Canadian Independent Bookstore Day is an annual event (on April 26, 2025, this year) that celebrates and supports independent bookstores across Canada. It’s a day to appreciate the unique character and charm that independent bookstores in Halifax bring to our larger community. It’s a day to celebrate the hard-working booksellers
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With a heavy dose of April showers forecasted for this weekend, hopefully beautiful May flowers are right around the corner! Here are the top events happening this weekend in the Weekend Guide. But remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg – keep an eye on our calendar for
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Cineplex knows how expensive it can be to take the whole family out to the movies. That’s why they created Cineplex Family Favourites – your favourite kid-friendly movies for only $3.99 (*in-theatre pricing, service fee applied in app and online). Catch them on Saturday mornings at select Cineplex Theatres. Upcoming
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We love books, and we love it when Indigo stores have special events! Check out Indigo Kids events for story times, crafts, make-and-takes, and more. Most events are free, but registration may be required. Occasionally, some events have a fee. Here’s what’s coming up. Skillmatics Foil Fun Spring Art Activity
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Calling all Youth! On Fridays, the Zatzman Sportsplex hosts free gym time for youth – people between the ages 12-15.  No membership is needed, and you can register on Halifax MyRec (must register 1 week in advance). Free Youth Gym When: Every Saturday | 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Location:
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We know how much you love to give your kids every opportunity to find what they love to do, so we put together a list of some of the most highly anticipated lessons for your kids. Whether they are into sports or art, enrichment or exploration, we have some recommendations
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Halifax is home to world-class museums and art galleries that display local talent and welcome touring exhibitions from across the globe. Whether you are passing along your appreciation for the visual arts or hoping to teach your child about the world and all of its creatures, there are exhibitions for
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Looking for a fun activity for Saturday morning? Bring your kids (aged 5-12 years) to the Home Depot Workshop for Kids – a FREE kids workshop! Each month there is a new project for the kids to create, using wood, hammers, and glue. Next Event: February 8, 2025, kids will
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With new toys, clothes, and household items that might have entered your home with the holidays, you might want to clear out some of the old and outgrown. As you go through your toy bins, closets, and drawers, you may find yourself with a pile of gently used toys that
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If you’re in Halifax and looking for an experience that combines local history with a touch of the supernatural, then participating in one of the city’s ghost walks is an absolute must. Halifax, with its rich maritime past and ancient folklore, provides the perfect backdrop for tales of restless spirits
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