July 2020
NAIG AT HOME
Despite having to postpone the 2020 North American Indigenous Games to 2021, NAIG is hosting a virutal celebration from July 11-18, 2020! Visit NAIG2020HFX on Facebook daily to participate and learn more about #NAIGatHOME. Everyone is invited to participate, no formal registration required.
Find out more »(RE)OPEN CITY HALIFAX
A new twist on and old favourite—Open City is back for a special edition ... and this is the final weekend! Our local businesses need our support now more than ever. So, as the economy gears up again, Open City has been rejigged so you can have even more of it than usual. There are 120+ local businesses re-opening and hustling to support and strengthen our community—now all they need is you! Start planning your Open City adventure now!…
Find out more »August 2020
PICNIC IN THE PARK
The Sackville Business community wants to thank YOU for supporting local during these difficult times. To celebrate the Sackville community, join us at Acadia Park, 650 Sackville Drive, for a free Picnic in the Park from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Gates will open at 11:00 a.m. We will draw for great prizes and the talented Jon Cyr will be performing. Please bring your own picnic and blanket or chairs. Please note there is limited space. Both the park and playground…
Find out more »September 2020
FLY AGAIN “TELETHON” for Neptune Theatre
Virtual Fundraiser for Neptune Theatre A spectacular night of musical and comedic entertainment hosted by Nova Scotia comedy legend Bette MacDonald. This ONLINE event will take place from 7:30-10 p.m. from the luxury of your living room. Find it HERE
Find out more »OCTOBERFEST on the Waterfront
This year Garrison Brewing is partnering with the Stubborn Goat Beer Garden for 10 days of (COVID responsible) traditional German-style fun. It kicks off on September 25th when they deck out the Stubborn Goat Beer Garden in fun Oktoberfest decor. The team at the Goat is working hard on their menu to bring you the most authentic food this side of Munich. More details to come on the menu! More info HERE
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October 2020
CELTIC COLOURS ONLINE
The Celtic Colours experience is online this year—to be enjoyed in the comfort and safety of your own home—featuring performances as well as some local flavour to keep you connected with Cape Breton Island and the Celtic Colours community. And... it's FREE! Click HERE to see who's performing today
Find out more »DEVOUR! The Food Film Fest
From flavourful films, mouth-watering workshops & our scrumptious signature events, there’s plenty to devour virtually & in person. CHECK OUT THE PROGRAM HERE
Find out more »November 2020
Virtual Halifax Christmas Tree Lighting
The in-person tree lighting ceremony at Grand Parade Square is cancelled for this year. The tree is in place and decorated, and a virtual Christmas tree lighting video will be shared on the municipality’s Youtube page starting today, premiering at 8 a.m.
Find out more »March 2021
DRESS IN BLUE DAY
Dress in Blue Day lets allies everywhere join the mission to end colorectal cancer. By wearing blue, you bring awareness to this disease and support our work — as well as honor all who are impacted by colorectal cancer. Dress in Blue Day is Friday, March 5, but March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In 2021, an estimated 149,500 people will be diagnosed with this highly preventable disease. They will join more than 1.4 million colorectal cancer patients and…
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