October
Celebrate Diwali, India’s Festival of Lights!
All are invited to the annual Diwali celebration. Diwali is a major Hindu festival celebrated by millions that marks a fresh beginning, akin to the Lunar New Year in January. Join in Halifax’s celebration with cultural vendors, family fun, food, fireworks, and more! Free admission; registration is required. Diwali Mela
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Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival at Fisherman’s Cove
Fisherman’s Cove will be full of fall fun, local makers, and cozy vibes on Saturday, October 17th and Sunday, October 18th, for their annual Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival! Enjoy two days of artisan markets and a pumpkin stand. Get your pumpkins, listen to local live music, shop the shops, and
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Happy Haunting at Dartmouth Crossing Halloween Party
On Saturday, October 17th, suit up in your best costumes and join Dartmouth Crossing at The Pondside Amphitheatre (beside Tommy Hilfiger) for a Witches Lair from 2-8 PM, trick-or-treating from 6-8 PM, and a special Halloween Fireworks Show at 8:05 PM! There will be more fun activities at the Amphitheatre
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Bring the Whole Family to Scotoberfest – A Scottish Celebration For All!
Scotoberfest is coming to the Halifax Waterfront this October! For three days, October 22nd-24th, Queen’s Marque and Historic Properties will be filled with Scottish-inspired food, drink, live music, family activities, movies, games, friendly competition, and laughs. Whether you come for the contests, the entertainment, or simply a great time by
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Queen’s Marque Celebrates Safe Halloween
Celebrate Halloween without the scary costumes, busy streets, or twilight skies. Queen’s Marque wants to ensure that Halloween is fun for the whole family, even the littlest ghouls and ghosts. Join the annual Safe Halloween celebration on Sunday, October 25th from 12-5 PM and witness the Halifax Waterfront transform into
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Discovery Centre Events: October Events
The Discovery Centre is an amazing museum and science centre that offers interactive exhibits, cutting-edge experiences, and innovative galleries. They also have many special events you can enjoy with your whole family. Here’s what’s coming up. The Discovery Centre Fall Fair: Presented with their event partners, HRM Mascots, the fair will
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Celebrate Francophone Diversity at Francofest 2026
What is Francofest? Francofest is Halifax’s festival of Francophone cultures, taking place every October and offering a wide variety of events for everyone. The festival is organized by CCGH (Conseil Communautaire du Grand-Havre), alongside an organizing committee made up of local volunteers. This year, in 2026, we are celebrating Francofest’s
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Spooktacular Family Halloween Events Guide
It’s Halloween season, so it’s time to get spooky! If you’re looking for the best Family Halloween Events in Halifax and the surrounding areas for Halloween 2026, you’ve come to the right place. Here is our freak-alicious Ultimate Guide to Spooktacular Family Halloween Events in Halifax – and Beyond. Be
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Come to Atlantic Splash Adventure this October for their Spooktacular Splash!
Atlantic Splash Adventure is the perfect family outing for your spooky October plans. For the second year, it will be open on weekends until the end of October. Spooktacular Splash begins October 3rd and happens every Saturday and Sunday until October 31st. Visit the park on weekends from 11 AM
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Take In An Outdoor Movie At Pop Up Cinema
Pop Up Cinema brings drive-in and outdoor movie experiences to HRM. Where will they pop up next? They will have a drive-in ($30/carload) at York Redoubt for the spooky experience of watching The Blair Witch Project at a National Historic Site. They will also be at Dewolf Park on October
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