Summer camps are the perfect way to provide your kids with fun, activities and learning during their school break. Whether your kids are into sports or art, enrichment or exploration, the Family Fun Halifax 2026 Summer Camp Guide features our top picks for summer fun in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, and beyond! Canadian
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Get ready for some toe-tappin’ fun at the annual Maritime Fiddle Festival – Canada’s longest-running old-time fiddle festival and competition.  Every year, the festival welcomes participants and audiences from across North America and around the world. Maritime Fiddle Festival Dates: July 3-4, 2026 Venue: NSCC Ivany Campus, Dartmouth Address: 80
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The Canoe Sprint World Championships are coming to beautiful Lake Banook for Canoe 2026! Catch the best in the sport take to the water over two weekends, July 25-27 for Masters and July 1-5 for Juniors and U23. Canoe 2026 at Lake Banook Dates: June 25-27 & July 1-5 Times:
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Balloon Days are back! From June 30th to July 3rd, RE/MAX NOVA will be hosting FREE hot air balloon ride events! Check out their full schedule on their Instagram page. Many of these events will also include bouncy castles, games, face painting, carnival treats and more! Hot Air Balloon Rides
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Don’t miss your chance to see Atlantic Canada’s longest-running outdoor theatre festival, Shakespeare by the Sea! The 2026 season includes the world premiere of the new family musical Beauty and the Beast: The Fairy-Tale Game-Show Musical, a bold new staging of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and the one-night-only, must-see event: The
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The African Festival of Arts and Culture is an annual festival that showcases the unique cultural heritage and artistic works of people of African descent living in Nova Scotia. This event will take place at the Sackville Landing, on Lower Water Street, and is open to the public. AFRIFEST: African
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What better way to celebrate Canada Day than with FREE admission to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21! Enjoy all exhibitions, special activities, a scavenger hunt, witness a citizenship ceremony, and so much more. The Museum is the perfect place to connect and celebrate cultures and experiences from
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Do you have an adventure-loving child celebrating a birthday party this summer? Atlantic Splash Adventure can accommodate your party, with a birthday package available for groups of 8 or more. They are open to the public on weekends in June, starting June 13, 2026, and daily from June 29 to
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If you’re vacationing closer to home this year, then Atlantic Splash Adventure is the perfect family outing to include in your staycation plans. They are open to the public on weekends in June, starting June 13, 2026, and daily from June 29 to August 31, 2026, from 10:00 am to
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Sackville Community Days is a community, family-oriented celebration organized around Canada Day. Some of the activities include the parade at 9 am on July 1st, a Teddy Bear Picnic in the afternoon on July 1st, and the fireworks on July 4th at 10 pm. Visit their Facebook page and website
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