October
7th Annual Trunk-or-Treat Eastern Passage/Cow Bay/Shearwater
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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Frightening Fun for all Ages at the Bluenose Ghosts Festival
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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Meet the Horses of Halifax at the Halifax Lancers Open House
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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The Chickenburger’s Fall Fair
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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Nova Scotia Forest Festival at Memory Lane Heritage Village
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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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. This year’s theme is Haunted Hollywood. Kentville Pumpkin
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Support Your Child’s French Journey with a Webinar Series from Canadian Parents for French
This fall and winter, Canadian Parents for French (CPF), Nova Scotia, is offering a series of webinars aimed at informing and supporting parents who want to start, or are already on the journey of, their children learning French as a Second Language (FSL). CPF was founded in 1977 by parents
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Canadian Museum of Immigration Exhibits
Explore the connections between food and immigration in Canada through the universal experiences of eating, making, and sharing food. Eat Make Share: A Taste of Immigration Dates: Wednesday, May 10, 2025 – January 18, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM, 7 days a week (May – October 31, 2025),
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Jack O’ Lantern Walk in Nine Mile River
This fun family event does not require tickets, but it’s cash donation upon entry. Costumes are encouraged. Check out their Facebook event for more details. Jack O’ Lantern Walk When: October 26, 2024 Time: 3:30 – 7:30 pm Where: Nine Mile River Trails, 1143 Enfield Road, East Hants Facebook Event:
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See Championship Performances at Skate Canada International
The 50th edition of Skate Canada International is set to take place at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax from October 25-27, 2024. The star-studded line up will feature the reigning World Figure Skating Champions in three disciplines. See their website for ticket information. Skate Canada International When: October 25-27, 2024 Time:
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