Events & Entertainment

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...

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...