The
Holidays

Dress up in your best costume and celebrate the holidays with fellow nerds at Garrison Brewing—costumes, food, drinks, and festive vibes await. Earlybird tickets are on sale until Oct 1.

Eastern Tea Bar's bringing back their holiday afternoon tea with all the fancy pastries and brews you need to get festive. Snag tickets on Eventbrite before they're gone.

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 Grinch is crashing brunch at St. Thomas Aquinas & Canadian Martyrs Church, but honestly this festive Blooms & Brunch sounds way too wholesome for him to ruin. Grab your tickets on Eventbrite.

Craft some holiday cards over hot cocoa at St. James in Armdale, then browse for the perfect gift to give. Tickets on Eventbrite.

Celebrating the start of the Evergreen Festival with festive drinks and a winter photo setup.

Good Robot's running a Christmas tree lot at the Commons for three weekends—grab a real tree, crack open a cold one, and soak up the holiday vibes in the North End.

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…

Holiday party at Moxy Halifax Downtown with the festive crowd—grab your tickets on Eventbrite for all the Christmas cheer details.

Halifax Gals & Pals is throwing a holiday bash at Stardust Bar + Kitchen where you can vibe with your crew and meet some new ones. It's the perfect excuse to celebrate the year…

A casual, festive social hangout for kinky, poly, ENM and curious folks at Chain Yard. No play, no pressure — just food, drink, conversation and holiday cheer, so break out the ugly sweater or…

An annual holiday-themed 5K fun run through the Quinpool community, where participants run, walk or roll in their finest holiday costumes. Starting in the back lot at Aerobics First, open to everyone 12+, with…

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.

Dust off your holiday music knowledge at Board Room's free musical Bingo night — think you can spot all the Christmas classics before anyone else calls bingo.

Warm up with hot chocolate and check out what's happening at this cozy Christmas Open House on Cunard Street—perfect excuse to scope out the space and meet the crew.

Lakeside Tea's serving up festive vibes at Chocolate Lake with Chef Sam's holiday treats and warm tea—perfect for getting in the Christmas spirit without leaving Halifax.

Broadway Brunch hits The Carleton with holiday vibes and killer vocals from local talent—perfect for a festive Saturday brunch with someone special. Doors open at noon, so come hungry for Broadway and bubbly.

Pro Wrestling Unleashed brings its holiday show to Propeller Arcade for a night of live professional wrestling. Doors open at 6pm with a 7pm bell time; the event is 19+.

CFAT and the Khyber team up for a holiday fundraiser party supporting Halifax's artist-run centres. The night features DJs whoremembers and uFOmo, toasts from local comedians and performance artists, a build-your-own toast bar, signature…

Ugly sweaters and reindeer games at Village Taphouse in West Bedford—this is the holiday chaos you've been waiting for. Grab tickets on Eventbrite and get ready for a night of pure festive ridiculousness.

Settle in at The Board Room for Muppet Christmas Carol trivia—test your knowledge of Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo's take on Dickens. Tickets on Eventbrite.

Blood on the Clocktower gets a festive twist at The Board Room this December—bluff your way through an epic Good vs Evil showdown with Game Boss Andrey hosting the chaos.

Ugly sweaters and ridiculous reindeer games at Village Taphouse in West Bedford—grab your crew for some seriously goofy holiday vibes. Tickets on Eventbrite.

Emo Night returns to Rumours with DJ Mike G spinning My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, Paramore, The Smiths and more. Eyeliner, side bangs and heartbreak anthems until 3:30 AM. 19+…

Sub Massive's annual Christmas house music bash returns with DJ sets from Socks N Sandals, Bennett76, Candy Heist, Saint Matthew and the Sub Massive Crew. Space is limited — advance tickets recommended.

Spend Christmas Day feasting at Delta Hotels with harbour views that'll make the day even better. Limited spots left for this buffet, so grab your tickets on Eventbrite now.