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October

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5th Annual Trunk-or-Treat at Island View High School

Residents of Eastern Passage/Cow Bay and Shearwater will be celebrating the 5th annual trunk-or-treat event at Island View High School on Saturday, October 29th. Community members will decorate their vehicles and hand out candy right from their trunks. Don’t forget your costume! Trunk-or-Treat Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023 Time: 3:00
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Go Treasure Hunting at the Fall Vintage Show

Let’s teach our children the joy of shopping with style and sustainability in the heart of downtown Halifax. Find unique clothing or treasures for your little one’s room at the city’s best Vintage Show. Back for fall with uniquely curated vintage and antiques from some of the region’s best sellers,
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Treasure Hunter Alert: Halifax Curbside Giveaway

FREE up some space and get some FREE stuff on curbside giveaway weekend. This event happens rain or shine. Check the link for a new interactive map! Halifax Curbside Giveaway  When: Saturday and Sunday, 14-15, 2023 Where: all over HRM Website: http://www.halifax.ca/recycle/CGAW.php

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Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches near Halifax

As fall arrives in Halifax, with cooler weather and changing leaves, people start looking for pumpkin patches and corn mazes. Let’s take a look at the top spots in the area to enjoy these classic autumn activities and make some great memories, all with the inviting backdrop of the fall
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Treat Accessibly Halloween Villages

Canadian Tire, your local RE/MAX offices and Kinder have organized an event offering Treat Accessibly Halloween Villages that are intended for children with disabilities and their families. This allows them to experience curb-side trick-or-treating with each other and local neighbourhood kids. Treat Accessibly Halloween Villages Date: October 14th, 2023 Time:
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Kentville Pumpkin People Festival

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. Kentville Pumpkin People Festival When: October 7th –
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Frightening Fun for all Ages at the Bluenose Ghosts Festival

The Bluenose Ghosts Festival at Alderney Landing has something for everyone, including a Haunted House, an Escape Room, a Crypt Ride and more! Bluenose Ghosts Festival When: October 6-8, 11-15, & 18-31, 2023 Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Where: Alderney Landing, Address: 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth Phone: (902) 461-8401
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How to Observe National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Halifax

Though most businesses are closed to observe the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation this September 30th and October 2nd, 2023, 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
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Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival

The business community and private citizens are encouraged to display their scarecrows for approx. one month.  In past years, the beautiful town of Mahone Bay comes to life with over 250 hand-made, life-size scarecrows. With pumpkin patches, kids activities and more, this is the perfect event to help you celebrate
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Dance The Jig at ReJigged Festival

ReJigged Festival is back for its 14th annual celebration of Celtic music and dance, and this year’s lineup is not to be missed.  The festival features musicians and dancers with a mix of in-person and online concerts and workshops, you can participate no matter where you live! ReJigged Festival When:
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