It’s that time of year again – we are ‘Lighting Up HRM’! From Halifax to Bedford, Fall River to Dartmouth and everywhere in between, these are the best Christmas lights in HRM. Hundreds of staples, thousands of tie wraps and millions of oohs and ahhs later, we are sharing the
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Downtown Halifax is all geared up for the holidays with the DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN winter lighting program. Thanks to the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, the city receives a glow-up with cool light shows and neat installations that turn the city centre into a holiday hotspot. So bundle up, grab a warm
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The Museum of Natural History’s annual holiday exhibit is back and on until January 3rd. Amazing new LEGO creations are on display for viewing, thanks to the Maritime LEGO Users Group. Bricks by the Sea Date: November 11, 2025 – January 3, 2026 Venue: Museum of Natural History Address: 1747
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Want to know where to see Santa this holiday season? He is an extremely busy fella this time of year but luckily we have found a few places in HRM where you can catch up with him. Here’s our list of where to see Santa in HRM this Christmas. Click
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Sunnyside Mall Santa is as friendly and jolly as his friend across the Bedford Highway. You will find him at Santa’s Village in Centre Court. Photos are $5 cash per with all proceeds in support of FEED Nova Scotia. There will also be special days/times for Silent Santa (check website
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Bundle up and get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Halifax’s most incredible holiday experience – the Evergreen Festival! Enjoy 3 weeks of outdoor family-friendly festive fun. Follow their Facebook page for all the latest news and events! Evergreen Festival in Downtown Halifax Dates: November
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Kids love the sounds of Christmas, and in Halifax, we are blessed with a huge variety of concerts and shows to get your family in the Christmas spirit. Here’s our list of when and where you can enjoy all your favourite family-friendly concerts and shows. Click on each of the
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Once again, Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is back on stage in Halifax, at Neptune. Often Hilarious, sometimes spooky, Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has been recreated for the whole family. Recommended for families: 4 yrs and up. Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Date: November 27 – December 28, 2025 Time: Tuesday to
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and the holidays are in full swing! With dazzling light displays throughout the city, Santa sightings, Christmas markets and opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors, there are plenty of holiday and Christmas events in HRM for everyone to enjoy. We’ve highlighted some
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Remembrance Day Ceremonies in Halifax-Dartmouth have a special significance. Halifax served an important role in both the great wars and presently stands as Canada’s largest Canadian Forces Base, in terms of the number of personnel posted here. Whether you have a loved one in the service, or you are there
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