![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2023\/11\/Halifax-Featured-Events-scaled.jpg\")
<\/p>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2025\/11\/2-28-11-2025-12_49_52_030-200x200.png\")
<\/a>Bella Rose Arts Centre Presents The Nutcracker: Land of Sweets<\/a><\/h3>\nJoin the dancers from Motion Dance Centre for a holiday classic. There are only two performances: Friday, December 5th at 7 PM, and Saturday, December 6th at 1 PM, so get your tickets now!<\/p>\n
Learn more about The Nutcracker: Land of Sweets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2024\/10\/sns-nutcracker-family-fun-hfx-1080x1080-copy-200x200.png\")
<\/a>Symphony Nova Scotia Presents The Nutcracker<\/a><\/h3>\nKick off the holiday season with a live performance the whole family will enjoy! There will only be nine shows over 7 days, December 5th – 7th and December 11th – 14th, including 2 pm matinees on Saturdays and Sundays.<\/p>\n
Learn more about The Nutcracker here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n![\"Meaghan](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2025\/11\/1-28-11-2025-12_49_52_016-200x200.png\")
<\/a>Bella Rose Arts Centre Presents
\nMeaghan Smith: The Holiday Show<\/a><\/h3>\nWarmth, whimsy, and nostalgic charm will be brought to the\u00a0Bella Rose Arts Centre\u00a0on December 19th and 20th as JUNO Award\u2013winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Meaghan Smith takes to the stage with her trademark vintage-sparkle sound. She\u2019s here this December to host\u00a0The Holiday Show<\/em>\u2014a full-band concert celebrating the release of her debut picture book,\u00a0It Snowed<\/em>, inspired by her beloved holiday song.<\/p>\nLearn more about Meaghan’s show here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nOther Holiday Events<\/h2>\n
Bricks by the Sea at the Museum of Natural History<\/a> | November 11, 2025 – January 3, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\nGlow Gardens<\/a> | November 20, 2025 – January 3, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Evergreen Festival<\/a> | November 21 – December\u00a0 14, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\nVictorian Christmas<\/a> | November 22 & 23, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2023\/11\/Halifax-Guides-banner-scaled.jpg\")
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![\"ExperiencesGiftGuide\"](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2025\/11\/ExperiencesGiftGuide2023_Halifax_1080x1080-200x200.jpg\")
<\/p>\n
Experience Gift Guide<\/a><\/h3>\nWhether the children in your life love to learn, experience new things, or play to the max, we have put together a list of experience gift ideas that kids will love even more than toys.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n![\"Holiday](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2025\/11\/Holiday-Craft-Fairs-1350x1350-Halifax-200x200.png\")
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Holiday Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets<\/a><\/h3>\nWhether you are searching for the perfect gift for someone special or simply enjoy keeping up with holiday traditions, there will be lots of amazing finds at each Christmas Craft Fair and Holiday Market in HRM this season.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n![\"Tree](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2025\/11\/Tree-Lightings-in-HRM-1350x1350-Halifax-200x200.png\")
<\/a>Christmas Tree Lighting in HRM<\/a><\/h3>\nNothing says the holidays quite like the majestically lit Christmas Tree! Santa is going to be busy helping to light all the trees in HRM but if anyone can do it, it’s Santa! Join in the festive fun at these Tree Lighting Ceremonies – FREE family fun for the whole family! Click on each heading for more details.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2025\/11\/ChristmasLightsGuide_IGHalifax_1080x1080-1-200x200.jpg\")
<\/a><\/h3>\nChristmas Light Displays<\/a><\/h3>\n\nIt\u2019s that time of year again – we are \u2018Lighting Up HRM\u2019! Hop in the car or bundle up for an evening stroll. We have tree lightings and month-long light displays that will delight young and old!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nGet the details here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n![\"Christmas](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Tree-U-Cuts-1350x1350-Halifax-200x200.png\")
<\/a>Christmas Trees U-Cut<\/a><\/h3>\nHave you ever cut down your own Christmas tree? Selecting your own special tree, measuring it, sawing it down, and lugging it back to the car makes for a great family tradition that the kids will always remember. Here is our list of the best places to pick your own Christmas tree near Halifax this season. Please call before you go as some places may be closed based on weather conditions. Most farms are cash only and some require reservations.<\/p>\n
For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe Best Places to Visit Santa in HRM<\/a>![\"Santa](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2025\/11\/Santa-Halifax-1350x1350-1-200x200.png\")
<\/a><\/h3>\nWant to know where to see Santa this holiday season? He is an extremely busy fella this time of year but luckily we have found a few places in HRM where you can catch up with him.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2023\/11\/Concerts-and-Shows-200x200-copy-2.png\")
Christmas Concerts and Shows<\/a><\/h3>\nKids love the sounds of Christmas, and in Halifax, we are blessed with a huge variety of concerts and shows to get your family in the Christmas spirit. Here\u2019s our list of when and where you can enjoy all your favourite family-friendly concerts and shows.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nFind more holiday events by heading to our Christmas directory.<\/a><\/h3>\nFollow us on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and TikTok<\/a> to stay up to date on events, announcements, and contests!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>Symphony Nova Scotia Presents The Nutcracker<\/a><\/h3>\nKick off the holiday season with a live performance the whole family will enjoy! There will only be nine shows over 7 days, December 5th – 7th and December 11th – 14th, including 2 pm matinees on Saturdays and Sundays.<\/p>\n
Learn more about The Nutcracker here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Bella Rose Arts Centre Presents
\nMeaghan Smith: The Holiday Show<\/a><\/h3>\nWarmth, whimsy, and nostalgic charm will be brought to the\u00a0Bella Rose Arts Centre\u00a0on December 19th and 20th as JUNO Award\u2013winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Meaghan Smith takes to the stage with her trademark vintage-sparkle sound. She\u2019s here this December to host\u00a0The Holiday Show<\/em>\u2014a full-band concert celebrating the release of her debut picture book,\u00a0It Snowed<\/em>, inspired by her beloved holiday song.<\/p>\nLearn more about Meaghan’s show here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nOther Holiday Events<\/h2>\n
Bricks by the Sea at the Museum of Natural History<\/a> | November 11, 2025 – January 3, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\nGlow Gardens<\/a> | November 20, 2025 – January 3, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Evergreen Festival<\/a> | November 21 – December\u00a0 14, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\nVictorian Christmas<\/a> | November 22 & 23, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Experience Gift Guide<\/a><\/h3>\nWhether the children in your life love to learn, experience new things, or play to the max, we have put together a list of experience gift ideas that kids will love even more than toys.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\n
Holiday Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets<\/a><\/h3>\nWhether you are searching for the perfect gift for someone special or simply enjoy keeping up with holiday traditions, there will be lots of amazing finds at each Christmas Craft Fair and Holiday Market in HRM this season.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Christmas Tree Lighting in HRM<\/a><\/h3>\nNothing says the holidays quite like the majestically lit Christmas Tree! Santa is going to be busy helping to light all the trees in HRM but if anyone can do it, it’s Santa! Join in the festive fun at these Tree Lighting Ceremonies – FREE family fun for the whole family! Click on each heading for more details.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/h3>\nChristmas Light Displays<\/a><\/h3>\n\nIt\u2019s that time of year again – we are \u2018Lighting Up HRM\u2019! Hop in the car or bundle up for an evening stroll. We have tree lightings and month-long light displays that will delight young and old!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nGet the details here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/a>Christmas Trees U-Cut<\/a><\/h3>\nHave you ever cut down your own Christmas tree? Selecting your own special tree, measuring it, sawing it down, and lugging it back to the car makes for a great family tradition that the kids will always remember. Here is our list of the best places to pick your own Christmas tree near Halifax this season. Please call before you go as some places may be closed based on weather conditions. Most farms are cash only and some require reservations.<\/p>\n
For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe Best Places to Visit Santa in HRM<\/a><\/a><\/h3>\nWant to know where to see Santa this holiday season? He is an extremely busy fella this time of year but luckily we have found a few places in HRM where you can catch up with him.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nChristmas Concerts and Shows<\/a><\/h3>\nKids love the sounds of Christmas, and in Halifax, we are blessed with a huge variety of concerts and shows to get your family in the Christmas spirit. Here\u2019s our list of when and where you can enjoy all your favourite family-friendly concerts and shows.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nFind more holiday events by heading to our Christmas directory.<\/a><\/h3>\nFollow us on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and TikTok<\/a> to stay up to date on events, announcements, and contests!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\n
<\/a>Bella Rose Arts Centre Presents
\nMeaghan Smith: The Holiday Show<\/a><\/h3>\nWarmth, whimsy, and nostalgic charm will be brought to the\u00a0Bella Rose Arts Centre\u00a0on December 19th and 20th as JUNO Award\u2013winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Meaghan Smith takes to the stage with her trademark vintage-sparkle sound. She\u2019s here this December to host\u00a0The Holiday Show<\/em>\u2014a full-band concert celebrating the release of her debut picture book,\u00a0It Snowed<\/em>, inspired by her beloved holiday song.<\/p>\nLearn more about Meaghan’s show here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nOther Holiday Events<\/h2>\n
Bricks by the Sea at the Museum of Natural History<\/a> | November 11, 2025 – January 3, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\nGlow Gardens<\/a> | November 20, 2025 – January 3, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Evergreen Festival<\/a> | November 21 – December\u00a0 14, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\nVictorian Christmas<\/a> | November 22 & 23, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Experience Gift Guide<\/a><\/h3>\nWhether the children in your life love to learn, experience new things, or play to the max, we have put together a list of experience gift ideas that kids will love even more than toys.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\n
Holiday Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets<\/a><\/h3>\nWhether you are searching for the perfect gift for someone special or simply enjoy keeping up with holiday traditions, there will be lots of amazing finds at each Christmas Craft Fair and Holiday Market in HRM this season.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>Christmas Tree Lighting in HRM<\/a><\/h3>\nNothing says the holidays quite like the majestically lit Christmas Tree! Santa is going to be busy helping to light all the trees in HRM but if anyone can do it, it’s Santa! Join in the festive fun at these Tree Lighting Ceremonies – FREE family fun for the whole family! Click on each heading for more details.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a><\/h3>\nChristmas Light Displays<\/a><\/h3>\n\nIt\u2019s that time of year again – we are \u2018Lighting Up HRM\u2019! Hop in the car or bundle up for an evening stroll. We have tree lightings and month-long light displays that will delight young and old!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nGet the details here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n<\/a>Christmas Trees U-Cut<\/a><\/h3>\nHave you ever cut down your own Christmas tree? Selecting your own special tree, measuring it, sawing it down, and lugging it back to the car makes for a great family tradition that the kids will always remember. Here is our list of the best places to pick your own Christmas tree near Halifax this season. Please call before you go as some places may be closed based on weather conditions. Most farms are cash only and some require reservations.<\/p>\n
For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nThe Best Places to Visit Santa in HRM<\/a><\/a><\/h3>\nWant to know where to see Santa this holiday season? He is an extremely busy fella this time of year but luckily we have found a few places in HRM where you can catch up with him.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nChristmas Concerts and Shows<\/a><\/h3>\nKids love the sounds of Christmas, and in Halifax, we are blessed with a huge variety of concerts and shows to get your family in the Christmas spirit. Here\u2019s our list of when and where you can enjoy all your favourite family-friendly concerts and shows.<\/p>\n
Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nFind more holiday events by heading to our Christmas directory.<\/a><\/h3>\nFollow us on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and TikTok<\/a> to stay up to date on events, announcements, and contests!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Learn more about Meaghan’s show here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bricks by the Sea at the Museum of Natural History<\/a> | November 11, 2025 – January 3, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n Glow Gardens<\/a> | November 20, 2025 – January 3, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n The Evergreen Festival<\/a> | November 21 – December\u00a0 14, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Victorian Christmas<\/a> | November 22 & 23, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Whether the children in your life love to learn, experience new things, or play to the max, we have put together a list of experience gift ideas that kids will love even more than toys.<\/p>\n Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Whether you are searching for the perfect gift for someone special or simply enjoy keeping up with holiday traditions, there will be lots of amazing finds at each Christmas Craft Fair and Holiday Market in HRM this season.<\/p>\n Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Nothing says the holidays quite like the majestically lit Christmas Tree! Santa is going to be busy helping to light all the trees in HRM but if anyone can do it, it’s Santa! Join in the festive fun at these Tree Lighting Ceremonies – FREE family fun for the whole family! Click on each heading for more details.<\/p>\n Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Have you ever cut down your own Christmas tree? Selecting your own special tree, measuring it, sawing it down, and lugging it back to the car makes for a great family tradition that the kids will always remember. Here is our list of the best places to pick your own Christmas tree near Halifax this season. Please call before you go as some places may be closed based on weather conditions. Most farms are cash only and some require reservations.<\/p>\n For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Want to know where to see Santa this holiday season? He is an extremely busy fella this time of year but luckily we have found a few places in HRM where you can catch up with him.<\/p>\n Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kids love the sounds of Christmas, and in Halifax, we are blessed with a huge variety of concerts and shows to get your family in the Christmas spirit. Here\u2019s our list of when and where you can enjoy all your favourite family-friendly concerts and shows.<\/p>\n Get the details here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nOther Holiday Events<\/h2>\n
<\/p>\n<\/p>\nExperience Gift Guide<\/a><\/h3>\n
\n<\/p>\nHoliday Craft Fairs & Christmas Markets<\/a><\/h3>\n
\n<\/a>Christmas Tree Lighting in HRM<\/a><\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/h3>\nChristmas Light Displays<\/a><\/h3>\n
\n<\/a>Christmas Trees U-Cut<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nThe Best Places to Visit Santa in HRM<\/a>
<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nChristmas Concerts and Shows<\/a><\/h3>\n
\nFind more holiday events by heading to our Christmas directory.<\/a><\/h3>\n
Follow us on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and TikTok<\/a> to stay up to date on events, announcements, and contests!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"