With a heavy dose of April showers forecasted for this weekend, hopefully beautiful May flowers are right around the corner! 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 April 25th-27th.
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1. Stars on Ice
Stars on Ice is returning to Halifax! This event has been delighting and entertaining families by bringing together the most talented and famous Olympians and National Skating Champions to tell stories on the ice.
Canadian Independent Bookstore Day is an annual event (on April 26, 2025, this year) that celebrates and supports independent bookstores across Canada. It’s a day to appreciate the unique character and charm that independent bookstores in Halifax bring to our larger community.
3. Coastal Dance Theatre’s Spring Showcase
Join Coastal Dance for an unforgettable show of talent, imagination, and inspiration at our annual Spring performance. Let us captivate you with excerpts from the classical ballet Sleeping Beauty, along with a commanding mix of contemporary pieces.
4. Halifax Tides FC 2025 Season Home Opener
Halifax’s first-ever professional women’s soccer club, Halifax Tides FC, is here! Be sure to cheer them on this season!
5. Cineplex Family Favourites – Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax!
Cineplex knows how expensive it can be to take the whole family out to the movies. That’s why they created Cineplex Family Favourites – your favourite kid-friendly movies for only $3.99. This week is Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax!
But wait … there’s more!
Curious about other events happening this month? Check out Family Friendly Events in April.
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.
