Special Events
Board Room Trivia: FROZEN EDITION!
Do you wanna do some trivia! Join in on an afternoon of snow much fun on January 12 for our family-friendly Frozen Trivia! To participate in this event, players should assemble a team of 2 to 6 players, decide on a clever team name, sign up via Eventbrite, and you’ll
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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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Celebrate and Learn During Mi’kmaq History Month
Across Nova Scotia every October, Mi’kmaq History Month is celebrated and community activities and events share and showcase Mi’kmaw history. This year’s theme is food and its significance in Mi’kmaw culture. Everyone is encouraged and welcome to participate. How to Participate in Mi’kmaq History Month Visit Mi’kmaw History Month’s website
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Get TRAPPED inside an Escape Room in Halifax!
Click. You and a group of friends are stuck inside a medieval prison with only your wits to help you escape. 60 minutes later, will you taste freedom… or failure? Trapped Halifax is one of five escape rooms in Halifax, part of the “boom” of escape rooms that popped up
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10 Things to Do in Nova Scotia with Kids
Whether you’re planning a trip to Nova Scotia, have family coming into town, or just want to be a tourist in your own province, we have you covered. Choose to stay on the mainland, or head to the mountains of Cape Breton; either way, you’ll encounter friendly folks, reasonably priced
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Emancipation Day
A series of events are planned to honour and commemorate Emancipation Day on August 1. You can register in advance to guarantee your spot. Schedule: 9:50 am – Halifax Citadel Historic Site: Emancipation Day Proclamation and Jamaican Maroons Commemoration with reception 1:30 pm – Canadian Museum of Immigration – Pier
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Join the Fun at The Hope For Wildlife Open House
The Annual Hope For Wildlife Open House will be on Saturday, August 30th, with FREE admission, a barbecue, wildlife demonstrations, games and much more! This unique event welcomes the public to take a behind-the-scenes look at wildlife rehabilitation in Nova Scotia. Hope For Wildlife Open House When: Saturday, August 31,
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Splashifax is BACK!
Get ready for a ridiculously fun time at Nova Scotia’s waterpark adventure – Splashifax Halifax! Head to Hatfield Farm for a waterpark obstacle course of slides, climbing walls, a Tarzan rope, monkey bars, jumps, a catapult, and of course, the main attraction – the world’s largest inflatable unicorn! Splashifax: When: Regular
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Craft Nova Scotia – Summer Show
The Designer Craft Show, will be held at the Cedar Event Centre. There will be lots of talented artisans working in glass, visual art, wood, textiles, metal, and clay. Demonstrators will be on hand throughout the event to show their skills at one of the premiere craft events in the
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Make a SPLASH in the Harbour Hopper!
Make a big SPLASH in the Halifax harbour this summer! Take your family aboard the Harbour Hopper and see the city from a different perspective. This land-to-sea boat tour is Halifax’s most popular boat tour and is beloved by both locals and tourists. Harbour Hopper Tours: Schedule: View the complete
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