Glow Gardens: Santa's Lost Presents
November 23-January 2 | Halifax Exhibition Centre, 200 Prospect road
Glow Gardens is returning to Halifax for another season of magical light displays, interactive activities, and festive entertainment. While you're there, shop Glow's Winter Market, where you'll find local vendors and crafters along with the Glow Shop. Tickets must be purchased in advance, learn more here.
Evergreen Festival
November 25-December 18 | Downtown Halifax
It's the 3rd Annual Evergreen Festival is this year, which means another 4 weeks of enjoying the lights of Evergreen Bright, shopping local at Evergreen Market, cozying up on the waterfront for an Evergreen Stage performance, and sipping on hot drinks along the Evergreen Cocoa Trail.
Shopping Under the Stars
November 25 & december 2, 4pm-9pm | Spring Garden Road & Area
Shopping Under the Stars has been a Spring Garden Road tradition for years. Shop for everyone on your "Nice" list and enjoy in-store promos, entertainment, contests and more! See the list of holiday promotions, free parking opportunities, and holiday activities here.
Halifax Christmas Tree Lighting
November 26, 6pm | Grand parade
The Annual Halifax Christmas Tree Lighting at Grand Parade is one of my favourite holiday events! Live entertainment, a massive tree, a visit from Santa and fireworks!? What more could you ask for? A new holiday projection show will also be premiering at the event!
Spryfield Santa Claus Parade
November 27, 2pm | punch bowl drive to Spryfield Mall
This year marks the 49th Annual Spryfield Santa Claus Parade! This daytime parade is always a Spryfield family favourite, with lots of fun community floats and of course, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Hydrostone Tree Lighting
December 2, 6:30-7:30pm | hydrostone park
Veith House's Annual Tree Lighting in Hydrostone Park is an evening of carol singing and Christmas cheer, all in support of the North End community. Get into the holiday spirit, enter to win prizes provided by local businesses, and learn more about Veith House's programs.
The Polar Express Movie Screening on the Halifax Waterfront
December 3, 5:30-7:30pm | salt Yard
All aboard! Bundle up and remember to bring your own chair for a harbourside screening of holiday classic The Polar Express! Popcorn and movie concessions will be available for purchase from NS Pop Up Cinema, or grab a snack from one of the many vendors on the waterfront.
The Grinch (2018) Movie Screening on the Halifax Waterfront
December 10, 5:30-7:30pm | Salt Yard
See Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018) on NS Pop Up Cinema's giant blow up screen. Remember to bring your own chair and blankets to keep cozy! Popcorn and movie concessions will be available for purchase from NS Pop Up Cinema, or grab a snack from one of the many vendors on the waterfront.
Halifax LocalFest for Feed NS
December 15, 4-9pm Evergreen Stage, Halifax Waterfront
Halifax LocalFest, a charity music festival showcasing local artists is taking over the Evergreen Stage in support of Feed Nova Scotia! The concert is free for all with free will donations being collected.
Emera Oval Ice Skating
Opens December 19-23 | Halifax commons
The Emera Oval will open for the winter season between December 19th-24th! Skates & helmets will available to borrow with a government issued photo ID. See Halifax.ca for skate times and make sure to check again before you go to ensure there's not a weather closure in effect!
Home Alone Movie Screening on the Halifax Waterfront
December 17, 5:30-7:30pm | Queen's Marque Courtyard
Watch Home Alone under the stars with NS Pop Up Cinema! Bundle up, bring blankets to get cozy and your own chair. Popcorn and movie concessions will be available for purchase from NS Pop Up Cinema, or grab a snack from one of the many vendors on the waterfront.
Halifax Menorah Lighting
December 19, 6pm | Halifax Grand Parade
The Lighting of the Halifax Menorah will take place on the first evening of Hanukkah in Grand Parade. The lighting will be followed by a reception inside Halifax City Hall.
Holly Jolly No More Fally
December 23, 7pm | Upshaw's roller dome, 16 dentith road
Upshaw's Roller Dome is hosting a goodbye Autumn roller night to celebrate the Solstice and kick off the Christmas weekend. Grab your ugliest holiday sweater and head out for a night of skating, dancing and holiday cheer.