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Find the BEST Family-Friendly Activities in HRM with Our Weekend Guide (May 23-25)

Flowers are blooming, and trees are greening up. Spring is in full swing, and there are lots of activities to keep you busy this weekend. Here are the top events happening this weekend in the Weekend Guide. But remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg – keep an
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Family-Friendly Exhibitions in HRM
Family-Friendly Exhibitions in HRM

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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Indigo Kids Events

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. LEGO Mother’s Day Kids’ Event Date:
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Professional Sports Teams Halifax
Professional Sports Teams in Halifax

Professional sports teams in Halifax, Nova Scotia, are a great source of entertainment for sports enthusiasts. Whether you are a fan of hockey, lacrosse, or soccer, teams represent the city in each of these sports. Here is a list of professional sports teams in Halifax and their 2025 – 2026
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Independent Bookstore Day
It’s Canadian Independent Bookstore Day! Find Bookstores in Halifax

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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See a Movie for $3.99* at Cineplex Family Favourites

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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Free Youth Gym at Zatzman Sportsplex

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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Lessons for Kids in Halifax
Lessons for Kids Guide

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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Home Depot Workshop for Kids

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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The Best Places to Donate Your Gently Used Items in Halifax

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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