Found 5 blog entries tagged as holidays.

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…

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Holiday Market and Craft Show season is well underway here in Halifax Regional Municipality! There's nothing like finding that perfect, unique gift made with love by a local artisan. With everything from homewares to baked goods to clothing to bath and beauty products, craft markets are such a great opportunity to enjoy some warm holiday cheer while supporting small businesses. Keep reading to see where you can find a market near you!

Two women shopping at holiday craft market

Christmas At the Forum

November 10-12 & 17-19 | Halifax Forum

Don't worry if you missed out on Christmas at the Forum's "The Big Show", there's two "Boutique Shows" also happening this month! The Boutique Shows are described as a more intimate shopping experience, with less crowds and smaller selection of…

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Do you have a cat lover in your life? Someone that loves their cat(s), the cats of the world, and any and all homewares or clothing items that feature the precious creatures. If you're like me, you know a few cat lovers and are one yourself! These cat-themed gifts can all be found at locally-owned businesses around HRM and are all absolutely adorable!

Halifax and area gifts for the Cat Lover

Cat Mom & Dad Keychains

I found both of these sweet keychains while browsing the Fisherman's Cove Shops last year and they've been proudly hanging from our keys ever since!

The Nova Scotia Licence Plate "Cat Dad" keychain is locally made by Blue Crab Creative Design. They have tons of designs, including local areas like Waverley, Timberlea, and Cow Bay! Purchase one online here or find them…

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Experiences are always better than things, and they make great gifts for that special, hard-to-buy for person. Give the gift of an exciting night or a relaxing afternoon, and the chance to make memories together.

The Local Experts Gift Guide: For the Experience Seeker

Wine & Cheese Tasting Session at Obladee

Last Christmas our Team was gifted a Wine & Cheese Tasting Session at Obladee, a wine bar in Downtown Halifax. We tasted four wines, each paired with a different kind of cheese. Our host taught us how to tap into our senses of sight, smell and taste to fully experience each of the four pairings. It was such a fun time; we all got to try something new and we learned a lot about the world of wine!

Tastings are offered for groups of four or more, if you're looking for a unique group gift for the…

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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!

Halifax Harbour fireworks

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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