July 2017
Public Talk on Adventure Play at Halifax Central Library
Public Talk on Adventure Play at Halifax Central Library - July 23 at 2 pm Come and learn more about adventure play in this informative and fun talk by the UK’s Pop-Up Adventure Play as they kick off their cross-Canada tour in Halifax. The Wonderful World of Adventurous Play is a public talk followed by an open discussion with UK play ambassadors, Pop-Up Adventure Play on July 23 at 2:00 pm at Halifax Central Library’s Paul O’Regan Hall. The UK-based…
Find out more »Loose Parts Pop-Up Play Adventure
We’re looking for 150 kids aged 4 - 12 for a Loose Parts Pop-Up Play Adventure. It’s all taking place on July 24 between 1:30 and 4 pm at the Halifax South Common between Bell Road and Cogswell Street. This event is being led by the UK’s Pop-Up Adventure Play who have organized similar community play happenings in the UK, the US, Australia and Asia. Join them for the first play stop on their cross-Canada tour! Loose parts play is…
Find out more »August 2017
The 50th anniversary of the Dartmouth Heritage Museum Society
The Dartmouth Heritage Museum invites you to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Dartmouth Heritage Museum Society and the 150th anniversary of Evergreen House with an Old Fashioned Fair and Parade of Sail Viewing party. The backyard at Evergreen House will be filled with games and activities for all ages. Enjoy some homemade ice cream while you watch the Parade of Sail on the Halifax Harbour at noon. The event will run from 11 am to 3 pm. Admission is…
Find out more »MacPass Miles
MACPASS Miles is back, Sunday, August 6th! After a two year hiatus, Halifax Harbour Bridges is welcoming back MACPASS Miles, one mile race across the MacDonald Bridge! There'll be races for kids and adults, and participation is free, with medals for everybody and prizes for top finishers! Races go rain or shine. For more information and to register, go to hdbc.ca Be the first to run across the road deck of the MacDonald Bridge since the Big Lift at MACPASS…
Find out more »2017 Canadian Lifeguard Challenge
The Lifesaving Society Nova Scotia Branch is hosting the 2017 Canadian Lifeguard Challenge on Sunday, August 6 at Martinique Beach Provincial Park from 12 to 2 p.m. The Canadian Lifeguard Challenge is a high-performance, by-invitation-only, surf lifesaving competition sanctioned by the Lifesaving Society Canada. All are welcome to come out and spectate this exciting free National event! Canada’s top 20 male and female lifesaving sport athletes will compete in this year’s Canadian Lifeguard Challenge. Each earned their invitation through their…
Find out more »We’re Rockin Too
We're Rockin Too This Concert will be one for the books with great local talents that will be rockin all night long. Location: Lower Sackville, Sackawa Canoe Club Date: August 12th 2017 All information can be found on Sackawa.ca
Find out more »The Northern Lights Lantern Festival
The Northern Lights Lantern Festival is a community festival which celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of Halifax's North End. The Festival has no admission cost and has live music through out the event from a variety of local performers. At the festival there is a free community BBQ, bouncy castles, games for kids, a petting zoo and pony rides, and lantern making station, all at no cost! At the end of the night everyone lights their lanterns for the parade…
Find out more »Heart and Stroke Big Bike at Halifax Victoria Park
Organizations, corporations, and community groups ride a 30-person bike through their area to raise funds and awareness for life saving heart and stroke research.
Find out more »Rock the Dock
'Rock the Dock' is an outdoor summer concert to raise funds for Sackawa canoe club in Lower Sackville. Tickets are on sale now at the club and are priced to sell at only $10 per ticket. All proceeds go directly back to the club some come on out and support a great cause while partying the night away. There are three acts: Happy Hour: Tom Bidell Kick Off: MidRise Featured: 3 Way Radio Happy Hour is from 5-6pm and will…
Find out more »Global Country Star Search
Presented by FX101.9! The 2017 Global Country Star Search Competition will be held August 26th! You could be the next big country star! But FIRST, you need to submit your application! For all the details, click HERE!
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