The long weekend is here! You might be heading out camping or planning a staycation at home. If you’re around HRM this weekend, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy. Here are the top events happening 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 Lessons for Kids to stay in the loop on the best extracurricular activities for your kids this spring, and our Summer Camp Guide is bursting at the seams with summer fun!
Keep reading for the weekend guide for May 16th-19th.
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1. Midway – Main Street, Dartmouth
It’s the first midway of the year! Check out the rides, games, and you can’t forget carnival snacks!
2. Opening Day at Scotia Speedway
It’s affordable family fun – CARSTAR is back at Scotia Speedworld! The CARSTAR Weekly Racing Series kicks off this year on May 17th.
The annual Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon has a variety of events for walkers and runners of all ages and fitness levels.
4. Opening Weekend for Exhibitions
It’s opening weekend for exhibits at the Canadian Museum of Immigration and the Discovery Centre. What attraction will your family choose?
Watch the women’s soccer team take on AFC Toronto in this Saturday morning game.
But wait … there’s more!
Curious about other events happening this month? Check out Family Friendly Events in May.
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.
