Events & Entertainment

Looking for a unique way to support Halifax Search and Rescue? Take part in the Trails-N-Tails event

**** Info via HFX TrailsnTails Looking for a unique way to support Halifax Search and Rescue? We’re formally announcing HSAR’s all new for 2023 fundraiser to be hosted on June 3rd and 4th in Devon, NOVA Scotia. Appropriately called Trails N Tails, it will feature a 1/2 marathon distance trail run on Saturday, June 3...

Hal-Con Volunteer applications will be opening on April 22nd!

Via Hal-Con Hal-Con Volunteer applications will be opening on April 22nd! Hal-Con is 100% run on volunteer power. Our fantastic volunteers make it possible for us to run an amazing event. With a wide variety of roles our volunteers have the opportunity to gain new skills and experience all the fun the convention has to...

Registration opens for annual Natal Day parade

**** HRM Media Release Registration opens for annual Natal Day parade The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that registration has opened for participants in the annual Natal Day parade. As part of the municipality’s Natal Day weekend programming, residents are invited to participate in the Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day parade on Monday, August 7, 2023...

King Charles III’s Coronation Events in Nova Scotia

**** LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR Release King Charles III’s Coronation Events in Nova Scotia —————————————————————————————————————— UPDATE: The date of the garden party in the release sent today, April 17, at about 11:50 a.m. has been changed to June 22. Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc is pleased to announce events in Nova Scotia to mark King Charles III’s coronation. —...

Shore Things 10th Anniversary with Halifax Mermaids Coming Soon 

**** Info via Shore Things Shore Things 10th Anniversary with Halifax Mermaids Coming Soon  * Saturday, May 6 at noon * The Shops of Fishermans Cove Come on out to Fisherman’s Cove and shell-e-brate the seasonal opening of all the shops! Shore Things will be marking their 10th anniversary with the Halifax Mermaids! FREE family-friendly...

April 16 – 22 is National Volunteer Week

Via HRFE April 16 – 22 is National Volunteer Week This year’s theme is Volunteering Weaves Us Together. We’re proud of our over 500 volunteers that support their community to ensure a safer Halifax Regional Municipality. Thank you! Info about volunteering halifax.ca/firevolunteers...

On April 30th Bide Awhile will be taking part in National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and hosting an Open Shelter

**** Info via Bide Awhile On April 30th Bide Awhile will be taking part in National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day and hosting an Open Shelter from 10AM-12PM! Whether you’re looking to adopt or just want to hang out with some furry friends, our doors will be open to everyone – no appointments necessary. We’ll...

Jane’s Walk Halifax May 6-7th, 2023

**** Info via Jane’s Walk Jane’s Walk Halifax May 6-7th, 2023 Jane’s Walks can be led by anyone who wants to share with others what they believe makes their neighborhood, or Halifax, a special place to live. Your walk and conversation can be about music, art, nature, diversity, historyany thread in the fabric of life...

National Pet Day takes place every year on April 11

National Pet Day takes place every year on April 11 to focus on the love and companionship our critter family provides us every day of the year...

Fun event via Hope for Wildlife

Fun event via Hope for Wildlife HOP into the Easter spirit with our EGG-citing Easter egg hunt for kids this Saturday from 12PM to 3PM. Gather your little bunnies and join us to learn about our native wildlife while searching for a hidden egg!...