Dartmouth is the first location of the season for East Coast Amusements. This annual fair brings classic fair rides like the zipper, the tilt-a-whirl, the expo wheel and more. Get ready for cotton candy, foot-long hot dogs, games and giant stuffies! East Coast Amusements: When: May 16 – 19, 2024
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Join the Dartmouth Cat Show for a purr-fect weekend of feline fun on May 25 – 26, 2024! Whether you’re a seasoned cat enthusiast or just curious about the world of pedigree cats, this event has something for everyone. Dartmouth Cat Show: When: May 25 – 26, 2024 Time: 10
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Visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic on May 11, 2024, and immerse yourself in the wonders of the Gully Marine Protected Area to celebrate its 20th birthday. You can check out a 3D underwater map, experience weird and wonderful creatures, participate in talks by experts on the area’s amazing
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Celebrate the arrival of spring with a woodland walk lined with thousands of daffodils at Ashton’s Garden Centre! With educational and interesting fact signage to be found along the way, opportunities for that perfect selfie and spots to sit and enjoy the scenery along the river. Kids will enjoy special
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Imagine walking among giants from a time long gone. That’s exactly what families can do at the Museum of Natural History’s new exhibit, “Dinosaur Exploration”, from February 2 to June 23rd. Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth.  Imagine standing next to a full-size skeleton of a
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Mastermind Toys often has special events at their Bayers Lake and Dartmouth Crossing stores, sometimes including storytime on Thursday afternoons at 4 pm. Be sure to check with your store to confirm the details and see what’s coming up. May 4, 2024: May the 4th Lightsaber Training Head to Lightsaber Training
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Join the fun at Geequinox with a weekend of geeky goodness! Geequinox is a full weekend event focused on gaming, cosplay, comics, and art. There will be cosplay guests and performances, artist and guest panels, as well as, vendors selling a variety of comics, board games, art and other merchandise.
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Your ranch adventure awaits! Make the drive to Scotsburn and visit Shelby Ranch for a special day out. Shelby Ranch offers pony rides, a petting farm, a mechanical bull, wagon rides, and an indoor playground. Plan to visit this year for Mother’s Day and enjoy a picnic lunch from the
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All over Nova Scotia, families will be pitching in to keep our province clean on Mother’s Day weekend. Find a group near you and help keep your community beautiful! At the time of writing, there is a plan for a group to meet at the Eastern Passage, but stay tuned
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Spring has arrived in Halifax and parents are looking for fun and engaging outdoor spring activities to do with their kids. Luckily, Halifax has a bunch of outdoor activities and seasonal hot spots that families can enjoy together. One of the top outdoor activities that parents and their kids can
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