Cheapies & Freebies
Having kids can get expensive but having fun with kids does not have to be. Many of the other pages include activities that can be done for free but this page is dedicated for those special deals that come along every once in awhile. Please note that these deals are subject to change without notice. We encourage you to call the facility before you head out on your fun activities!
Winter Activities to Enjoy with Your Family in HRM for $5 or Less
We can probably all agree on one thing – winter months are EXPENSIVE! With the holidays, winter clothing, heating the house… and on and on, it feels like a breath of fresh air to find activities for the kids that won’t break the bank. When looking for something to do
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Home Depot Workshop for Kids
Looking for a fun activity for Saturday morning? Bring your kids (aged 5-12 years) to the Home Depot Workshop for Kids – a FREE kids workshop! Each month there is a new project for the kids to create, using wood, hammers, and glue. Next Event: February 8, 2025, kids will
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Indigo Kids Events
We love books and we love it when Indigo stores have special events! Check out Indigo Kids events for story times, crafts, make and takes, and more. Most events are free, but registration may be required. Occasionally, some events have a fee. Here’s what’s coming up. Build a LEGO® Friends
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Skating at the Emera Oval
Lace-up those skates… because the Emera Oval is open for the winter season! Head over to the Halifax Common in the heart of the city and get ready to enjoy the fresh winter air with an outdoor skate. The Emera Oval offers FREE public skating throughout the day, every day.
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5 Places to View Fall Colours Around HRM
The leaves are quickly changing color and falling, but the weather is still great for getting outside and viewing the beautiful colours that Autumn in Nova Scotia has to offer! If you’re looking for a great way to spend a fall day outdoors with your family, here are 5 local
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Tapestry Beer Bar: Babies and Bevvies
Head to Tapestry Beer Bar on October 30, 2024, from 12 – 3 pm, for a Babies and Bevvies Halloween Party! Some things to know: Tapestry has 2 high chairs and 2 accessible washrooms. You can bring your own food and children accompanied by an adult are welcome. There will
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Meet the Horses of Halifax at the Halifax Lancers Open House
Come experience the magic of The Musical Ride on October 6th at 2:00 pm! After the performance, you are invited to meet the Horses of Halifax, tour the barn, and enjoy a pony ride. (Please note: For your safety, closed-toed shoes are required for barn tours and pony rides) Halifax
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Free Admission at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
BMO Bank of Montreal provides financial support to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (AGNS) to allow free public access every Thursday evening! Explore the galleries and exhibits for free with your family. Thanks, BMO! Free Admission at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia: Where: 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax Date:
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Embrace the Blizzard: 10 Fun Activities for a Snow Day in Halifax
My daughter’s Excel instructor taught her the following spell: on the night before a storm, wear your pyjamas backward, flush ice cubes down the toilet, and sleep with a spoon under your pillow. If it works, you’ll get a day off school! But – when the snow day finally arrives, what
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Where Kids Eat FREE in Halifax
Restaurant dining is one of life’s great pleasures, but when you’ve got extra mouths to feed, restaurant meals can get expensive quickly. Thankfully, many restaurants in Halifax offer special deals and offer complimentary kids’ meals on certain days – mostly on Mondays! Here’s our round-up of when and where kids
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