March
March Break Chess Tournament
Halifax Public Libraries, in partnership with the Dartmouth Junior Chess Club, will be hosting their 25th Annual March Break Chess Tournament at the Alderney Gate Public Library. The tournament is open to students in grade primary through to twelve and will offer three levels of play – Novice, Intermediate and
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Portland Estates Elementary Annual Kids Consignment Sale
Have your kids grown inches in a matter of months? Are you looking for new brand name kids clothes for a fraction of the price? Do you have toys laying around that need a new home? The Portland Estates Elementary Annual Kids Consignment Sale is the perfect venue to ditch the
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Star Gazing in Halifax at the Burke-Gaffney Observatory Public Open House
The Burke-Gaffney Observatory Public Open Houses are a great way to learn about astronomy with your kids aged 8 and older. The open houses generally last one to two hours and involve looking at various astronomical objects through a big telescope and discussing the nature of these objects. The staff and
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MSVU Kids Carnival
The Mount Saint Vincent Student Union’s Fountain Playcentre is hosting their 19th annual Kids Carnival. The carnival is open to all Mount Students, Faculty, Alumni and their children, as well as community members. With bouncy castles, face painting, snacks, and more, there is something for any child to do and
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Neptune Theatre School presents The Hobbit
The Neptune Theatre School, an elite training program for students aged 13-18, presents J.R.R Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’. With this program, students work with a professional creative team to present a full scale production on Neptune Theatre’s Scotiabank Stage. The Neptune Theatre School creates a unique version of this classic, with
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World’s Largest Garage Sale
Do you love oldies but goodies, love treasure hunting and looking for great finds? If so, head to the Halifax Exhibition Centre for the World’s Largest Garage Sale! There will be over 700 tables of garage sale goodness in two buildings! World’s Largest Garage Sale When: Saturday, October 12th, 2019
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Stratford Festival on Film – Coriolanus
The Stratford Festival production of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus is coming Park Lane Cinema. Coriolanus, directed for the screen by Barry Avrich, is the latest event cinema offering from the Stratford Festival, which, under the leadership of Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino and Executive Director Anita Gaffney, plans to capture all of
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Saturday Morning Cartoons
Remember getting up bright and early on Saturday mornings to catch your favourite cartoons? Come watch some of the earliest Saturday Morning cartoons ever aired with live music from Halifax’s own wind quintet, Fifth Wind, percussionist Mark Morton and conductor/composer Christopher Palmer. You bring the pyjamas and they will bring
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Multicultural Day
The Maritime Muslim Academy Parent Group invites everyone to their 3rd Annual Multicultural Day! There will be performances, displays, vendors, food, henna, face paint, a photo booth and more. Admission is FREE and food will be available for purchase. Enjoy a day of family fun! Multicultural Day When: Saturday, March 30th,
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Enjoy a Hands-on Artisan Experience at Amos Pewter in Mahone Bay or the Halifax Waterfront
Do you have plans for the HRSB March Break? How about a day trip to Nova Scotia’s South Shore? If you visit Amos Pewter in beautiful Mahone Bay, only 50 min drive from Halifax, you can receive a hands-on experience! In the tradition of local artisans, you can finish and personalize your own pewter
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