The spookiest night of the year is almost here, and having Halloween fall on a Saturday means the fun can stretch all day! There are still lots of Costume Parties, Trunk-or-Treat events, Spooky Walks, and frightening Yard Displays to check out, plus the top events listed below in the Weekend Guide. But remember, we are always adding events; check out our calendar for even more!
Keep reading for the weekend guide for October 30th to November 1st.
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Francofest 2026 | October 23-31 | FREE Activities
📍Various Around Halifax
An annual festival celebrating Francophone diversity, Francofest is led by a dedicated organizing committee and the Conseil Communautaire du Grand-Havre. This year marks the 15th edition! This year’s theme is Flowers of the Francophonie.
Pop Up Cinema Presents Hocus Pocus | October 30| FREE
📍Dewolf Park, Bedford
Pop Up Cinema brings drive-in and outdoor movie experiences to HRM. They will be at Dewolf Park on October 30th for a FREE pop-up showing of Hocus Pocus.
Bluenose Ghosts Festival | Until October 31, 2026
📍Alderney Landing, Dartmouth
The Bluenose Ghosts Festival, in collaboration with East Coast Scares at Alderney Landing, continues this weekend and has something for those who crave spookiness, including a Haunted House, an Escape Room, a Crypt Ride and more!
Movie Night Under the Stars at The Chickenburger | October 30 | FREE
📍 The Chickenburger, Bedford
The Chickenburger hosts “FREE Movie Night Under the Stars,” showing movies that are perfect for most ages. This weekend’s movie is ET & The Dark Knight.
Halloween at Hope for Wildlife | October 31
📍 5909 Highway 207, Seaforth, NS
Dress in costume and visit Jesse the Bobcat and other wildlife at Hope for Wildlife for free to celebrate Halloween!
Family Favourites at Cineplex | October 31
📍 Select Cineplex Theatres
Catch your favourite family-friendly movie Saturday mornings at select Cineplex Theatres, starting at only $3.99! This weekend’s movie is Super Simple Songs.
Spooktacular Science | October 31
📍 The Discovery Centre, Halifax
Grab your costume and join us for a day of thrills, chills, and science spills at Discovery Centre!
Diwali Mela 2026 | October 31 & November 1
📍Olympic Hall Community Centre, Halifax
Join the celebration of Diwali, India’s Festival of Lights, with cultural vendors, family fun, performances, food, music, and more!
AfterWords Literary Festival | November 1-5 | FREE
📍Paul O’Reagan Hall, Halifax Central Library
The AfterWords Literary Festival brings together the best international, Canadian and Atlantic Canadian writers in Halifax every fall. Kids Day is November 1st with free activities at the library!
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