It's the most wonderful time of the year! From Christmas parades to charming markets to stunning holiday light displays, there's tons of festive fun to be had all over Halifax Regional Municipality. We've rounded up Halifax's most exciting holiday events so you don't miss a second of seasonal cheer!
Use the following links to skip to the holiday activity you're looking for:
- Christmas Tree Lightings
- Holiday Parades
- Holiday Light Displays
- Festive Events
- Holiday Markets
- Santa Visits
Christmas Tree Lightings
Gathering around your community's Christmas tree for its first lighting of the season makes such a magical night. There's often cheerful music, warm hot chocolate and maybe even a visit from Santa himself. It's a a great way to get the kids together and share some holiday cheer with your neighbours. Christmas Tree Lightings happen all over Halifax Regional Municipality every year, keep reading to find one happening near you!
Halifax Tree Lighting/Holiday celebration
WHEN: November 25, 2023, 4:30-5:30pm
WHERE: Peace & Friendship Park (Corner of South Street & Hollis Street)
Find more information here.
Sackville Tree lighting
WHEN: November 25, 6:30pm
WHERE: Acadia Park
Find more information here.
Fall River TREE LIGHTING
WHEN: November 25, 2023 at 4:30pm
WHERE: 3260 Lake Thomas Drive
Find more information here.
Cole Harbour Tree Lighting
WHEN: November 26, 2023 at 4:30pm
WHERE: Cole Harbour Fire Station
Find more information here.
Beaver Bank Tree Lighting
WHEN: November 26, 2023 at 7pm
WHERE: Beaver Bank Community Centre
Find more information here.
Africville Museum Tree Lighting & Ceremony
WHEN: November 26, 2023 at 5pm
WHERE: 5795 Africville Road
Find more information here.
Hydrostone tree lighting
WHEN: December 1, 2023 at 6:30pm
WHERE: Hydrostone Park
Find more information here.
Dartmouth Tree lighting
WHEN: December 2, 2023 at 5pm
WHERE: Sullivan's Pond, Dartmouth
Find more information here.
Porters Lake TREE LIGHTING
WHEN: December 3, 2023 at 6pm
WHERE: Porters Lake Community Centre
Find more information here.
Hammonds Plains TREE LIGHTING
WHEN: December 3, 2023 at 5pm
WHERE: Hammonds Plains Community Centre
Find more information here.
Shubie Park TREE LIGHTING
WHEN: December 10, 2023 at 4pm
WHERE: 54 Locks Road, Dartmouth
Find more information here.
Holiday Parades
Bundle up, pour some hot chocolate into your thermos and watch the bright, festive floats go by! From nighttime parades with sparkling lights to daytime parades with creative festive floats, several unique holiday parades are happening all over HRM this year!
Parade of Lights
WHEN: November 25, 2023
WHERE: Cogswell Street at North Park to Barrington Street at George Street
Find more information here.
Quinpool Pet Parade
WHEN: November 25, 2023 at 11am
WHERE: Starting at Oxford Taproom back patio
Find more information here.
Spryfield Santa Claus Parade
WHEN: November 26, 2023 at 2pm
WHERE: Punch Bowl to Spryfield Mall
Find more information here.
Beaver Bank Lions Holiday Parade of Lights
WHEN: November 26, 2023 at 6pm
WHERE: Beaver Bank Road
Find more information here.
Eastern Passage Christmas Parade
WHEN: December 10th, 2023
WHERE: Eastern Passage
Find more information here.
Holiday Light Displays
What's the holiday season without lights?! Getting out to see bright, shining light displays bring so much warmth to this cold, dark season. There's lots of creative displays scattered all around HRM to explore.
Evergreen Bright
WHERE: Halifax Waterfront, Downtown Halifax and Downtown Dartmouth
WHEN: November 24th-December 17th, 2023
Find more information here.
Delightful Downtown Holiday Projection Show
WHEN: November 19-December 26, Dusk until 11pm
WHERE: Former Halifax Memorial Library at Grafton Park
Find more information here.
Peace & Friendship Park Tree
WHEN: November-February
WHERE: Peace and Friendship Park, corner of Barrington and South Streets
Find more information here.
LIGHT UP THE PARK
WHERE: Acadia Park, Lower Sackville
WHEN: November 25th-December 31, 2023
Find more information here.
Christmas at the Cove
WHERE: Fisherman's Cove
WHEN: Thursdays-Saturdays 12-6pm & Sundays 12-5pm
Find more information here.
Super Mike's Convenience & Video
WHERE: 2 Central Avenue, Fairview
Festive Events
From outdoor concerts to holiday movie screenings, there's tons of exciting ways to celebrate the season!
Evergreen Stage
WHEN: November 24th-December 17th, 2023
WHERE: Foundation Wharf across from the The BG (The Beer Garden)
View the lineup here.
Holiday Movie Screenings on the Waterfront
WHEN: Weekends November 25-December 17, 2023
WHERE: 1549 Lower Water Street, Halifax Waterfront
Movies:
Shopping Under the stars
WHEN: December 1, 2023, 5-9pm
WHERE: Spring Garden Road
Find all the details here.
Snow Folk Shuffle Holiday 5k run/walk
WHEN: December 2, 2023 10am
WHERE: Quinpool Road
Find more information here.
Pet Portraits on the waterfront
WHEN: December 9th & 16th, 2023, 12-4pm
WHERE: Halifax Waterfront
Find more information here.
pooches & pints
WHEN: December 16, 2023 12-4pm
WHERE: Burnside Brewing, 21 Frazee Avenue
Find more information here.
Jollytails Winter Woofs
WHEN: December 16th, 6-9pm
WHERE: Jollytails Lady Hammond, 6390 Lady Hammond Road, Halifax
Find more information here.
Holiday Markets
Find unique gifts made with love by local artisans at one of the many holiday markets around HRM! From handmade jewellery to unique homewares to baked goods, you'll find something for everyone on your list!
Evergreen Market
WHEN: November 24th-December 17th, 2023
WHERE: Halifax Waterfront
Market Hours
- Monday-Tuesday | Closed
- Wednesday-Friday | 4pm-9pm
- Saturday | 11am-9pm
- Sunday | 12pm-7pm
View vendors here.
Christkindle Market
WHEN: December 1-3, 2023
WHERE: Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterloney Street
Market Hours
- December 1 | 4pm-9pm
- December 2 | 10am-9pm
- December 3 | 11am-4pm
Find more information here.
Ability Makers Market
WHEN: December 1 & 2, 2023
WHERE: Easter Seals NS, 22 Fielding Avenue Dartmouth
Market Hours:
- December 1 | 4pm-8pm
- December 2 | 10am-3pm
Find more information here.
Holiday Market at Pacifico
WHEN: December 3, 2023, 12pm-4pm
WHERE: 5171 George Street, Downtown Halifax
Holiday Makers Market
WHEN: December 8 & 9, 2023
WHERE: Pier 22 Pavillion, 1031 Marginal Road, Halifax
Market Hours:
- December 8 | 4pm-8pm
- December 9 | 10am-5pm
Find more information here.
Yuletide Gifting Faire
WHEN: December 9 & 10
WHERE: Halifax Forum
Rad Holiday Market
WHEN: December 9, 11am-6pm
WHERE: 2177 Gottingen Street
Homo for the holidays
WHEN: December 10, 12-4pm
WHERE: Halifax Brewery Market, 1496 Lower Water Street
Christmas At the Brewery
WHEN: December 17, 2023 10am-2pm
WHERE: Halifax Brewery Market, 1496 Lower Water Street
Find more information here.
Haligonian Vendor Market
WHEN: December 17, 2023 12-5pm
WHERE: Light House Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle Street
Santa Visits
Make holiday memories by getting the kids’ photos taken with a Mall Santa! Halifax Shopping Centre, Mic Mac Mall and Bedford Place mall are all offering visits with Santa in support of various charities.
Halifax Shopping Centre
WHEN: Friday, Saturday and Sunday until December 23rd, 2023
Click here to schedule your visit.
Sensory Santa visits are also offered in partnership with Autism Nova Scotia. Schedule your Sensory Santa visit here.
Mic Mac Mall
WHEN: Monday-Saturday 12pm-7pm & Sunday 12pm-5pm until December 23rd, 2023
Walk-up or book online here.
Sensory Santa Visits:
- December 3rd 9:30am-11am
- December 10th 9:30am-11am
- December 17th 9:30am-11am
Find more information here.
Bedford Place Mall
Photos are $5/photo, cash only in support of The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia.
View Santa's visiting hours here.
Our Team here at CENTURY 21 All Points wishes you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season this year!
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