Happy New Year! You might already be back to work and school after the holiday break, but luckily, it’s the weekend! Here are our top event picks in the Weekend Guide, but remember, this is just the tip of the iceberg – keep an eye on our calendar for even more!

Planning winter lessons for kids? Don’t forget to keep checking out our Lessons for Kids to stay in the loop on the best extracurricular activities for your kids.

Keep reading for the weekend guide for January 3rd-5th.

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1. Bricks by the Sea at Museum of Natural History

The Museum of Natural History’s annual holiday exhibit is on until January 25th, with amazing, new LEGO creations!

2. Skating at Emera Oval

Emera Oval is open for skating this winter! Bring your skates or borrow a pair for free and enjoy a fun family outing! Be sure to check their schedule before going for any closures.

3. Winter Break Activities with Indigo Kids

Visit Chapters Halifax and Dartmouth for free activities this weekend. Visit their website for more details and times.

4. Pokémon GO Community Meetup

Join Halifax Pokémon GO Meet-Ups for their first Community Day of 2025.


But wait … there’s more!

Curious about other events happening this month?  Check out Family Friendly Events in January.

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.