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The Busker Festival returns in 2026 for its 40th year in Downtown Halifax.

5 Reasons To Get Excited About 2026

It's January in Downtown Halifax.

What's on this January in Downtown Halifax

NYE 2026

New Year's Eve in Downtown Halifax

There's a new 28-foot-tall tree in Peace and Friendship Park as part of the DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN winter lighting program in Downtown Halifax.

DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN

Try Gahan House's Savoury Prosciutto Pinwheels this holiday season, found in the 2025 Downtown Halifax Holiday Gift Guide.

Gahan House's Savoury Prosciutto Pinwheels

Shop local this holiday season with the 2025 Downtown Halifax Holiday Gift Guide.

2025 Downtown Halifax Holiday Gift Guide

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The Cogswell Lowdown

Spruce's Evergreen Cocoa Trail presented by the Dairy Farmers of Canada.

Spruce's Evergreen Cocoa Trail

Down to Donate

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‘Halifax Explosion’ light show playing all weekend in Downtown Halifax

What's on this December in Downtown Halifax.

What's On This December in Downtown Halifax

Evergreen Festival on the Halifax Waterfront.

Evergreen Festival 2025

Celebrate the holidays in Downtown Halifax.

Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown Halifax

Brand-new light projection show honours the sport of curling

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Catch All the Free Live Music During the Canada Curling Trials