Events & Entertainment

Municipal service level adjustments for Labour Day long weekend  

**** HRM Media Release Municipal service level adjustments for Labour Day long weekend    The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following municipal program and service level adjustments for the upcoming Labour Day long weekend, including the holiday on Monday, Sept. 2.   Solid Waste Collection and Facility Hours   There will be no garbage...

It is International Dog Day

**** Via HRP It is International Dog Day Police Service Dog Cain & Police Service Dog Kron are two pawsome members from the Halifax Regional Police K-9 Unit. Our K-9 teams have many duties. To name a few: they help track lost people; search for suspects & detect illicit drugs...

The Reef Rumble kids surfing event will happen on August 31, Sept 1, or Sept 2

**** Info via LSA The Reef Rumble kids surfing event will happen on August 31, Sept 1, or Sept 2 Low tide around 12 pm(lunch) The final call will be made on Thursday night(aug 29) on which day it’ll be hosted. Final groups, heats, day timeline, and and maps posted on the website. Check them...

Hope for Wildlife’s Annual Open House

****  Info via Hope for Wildlife Hope for Wildlife’s Annual Open House Our biggest fundraiser of the year! Each year we attract thousands of visitors from all over Canada. Mark the Date: August 31st 2024 12:00PM to 4:00PM! RAIN OR SHINE! Get a once-a-year “behind-the-scenes” look at our wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility with tours of...

Meet and greet at Dartmouth Cove

Meet and greet at Dartmouth Cove People  are meeting up at the Old Ferry Rd side of Dartmouth Cove to meet and greet and encourage others to enjoy the trail along the cove which has become the center of attention after a developer lost their infill of the cove project, then took action by threatening...

In photos – The Downtown Dartmouth Summer Crew hosted one of the summers “Open Ovens at Park Ave” today in Dartmouth

In photos – The Downtown Dartmouth Summer Crew hosted one of the summers “Open Ovens at Park Ave” today in Dartmouth Firing up the wood oven to 1000f, Beaver Tails and pizza kicked off the cooking, sending incredible smells through the park. More about the oven here **** Info via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission OPEN...

Come for a FREE FAMILY FUN this Saturday, August 24th at Ferry Terminal Park in Downtown Dartmouth!

**** Info via Alderney Landing Come for a FREE FAMILY FUN this Saturday, August 24th at Ferry Terminal Park in Downtown Dartmouth! Find bouncy castles, farm animals, live performances, and more at the highly anticipated Kiwanis Mother Goose Festival. This year’s festival will feature the unveiling of Eastern Front Theatre’s brand new gaggle of DARTMOUTH...

Alderney Landing setting up for the spooky season!

Halloween – What a difference a day makes as the infamous Alderney Landing Haunted House takes shape! This fun attraction is a Halloween staple in Dartmouth. DYK? Many of the crew who assemble the haunted house have been doing this for years, some as far back as the beginning!...

If you feel a chill at Alderney Landing, it’s likely the spirits stirring! Construction begins at the beloved Haunted House!

If you feel a chill at Alderney Landing, it’s likely the spirits stirring! Construction has begun of the beloved Haunted House, a staple Halloween attraction in Dartmouth. We will follow up with dates and other info when available!...

In photos – Arrrrr ye ready to hear the tales from the Eastern Passage Pirate Day at Government’s Wharf?

In photos – Arrrrr ye ready to hear the tales from the Eastern Passage Pirate Day at Government’s Wharf? The brave dared to enter this annual event where pirates roamed the shops and gathered in masses while other pirates put on a display of ye older weapon fire, including canons! Food and drink were plentiful...