May

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Anchor City Rollers Season Opener

Halifax’s roller derby league, the Anchor City Rollers, is holding its first game of the season on May 4th. In keeping with the spirit of ‘May the Fourth’, The Black Rock Bandits and the Dead Ringers will face off in a Star Wars-themed game including music, cosplayers, and contests. This
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African Violet
Buy Exotic Houseplants at the African Violet Show and Sale

The First Halifax African Violet Society is hosting their annual show and sale where there will be many beautiful African Violets and related exotic houseplants on display and for sale. Members will be happy to answer any questions and provide advice on how to grow these plants. African Violet Show
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Maritime Makers
Maritime Makers Spring Market

The Maritime Makers will be holding their 2nd Annual Spring Market in beautiful Mahone Bay at the end of May. With over 85 makers and 10 different venues, you are sure to find unique, local treasures from talented artisans. For an interactive map of all the venues and vendors visit
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May Fair in the Park
May Fair in the Park at Jerry Lawrence Community Park

Come celebrate spring at this family fun event hosted annually for the past 13 years by the Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust. May Fair in the Park offers a BBQ at noon followed by face painting, games, nature scavenger hunt and other relaxing ways to reconnect with the outdoors. Everyone
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Immigrant Fair
Canadian Immigrant Fair in Association with Public Mobile

New to Halifax? You’re not alone. The 5th Annual Canadian Immigrant Fair is returning to Halifax this Spring! This Fair is a FREE, one-stop event connecting newcomers with information and inspiration on the three pillars of immigrant success: careers, education and settlement. The fair offers a dynamic environment for immigrants
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Dartmouth Makers
Dartmouth Makers Spring Market

  The Dartmouth Makers annual Spring marketplace will feature 58 vendors selling jewellery, apparel, textiles, stationary/prints, home decor, food and more! The market is located in the heart of Downtown Dartmouth at The Parish Hall, 61 Dundas Street, showcasing local talent and small biz! Dartmouth Makers Spring Market When: Friday,
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SharonBram
Sharon, Bram and Friends Farewell Tour

Yes, it’s been 40 years since we sang along with all the favourites of Sharon, Lois and Bram! Now, you can share the nostalgia with your kids at ‘Skinnamarink – Sharon, Bram and Friends Farewell Tour’. These beloved children’s entertainers will be preforming at the Rebecca Cohn and have just
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The Chebucto Symphony Orchestra Presents their Season Finale Concert

  The Chebucto Symphony Orchestra presents their season Finale concert, featuring principal horn soloist, Mimisu Lee. The Orchestra is excited to join forces again with conductor Peter Oleskevich to perform works by Mozart, with Lee as horn soloist for Mozart’s Horn Concerto. About the Conductor: Peter Oleskevich, Conductor – After graduating
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White Point
Annual Kids Fishing Derby at White Point Beach Resort

It’s the 5th Annual Kids Fishing Derby at White Point Beach Resort… and it’s FREE for kids 15 years and younger – you simply need to register. Email greatday@whitepoint.com the names and ages of the kids – and White Point will see you on May 25th! The event happens rain
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Walk so kids can Talk
Walk so Kids Can Talk, presented by BMO

On Sunday May 5th, unite with other allies in your community and let youth from across Nova Scotia know that they are not alone. Join in for a fun and inspiring day in support of Kids Help Phone at the ‘Walk so Kids Can Talk’, presented by BMO. Enjoy family
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