Community events in Halifax
44 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
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- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — Sep 29 – Oct 2
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Grand Parade
Grand Parade. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to honour the children who never returned home, the…
Tuesday, September 29
- DAC Presents: Dave Fenley Trio — Tue, Sep 29
DAC Presents: Dave Fenley Trio
7:30 PMRebecca Cohn Auditorium
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. Growing up between Texas and Canada before finding his way to Nashville, Dave Fenley’s voice…
Wednesday, September 30
- Special Film Screenings: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — Wed, Sep 30
Special Film Screenings: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
10:00 AMCanadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Film schedule: 10:30 am: Honour to Senator Murray Sinclair (29 minutes…
- Chris Benjamin - Legacies of the Shubenacadie Residential School — Wed, Sep 30
Chris Benjamin - Legacies of the Shubenacadie Residential School
5:30 PMHalifax
Cathedral Church of All Saints. Join us for this solemn day of remembrance and resolve to learn more about the traumas…
Thursday, October 1
- Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - Halifax — Thu, Oct 1
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - Halifax
5:30 PMThe Westin Nova Scotian$125
The Westin Nova Scotian
Friday, October 2
- Haunted Halifax - Ghost Tour — Fri, Oct 2
Haunted Halifax - Ghost Tour
7:00 PMHalifax$14.11
5500 Sackville St
- A Night of Dreams Monte Carlo Night Gala presented by Dreams Take Flight — Fri, Oct 2
A Night of Dreams Monte Carlo Night Gala presented by Dreams Take Flight
7:00 PMHalifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel$161.08-$2131.36
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
- Halifax Turkish Party Night / Kostümlü Türkçe Party — Fri, Oct 2
Halifax Turkish Party Night / Kostümlü Türkçe Party
9:00 PMHalifax$18.37-$30
The Auction House
- FOMO FRIDAY — Fri, Oct 2
FOMO FRIDAY
10:00 PMHalifax
The Dome Nightclub. 🎧 FOMO FRIDAY Every weekend at The Dome — where the night starts late and ends whenever it wants.
Saturday, October 3
- Champagne Weather: Portraits of Song Workshop at Teichert Gallery — Sat, Oct 3
Champagne Weather: Portraits of Song Workshop at Teichert Gallery
Teichert Gallery
Teichert Gallery. Join us on October 8th for an evening of music, painting, and community! Please note this is a…
- Certified Saturday — Sat, Oct 3
Certified Saturday
10:00 PMHalifax
The Dome Nightclub. 🔥Certified Saturday🔥 Every Saturday at The Dome — Halifax’s premier nightclub. When the weekend…
Sunday, October 4
- 2026 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — Sun, Oct 4
2026 Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
1:00 PMMaritime Museum of the Atlantic
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Celebrate the achievements and legacy of Canada’s sailing community at the 2026…
Monday, October 5
- Cultivating Continuity — Mon, Oct 5
Cultivating Continuity
7:00 PMMuseum of Natural History
Museum of Natural History
Tuesday, October 6
- Halifax Gals & Pals October Fiction Book Club - Fruit Fly — Tue, Oct 6
Halifax Gals & Pals October Fiction Book Club - Fruit Fly
6:00 PMHalifax
Downtown Halifax, will be announced closer to the event
Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, October 11
- 15FirstDates Halifax Speed Dating Ages 25-35 — Sun, Oct 11
15FirstDates Halifax Speed Dating Ages 25-35
4:30 PMThe Duke's Public House$28.25-$38.95
The Duke's Public House
Monday, October 12
- HFX Wanderers FC vs. Calgary — Mon, Oct 12
HFX Wanderers FC vs. Calgary
5:00 PMHalifax
Wanderer Grounds. Join the Wanderers for an epic match.
Tuesday, October 13
- 2026 Housing Symposium (In Person or Virtual) — Tue, Oct 13
2026 Housing Symposium (In Person or Virtual)
7:30 AMHalifax$0-$75
Halifax Convention Centre
- CQCC Night of Distinction: Halifax — Tue, Oct 13
CQCC Night of Distinction: Halifax
6:00 PMCanadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21$27.96-$54.58
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Free Tuesday Night Talk: Bringing the Slocum Boot Shop Back to Brier Island — Tue, Oct 13
Free Tuesday Night Talk: Bringing the Slocum Boot Shop Back to Brier Island
6:30 PMMaritime Museum of the Atlantic
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Discover how a group of volunteers recreated an authentic 1850s cobbler shop on Brier…
Wednesday, October 14
Saturday, October 17
- The Fabulously Rich: The Tragically Hip Tribute — Sat, Oct 17
The Fabulously Rich: The Tragically Hip Tribute
9:00 PMHalifax
The Marquee Ballroom. Saturday, October 17 2026 Live at The Marquee Doors 8:00 || Showtime 9:00 $35 ADV + Fees & Taxes…
Tuesday, October 20
- Tuesday Night Talks: Beyond Peggy's Cove: Discovering Nova Scotia's Remarkable Places — Tue, Oct 20
Tuesday Night Talks: Beyond Peggy's Cove: Discovering Nova Scotia's Remarkable Places
6:30 PMHalifax
1675 Lower Water Street. What lies beyond Nova Scotia’s best-known attractions? Join author Stacy Ann Milford for an…
Friday, October 23
- Heave Away: MtA in Halifax — Fri, Oct 23
Heave Away: MtA in Halifax
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21$0-$429.69
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Saturday, October 24
- Ghosts of Halifax Cruise — Sat, Oct 24
Ghosts of Halifax Cruise
8:00 PMHalifax
Step aboard the Tall Ship Silva and set sail into the darker side of Halifax’s history on the Ghosts of Halifax Cruise…
Sunday, October 25
- HFX Wanderers FC vs. Supra du Québec — Sun, Oct 25
HFX Wanderers FC vs. Supra du Québec
5:00 PMHalifax
Wanderer Grounds. Join the Wanderers for an epic match.
Monday, October 26
- Halifax Gals & Pals: Picnic and Ghostwalk — Mon, Oct 26
Halifax Gals & Pals: Picnic and Ghostwalk
7:00 PMHalifax Citadel National Historic Site$22.92
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Tuesday, October 27
- Tuesday Night Talks: Nova Scotia Vessels as Research Platforms: The Sea Turtle Story — Tue, Oct 27
Tuesday Night Talks: Nova Scotia Vessels as Research Platforms: The Sea Turtle Story
6:30 PMMaritime Museum of the Atlantic
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Canadian waters are home to seasonal populations of endangered sea turtles. In fact…
- DAC Presents: JB Smoove Live — Tue, Oct 27
DAC Presents: JB Smoove Live
7:30 PMRebecca Cohn Auditorium
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. JB SMOOVE is coming to Halifax! An Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, producer, and writer, JB…
Friday, October 30
- An Cumann’s Samhain Céilí — Fri, Oct 30
An Cumann’s Samhain Céilí
7:00 PMHalifax
St Agnes Church Hall. Celebrate the changing of the seasons and the thinning of the veil at our Samhain Céilí! Join us…
Saturday, October 31
- Trio Hélios — Sat, Oct 31
Trio Hélios
7:30 PMHalifax
St. Andrew's United Church. France’s Trio Hélios, featuring cellist Raphaël Jouan, pianist Alexis Gournel, and violinist…
Tuesday, November 3
- MPI Atlantic Canada Chapter 20th Anniversary and Awards Gala — Tue, Nov 3
MPI Atlantic Canada Chapter 20th Anniversary and Awards Gala
5:30 PMCanadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21$101.46-$1368
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Tuesday Night Talks: Life and Work on Sable Island, Parks Canada’s Study — Tue, Nov 3
Tuesday Night Talks: Life and Work on Sable Island, Parks Canada’s Study
6:30 PMMaritime Museum of the Atlantic
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. With the British North America Act (1867), the new government of Canada took…
- Korpiklaani & Crimson Shadows Live in Halifax — Tue, Nov 3
Korpiklaani & Crimson Shadows Live in Halifax
7:00 PMHalifax$43.93
The Marquee Ballroom
Tuesday, November 10
- Tuesday Night Talk: The Canadian Navy During the First Gulf War, 1990-1991 — Tue, Nov 10
Tuesday Night Talk: The Canadian Navy During the First Gulf War, 1990-1991
6:30 PMMaritime Museum of the Atlantic
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Canada’s Navy in the First Gulf War: A First-Hand Account, explores its lasting impact…
Sunday, November 15
- My Food Journey: Chef Pamela A. LeonForde — Sun, Nov 15
My Food Journey: Chef Pamela A. LeonForde
6:00 PMCanadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Join us for an engaging evening with Chef Pamela LeonForde, founder of Café…
Tuesday, November 17
- Tuesday Night Talks: Behind the Bulkheads: The Naval Museum of Halifax — Tue, Nov 17
Tuesday Night Talks: Behind the Bulkheads: The Naval Museum of Halifax
6:30 PMMaritime Museum of the Atlantic
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Enjoy an evening with our marine museum colleague, Jennifer Denty, as she takes you…
Wednesday, November 18
- Foodtech Frontier 2026: Atlantic — Wed, Nov 18
Foodtech Frontier 2026: Atlantic
2:00 PMHalifax$34.20
Volta
Friday, November 20
- Akaash Singh - Generational Triumph Tour — Fri, Nov 20
Akaash Singh - Generational Triumph Tour
6:00 PMRebecca Cohn Auditorium
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. Akaash Singh is a nationally touring stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor. His career took…
Tuesday, November 24
- Tuesday Night Talk: Pilotage in Halifax Harbour — Tue, Nov 24
Tuesday Night Talk: Pilotage in Halifax Harbour
6:30 PMMaritime Museum of the Atlantic
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. How does a Harbour Pilot and Launch Master navigate the Halifax Harbour? This evening’s…
Friday, November 27
- Atlantic Menopause Show presented by IWK Foundation — Fri, Nov 27
Atlantic Menopause Show presented by IWK Foundation
8:00 AMHalifax$62.22
Halifax Convention Centre
Sunday, December 6
- Crit Club - December 6, 2026 — Sun, Dec 6
Crit Club - December 6, 2026
1:30 PMHalifax$0-$15
Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia