A new twist on and old favourite—Open City is back for a special edition that spans four weekends in June and July!
Our local businesses need our support now more than ever. So, as the economy gears up again, we’ve rejigged Open City so you can have even more of it than usual.
There are dozens of local businesses re-opening and hustling to support and strengthen our community—now all they need is you!
Start planning your Open City adventure now.
Cleve's Source For Sports - JUNE 27 & 28 | JULY 4 & 5 | JULY 11 & 12 | JULY 18 & 19 Sidewalk Sale: up to 50% off footwear and apparel.
Creamy Rainbow Bakery and Cafe - Drop by each weekend for a different Pastry & Drink combo! June 27 & 28: Cream Puff + Americano combo July 4 & 5: Macarons + Fruit Ade combo July 11 & 12: Cheese Tart + Orange Earl Grey Ice tea July 18 & 19: Strawberry Peach Cake + Coffee Latte
CUA - CUA is excited to participate in Re-Open City by giving away $2,500 to spend at Nova Scotia-owned small businesses. JUNE 27 & 28: This week, we'll draw for the FIRST of FOUR $250 experience packages, and all entries will be entered in our Grand Prize draw to be held on July 17 for a $1,500 prize to spend at businesses of the winner's choosing. Visit cua.com or text SHOP to 11011 for your digital ballot! JULY 4 & 5 This week, we'll draw for the SECOND of FOUR $250 experience packages, and all entries will be entered in our Grand Prize draw to be held on July 17 for a $1,500 prize to spend at businesses of the winner's choosing. Visit cua.com or text SHOP to 11011 for your digital ballot! JULY 11 & 12 This week, we'll draw for the THIRD of FOUR $250 experience packages, and all entries will be entered in our Grand Prize draw to be held on July 17 for a $1,500 prize to spend at businesses of the winner's choosing. Visit cua.com or text SHOP to 11011 for your digital ballot! JULY 18 & 19 In advance of the final weekend of Re-Open City, we'll draw for the final of four $250 experience packages and our Grand Prize of $1,500 prize to spend at businesses of the winner's choosing. Visit cua.com or text SHOP to 11011 for your digital ballot!
Foreign Affair - JUNE 27: Buy local, gift local! Gift with purchase. Spend $250 and receive a Circle & Wick Candle (locally owned and made in Halifax, NS).
From Mild to Wild Hot Sauce Shop - JULY 4 & 5: 2 dollars off per bottle JULY 11 & 12 Sample table out front and 2 dollars off per bottle JULY 18 & 19: Wheel of pain give away.
Indochine Banh Mi - June 27 & 28: $5 all day breakfast Banh Mi. July 4 & 5: $3 silken tofu with sweet ginger sauce. July 11 & 12: $2 iced Vietnamese coffee or iced lemonade with mint. July 18 &19: $3 fresh spring roll with peanut or hoisin sauce.
Krave Burger - TBD
La Frasca Cibi & Vini - June 27 | July 4 | July 11 | July 18: We're grilling delicious house-made Italian sausages for only $5.00! Grab one 12 – 3pm
Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites - JUNE 27 & 28 | JULY 4 & 5 | JULY 12 & 13 | JULY 18 & 19 WEEKENDS ARE GRAND Getaway Rewind and refresh in a great downtown location connected to the newly re-opened Park Lane Mall. Enjoy a serene atmosphere in stylishly restored historic surroundings enhanced by our Maximum Clean Guarantee. From $129* per night. *Special rate available Thursdays through Sundays and based on 1 Night's Stay in Classic Accommodation. Subject to availability plus tax. Not available for groups. Valid until August 31, 2020. 1-800-565-2020, ask@lordnelsonhotel.com SUITE CELEBRATION Getaway Have you been missing the opportunity to celebrate a special occasion? A birthday, an anniversary or the long-awaited opening of the beautiful Public Gardens? Maybe you’re just craving a maximum boost with a local staycation? We have just the thing… From $249* per night. Includes: 1 Night’s Stay in a Newly Renovated Deluxe or Park View Suite • Sparkling Wine • Chocolate Dipped Strawberries • Breakfast in Bed • Option to Add Parking for $20 *Subject to availability, plus tax. Valid for stays now through August 31, 2020. New bookings only. Not available for groups. 1-800-565-2020, ask@lordnelsonhotel.com
Oxygen Yoga and Fitness - JUNE 27 & 28: Intro Week Trial - $10 gets you unlimited classes for 7 days Summer Sizzler - 2 months of unlimited classes for $170 with the option to roll into our lowest monthly priced contract! JULY 4 & 5: Intro Week Trial - $10 gets you unlimited classes for 7 days 20 class punch pass for $220! JULY 11 & 12: Intro Week Trial - $10 gets you unlimited classes for 7 days Summer Sizzler - 2 months of unlimited classes for $170 with the option to roll into our lowest monthly priced contract! JULY 18 & 19: Intro Week Trial - $10 gets you unlimited classes for 7 days 20 class punch pass for $220!
Park Lane Mall - June 27 & 28 | July 3 & 4 | July 11 & 12 | July 18 & 19 Park, Shop & Stroll: Parking $1/hour to maximum of $5 AFTER 6:00pm all weekdays & weekends
Primal Kitchen - JUNE 27 | JULY 4 | JULY 11 | JULY 18 $5 Spuce Lee Bowl Sticky Big Spruce beer braised pork belly, coconut rice, southeast asian spiced vegetable
The Arms Public House - JUNE 27 & 28 | JULY 4 & 5 | JULY 11 & 12 | JULY 18 & 19 "The Arms" Nachos To Go - $10 (taxes included) - our Halifamous twice fried nachos, with house blend melted cheese, pickled in house banana peppers, salsa & sour cream. Banoffee Pie ($5/slice taxes included) - A quintessential English dessert: Bananas + toffee join forces to form the most delicious dessert in town!
The Captain's Boil - June 27 & 28 | July 4 & 5 | July 11 & 12 | July 18 & 19 In store promotion TBA
Sock It To Ya - July 4/5: Taxes included on all masks | July 11/12: Taxes included on all regular priced Hue leggings | July 18/19: All Spanx products 25% off
Steve-O-Reno's Cappuccino - JUNE 27 & 28 | JULY 4 & 5 | JULY 11 & 12 | JULY 18 & 19 : TBA
Studio 21 Fine Arts - JUNE 27: From noon to 4 pm, Studio 21 gallery is featuring an exhibition of contemporary art mostly on paper from regional artists: photo, abstract, digital and woven paper. JULY 4: From noon to 4 pm, Studio 21 gallery OPENS its SUMMER CERAMICS SHOP with a huge selection of one-of-a-kind ceramics from 10 Atlantic artists: functional and sculptural, from cups to vases to sculpture, at a wide range of prices. JULY 11 | JULY 18: From noon to 4 pm SHOP SUMMER CERAMICS at Studio 21 gallery with a huge selection of one-of-a-kind ceramics from 10 Atlantic artists: functional and sculptural, from cups to vases to sculpture, at a wide range of prices, $20 to $200 to $1200.
The Summit- Skin Care & Hair Removal Limited (AKA The Summit Spa) - JUNE 27 & 28 |JULY 4 & 5 | JULY 11 & 12 | JULY 18 & 19: All of our Canadian Beauty Brands have a FREE GIFT with Purchase! Brands include Alchemia, Bathorium, Bend Beauty, GM Collin, Kaia Naturals, Envy Anti Aging Pillows and COPPER Face Masks, Eyenvy Lash Growth Serum, Footlogix and Patricia Miller. Stop in for complete details. Please wear your mask!
Uncommon Grounds - JUNE 27 & 28: Fresh Valley Strawberry Sundaes $5.50 all day. JULY 4 & 5 | JULY 11 & 12 | JULY 18 & 19: TBA
Zwicker's Gallery - June 27: (10 am to 4 pm) - Display of Inuit Prints and Sculpture July 4: (10 am to 4 pm) - Works by Mary Pratt, Harold Beament and Maurice Cullen July 11: (10 am to 4 pm) - Display of Historical Charts, Maps and Engravings July 18: (10 am to 4 pm) - Display of 19th and 20th Century International Artists
For a full and up-to-date list of participating businesses visit https://www.opencityhalifax.ca/participating-businesses