Summer camps are the perfect way to provide your kids with fun, activities and learning during their school break. Whether your kids are into sports or art, enrichment or exploration the Family Fun Halifax 2024 Summer Camp Guide features our top picks for summer fun in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, and beyond!
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Come down to the Halifax Waterfront for Grou Tyme Festival, previously Quinzou Festival.  Experience Acadian music and culture at this celebration in honour of National Acadian Day. Grou Tyme Festival When: August 16, 2024 Time: All day, starting at noon Where: Foundation Wharf, Halifax Waterfront Website: https://ccgh.ca/le-festival-grou-tyme-grou-tyme-festival/

Polar Bear Express Ice Cream invites you to celebrate their 25th Anniversary with them! There will be face painting, a mini petting zoo, prizes and more. A portion of the sales that day will go to the NS chapter of Make a Wish Foundation. Polar Bear Express 25th Anniversary Party
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Bring the whole family to the beautiful Musquodoboit Valley for a weekend of family fun at their annual agricultural fair. Visit their website for a full schedule and directions! Halifax County Exhibition When: August 14-17, 2024 Where: Halifax County Exhibition Grounds Address: 190 Exhibition Grounds Road, Middle Musquodoboit Phone: 902-384-2894
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What’s happening around our beautiful city? Enjoy our month-at-a-glance listing of ongoing events in August happening in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville and beyond! August is here – the dog days of summer! The fun starts right out of the gate with the Busker Festival and the Natal Day Festival happening
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The Annual Eastern Passage-Cow Bay Summer Carnival is a weeklong carnival that will have tons of family-friendly events including a photography contest, senior tea, fireworks, a sand sculpture contest and so much more! Check their website for the full schedule of events. Eastern Passage Cow Bay Summer Carnival When: August
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  All ages are invited to join the fun at Fisherman’s Cove in Eastern Passage for three days of pirate adventure! There will be mermaids, games, and entertainment for the whole family. Pirate Days When: Friday, August 16th – Sunday August 18th, 2024 Where: Fisherman’s Cove, Eastern Passage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/515581854369166

Join the Museum of Natural History as they celebrate everyone’s favourite Gopher Tortoise, Gus! Gus is turning 102 years old this August – and he doesn’t look a day over 100. This celebration will last all weekend and with special activities planned for kids, this is not a party you
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Whichever side of the harbour you live on, there are plenty of events to celebrate Natal Day. Here is our list of some of the best Natal Day events for families in downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. Get ready for yummy food, parties and parades! Annual Busker Festival When:  July 31st
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The midway is a summer favourite and will be in a few locations around HRM in July and August. See the full schedule at the website below. HRM’S Midway Schedule Where: Quinpool Road Dates: July 25 – 28 Where: Halifax Busker Festival, Alderney Landing Dates: July 31 – August 5
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