Events & Entertainment

Hope for Wildlife – Our annual open house is two weeks away! August 31st from 12PM to 4PM!

**** Info via Hope for Wildlife Hope for Wildlife – Our annual open house is two weeks away! August 31st from 12PM to 4PM! Our open house is our most popular fundraiser of the year, attracting thousands of visitors from all over Canada. We will have food, music, vendors, community organizations, and more! It’s fun...

The Pirate Festival returns to Fisherman’s Cove this Sunday at noon

The Pirate Festival returns to Fisherman’s Cove this Sunday at noon Sunday, from noon to 3pm, pirates will take over the shops at Fisherman’s Cove.  Pirates will demonstrate the use of relic sea weapons, from pistols to canons, and music and games will entertain the crowd as shops open with special treasures. 1568 Shore Road...

Public Meetings on Sackville and Little Sackville River Floodplains – Proposed Land Development Regulations

**** HRM Media Release Public Meetings on Sackville and Little Sackville River Floodplains – Proposed Land Development Regulations The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to provide their feedback on new proposed land development regulations for the Sackville River and Little Sackville River Floodplains. The proposed regulations have been developed to carry out the recommendations...

12 Wing to Host Canadian Armed Forces SkyHawks Parachute Team Along with the Highway of Heroes Nova Scotia Tribute Ride

**** Info via 12 Wing Shearwater 12 Wing to Host Canadian Armed Forces SkyHawks Parachute Team Along with the Highway of Heroes Nova Scotia Tribute Ride The Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks, will parachute onto the 12 Wing Shearwater sports field on Saturday, August 17 at 11 a.m. as part of the Highway...

Residents invited to Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition

**** Info via HRM Residents invited to Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to participate in the annual Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition, taking place on Sunday, Aug. 18. Park gates will open at 9 a.m. and the event will proceed rain or shine. This annual sandcastle and sand...

The 2025 Halifax Busker Festival is July 30 to August 4, 2025!

The date is already set! **** Via Buskers Festival Mark your calendars! The 2025 Halifax Busker Festival is July 30 to August 4, 2025! We’ll share all the details in Spring 2025...

Last day of Gus the tortoises’ hatchday weekend

Happy hatchday Gus!  A weekend long celebration for Gus the tortoise ends today so get out to the Museum of Natural History to wish him a happy hatchday! More info in the link Repost On Sunday, August 11th, visit between 2:00-4:00pm to sing and walk with Gus, enjoy a cupcake, and create a special craft...

Hatchday weekend celebration for Gus the tortoise!

Happy hatchday Gus!  A weekend long celebration for His the tortoise began earlier today at his home at the Museum of Natural History where he received lots of snacks and attention for his 102nd hatchday. Info on when you can see the handsome hatchday boy reposted below! – Original post  **** Info via Museum of...

On National Peacekeepers Day, we salute Canadian peacekeepers, past and present

**** Via HRP On National Peacekeepers Day, we salute Canadian peacekeepers, past and present, including many of our own Halifax Regional Police officers. Your sacrifices, initiative and service make a difference every day...

Join us this Sunday along Dartmouth Cove for a coffee and a chat

**** Via Save Dartmouth Cove Join us this Sunday along Dartmouth Cove for a coffee and a chat Learn more about the history of Dartmouth Cove, the proposed infill project, and how this will impact the immediate area and the broader community. Find us at the path entrance at the bottom of Old Ferry Road...