am
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Get creative at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. Our Painted House is a drop-in activity inspired by Maud Lewis’ iconic Painted House. Using a variety of materials, you are invited to create your own artwork shingle to add to the painted house, an almost-to-scale image of Maud’s home. Our
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Are you ready to hop on your bike for some year-round cycling? Whether you are an old pro or new to cycling in the winter, Halifax Bike Week is a week-long event to celebrate winter cycling. The Halifax Cycling Coalition has some great tips on cycling in the winter, riding
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Halifax Libraries presents a puppet show in celebration of African Heritage Month – “Through Our Eyes: The Voices of African Nova Scotians” African Heritage Month Puppet Show When: Tuesday, February 22nd, and Friday, February 25th,2022 Time: 10:30 am- 11:30 am Where: Online Website: https://halifax.bibliocommons.com/events/

Your golf clubs are in hibernation but don’t worry – there are tons of fun winter activities for the whole family to enjoy at the Links at Brunello! Hit the hills for a day of tobogganing, skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or hiking. Check this link to see what activities are
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In celebration of African Heritage month, TD Halifax Jazz Festival presents the 5th annual African Heritage Month Concert: Listen. Join in virtually with Mahalia Smith as she takes you on an impressive musical journey through song. Watch by clicking either of the links below on the day of the event:
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