Events & Entertainment

Road Closure – Halloween Villages Treat Accessibility

**** HRM Media Release Road Closure – Halloween Villages Treat Accessibility Location: Edward Arab Avenue, from George Dauphinee to William Hunt avenues Date: Sunday, Sept. 29 Time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Details: This road closure is to facilitate Halloween Villages Treat Accessibility event. Traffic impact: Pedestrian and access for emergency vehicles will be maintained. Motorists should...

Curbside Giveaway Weekend 

**** Event Info Curbside Giveaway Weekend  Free yourself of clutter and find some great free items of your own during Curbside Give Away Weekend on October 19th and 20th. This event takes place rain or shine all across the municipality. How to participate in Curbside Give Away weekend: 1. Post your items on the Interactive...

NOCTURNE 2024 in Dartmouth

**** Via Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission NOCTURNE 2024 in Dartmouth Nocturne: Art at Night is about a month away (October 17-20) and there is already so much fun planned in downtown Dartmouth! Nocturne is a non-profit that gives voice and agency to the local arts community. This is their keystone event, an annual Art-at-Night festival!...

In photos – The Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics roared through HRM today as onlookers along the route cheered on the fundraisers

In photos – The Truck Convoy in support of Special Olympics roared through HRM today as onlookers along the route cheered on the fundraisers. This yearly event brings drivers from across the region in support of a great cause! Here are a few shots of the many participants from this years convoy...

In photos – Night 1 of the Alderney Landing Fire and Water Cultural Festival dazzled and entertained the crowd with dancing, music, as always fantastic fire performance by Serpentine Studios and more!

In photos – Night 1 of the Alderney Landing Fire and Water Cultural Festival dazzled and entertained the crowd with dancing, music, as always fantastic fire performance by Serpentine Studios and more! If you missed this show, or want to see it again, tomorrow night is your chance. Held at Alderney Landing, this show continues...

FREE Fire Extinguishers or Smoke Detectors Giveaway!

**** Info via HRFE Eastern Passage – Cow Bay Stn 16 FREE Fire Extinguishers or Smoke Detectors Giveaway! Saturday, October 5th from 10 AM to 2 PM, join us at the Eastern Passage-Cow Bay Firefighters Association Annual Open House and help keep your home safe! We’re giving away FREE fire extinguishers or smoke detectors to...

In photos – I was like a kid in a kid in a candy store, but more like an adult in a Low Halloween store!

In photos – I was like a kid in a kid in a candy store, but more like an adult in a Low Halloween store! With October fast approaching, those who know me know I’m a Halloween fanatic, and I’m getting ready for the fun and spooky season! ** Please note – this is not...

Looking for volunteers to help bring the scares to life at Alderney Landing’s Bluenose Ghosts Festival this October!

**** Info via Alderney Landing Calling All Thrill-Seekers and Halloween Enthusiasts! We’re looking for volunteers to help bring the scares to life at Alderney Landing’s Bluenose Ghosts Festival this October! If you love Halloween and enjoy creating spooky experiences, join us in one of these exciting roles: Haunted House Actor Escape Room Attendant Line-up Attendant...

HRP Youth Program Recruiting

**** Via HRP Youth Program HRP Youth Program Recruiting Do you know a youth, between the ages of 14 and 18, who is interested in policing? The Halifax Regional Police Youth program is recruiting community-minded youth who are looking for an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, be part of a close-knit team and make...

Skyler Blackie Fit to Be a Hero Challenge

**** Info via Truro Skyler Blackie Fit to Be a Hero Challenge Date: Oct 5th, 2024 In March 2019, Truro lost Skyler Blackie, a community asset and an extremely passionate firefighter. To honour the late Skyler Blackie, an obstacle race was created in his memory, combining his love of fitness, Victoria Park, and Truro. The...