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Holiday lights, Christmas markets and winter festivals 2026
Light displays, Christmas markets, parades and winter festivals in Halifax. Dates, hours and which ones are for kids.
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Light displays
Former Halifax Memorial Library, Grafton Park
November 14 – December 26, 2026
Dusk to 11:00 p.m.
At Spring Garden Rd and Grafton St. A 28-foot tree also stands in Peace and Friendship Park.
Halifax Exhibition Centre, 200 Prospect Rd, Goodwood
November 19, 2026 – January 2, 2027
Weekday / weekend: adult (13–64) $25.99 / $27.99; senior (65+) or child (3–12) $19.99 / $22.99; family (2 adults + 3) $89.99 / $99.99. Flex Pass $32.99. Plus fees and taxes. Age 2 and under free.
Santa visits daily until December 23. Sensory-friendly opening December 4, 2:00–4:00 p.m. Free parking.
Grand Parade, 1770 Barrington St
November 28, 2026
6:00–7:00 p.m. Countdown, tree lighting and fireworks at 6:55 p.m.
Free.
A Gabby’s Dollhouse dance party at 6:00, a band with PAW Patrol at 6:30, and Santa.
Christmas markets
Evergreen Festival
Halifax Waterfront, Lower Water St
November 27 – December 20, 2026
Free.
A vendor market, the Waterfront Beer Garden, a Winter Sports Zone, light installations and the Evergreen Express.
Festivals and parades
Downtown Halifax
November 21, 2026
6:00 p.m.
The 31st annual parade, with Santa and a food drive for FEED Nova Scotia.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
November 21–22, 2026
12:00–4:00 p.m.
Free with a donation to Feed Nova Scotia.
Father Christmas and crafts.
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