Fun for the whole family! Hunt for tiny pumpkins in the backyard at Helen Creighton’s house (26 Newcastle Street, Dartmouth). Helen wrote the iconic Bluenose Ghosts and is a nationally recognized folklorist. There will be crafts, treats, and more. Pumpkin Hunt – Halloween at Helen’s When: October 28th, 2023 Time:
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Little Princess Parties presents our Halloween Craft with Sally the Rag-doll. Sally will be teaching a Halloween Craft with story time and photo opportunities. Each child will also go home with a “Pumpkin Prince/Princess Certificate”. Halloween Craft and Story Time with Sally When: October 21, 2023 Time: 1:15 pm -2:00
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Phantom Effects has created various haunted houses for local charities in Nova Scotia since 1998 and their 20+ years of experience will have you spooked to the core. Warning: This haunted house is not suitable for young children or the faint of heart. Phantom’s Freak Show Haunted House and Corn
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“You’ll pay to get in, but you’ll pray to get out!”  That’s what they’re saying at the terrifying haunted house and haunted corn maze at Riverbreeze Farm in Truro. Think of a convincingly creepy backstory, live actors, and buckets of blood and gore. Your teens will love it, but beware,
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The Halifax Ghost Walk was established in 1990 and is the oldest Ghost Walk in North America. Enjoy a historic walk through the streets of Halifax at night with spinning tales of ghosts, pirates, hauntings, buried treasures, and other mysterious things from our city’s rich past. Children under 10 can
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Join a spirited tour of Halifax’s historic fort after dark and discover the Citadel’s haunted secrets and fascinating history. Wander by candlelight along the fort’s ramparts, dungeons, and dimly lit passageways in this thrilling and one-of-a-kind haunting experience. This event is great for teens, but probably not so good for
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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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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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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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Would your family enjoy spending the night alone in an 18th Century fortress…with only a single sheet of canvas between you and the elements? How about the freedom to explore the restored town, beach and trails throughout the night, and then again the next morning, before any visitors or staff arrive? With
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