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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Symphony Nova Scotia kicks off its season with the 19th annual Symphony Week, with free concerts for all ages throughout the region. Performances include many genres, from children’s music to orchestral concerts featuring the entire Symphony. Symphony Week Dates: September 19-27, 2026 Time: Various times Venue: Various locations Website: www.symphonynovascotia.ca

The Prismatic Arts Festival is a national, multidisciplinary arts festival that showcases and celebrates innovative work by Indigenous artists and artists of colour across Canada. Based in Halifax, Prismatic has been bringing audiences vibrant, boundary-pushing new works in theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts, media arts, and spoken word since
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The annual Halifax Colour Festival is organized by Indian Festivals Club of Nova Scotia (IFCNS) and is one of Halifax’s most exciting cultural festivals. The first 200 attendees receive 1 free colour pouch! Kids under 12 are free. Halifax Colour Festival Date: September 5, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00
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Watch the beautiful town of Mahone Bay come to life with over 250 handmade, life-size scarecrows. With pumpkin patches, kids’ activities, and more, this is the perfect event to celebrate the joys of this magical season. Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival Dates: September 25 – October 12, 2026 Venue: Around Mahone
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Cool off with a dip in a lake or splash in the waves along the ocean! One of the perks of living in HRM is that no matter where you are, you’re not far from a beach. We’ve put together a list of popular supervised Halifax beaches for you to
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The Atlantic International Film Festival is a celebration of film and media from around the world. It’s a festival that turns Halifax into an international mecca for the arts, abuzz with film lovers and filmmakers alike. Your creative, film-loving teen will love this; just be sure to keep an eye
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Park Video Entertainment, in partnership with Build Nova Scotia, is hosting a FREE Basin Cove Park outdoor movie series! Movies will take place on Friday nights throughout August and September. No tickets or registration required! Bring a chair, blanket, bug spray and some snacks if you’d like. Outside food is
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Give your child an experience where they can build confidence, meet friends, explore martial arts, and learn skills to last a lifetime. MAMBEC (Martial Art Mind Body Education Centre) is a contemporary martial arts centre offering instruction in physical and mental arts. It’s a Life Skills program with a Martial
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Enjoy a DJ and musical performances, a BBQ and more, as family, friends, and fans alike gather for this celebration of life to honour local artist Pat Stay. Stay Day 2026 Date: August 29, 2026 Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM Venue: In front of Pat’s memorial wall at Dartmouth Cove
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