Fun Things to Do
For Every Season
No matter the time of year, there’s always something fun to do in Halifax!
□ S pot the ducks! Sullivan’s Pond and Shubie
Park in Dartmouth, along with Frog Pond Trail in Armdale, are fantastic spots to see ducks and geese.
□ E xplore the blooming flowers or spot migratory birds at the Halifax Public Gardens.
n rainy days, visit a Halifax Public Libraries □O
branch and dive into a good book! The Alderney Gate Library in Dartmouth and Keshen Goodman Library in Clayton Park are great for kids.
□ V isit the Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum to learn about farm life and have the chance to pet and feed animals. (BY DONATION)
□ C atch a Halifax Wanderers FC soccer match at
the Wanderers Grounds, or cheer on the Halifax Tides FC women’s soccer team during their inaugural season. (April-October)
□ V isit I Heart Bikes to enjoy a family ride along the Halifax Waterfront, then grab a snack at one of the tasty spots at the Salt Yard.
□ Teens and older kids can feel like they are in
a real-life video game at Activate Halifax, an interactive gaming experience.
Hal-Con
□ H ead to the beach! See page 37 for great beaches for families.
□ Visit Fisherman’s Cove, an over 200-year-old
working fishing village with colourful shops along the boardwalk. Then, head to the Lower Base Shearwater Playground (page 32) to burn off some energy.
□ J oin the fun at the Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition and watch spectacular sandy masterpieces come to life! (August 24th)
o for a swim in the outdoor pool at the Halifax □G Common Aquatics Facility.
□ D ance to the beat of family-friendly music at the Halifax Jazz Festival!
□ E xperience Nova Scotia’s premier summer spectacle, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. (June-July)
□ B e part of one of Halifax’s most beloved annual
events, the Halifax Pride Parade during the Halifax Pride Festival. (July)
□ T ake in a live outdoor performance from Shakespeare by the Sea in Point Pleasant Park. (July-September) (BY
DONATION)
□ E xperience music, comedy, acrobatics, and more waterfront magic at the Halifax Busker Festival. (July 30-August 4) (BY DONATION)
□ F ly a kite in Halifax at the East Coast Kite Festival. □ E xperience amusement rides, livestock shows, truck pulls, and so much more at the Halifax County Exhibition in Middle Musquodoboit. (August 13-16)
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