Long sunny days and refreshing waters beckon us to dive into the summer excitement ahead. Whether you’re a water enthusiast, a family seeking quality time together, or simply someone who loves to bask in the sun’s warm embrace, HRM’s outdoor pools offer the perfect escape. So grab your towels, sunscreen,
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FREE family fun in Downtown Dartmouth’s Ferry Terminal Park! Activities include bouncy castles, meeting farm animals, meeting nursery rhyme friends, digging for treasure, puppet shows from Maritime Marionettes and more! Mother Goose Festival Date: July 5, 2025 Time: 10:00  AM – 1:00 PM Venue: Ferry Terminal Park Address: 88 Alderney
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July is here! Let the summer begin! July is packed full of exciting events and festivals in HRM. We start the month off with a bang celebrating Canada’s birthday on July 1st and then the summer festivals come alive. Check out all that’s happening this month! Here is our month-at-a-glance
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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 4-5, 2025 Venue: NSCC Ivany Campus Dartmouth Address: 80
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Celebrate at the annual  Nova Multifest at the Alderney Landing! Multifest is a celebration of culture and diversity and will showcase music, art, displays, and many delicacies from many cultures. Experience performances, demonstrations, and exhibits from the multicultural fabric that makes Nova Scotia unique. There will also be fireworks Friday
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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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Get ready for an exciting summer of FREE live music and special events on the Dartmouth Waterfront! On weekends from June 21 – September 1, 2025, the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park boasts live entertainment. Check out their evolving weekly lineup here. Dartmouth Festival Series Dates: Weekends, June 21 – September
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Sackville Community Days is a community, family-oriented celebration organized around Canada Day. Some of the activities include fireworks on June 29th, at 10 pm, the parade is at 9 am on July 1st, and a Teddy Bear Picnic in the afternoon on July 1st. Visit their Facebook page and website
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I Scream! You Scream! We all Scream for Ice Cream! Nothing says summer like ice cream! You really can’t have one without the other. That’s why we have put together a list of some of the best places to grab an ice cream in HRM! We know this list will
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The Halifax Mural Festival runs July 5-13, 2025, on Quinpool Road and other spots around downtown and North End Halifax. See artists from near and far add splashes of colour and bring life to blank walls. Visit their website for locations and activities, including Reveal Day on Quinpool Road, July
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