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! Diwali Mela 2025 – India’s Festival of
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Residents of Eastern Passage/Cow Bay and Shearwater will be celebrating the 7th annual trunk-or-treat event at Island View High School on Saturday, October 25th. Community members will decorate their vehicles and hand out candy right from their trunks. Don’t forget your costume! 7th Annual Trunk-or-Treat Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
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The Prismatic Arts Festival is a national, multidisciplinary arts festival that showcases and celebrates innovative work by Indigenous artists and artists of colour across Canada. Based in Halifax, Prismatic has been bringing audiences vibrant, boundary-pushing new works in theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts, media arts, and spoken word since
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The Bluenose Ghosts Festival at Alderney Landing has something for those who crave spookiness, including a Haunted House, an Escape Room, a Crypt Ride and more! Bluenose Ghosts Festival When: October 4-5, 9-12, 16-19 & 22-31, 2025 Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Where: Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth
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Come experience the magic of The Musical Ride on October 5th at 2:00 pm! After the performance, you are invited to meet the Horses of Halifax, tour the barn, and enjoy a pony ride. (Please note: For your safety, closed-toed shoes are required for barn tours and pony rides) Halifax
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Though most businesses are closed to observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation this September 30th, there will be a few special events to celebrate Indigenous culture, amplify the voice of Indigenous artists and help us all pause and reflect on the impact and painful legacy of the Canadian
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Join the fun at The Chickenburger’s Fall Fair! There will be lots of fun and entertainment for the whole family, including face painting, games, treats, prizes, and more! All proceeds go directly to the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation. Fall Fair for the Dartmouth General Hospital Foundation Date: Sunday, October 19,
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Grab Your Plaid and Head for the Woods! A showcase of the many ways Nova Scotians connect to our forests for their livelihood, housing, recreation, food, and heritage. Featuring live horse logging demonstrations, axe throwing, hands-on activities & heritage demonstrations for all ages. Free admission, rain or shine. Cookhouse meals
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It’s October… and that means lots of fall visitors have popped up in the town of Kentville! Join in the Fall festivities at the famous ‘Kentville Pumpkin People Festival’. You will find hundreds of quirky pumpkin heads around town awaiting your arrival. This year’s theme is Haunted Hollywood. Kentville Pumpkin
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The leaves are just starting to change colour, and the weather is still great for getting outside and viewing the beautiful colours that Autumn in Nova Scotia has to offer! If you’re looking for a great way to spend a fall day outdoors with your family, here are 5 local
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