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Even More New Murals in Halifax

Not much else brings a community together like public art. Something for all to enjoy, carefully crafted by the community itself.

This has been a big year for art in Halifax and surrounding areas. With initiatives like Downtown Halifax's Gritty to Pretty Placemaking Program, Sackville Business Association's Mural program, and the Halifax Mural Festival, murals have popped up all over Halifax Regional Municipality! Keep reading for a list of Halifax's newest murals, the stories behind them and where to see them for yourself.

Sound of Time

1326 Barrington Street, downtown halifax | ABSEN | August 2022

ABSEN's red toned mural on the side of Barrington Consulting Group's brick heritage building is one of Downtown Halifax's newest additions,…

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Halloween in Halifax

Grab your broomsticks and witches brew, it's Halloweentime in Halifax! From scary movie nights to Haunted Mansions to dog costume contests, Halifax knows how to get its spook on. Whether you're looking for your yearly dose of Halloween horror or just want to make Halloween memories with the family, keep reading for Halloween-themed events and things to do all over HRM.

Halloween Movie Party & Spooktacular Fireworks

October 22nd, 7pm | The Village Shops at Dartmouth Crossing | Free

The Village Shops at Dartmouth Crossing is throwing a Halloween Movie Party at the Pondside Amphitheatre! Spooky family favourite Hotel Transylvania will be shown followed by a "spooktacular" fireworks display at 9pm. Get out your costume and bring chairs and warm…

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Fall in Halifax 2022: Things to Do

Fall is such a wonderful time to live in Halifax. Pumpkins adorn doorsteps in every neighbourhood, changing leaves make for stunning Fall scenery at every turn, the cool temperature is a welcome break from the heat of August, and there's plenty of fun seasonal activities going on to get you in the Fall mood.

Keep reading for all the Fall events and things to do in and around Halifax this year.

Meet Your Farmer During Atlantic Open Farm Day

September 18th | Online & participating farms in nova scotia, pei & new brunswick

Where does our food come from? Atlantic Open Farm Day is our chance to get an in-depth look at how our local farmers get food to our tables. Farms and ranches all over Nova Scotia, PEI and New Brunswick will welcome us in…

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Things to Do in Halifax: September 2022

Ah, September. The suns setting earlier, kids are heading back to school, and the temperatures are cooling. This past summer has been quite a busy one here in Halifax. So many great festivals and events made their long-awaited return, and lots of new festivals also popped up around the city!

Even though we're all making the shift back to more regular routines, getting out to spend quality time with your community don't have to end. There's still lots of great festivals and events planned over the next few weeks, keep reading for all the details!

Halifax Urban Folk Festival

Halifax Urban Folk Festival (HUFF) is an annual festival celebrating music and those who make it. From August 28th to September 4th, live shows will take place at The…

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Natal Day Long Weekend: Things To Do in HRM

After a couple year's hiatus it's finally time to properly celebrate the birth of the Halifax-Dartmouth area. August 1st is also the second year the Province of Nova Scotia officially recognizes Emancipation Day, where we celebrate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. There's plenty of things to do, see and listen to in Halifax and Dartmouth in celebration of both Natal Day and Emancipation Day over the long weekend, keep reading so you don't miss a thing!

Grand Oasis

A host of fantastic performers will take the Grand Oasis Stage over the long Weekend.

First up is Ria Mae, who has represented Atlantic Canada across the globe. This year Ria will return home for a Natal Day performance on Friday, July 29th from 7pm…

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Why Everyone in Halifax Is Talking About the Queen's Marque

Whether it's the eclectic and celebrated chefs, intricate art installations, or people who "obviously aren't from here" taking a dip in the Halifax Harbour, the Queen's Marque has been the talk of town ever since it first opened in Downtown Halifax last November.

If you haven't heard it yet, the Queen’s Marque is Halifax’s newest and chicest district. Beautifully designed, grand, and a touching ode to what makes Halifax such a special, unique place. Home to trendy new restaurants and retail spaces, Atlantic Canada's first "ultra-luxury" boutique hotel, office and residential space, and lots of parking, what's most appealing about the Queen's Marque though, is the almost 100,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed public space - double the amount…

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Canada Day 2022: What's Going On In Halifax Regional Municipality

This year's Canada Day is a significant one. Not only is it the first time in two years communities will be able to gather on July 1st, but it's the first time Halifax Regional Municipality has planned their annual Canada Day programming in partnership with the Mi'Kmaw Native Friendship Centre. This collaboration has produced a more inclusive event, honouring the culture and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples, the first people to take care of the land we now call Canada.

This year there are so many great concerts, family-friendly events, and experiences planned for the Canada Day long weekend. Keep reading so you don't miss a thing!

KANA'TA: Canada Day 2022

KANA'TA: Canada Day 2022 is Halifax Regional Municipality's new format for July 1st…

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Victoria Day Weekend: Things to Do in Halifax

Victoria Day weekend; May Two-Four; the unofficial start of summer; whatever you like to call it, May's long weekend is one long-awaited by many. Campgrounds open for the season, cottages are reopened, and sunny days are ahead (hopefully!). Keep reading for a list of things to do in and around Halifax during this year's May long weekend:

Catch a Halifax Wanderers Match

The Halifax Wanderers are playing at their home field in Halifax on May 20th. Have few beers, join in on the fan fare, and watch some good soccer on the Wanderers Grounds. Get your tickets here.

Bluenose Race Weekend

As always, the Bluenose Race Weekend will take place in Downtown Halifax over Victoria Day weekend. Walk, run, or Nordic walk in your choice of six different…

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Mother's Day 2022: Things to Do in Halifax

The most wonderful day of the year is just around the corner! Mother's Day is this weekend, which means it's time to spoil all the moms, grandmas and motherly figures in our lives. Here's what's going on in Halifax and surrounding areas this Mother's Day weekend:

Mother's Day Brunch

Ah, brunch, the perfect way to start Mother's Day! My little brother and I would make my mom a Mother's Day brunch of cereal and a banana when we were young, but if you're looking for something a little more fancy, here's where to find Mother's Day brunch specials:

Halifax

• Morris East
• The Cannery
• Lakeside Bar & Grill
• Café Lunette
• Hop Scotch Dinner Club

Dartmouth

• Vines Fusion
• Smitty's

Bedford

• Birch & Anchor
• Morris East
…

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Easter's On Its Way to Halifax

Spring has (mostly) sprung here in Halifax! The birds are chirping, the snow's melting faster and Easter's on its way! There's lots of Easter themed things to do this year in and around Halifax, keep reading to make sure you don't miss a thing!

Visit Bunnyland at Mic Mac Mall

Photo day! Get your annual photo with the Easter Bunny at Bunnyland in Mic Mac Mall!

Bring that special Easter memory home with prints available to purchase, with all proceeds going directly to Easter Seals Nova Scotia to support people in our community living with disabilities.

Bunnyland will be open in the Bay Court on Level 2 of Mic Mac Mall from April 8th-16th between 12pm-6pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm-5pm on Sundays. April 15th they will be closed for Good Friday.

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