April showers may bring May flowers, but no matter the weather, April also ushers in a variety of exciting events to enjoy. 🌷
From annual happenings like the HFX Burger Bash and Savour Food & Wine Festival to unique experiences like the Discovery Centre's 'Science of Beer,' there's something for everyone to enjoy this April.
Here's a quick roundup of some notable events happening this month, so grab a pen and mark your calendars!
For a full list of events happening this month, visit our online Events Calendar.
Halifax Burger Bash
The city-wide burger extravaganza is taking place from April 3-12 this year. 🍔
And with over 50 restaurants in the Downtown Halifax area participating alone - just about one-third of all restaurants participating - you'll want to make Downtown the first stop on your burger tour.
See all the Downtown restaurants participating here.
Savour Food & Wine Festival
The Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia's (RANS) annual Savour Food & Wine Festival has two of their five major events happening April including:
April 2: Imbibe: A Cocktail Event, Light House Arts Centre, 7 - 9:30 pm
April 17: Savour Food & Wine Show, Halifax Convention Centre, 7 - 9:30 pm
Fun, Unique Events
If you're looking for something new to do this April, here are a few fun and unique events to check out:
April 5: Oral Health Day, Discovery Centre, 10 am - 3 pm
April 5: Science of Beer, Discovery Centre, 7 - 9 pm (👉 buy your tickets here!)
April 13: Taylor Swift Trivia Brunch, The Pint, 11:30 - 2:30 pm
April 15: Noon Skate, Scotiabank Centre, 12 - 1 pm
April 17: Spontaneity Improv April Showcase, Spontaneity Improv Co., 7:30 pm (👉 check out all of Spontaneity Improv Co.'s events here)
April 19: Spring Family Fun Fest, Halifax Marriott Harbourfront, 1 - 4 pm
April 25: ROCK Stars on Ice: with Elvis Stojko & More, Scotiabank Centre
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 5: Hello, Spring!, Halifax Brewery Market, 8 am - 1 pm
April 27: Haligonian Vendor Market, Halifax Brewery Market, 11 am - 4 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
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:
To May 11: Little Shop of Horrors runs throughout the month, Neptune Theatre
April 5: Halifax Thunderbirds vs San Diego Seals, Scotiabank Centre
April 5: The Fabulously Rich: The Tragically Hip Tribute, Light House Arts Centre
April 11: Nelly with Ja Rule & Special Guests, Scotiabank Centre
April 11-12: Stars - Set Yourself on Fire Tour, Light House Arts Centre
April 16-28: Neptune's Youth Performance Company presents Crypthand, Neptune Theatre
April 22 - May 18: Casey & Diana: A Handshake that Changed the World, Neptune Theatre
April 27: Page 1 Theatre's OutFest Music Stage Presents: Pillow Fite + Freya Milliken, The Carleton
April 28 & 29: Chicago The Musical, Scotiabank Centre
Notable Days in April
April 1: April Fools Day
April 15: Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic (👉 visit the "Titanic: The Unsinkable Ship and Halifax" exhibit at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic)
April 16: National Eggs Benedict Day (👉 check out our list of brunch places in Downtown Halifax)
April 20: Easter 🐰
April 22: Earth Day 🌎
See a full list of events happening in Downtown Halifax here.