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10
Sep
Community New 📷 Spotted

Morning Meetup at Granville Park

A casual morning meetup downtown at Granville Park — bring, buy, or brew your own beverage and hang…
07:00 · Granville Park
10
Sep
Outdoors 📷 Spotted

15th Annual Dahlia Day Celebration — Bloom display tent with the Nova Scotia Dahlia Society

The Halifax Public Gardens and the Nova Scotia Dahlia Society host the 15th Annual Dahlia Day Celebration. Visit…
10:00 · Halifax Public Gardens
10
Sep
Sports 📷 Spotted

JUST OUTSIDE: The Summer Sculpt Series

JUST Halifax takes its Sculpt Pilates classes outdoors for a summer series of sunset movement led by instructor…
18:15 · Foundation Wharf / Cambridge Suites Rooftop
10
Sep
Live Music New

Live Music: Kate Ferguson – Sep 10

This Thursday, join us for local singer-songwriter, Kate Ferguson! Show starts at 6:30, c…
18:30 · Trident Booksellers & Cafe
Free
10
Sep
Arts & Culture

Panel Discussion: SoundBites: Music, Memory, and Black Canadian Archives. – Sep 10

Events | Dalhousie Art Gallery Skip to main content The gallery is currently closed while…
18:30 · Dalhousie Art Gallery · South End
Free
10
Sep
Arts & Culture

Roger Mooking: SoundBites – Sep 10

Events | Dalhousie Art Gallery Skip to main content The gallery is currently closed while…
18:30 · Dalhousie Art Gallery · South End
Free
10
Sep
Comedy

Better Times – Sep 10

Beer-garden open mic at Good Robot. Rotating hosts, free.
20:00 · Good Robot Brewing · North End
Free
10
Sep
Trivia 📷 Spotted

Broadway Music Bingo

Good Fun Entertainment presents a Broadway-themed music bingo night at The Bonfire, hosted by Abhishek Bhuchar. Three rounds…
20:00 · The Bonfire
11
Sep
Outdoors 📷 Spotted

15th Annual Dahlia Day Celebration — Bloom display tent with the Nova Scotia Dahlia Society

The Halifax Public Gardens and the Nova Scotia Dahlia Society host the 15th Annual Dahlia Day Celebration. Visit…
10:00 · Halifax Public Gardens
11
Sep
Outdoors 📷 Spotted

15th Annual Dahlia Day Celebration — Arrange Dahlias with Neville McKay from My Mother’s Bloomers

The Halifax Public Gardens and the Nova Scotia Dahlia Society host the 15th Annual Dahlia Day Celebration. Visit…
13:00 · Halifax Public Gardens
11
Sep
Live Music

Outdoor Latin dance night – Sep 11

Salsa on the Waterfront is a vibrant outdoor Latin dance event held on the Halifax Waterf…
18:00 · Salt Yard Social
Free
11
Sep
Live Music

Live on Agricola – Sep 11

Join us every Friday evening throughout the summer for FREE LIVE MUSIC, 7pm-9pm outside a…
19:00 · Carlo Auto Parking Lot · North End
Free
11
Sep
Live Music

Hatrick – Sep 11-13

HATRICK LIVE AT ROX LIVE! Hatrick is taking over the Crown Royal Stage September 11th & 1…
22:30 · The Roxbury Urban Dive Bar · Downtown
12
Sep
Theatre New

Birdwatch – an Aerial Circus Show – presented by inesS Circus and Halifax Fringe – Sep 12

Join two curious birdwatchers on a fun-filled aerial-circus adventure across Nova Scotia…
Downtown Halifax Business Commission · Downtown
Free
12
Sep
Community

Maritime Heritage Festival – Sep 12 – Aug 13

Our second annual Maritime Heritage Festival is happening the weekend of September 12 to…
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · Downtown
12
Sep
Outdoors 📷 Spotted

TMC Fifth Annual Full Moon Campout

The Monthly Cycle’s fifth annual Full Moon Campout is an overnight bikepacking trip for women, trans, and gender-diverse…
Porters Lake Provincial Park
12
Sep
Community New 📷 Spotted

Bike Maintenance Workshop

A hands-on bike maintenance workshop with Adam Travis covering cleaning, lubrication, spotting wear, and the basics every cyclist…
13:00 · Halifax Common, 5816 Cogswell St
12
Sep
Comedy

Easy Bake Open Mic – Sep 12

2nd & 4th Saturday walk-up mic. Arrive by 6:30pm for the list.
19:00 · Smokey Garden · Downtown
Free
12
Sep
LGBTQ+ New 📷 Spotted

The Rhinestone Rodeo

Backlot HFX presents The Rhinestone Rodeo, a country-flavoured dance party with DJ Sakster spinning from 10 PM to…
22:00 · Backlot Lounge & Nightclub
12
Sep
LGBTQ+ 📷 Spotted

The Rhinestone Rodeo Dance Party

Backlot HFX hosts The Rhinestone Rodeo, the official after-party of Backwoods Barbie: A Dolly Parton Tribute Show. DJ…
22:00 · Backlot Lounge & Nightclub · North End
13
Sep
Film & Cinema 📷 Spotted

Docs on the Dock

Lunenburg Doc Fest presents free outdoor documentary screenings on Zwicker Wharf on the Lunenburg waterfront. Come early to…
Zwicker Wharf, 146 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg · Out of Town
13
Sep
Community 📷 Spotted

Maritime Heritage Festival

A free two-day waterfront festival celebrating Nova Scotia’s maritime heritage, with boats to board, games, live music and…
10:00 · Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · Downtown
13
Sep
Live Music New 📷 Spotted

Agricola Open Street Sunday: Open Street Live Performances

Agricola Street closes to traffic from Cunard to Almon for Open Street Sunday, with live music presented by…
12:00 · 2537 Agricola Street (Carlo Auto parking lot)
13
Sep
Community 📷 Spotted

Halifax Vintage Collab & Gus’ Pub Yard Sale

Halifax Vintage Collab and Gus’ Pub spill out into their Agricola Street parking lot for a big yard…
12:00 · Gus’ Pub parking lot (2623 Agricola St) · North End
13
Sep
Community 📷 Spotted

Midsummer Bakery Pop-Up at Hounds of Vintage

Hounds of Vintage hosts a Midsummer Bakery pop-up in the shop, with Ocelot Digs & Designs setting up…
12:00 · Hounds of Vintage
13
Sep
Family & Kids New

Kids Fringe – Sep 13

We're excited to introduce Kids Fringe—a brand new initiative from the Halifax Fringe Fes…
13:00 · Paul O’Regan Hall · Downtown
Free
13
Sep
Community New

Community Canvas

in the Creative Community Impact Association (CCIA) for a lively, hands-on fabric painting session where adults, local artists,…
14:00 · Venue TBA · Spring Garden
Free
13
Sep
Live Music New 📷 Spotted

Sunday Blues Matinee w/ HODADS

The Local’s Sunday Blues Matinee returns with HODADS — Brian Bourne, Doug Mackay and James Logan — kicking…
16:00 · The Local
13
Sep
Events New

Open House – Sep 13

Open House for Youth, Teens, Adults
17:00 · inesS Circus
Free
14
Sep
Arts & Culture New 📷 Spotted

Sow to Sew Symposium — Sow to Sew Exhibition Opening

Opening reception for the Sow to Sew exhibition, curated by Amanda Blake, at 1891 Granville St. Via Instagram:…
17:30 · Anna Leonowens Gallery
14
Sep
Arts & Culture 📷 Spotted

Outdoor Casual Crafting at the Commons

Halifax Gals & Pals host their final outdoor casual crafting session of the season on the Halifax Common…
18:30 · Halifax Common (lawn across from Good Robot beer garden) · North End
14
Sep
Comedy

Monday Night LOL – Sep 14

Weekly open mic in a North End dive. Free, hosted by Matt Murphy.
20:00 · Gus’ Pub · North End
Free
14
Sep
Live Music New

Queen’s Marque Movie Night: Mean Girls – Sep 14

Bring a blanket or chair, your favourite movie snacks, and enjoy free outdoor movies unde…
20:00 · Queen’s Marque
Free
15
Sep
Community 📷 Spotted

NSWalks Walk Leader Training

Hike Nova Scotia’s NSWalks program is offering free walk leader training for volunteers interested in leading gentle, fun,…
09:00 · Online (Zoom)
15
Sep
Live Music

SMUSA Gift Card Bingo – Sep 15

Who doesn’t love free gift cards? Whether you’re a bingo pro or it’s your first time, com…
19:00 · 5916 Inglis St · Downtown
15
Sep
Comedy

Pint Sized Comedy – Sep 15

Dartmouth's walk-up open mic. Arrive 30 min early for the list.
20:00 · Celtic Corner Public House · Dartmouth
Free
15
Sep
Comedy

Oasis Comedy Tuesday – Sep 15

The scene's clubhouse mic. Free, hosted by Dave Sears.
21:00 · Oasis Pub · Downtown
Free
16
Sep
Live Music

SMUSA Society & Partners Expo – Sep 16

Looking to get involved on campus? The Society & Partners Expo is your one-stop outdoor fair to discover…
10:00 · Saint Mary’s University · South End
16
Sep
Comedy

Off Track Comedy – Sep 16

The Bedford open mic. DM Harry Baker III — books a month out.
20:00 · Trackside Social · Bedford
Free
17
Sep
Comedy

Better Times – Sep 17

Beer-garden open mic at Good Robot. Rotating hosts, free.
20:00 · Good Robot Brewing · North End
Free
18
Sep
Arts & Culture 📷 Spotted

Outdoor Casual Crafting at the Commons — Rain date

Halifax Gals & Pals host their final outdoor casual crafting session of the season on the Halifax Common…
Halifax Common (lawn across from Good Robot beer garden) · North End
18
Sep
Arts & Culture New 📷 Spotted

Sow to Sew Symposium — Symposium Day

A full day of public presentations, roundtable discussions, hands-on workshops and an artist panel on sustainable fashion, textiles…
10:00 · NSCAD University Fountain Campus
18
Sep
LGBTQ+ New 📷 Spotted

Queer Academy

Stardust hosts Queer Academy, a school-spirit themed queer dance party with DJ Badfriends. Dress in school colours, varsity…
22:00 · Stardust Bar + Kitchen
19
Sep
Outdoors 📷 Spotted

Guided Hike in Support of Hike-a-Thon

A free guided hike at Sandy Lake, with donations welcome in support of the EAC’s Hike-a-Thon fundraiser. Via…
09:30 · Sandy Lake
19
Sep
Community New 📷 Spotted

Enchanted Fantasy Emporium

The Pop Up Market presents the Enchanted Fantasy Emporium at Cole Harbour Place, a two-day makers market showcasing…
10:00 · Cole Harbour Place
19
Sep
Live Music

FREE! Symphony Week – Sep 19

12:15 pm • Saturday, September 19, 2026 deCoste Performing Arts Centre 7:00 pm • Saturday…
12:15 · Symphony Nova Scotia · South End
Free
19
Sep
Food & Drink 📷 Spotted

Fizz & Froth Dock Fest

The 2nd annual Fizz & Froth Dock Fest returns to the Chester Yacht Club with 25+ vendors pouring…
13:00 · Chester Yacht Club · Out of Town
20
Sep
Film & Cinema 📷 Spotted

Docs on the Dock

Lunenburg Doc Fest presents free outdoor documentary screenings on Zwicker Wharf on the Lunenburg waterfront. Come early to…
Zwicker Wharf, 146 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg · Out of Town
20
Sep
Community New 📷 Spotted

Enchanted Fantasy Emporium

The Pop Up Market presents the Enchanted Fantasy Emporium at Cole Harbour Place, a two-day makers market showcasing…
10:00 · Cole Harbour Place
20
Sep
Film & Cinema

AIFF Filmmaker Lab — Carbon Arc – Sep 20

Sunday, September 20, 7:00 PM Doors open 6:30 PM Various Directors from Atlantic Canada!…
19:00 · Carbon Arc Cinema · Downtown
Free
20
Sep
Film & Cinema New 📷 Spotted

Come See Me in the Good Light

PQP’s OH REELY Film Series presents a free screening of Come See Me in the Good Light, an…
19:00 · Astor Theatre
20
Sep
Comedy

The Sunday Sesh – Sep 20

Loose late-Sunday basement mic under the Shoe Shop.
20:30 · Economy Shoe Shop (basement) · Downtown
Free
21
Sep
Film & Cinema New 📷 Spotted

Queen’s Marque Movie Nights: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

A free outdoor screening of the classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory at Queen’s Marque. Via Instagram:…
19:45 · Queen’s Marque
21
Sep
Comedy

Monday Night LOL – Sep 21

Weekly open mic in a North End dive. Free, hosted by Matt Murphy.
20:00 · Gus’ Pub · North End
Free
22
Sep
Family & Kids New

Paint Nite • Freeman’s Little New York Sackville • Lower Sackville – Sep 22

Paint & sip in Lower Sackville: create Forest Of Imagination at Freeman's Little New York…
19:00 · Freeman’s Little New York Sackville
22
Sep
Comedy

Pint Sized Comedy – Sep 22

Dartmouth's walk-up open mic. Arrive 30 min early for the list.
20:00 · Celtic Corner Public House · Dartmouth
Free
22
Sep
Comedy

Oasis Comedy Tuesday – Sep 22

The scene's clubhouse mic. Free, hosted by Dave Sears.
21:00 · Oasis Pub · Downtown
Free
23
Sep
Comedy

Off Track Comedy – Sep 23

The Bedford open mic. DM Harry Baker III — books a month out.
20:00 · Trackside Social · Bedford
Free
24
Sep
Comedy

Better Times – Sep 24

Beer-garden open mic at Good Robot. Rotating hosts, free.
20:00 · Good Robot Brewing · North End
Free
24
Sep
Comedy

City of Laughs Comedy Festival: Competition Night – Sep 24

Preliminary rounds of the first City of Laughs Comedy Festival: 18 to 24 of Atlantic Canada’s funniest stand-up,…
21:00 · Downtown Dartmouth (Portland Street) · Dartmouth
25
Sep
Comedy

City of Laughs Comedy Festival: Competition Night – Sep 25

Preliminary rounds of the first City of Laughs Comedy Festival: 18 to 24 of Atlantic Canada’s funniest stand-up,…
21:00 · Downtown Dartmouth (Portland Street) · Dartmouth
26
Sep
Comedy

Easy Bake Open Mic – Sep 26

2nd & 4th Saturday walk-up mic. Arrive by 6:30pm for the list.
19:00 · Smokey Garden · Downtown
Free
26
Sep
Comedy

City of Laughs Comedy Festival: Competition Night – Sep 26

Preliminary rounds of the first City of Laughs Comedy Festival: 18 to 24 of Atlantic Canada’s funniest stand-up,…
21:00 · Downtown Dartmouth (Portland Street) · Dartmouth
27
Sep
Comedy

The Sunday Sesh – Sep 27

Loose late-Sunday basement mic under the Shoe Shop.
20:30 · Economy Shoe Shop (basement) · Downtown
Free
28
Sep
Film & Cinema New 📷 Spotted

Queen’s Marque Movie Nights: Barbie

A free outdoor screening of Barbie to close out the September movie night series. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dc5_bHhFk4P/?img_index=1 (@parkvideo)
19:45 · Queen’s Marque
28
Sep
Comedy

Monday Night LOL – Sep 28

Weekly open mic in a North End dive. Free, hosted by Matt Murphy.
20:00 · Gus’ Pub · North End
Free
29
Sep
Comedy

Pint Sized Comedy – Sep 29

Dartmouth's walk-up open mic. Arrive 30 min early for the list.
20:00 · Celtic Corner Public House · Dartmouth
Free
29
Sep
Comedy

Oasis Comedy Tuesday – Sep 29

The scene's clubhouse mic. Free, hosted by Dave Sears.
21:00 · Oasis Pub · Downtown
Free
30
Sep
Comedy

Off Track Comedy – Sep 30

The Bedford open mic. DM Harry Baker III — books a month out.
20:00 · Trackside Social · Bedford
Free
2
Oct
Live Music

Flashback Friday Pub Night (free) – Oct 02-3

Keep the Homecoming celebration going after the game at the Gorsebrook with live music!
21:30 · Gorsebrook Lounge · South End
Free
3
Oct
Community 📷 Spotted

Familiar Treasures Pop Up Market

The Pop Up Market presents Familiar Treasures, a one-day market at Bedford’s Lebrun Recreation Centre featuring vintage, thrift,…
10:00 · Lebrun Recreation Centre
3
Oct
Outdoors 📷 Spotted

Public Planting Event — Mahone Bay Living Shoreline

Join a community planting day at the Mahone Bay Living Shoreline, where volunteers will plant native grasses, shrubs,…
10:00 · The Mahone Bay Living Shoreline (across from 53 Edgewater Street) · Out of Town
3
Oct
Community New 📷 Spotted

Roller Disco on The Commons

The North End Business Association presents the 1st Annual Roller Disco on the Commons at the Emera Oval.…
18:00 · Emera Oval
4
Oct
Arts & Culture 📷 Spotted

Nova Scotia Pottery Market

A one-day market featuring 25+ potters and ceramic artists from across Atlantic Canada, held in partnership with the…
10:00 · Mahone Bay Centre · Out of Town
4
Oct
Outdoors 📷 Spotted

Public Planting Event — Mahone Bay Living Shoreline — Rain Date

Join a community planting day at the Mahone Bay Living Shoreline, where volunteers will plant native grasses, shrubs,…
10:00 · The Mahone Bay Living Shoreline (across from 53 Edgewater Street) · Out of Town
9
Oct
Community 📷 Spotted

Halifax Bird Festival & Market

Bird-Friendly Halifax, Nature Nova Scotia and Patagonia Halifax present a celebration of Nova Scotia’s birds at the Halifax…
15:00 · Halifax Brewery Market · Downtown
25
Oct
Community New 📷 Spotted

Haunted Night Market

A spooky Halloween-themed night market under the big outdoor tent at Alderney Landing, featuring local vendors, costumes welcome,…
16:00 · Alderney Landing
28
Oct
Live Music New

Karaoke with Mimi! – Oct 28

Mimi’s hosting karaoke at Bearly’s, so bring your pipes and prepare to belt out some bangers with fellow…
22:00 · Bearly’s House of Blues and Ribs · Downtown
30
Oct
Community New

Halifax’s Haunted Hop 2026: Halloween Bar Crawl (Friday, Oct 30)

Halifax's Friday Halloween takeover. One wristband, 4+ bars, no cover, a host and a live…
20:00 · Bearly’s House of Blues and Ribs · Downtown
Free
30
Oct
Community New

Halifax Halloween Bar Crawl — Halloween Friday – Oct 30-31

No cover, no dress code — just costumes. Friday, Oct 30th across Halifax's best bars and…
20:30 · Bearly’s House of Blues and Ribs · Downtown
Free
3
Nov
Community New 📷 Spotted

Halifax Fall Volunteer Fair

Looking for a new volunteer opportunity and a way to connect with your community? The Halifax Fall Volunteer…
13:00 · Halifax Central Library — Paul O’Regan Hall
4
Nov
Live Music

An Evening With Alan Cross

Internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker A…
19:00 · The Carleton · Downtown
5
Nov
Community New 📷 Spotted

Handmade Holiday Boutique

A free-entry handmade holiday shopping pop-up featuring local makers and small businesses at IKEA Halifax. Via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdBoG7EFXRc/?img_index=1…
15:00 · IKEA Halifax, 645 Cutler Avenue, Dartmouth
27
Nov
Live Music

Nameless Friends – Halifax – Westward Hoes Tour – Nov 27

Nameless Friends is going on tour to every Canadian province and territory because we hav…
20:00 · Seahorse Tavern · North End
11
Dec
Events

Messages from Spirit with Angela MacLellan Dartmouth – Dec 11

Join Angela at the Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites. A healing evening of Messa…
18:00 · 973 Wilkinson Ave, Dartmouth · Dartmouth
16
Feb
Theatre

Urinetown The Musical – Feb 16-28

February 16 - 28, 2027 Scotiabank Studio Stage YPCo ...
Neptune Theatre · Downtown
22
Mar
Theatre

Bluebirds – Mar 22

Bluebirds by Vern Thiessen Set in Étaples, France, 1918. Nurses Christy, Maggie, and Bab…
19:30 · 2203 Gottingen St · North End