It's officially spring! And as we welcome another rainy April, we also welcome some very exciting events happening this month in Downtown Halifax - from live music to the annual Halifax Burger Bash.
Here's a quick roundup of some notable events happening this month, so grab a pen and mark your calendars!
And don't forget, you can find even more things to do on our online Events Calendar.
2024 Solar Eclipse
The Discovery Centre is hosting an Eclipse 2024 Viewing Event on Monday, April 8, from 1-7 pm.
This out-of-this-world cosmic experience will feature fun activities including scavenger hunts, hands-on learning opportunities, and more.
Learn more and buy your tickets here.
Halifax Burger Bash
This city-wide burger extravaganza is taking place from April 11-20 this year. And with over 50 restaurants in the Downtown Halifax area participating alone, you'll want to make Downtown your first stop on your burger tour.
See all the participating restaurants here.
Live Music, Theatre & Sports
If you love live music, theatre, and sports, then you're in luck because April is jam-packed with exciting live events. Highlights include:
April: The Full Monty The Broadway Musical runs throughout the month, Neptune Theatre
April 5: Bruce Guthro's Songwriters Circle, Casino Nova Scotia
April 6: Hawksley Workman, Light House Arts Centre
April 16-28: Neptune's Youth Performance Company presents The Prom, Neptune Theatre
April 17: Queens of the Stone Age, Scotiabank Centre
April 18: Choir! Choir! Choir! Epic 80s Singalong, Light House Arts Centre
April 20: The Halifax Thunderbirds vs the Colorado Mammoth, Scotiabank Centre
April 28: OutFest Music Stage: Jade Bennett + Natasha Sophia, The Carleton
Specialty Markets
Markets are a great place to visit in the spring, whether you are looking for fresh produce and seeds to begin your garden, or local handicrafts and goods.
April 6: Hello, Spring!, Halifax Brewery Market, 8 am - 1 pm
April 14: Haligonian Vendor Market, Halifax Brewery Market, 11 am - 5 pm
And of course, you can visit our amazing farmers' markets all through the month of April:
Halifax Brewery Market: 8 am - 1 pm every Saturday
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market: 8 am - 2 pm every Saturday; 10 am - 2 pm every Sunday
Craft Beverage Events
If you enjoy cocktails and craft beer, then you'll definitely enjoy these two major craft beverage events happen in April:
April 6: Together We Brew Nova Scotia, Pavilion 22, 2 pm & 7 pm
April 10: Imbibe: A Cocktail Event, Light House Arts Centre, 7 - 9:30 pm
Other Notable Events & Days in April
April 1: April Fools Day and Easter Monday
April 22: Earth Day
April 25: Stars on Ice, Scotiabank Centre, 7 pm
April 27: Harbour Hopper starts again for the season, Halifax Waterfront
See a full list of events happening in Downtown Halifax here.