Even though the holidays have come to an end , there's still lots of exciting festivals and events happening in and around Halifax. From live music to delicious local eats to intricate ice sculptures, there's always something fun to do this season Keep reading for the top events happening in Halifax Regional Municipality this in winter. Open Waters Festival January 8-14, 2024 | Multiple Venues in Halifax Open Waters Festival is a celebration of new music here in Halifax. The festival is comprised of 21 events showcasing music from Symphony Nova Scotia, Orbit Duo, Dr. Jordan ..read more

It's the most wonderful time of the year From Christmas parades to charming markets to stunning holiday light displays, there's tons of festive fun to be had all over Halifax Regional Municipality. We've rounded up Halifax's most exciting holiday events so you don't miss a second of seasonal cheer Use the following links to skip to the holiday activity you're looking for: Christmas Tree Lightings Menorah Lightings Holiday Parades Holiday Light Displays Festive Events Holiday Markets Christmas Tree Lightings Gathering around your community's Christmas tree for its first lighting of th ..read more

Holiday Market and Craft Show season is well underway here in Halifax Regional Municipality There's nothing like finding that perfect, unique gift made with love by a local artisan. With everything from homewares to baked goods to clothing to bath and beauty products, craft markets are such a great opportunity to enjoy some warm holiday cheer while supporting small businesses. Keep reading to see where you can find a market near you Christmas At the Forum November 10-12 & 17-19 | Halifax Forum Don't worry if you missed out on Christmas at the Forum's "The Big Show", there's two ..read more

The spookiest night of the year is fast approaching but there's still plenty of time for thrills and chills. From haunted houses to ghost encounters to scary movie screenings, there's tons of spine-tingling events happening in and around Halifax Regional Municipality this October. Bluenose Ghosts Festival october 11th-15th & 18th-31st | Alderney landing Alderney Landing's Bluenose Ghosts Festival is famously home to the scariest haunted house in Halifax Regional Municipality, and this year, it's gotten even scarier Parental discretion is advised.  The festival has ..read more

Dartmouth Home Coming Soon to MLS® This stunning home in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is coming soon to the market With three spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms, 52 Lexington Avenue offers plenty of space for family or houseguests. View more photos and property details here ..read more

This Halifax Condo is Coming Soon to MLS® 40 Chelton Woods Lane is a quiet building in Clayton Park West, Halifax, near tons of great options for shopping, dining and entertainment. Unit 203 is over 1,200 sqft with two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The sun soaked living room overlooks the rear green space and walks out to a covered deck. This condo is move-in ready and looking for new owners Find more information and view photos here ..read more

There's so many fun things to do this September in Halifax From exciting new events like Halifax's first International Fleet Week to long awaited traditions like the Halifax Urban Folk Festival, there's tons of events happening this month that you won't want to miss. International Halifax Fleet Week September 7th-10th | Halifax Ready Aye Ready, Halifax is hosting its first International Fleet Week this month Join the Royal Canadian Navy and more than 1,200 sailors from the U.S, U.K., France and Germany in this exciting celebration of service at sea. There’s lots of exciting events happeni ..read more

You know when your neighbour puts their house up for sale, you see the sign hanging for weeks, people are going in and out of the house every day for viewings, and then one day the REALTOR® changes that For Sale sign to SOLD. Now you’re left speculating with all the other neighbours what the house actually ended up selling for. Instead of settling for your and your neighbours' best guesses, find the facts. You can now view the sold price of ANY home that was listed on MLS®, and sold in Nova Scotia in the past 3 years, right here on ThinkHalifax.com. Just click the button below, or&nb ..read more

Natal Day weekend is almost here which means it's just about time for a long weekend of relaxing in the sun, enjoying live music, going to the parade, and of course, fireworks There tons of events happening in Halifax and Dartmouth this Natal Day weekend. Some are time-honoured traditions, like BuskerFest and the Bridgewalk, and other are brand new, like Crescendo Fest, Halifax's first music festival featuring all Black musicians Keep reading for what to do and where to go to celebrate the birth of Halifax-Dartmouth. BuskerFest August 2nd-7th | Halifax & Dartmouth waterfronts Prepare to be ..read more

On July 6, 2023 the Halifax Commons Pool finally opened and it’s been packed with swimmers ever since The pool is open every day with specific swim times for lane swimming and open swims, completely free of charge. Before heading to the pool, you'll need to check the swim times online. There are multiple Open Swim/Lane swimming times throughout each day. At the end of each swim time, swimmers are asked to exit the pool so that the next lineup of swimmers can enter. I think this is a great system to allow for everyone to get a turn in the pool Plan to arrive 15-25 minutes before ..read more