This weekend at Foreign Affair join them for an exclusive shopping event featuring the talented sales and account coordinator, Stephanie Clouse of SMYTHE!

Discover one of Canada’s most curated selections of contemporary clothing as they showcase carefully handpicked pieces designed with you in mind. Enjoy personal styling advice from Stephanie while exploring exclusive sought-after collections.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to elevate your wardrobe and enjoy an unforgettable shopping experience! Bring your friends and let’s make it a stylish weekend together!

Save the date and see you there!

The Atlantic International Film Festival is an eight-day celebration of film and media with regional and international talent. We come together for a shared love in stories that reflect the human condition through drama, comedy, action, and documentaries. It’s also a chance for filmmakers and fans to exchange thoughts on the creative process and technical aspects of movie making.

Alongside a full program of in-person screenings at Cineplex Park Lane, this year marks the return of events! Experience the glamour of our Opening Night Gala, Closing Night Party Atlantic Awards Ceremony and engaging Filmmaker Panels and Q&A’s.

Join cast and crew...fans and critics…and experience some of the finest immersive story-telling the east coast and beyond has to offer.

New location: The Halifax Public Gardens

Join Kyla from Shanti Yoga every Thursday in August from 12:05 pm to 12:55 pm in The Halifax Public Garden at the family lawn area. This event is free to participate in. Participants will need to bring their own equipment (mats will not be provided). Rainy-day classes will be cancelled. Stay tuned to our social media for any updates on classes.

2024 dates

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

The Filipino Cultural Society of Nova Scotia (FCSNS) is organizing this year's Philippine Fiesta 2024. This cultural event will take place at Garrison Grounds from June 22 - 23, 2024.

Celebrating the culmination of Philippine Heritage Month on this special weekend aims to showcase Philippine culture. Feasting Filipino heritage and identity through collaboration with performers, artists, and talents in the local community.

The Philippine Fiesta 2024 events include:

• Traditional food from local Philippine restaurants and establishments

• Shows featuring local musicians, dancers, and artists

• Infographic presentation on Philippine history

• Interactive family activity zones, photobooths, raffle prizes, games, and much more

The Spring Garden Area is proud to have local artists playing various instruments and tunes on Spring Garden Road every Friday from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Starting tomorrow till the end of September.

All performances in public spaces are free but I'm sure the buskers wouldn't mind if you supported them in whatever way you can!

Come support our buskers! Come enjoy the performance! Come enjoy Spring Garden!

SailGP is a marquee event on global sports and entertainment calendars and will be in Halifax as part of Season 4 over the weekend of 1-2 June, 2024.

The weekend of racing will take place in the centre of the iconic Halifax Harbour, between Georges Island and the Macdonald Bridge. The SailGP Race Stadium will be located on the Halifax Waterfront and the Team Base Tours are located at King’s Wharf in Dartmouth.

The Canada SailGP Team, led by Phil Robertson, has three Nova Scotian residents onboard (Billy Gooderham, Tim Hornsby, Jareese Finch), as well as Antonia and Georgia Lewin-Lafrance (Season 3 athletes who have qualified for the Olympics) and a strong local fan base who will come out to support the team on home waters.

Tickets are sold out, but spectators can watch the action from vantage points along the Halifax and Dartmouth shorelines. PLUS, many other exciting events will be happening to celebrate this momentous weekend in Downtown Halifax.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

RACE DAY 1 | SATURDAY, JUNE 1
SailGP Race Stadium | 15:00-18:30 ADT
Race Times | 16:00-17:30 ADT

RACE DAY 2 | SUNDAY, JUNE 2
SailGP Race Stadium | 15:00-18:30 ADT
Race Times | 16:00-17:30 ADT

Join Woozles in the Public Gardens every Tuesday morning by the big tree near the cafe at 10:30 a.m. for Storytime. Hosted by Woozles Children’s Bookstore, this free program for children runs every week. In the event of rain this event will be cancelled. If that's the case, Woozles will post on their social media accounts by 8 a.m. the morning of. Ideally suited for children aged 2 – 6, though all are certainly welcome and no registration is required. They read an array of picture books for 30 – 45 minutes. For further information, call Woozles at 902-423-7626.

2024 Dates For Storytime

May 21, 28

June 4, 11, 18, 25

July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

August 6, 13, 20, 27

Join the HFX Wanderers FC for the 2024 season at the historic Halifax Wanderer Grounds!

Your Halifax Wanderers are excited to hit the pitch for a great season with the Canadian Premier League. Grab your tickets for the most exciting game in town and show your support to your Halifax Wanderers.

For tickets, match schedule, stats, standings and all things Wanderers click the link below!

The bun is out of the bag and we're more excited than ever to welcome back The Coast's annual Burger Week now Halifax Burger Bash. The city-wide burger-eating phenomenon and fundraiser for Feed Nova allows local restaurants to create a new unique burger to add to their menu for the week.

The fryers are starting Thursday, April 11 and running until Saturday, April 20.

If you are a business that is interested in participating please contact The Coast at: Events@TheCoast.ca

The JUNOS are coming to Halifax March 20-24, 2024 and you don’t want to miss out on being part of Canada’s largest celebration of music! The JUNOS are more than just the JUNO Awards broadcast, in the lead up to and during JUNO week there will be lots of events around the city, with opportunities for anyone to take part and enjoy amazing music by talented performers from Atlantic Canada and beyond.  
 
Stay up-to-date on the latest JUNOS 2024 news by following @HalifaxJunos on Instagram or HalifaxJunos.com

Sock It To Ya

Make sure you are dressed with the perfect green accessories.

Creamy Rainbow Café

Enjoy lucky limited time only house made macrons for St. Patrick’s Day.

Envy + Grace

Whether you are going out or staying in find the perfect outfit with Envy and Grace.

Dollarama

Here to help you plan your St. Patrick’s Day party. Enjoy party accessories, holiday outfits, treats and much more.

Nine Locks Taproom

Enjoy your favourite small batches of beer with Nine Locks.

Your Father’s Moustache

The place for good times, great food and craft beer.

Bulwark Cider House

Savoury cider crafted from local Annapolis Valley fruits fermented slowly and to perfection. Grab a table at their cider house or pick up a pack to go.

Atlantic University Sport (AUS) is excited to announce that this year’s Subway AUS Basketball Championships will be bigger than ever, bringing four days of action to Halifax’s Scotiabank Centre.

As part of the AUS championship schedule, the 2024 Subway AUS Basketball Championship will take place February 23 through 25. The championship weekend will feature 10  jam-packed doubleheader games—five men’s and five women’s—that will culminate with the crowning of AUS basketball champions.

2024 Subway AUS Men's Basketball Championship

2024 Subway AUS Women's Basketball Championship

Dine Around is back – this year with dine in, take out, and delivery!

Prepare your tastebuds - Halifax's most mouthwatering month of the year is back!! #DineAroundHFX 2024 is going to be spicier, juicier, and more delicious than ever!

From February 1-29, savour special menus from your favourite Halifax restaurants, priced $10-$60. Even better - this year restaurants are offering dine in, take out, and delivery options, so it's easier than ever to support local safely!

To see this year's Dine Around menus and all participating restaurants, visit dinearoundhfx.com

Spring Garden Restaurant Offers:

• Indochine Banh Mi

• Pane e Circo

• La Frasca Cibi & Vini

• Krave Burger

• The Garden Halifax

• Fawn Restaurant

• Smyrna Mediterranean Restaurant

• Bulwark Cider House

• Le Bistro by Liz

Evergreen Festival is a multi-week outdoor experience celebrating Nova Scotia’s culture, food, spirits, craft, art, music, and performance. This Festival uniquely and intentionally embraces Nova Scotia’s approaching winter and holiday season.

Dispersed along the Halifax waterfront and downtown Halifax, Evergreen Festival features a walkable, safe collection of outdoor experiences linked together through a series of illuminated installations and activations encompassing both businesses and public spaces. The festival is an invitation to Haligonians, Nova Scotians and visitors to dress for the weather and gather outside to enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of the festive season as they savor time with friends and family, by day and night.

The festivities run from November 24 to December 17. For more information on marketing opportunities and upcoming events stay tuned to: Evergreenfestns.com

The Atlantic Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) is presented by the Atlantic Jewish Council (AJC). The festival provides an opportunity for the public to experience the Jewish world through film in Atlantic Canada. We offer film lovers documentaries, comedies and dramas that otherwise would not screen in our region. We choose films to engage, entertain and educate a diverse, inclusive audience.

After last year’s successful hybrid AJFF, which attracted an audience from across Atlantic Canada, our 10th AJFF will once again offer virtual cinema throughout Atlantic Canada and in-person screenings in Halifax.

The AJFF organizing committee is excited to announce a special event for our 10th AJFF with an Opening Night Celebration and another great year of engaging films highlighting Jewish life and culture around the world.

Cineplex Cinemas, Park Lane, 5657 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS
Opening Night Celebration Party at The Lord Nelson Hotel (adjacent to Cineplex Cinema Park Lane)
Virtual Festival in Atlantic Canada

Festival Screenings:

Thursday, November 16: Opening Night Celebration film begins at 6:30 P.M with party to follow: Tickets: $25 (film + party).
Friday, November 17: film screening at 12:30 P.M: Tickets: $10
Sunday, November 19: film screening at 1 P.M: Tickets: $10
Sunday, November 19: film screening at 6 P.M: Tickets: $10
Virtual film festival available to everyone in Atlantic Canada: $40 (3 features + 6 shorts)

Nocturne: Art at Night is a fall festival that brings art and energy to the streets of Kjipuktuk/Halifax between 6 p.m. and midnight the week after the October long weekend. The completely free annual event showcases and celebrates the visual arts scene in Mi'kma'ki/Nova Scotia.

Nocturne, designed and planned largely by volunteers, is an opportunity for everyone to experience the art of Kjipuktuk/Halifax in a whole new light.

Coming Soon!

The Atlantic International Film Festival is an eight-day celebration of film and media with regional and international talent. We come together for a shared love in stories that reflect the human condition through drama, comedy, action, and documentaries. It’s also a chance for filmmakers and fans to exchange thoughts on the creative process and technical aspects of movie making.

Alongside a full program of in-person screenings at Cineplex Park Lane, this year marks the return of events! Experience the glamour of our Opening Night Gala, Closing Night Party Atlantic Awards Ceremony and engaging Filmmaker Panels and Q&A’s.

Join cast and crew...fans and critics…and experience some of the finest immersive story-telling the east coast and beyond has to offer.

Kjipuktuk, as it is called by the Mi’kmaw Nation, will host competitions in 16 sports over seven days and within 21 venues across Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth, and Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia.

The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) help Indigenous athletes realize the collective potential of our bodies, minds, spirit and of our people – our hopes and dreams – the spirit strong, brave and true.

NAIG 2023 will bring together more than 5000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756 Indigenous Nations celebrating, sharing and reconnecting through sport and culture with the help of 3000 volunteers.

We acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the traditional and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. We recognize the peace and friendship treaties signed between the British crown and the Mi’kmaq from 1725 to the 1760’s. We are all treaty people and we have rights and responsibilities as Mi’kmaq and settlers alike.

** FLY AS HIGH AS YOU CAN **

Come and Enjoy the annual kite festival at Citadel Hill on July 15th & 16th. It's a Non-alcoholic, Family and Kids friendly event with FREE ENTRY..!!..

Come and enjoy your weekend with kites at Citadel Hill.

What to Expect at the event :
- Display of more than 40 different Huge kites over two days by Atlantic Kite Festival Society volunteers and kite fliers.
- Food trucks and Food Vendors.
- Bouncing Castle, Face Painting and Kite workshops.
- Over 70 types of kites for purchase or rent to fly. Our smallest kite is 24*24cm and biggest kite has 50 feet of diameter.
- Come and see various kites like Ring, Frog, Panda, Bear, Octopus, Jellyfish, Cat, Tiger, Flower, Duck, Gold Fish, Whale, Heart, Turtle, Rainbow and many more.

If you are a Kite Flyer with Handmade Kite, Kite Club or a Kite lover who want to get involved in planning, please send us an email at atlantic.kitefest@gmail.com

If you want to be a vendor at this event please send us an email at atlantic.kitefest@gmail.com.

Please keep sharing an event and invite your friends.

New location: The Halifax Public Gardens

Join Kyla from Shanti Yoga every Thursday in July | and August from 12:05 pm to 12:55 pm in The Halifax Public Garden at the family lawn area. This event is free to participate in. Participants will need to bring their own equipment (mats will not be provided). Rainy-day classes will be cancelled. Stay tuned to our social media for any updates on classes.

2023 dates

July 13, 20, 27

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31