Plan your holiday season in Halifax with our detailed event guide. Whether you're familiar with Halifax or seeing it for the first time, our guide reveals the festive treasures.
One highlight of the season is Glow Gardens, where enchanting light displays transform the gardens into a winter wonderland filled with festive cheer. Light Up The Park showcases dazzling illuminations that create a magical atmosphere for all ages. And the timeless performance of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is something you definitely don’t want to miss, bringing classic holiday storytelling to life. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Halifax
- Glow Gardens
- Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
- Delightful Downtown
- Light Up The Park
- New Year’s Eve Parties
- Coastal Christmas Market
- The Brick 39th Annual New Year’s Run
- Holly Dolly Christmas
- Halifax Thunderbirds vs. Philadelphia Wings
- NYE Dinner
See these and even more events listed below!
Halifax Holiday Light Displays
Glow Gardens
What to Expect:
Spectacular indoor light festival with giant ornaments and magical trees.
Description:
Glow Gardens is an indoor light festival featuring dazzling displays, food, entertainment, and games, perfect for all ages.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Glow Gardens
Light Up The Park
What to Expect:
Thousands of lights illuminate Acadia Park.
Description:
The Annual Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting at Acadia Park features over 20,000 shining white lights, creating a festive atmosphere. Visitors can stroll through the twinkling lights and enjoy the holiday ambiance.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Light Up The Park
Delightful Downtown
What to Expect:
Seasonal and cultural light projections in Downtown Halifax.
Description:
Delightful Downtown is a series of vivid light shows and installations around Downtown Halifax, featuring beautiful light projections on various locations including the former Halifax Memorial Library Building and Grafton Park. The events showcase different seasonal and cultural themes, with winter-themed lights at Peace and Friendship Park, Granville Mall, Raymond Taavel Park, and Bedford Row.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Delightful Downtown
Bricks by the Sea
What to Expect:
Immersive LEGO Christmas Village with extensive holiday sets.
Description:
A 20-meter-long Christmas Village featuring nearly every Christmas set LEGO has released, including a Woody Christmas tree and Nutcrackers, created by members of MariLUG and other LEGO User Groups across Canada.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Bricks by the Sea
Halifax Holiday Markets and Shopping
Coastal Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Artisan market with live music overlooking the Northwest Arm.
Description:
The Coastal Christmas Market at St. Mary's Boat Club features a beautifully curated Artisan Market with live music, supporting local artisans and offering an unforgettable day of shopping and entertainment.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Coastal Christmas Market
Halifax Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
What to Expect:
One-person adaptation with lively audience participation.
Description:
In this one-person adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Ebenezer Scrooge meets three ghosts on a fateful Christmas Eve, featuring zippy dialogue and impressive physical comedy.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Holly Dolly Christmas
What to Expect:
Tribute dinner theatre play celebrating Dolly Parton.
Description:
Join Dolly Parton's biggest fans for a lively dinner theatre play celebrating the holiday season with music, comedy, and tribute to Dolly Parton.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Holly Dolly Christmas
Halifax Mooseheads vs. Cape Breton Eagles
What to Expect:
High-stakes QMJHL hockey match between Halifax Mooseheads and Cape Breton Eagles.
Description:
The Halifax Mooseheads face off against the Cape Breton Eagles in an exciting QMJHL matchup at the Scotiabank Centre. This highly anticipated event promises thrilling hockey action as two top teams clash on the ice.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Halifax Mooseheads vs. Cape Breton Eagles
Halifax Thunderbirds vs. Philadelphia Wings
What to Expect:
Fast-paced indoor lacrosse action with top-notch players.
Description:
The Halifax Thunderbirds face off against the Philadelphia Wings in a high-energy National Lacrosse League match, showcasing the skills and strategies of both teams.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Halifax Thunderbirds vs. Philadelphia Wings
NYE Dinner
What to Expect:
Unique dining experiences with special menu offerings.
Description:
Downtown Halifax restaurants are hosting special menu offerings for New Year's Eve, featuring international buffets, Bahamian-inspired dinners, and multi-course prix fixe dinners with Parisian flavors.
Where: Halifax | More Info: NYE Dinner
Home for the Holidays Party
What to Expect:
Live music and DJ performance by BIG FISH and DJ RS Smooth.
Description:
Join BIG FISH and DJ RS Smooth for a night of music and dancing at the Home for the Holidays Party, featuring cocktail attire and a lively atmosphere.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Home for the Holidays Party
New Year’s Eve Parties
What to Expect:
Live music and fireworks at the Emera Oval.
Description:
Celebrate New Year's Eve with live music, a family skate, and a midnight fireworks show at the Emera Oval. Enjoy performances by Rankin MacInnis and other artists, along with a salute to 50 years of hip hop. The event includes free equipment rentals for skating and helmets, making it accessible for all.
Where: Halifax | More Info: New Year’s Eve Parties
Halifax Other Holiday Activities
Family Round Up
What to Expect:
Interactive farm activities with a variety of fun games and rides.
Description:
Join Hatfield Farm for a fun-filled Family Round Up, featuring a wagon ride, petting pens, inflatable games, and zip lines. Enjoy all-you-can-eat hot dogs, fries, and fountain pop beverages.
Where: Hammonds Plains | More Info: Family Round Up
Christmas Dinner at Hatfield Farm
What to Expect:
Traditional holiday feast in a picturesque farm setting.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season with a delicious Christmas dinner at Hatfield Farm, surrounded by rustic charm and warm hospitality.
Where: Hammonds Plains | More Info: Christmas Dinner at Hatfield Farm
The Brick 39th Annual New Year’s Run
What to Expect:
Commemorative medals and athletic bags for participants.
Description:
The Brick 39th Annual New Year’s Run is a festive event featuring 5K and 1K runs, with commemorative medals and athletic bags for participants.
Where: Halifax | More Info: The Brick 39th Annual New Year’s Run
Our Climate Quest
What to Expect:
Interactive climate change education with hands-on activities.
Description:
Our Climate Quest is an interactive exhibition that empowers visitors to take small steps towards big change in the fight against climate change. It features four zones: Science and Indigenous Knowledge, Our Buying Habits, Energy Efficiency, and Climate Action. Each zone offers immersive and interactive activities that educate visitors on sustainable choices and climate action.
Where: Halifax | More Info: Our Climate Quest
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Lower Sackville (10 miles)