The
Holidays

Different Folks is running a holiday donation drive for Adsum House during its Holidays at IKEA Market on November 14 and 15. Bring new and unused toiletries, ear buds, journals, gift cards, bus tickets,…

A two-day holiday craft market at IKEA featuring local makers, including Rockhead Hives beeswax candles and honey — great for gifts and seasonal decor.

A pet-themed holiday shop with treats and gifts for furry friends from local businesses.

The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum hosts its Warm Up to Winter Market with more than 25 craft and confection vendors, a cozy bonfire, and seasonal food and drinks for sale. Featured vendors include…

Neighbourly's annual holiday market takes over Park Lane Mall with 50+ local makers selling art, ceramics, jewellery, candles, vintage finds, treats and more. The Saturday daytime market also features visits with Santa, a kids'…

ElderDog Canada's Halifax Pawd and Dartmouth East Pawd host a festive holiday market for dogs and their people, featuring dog vendors, pet portraits and seasonal fun. All dogs are welcome, with the event raising…

I Heart Bikes opens its doors on the Halifax Waterfront as part of the Evergreen Festival, with a holiday market running Thursday through Sunday from November 27 to December 20. Shop one-of-a-kind ornaments, GOODR…

Neighbourly's annual holiday market takes over Park Lane Mall with 50+ local makers selling art, ceramics, jewellery, candles, vintage finds, treats and more. The Saturday daytime market also features visits with Santa, a kids'…

Neighbourly's annual holiday market takes over Park Lane Mall with 50+ local makers selling art, ceramics, jewellery, candles, vintage finds, treats and more. The Saturday daytime market also features visits with Santa, a kids'…

The Pop Up Market presents its largest holiday market yet, featuring local artisans, makers, bakers, food and beverage vendors, artwork, pottery, clothing and more. Free admission.

The Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market's annual holiday market, featuring regular vendors alongside new makers. Do your holiday shopping, grab coffee and lunch, and enjoy the festive season. Free admission and free parking.

A festive holiday market of cozy wooden chalets on the Halifax waterfront, where Nova Scotian vendors offer local flavours, thoughtful gifts, apparel and seasonal cheer. Open Thursday through Sunday from November 27 to December…

The annual Holiday Parade of Lights rolls through downtown Halifax, with illuminated floats, music and festive fun to kick off the holiday season.

Festive photos of your dog or cat with Santa for $20, with 100% of proceeds going to the Nova Scotia SPCA.

Rooted Dance Projects is spinning three classical ballets into a jazzy live show at Alderney Landing, complete with live music and narration. Romeo & Juliet, Swan Lake, and The Nutcracker have never looked quite…

George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett are bringing their Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas tour to Casino Nova Scotia with festive country tunes and holiday classics the whole family can enjoy.

The Murdoch Mysteries gang's bringing festive tunes and mystery magic to Rebecca Cohn—perfect for the whole family this Friday night.

Free outdoor screening of the 1993 Disney comedy Cool Runnings.

Symphony Nova Scotia's bringing the magic back with The Nutcracker at Rebecca Cohn this December—the perfect festive outing for the whole crew. Catch it Friday and Saturday nights.

Free outdoor screening of the animated penguin musical Happy Feet.

EFT's bringing back that cozy 90s school concert energy with local talent doing all your Christmas favorites at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth. Banquet seating, classic vibes, and stories—basically the Rankin Family Christmas special but…

Free outdoor screening of Disney's Frozen.

The Ordeals bring their crew and kids to Bearly's for a cozy Christmas show that's part family affair, part live music magic on the 18th.

Free outdoor screening of the holiday classic Home Alone.

The Halifax Citadel decorates the fort for the holidays, with Victorian music, games, a soldiers' play and a children's parade with Father Christmas. Noon to 4 pm, free with a donation of food or…

The Evergreen Festival turns the Halifax waterfront into a winter village for four weekends: open-air wooden chalets of Nova Scotia makers, distillers and food stalls on Foundation Lot South behind the Waterfront Warehouse, a…

PCSNS is hosting a festive Christmas celebration at Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club in Dartmouth with Polish food, music, and traditions—perfect for families and friends looking to ring in the season together.