The woods are off limits in the province, but there’s still lots of summer fun happening outdoors this weekend! Here are the top events happening around HRM this weekend in the Weekend Guide. But remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg – keep an eye on our calendar for even more!
Planning activities for kids? Don’t forget to keep checking our Summer Camp Guide and our Summer Fun Bucket List Guide – they’re both bursting at the seams with summer fun!
Keep reading for the weekend guide for August 15th-17th.
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1. Flavours of India Food Festival
Immerse yourself in the aromas and tastes of India at the inaugural Flavours of India Food Festival. With a kid zone available, amazing food, and free entry, this event will have something for everyone!
2. FREE Family Fun Day on George’s Island
Join Parks Canada on Georges Island each Friday in July and August for special games, a treasure hunt, guided tours and more!
Bring the whole family to the beautiful Musquodoboit Valley, NS, for Halifax County’s annual agricultural exhibition, an interactive and sensory-rich event for the whole family.
On Friday, August 15th, 2025, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, there will be a pop-up style party with food, music, artisanal goods, and lots of North End flair is sure to be a good time!
5. Movies Under the Starts at the Chickenburger
The Chickenburger hosts “FREE Movie Night Under the Stars,” showing movies that are perfect for all ages. On August 16th, they will be showing Foot Loose, start time is approximately 8:45 pm.
But wait … there’s more!
Curious about other events happening this month? Check out Family Friendly Events in August.
Did you know you can submit your family-friendly event to us? Fill out this form with your event details, and we’ll do our best to get your event added to our busy events calendar.
For a complete listing of all the best events around Halifax, click on our calendar, and stay tuned to all the best local family events through our Facebook and Instagram. And don’t forget to sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.
