Summer isn’t the only time when Halifax and beyond come alive with exciting family-friendly festivals. Bundle up and head outside to enjoy the mild winter of Nova Scotia. Some events are local to the HRM, while others are worth the road trip! Here are our top picks for family-friendly Halifax and beyond winter festivals you don’t want to miss!
Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival
Dates: January 30 – February 1, 2026
Venue: Downtown Dartmouth
Website: www.downtowndartmouth.ca
Dine Around Halifax 2026
Dates: February 1-28, 2026
Venue: Various restaurants around HRM
Website: www.discoverhalifaxns.com/dinearound/
Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl Festival
Dates: February 1-28, 2026
Venue: South Shore, Nova Scotia
Website: www.lobstercrawl.ca
Shubie Park Winterfest
Date: February 7, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Venue: Shubie Park, 54 Locks Road, Dartmouth
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events
Sackville Snow Days Festival
Dates: February 13-16, 2026
Venue: Several Locations around Sackville
Website: sackvillesnowdays.com
Truro Winter Long John Festival
Dates: February 13-16, 2026
Venue: Downtown Truro, Nova Scotia
Facebook: trurolongjohn.ca
Pictou Frost Fest
Dates: February 13-16, 2026
Venue: Pictou, Nova Scotia
Website: www.townofpictou.ca
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