January

Christmas Glow Halifax

Family Fun Halifax Christmas Lights, Christmas Markets, Christmassy Events

Celebrate the magic of the season with Christmas Glow Halifax, back for their 2nd year! Laugh, stroll, and play under the twinkle of a million lights as you explore the light gardens and illuminated structures. Let their playgrounds entertain the kids while you kick ...Read More

Free Snowshoeing at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park on the Weekends

Family Fun Halifax Cheapies & Freebies, Parks & Pathways, Snowshoeing

Have you ever wanted to try snowshoeing? Why not head to Shubenacadie Wildlife Park one winter weekend for some free family fun, snowshoe-style! This activity will be offered periodically on weekends starting January 2nd, 2020, from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. Shubenacadie Wildlife Park ...Read More

Giant Board Games at the Library

Family Fun Halifax Special Events

There’s nothing better to pass a winter’s day away than a family board game afternoon. Let the games begin as the Central Library will be bringing out their collection of giant board games including Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, Human Battleship and Hungry Hungry ...Read More

Ross Farm Winter Frolic

Family Fun Halifax Farm Fun, Sledding, Snowshoeing

Hoping for some great weather this weekend to make up for the rained out weekend in January! Winter Frolic at Ross Farm Museum – what a beautiful way to spend a family day in February! Enjoy a sleigh ride or sip a delicious cup ...Read More

Speed Skating Atlantic Long Track Championships

Family Fun Canada Sporting Events

Come watch Nova Scotia’s top long track speed skaters compete in the Atlantic Long Track Championships! At this competition, Nova Scotia’s provincial long track team will be named, with qualifying skaters moving on to compete at the Canadian Youth Long Track Championships. Not only ...Read More

Pop-Up Community Market

Family Fun Canada Special Events

Join in the fun for ‘Our Community Market’ at the beautiful Halifax Brewery Market location. Vendors will be selling homemade goods, gifts, art, crafts, jams, soups, and more, all representing a local nonprofit, community group, charity or youth entrepreneurship. #ShopSocial #Fundraising Pop-Up Community Market ...Read More

McDonald’s Family Night in Celebration of Literacy Day

Family Fun Halifax Cheapies & Freebies, Storytime

Join in the fun at a literacy themed McDonald’s Family Night event to celebrate Family Literacy Day and inspire your child’s love of reading! This special event will feature live readings of ‘The Secret Life of Squirrels’ by local Canadian author, Nancy Rose. Children in ...Read More

Little Ray’s Wildlife Festival

Family Fun Halifax Past Events

Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo is combining forces with Nashwaak Valley Farm and returning to Halifax with the Little Ray’s Wildlife Festival – an enormous wildlife extravaganza that your kids will LOVE! The 15,000 square foot exhibit will feature over 30 live animal exhibits, 2 highly ...Read More

Family Literacy Day Celebration – Creative Pathways to Literacy

Family Fun Canada Cheapies & Freebies, Special Events, Storytime

You are invited to bring the whole family to the Family Literacy Day event at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Halifax. The Dartmouth Learning Network and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Halifax (Dartmouth North Site) have teamed up to bring ...Read More

Family Literacy Day