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Discover Downtown events and activities here. From small pop-up markets to large festivals and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Downtown Halifax.

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On yellow background, green lettering “Explore historical Halifax” beside a photo of a white woman with auburn hair wearing a black sweater. Below that is the cover of her book entitled “We Happy Few”. Mid-page in a green rectangle is the date Saturday, October 18, 2025 with a start time of 2 PM. Below that in small text a note that the reading / walking tour will begin at Nathan Green Square beside the Halifax Ferry Terminal. A small yellow circle reads free to attend.

Explore Historical Halifax - a reading/ walking tour unlike any other!

Live Entertainment showcased at Durty Nelly's

A Day in Dublin - Sunday Roast

Poster for NourishFest 2025 on Sunday, October 19 at the Halifax Brewery Market, 12–3 pm. Free food, free parking, and fun for all ages! Celebrate Nova Scotia school food programs, sample favourites, enjoy snacks, art, prizes, and the launch of the Grow Eat Learn trailer and school food cookbook.

Nourish Fest 2025

Nourish Nova Scotia

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Neptune Theatres Present: How the Other Half Loves

Oct 21 2025 - Nov 09 2025

The kitchen Party, Open Mic, Open Jam, 10pm to 1pm, Rox Live 1741 Grafton Street Halifax

The Kitchen Party Open Mic and Open Jam

Oct 23 2025 - Oct 24 2025

Roxbury Urban Dive Bar

Foreigner - The Juke Box Hero Tour

Craft Beer Kitchen Party

Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Halifax Mooseheads vs Cape Breton

BRICKSPLOSION 2025: Halloween LEGO® Fan Event

Oct 25 2025 - Oct 26 2025

Dead of Afternoon Halloween Market

Different Folks

Creative Minds: Gordon Sparks and Jordan Bennett

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Sloan - A Tour de Force!!

Discovery Centre Presents: Science, Spirits, and Boos: 19+ Halloween Party

Left Side contains green background with white text reading "the national franchise show"; right side is clear background with black text reading "presented by quick bites".

The National Franchise Show - Presented By Quick Bites

Nov 01 2025 - Nov 02 2025

National Event Mangement