As we settle into new school routines and extracurricular activities, we don’t have to say goodbye to festivals and outdoor movies just yet. Enjoy the crisp air as we inch closer to the start of fall, bundle up if you need to, and enjoy fun and unique activities around HRM this weekend. The top events are listed in the Weekend Guide below. But remember, events are always being added – check out our calendar for even more!
Keep reading for the weekend guide for September 11th to 13th
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Halifax Fringe Festival & Kids Fringe | September 3-13 | FREE Events
📍 Various Venues, Halifax
The popular Halifax Fringe Festival runs from September 3rd to 13th, and new this year is Kids Fringe – 2 days of FREE accessible and artistic events at the Halifax Central Library. Full schedule on website.
Outdoor Movie Night at Basin Cove Park | September 11 | FREE
📍 Basin Cove Park, Bedford
Park Video Entertainment, in partnership with Build Nova Scotia, is hosting a FREE outdoor movie series at Basin Cove Park! Movies will take place on Friday nights throughout August and September. This week’s movie is How to Train Your Dragon, and it will begin at 8:00 PM.
Trades Exhibition Hall Open House | September 12 | FREE
📍10 Ragged Lake Blvd, Unit 1, Halifax
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!
Maritime Heritage Festival | September 12 & 13 | FREE
📍 Halifax Waterfront Behind the Museum of the Atlantic
Come to the Halifax Waterfront for the 2nd annual Maritime Heritage Festival! This FREE family event will have ship tours, music, and lots more!
NHL STREET Harbour Fest 2026 | September 12 & 13
📍Emera Oval, Halifax
NHL STREET Harbour Fest – a two‑day, fast-paced, street hockey event that will bring together players of all ages and skill levels.
Amazing Race: Uniacke Estates Edition | September 12
📍Uniacke Estate Museum Park, 758 HWY 1, Mount Uniacke
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.
FamFest Atlantic | September 12 & 13
📍Alderney Landing, Dartmouth
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 more.
Portland Estates Movies in the Park | September 12 | FREE
📍 Birches Park, Portland Estates, Dartmouth
Bundle up for an evening at Birches Park in Portland Estates for a FREE, fun-filled family movie night under the stars! Moana (2026) will be on the big screen.
Movie Night Under the Stars at The Chickenburger | September 12 | 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 High School Musical.
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