Bundle up for an evening at Birches Park in Portland Estates for a FREE, fun-filled family movie night under the stars! The movie for the night will be Moana (2026), starting at 7:00 PM. Portland Estates Movies in the Park Date: September 12, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Birches Park,
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Although school just started, we head right into a long weekend. With many workplaces, grocery stores, malls and most other retail stores closed, you will have the chance to slow down and put off your errands for another day. So if you have some extra time today and are looking
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FREE cheese??!! Say less!! The Armstrong Cheese Truck is rolling into HRM between September 2nd and 7th and will be serving up ooey-gooey grilled cheese and more for free! See the full schedule on their website for dates and times. Armstrong Cheese Truck Dates: September 2 – 7, 2026 Times:
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September is hands-down one of our favourite months of the year. September offers great weather, an abundance of fresh local produce, and the apples… oh, those apples! We also see so many amazing events in September. Here is our month-at-a-glance, which highlights some of the family-friendly events in September. If
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Come to the Halifax Waterfront for the 2nd annual Maritime Heritage Festival! This FREE family event will have ship tours, including the Bluenose II (deck tours available daily from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.), music, and lots more! Maritime Heritage Festival Date: September 12 & 13, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM
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Cineplex Theatres is making September even better with the return of $5 movie tickets* and $5 small popcorn for two days only on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6th, 2026. Purchase your tickets in the theatre for $5.00 + tax. If you purchase online, the ticket price will be
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Free and open to all ages, the Trades Exhibition Hall Open House, hosted by the Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council, will have hands-on activities for curious kids, as well as great food and more! Trades Exhibition Hall Open House Date: September 12, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Venue:
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Uniacke Estate Museum Park is partnering with the Uniacke Library to bring you Amazing Race: Uniacke Estate Edition – a family-friendly adventure through the estate! Pre-registration is required. Amazing Race: Uniacke Estate Edition Date: September 12, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Venue: Uniacke Estate Museum Park, 758 HWY 1, Mount Uniacke,
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The National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association are hosting NHL STREET Harbour Fest – a fun two‑day, fast-paced, festival‑style street hockey event that will bring together players of all ages and skill levels to participate in a memorable weekend that celebrates sport, inclusion, and community. NHL
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FamFest Atlantic is an indie arts festival made for families, taking place at Alderney Landing on September 12th & 13th. FamFest delivers live music, theatre, dance, magic, comedy, circus, and hands-on creative madness in a format that actually respects adults and fully includes kids. Ticket information is available on their
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