Festivals
The Halifax festival season runs from May until October each year with many Festivals celebrating everything art, culture, music, friends, family and food!
Bundle Up for Winter Festivals Around Halifax and Beyond
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
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Sackville Snow Days Festival
Enjoy some winter fun at The Sackville Snow Days Festival, an annual winter event that runs during the February long weekend in Sackville. Check out the Snow Days website for a full list of events happening around town. Sackville Snow Days Date: February 14-17, 2025 Venue: Several Locations around Sackville
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Winterfest at Shubie Park
Hosted by the Shubenacadie Canal Commission, visit Shubie Park for cocoa, roasting marshmallows on a bonfire and music. Winterfest at Shubie Park Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025 Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM Where: Shubie Park Address: 54 Locks Road, Dartmouth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1144162191050558/
Truro Winter Long John Festival
The Truro Long John Festival warms up February with skating in Civic Square, lit by 25,000 twinkling lights in trees and a light show at the Colchester-East Hants Public Library. Also includes live entertainment and free hot chocolate a the Night Market at the Truro Farmers’ Market. Truro Winter Long
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Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival
Head to Downtown Dartmouth to experience the annual Ice Festival – a heartwarming celebration of local talent. This all-ages fun day will include free activities and ice sculpture carvings. More events and details can be found on their Facebook page. Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival Date: January 31, 2025 – February
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Nova Scotia Forest Festival at Memory Lane Heritage Village
Grab Your Plaid and Head for the Woods! A showcase of the many ways Nova Scotians connect to our forests for their livelihood, housing, recreation, food, and heritage. Featuring live horse logging demonstrations, axe throwing, hands-on activities & heritage demonstrations for all ages. Free admission, rain or shine. Cookhouse meals
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Amazing Halifax Summer Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
Halifax comes alive again this summer with tons of exciting festivals for everyone. Whether you enjoy jazz or jugglers, parades or performers, here are our top picks for family-friendly Halifax summer festivals you won’t want to miss! Lebanese Cedar Festival When: May 30 – June 2, 2024 Time: Thursday, 4 – 9
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