The 2024 Evergreen Festival is underway in Downtown Halifax, and we don't want you to miss a thing!
From the Evergreen Market to Spruce's Evergreen Cocoa Trail, here’s a quick guide to keep you up to date on everything happening at this annual outdoor celebration of all things Nova Scotian during the most magical time of the year.
Evergreen Market
🛍️ Shop local at the open-air Evergreen Market! 22 cozy wooden chalets feature vendors from across the province offering a variety of local food, drink, apparel, gifts, and more.
MARKET HOURS:
Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Fri: 4 pm – 9 pm
Sat: 11 am – 9 pm
Sun: 11 am – 7 pm
Evergreen Bright
🌟 Evergreen Bright is a walkable trail of twinkling holiday light displays and installations throughout Downtown Halifax.
SEE THE EVERGREEN BRIGHT MAP here.
Music & Entertainment
🎶 The BG (Beer Garden) on the Halifax Waterfront, will be home to local bands and musicians throughout the Evergreen Festival. Enjoy cozy firepits, music and drinks!
THE BG HOURS:
Fri: 12 pm – 9 pm
Sat: 12 pm – 9 pm
Sun: 12 pm – 6 pm
Evergreen Winter Sport Zone
🏅 Experience free winter sports activities and games at the Evergreen Winter Sports Zone located in Foundation Lot South on the Halifax Waterfront (1549 Lower Water Street).
WINTER SPORTS ZONE HOURS:
Fri: 4 pm – 9 pm
Sat: 11 am – 9 pm
Sun: 11 am – 7 pm
NEW THIS YEAR! Evergreen Express
🚂 Hop on and off the Evergreen Express during the Festival! With departures from the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront every hour on the hour, and from Cunard every hour on the half-hour, the train offers a fun way to explore the Festival.
EVERGREEN EXPRESS HOURS:
Fri: 4 pm – 9 pm
Sat: 11 am – 9 pm
Sun: 11 am – 7 pm
Merry & Bright Patio
✨ The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront’s Merry & Bright Patio is the perfect spot for festive gatherings. Enjoy the lights, the cozy treats, AND capture unforgettable memories!
The patio is free to attend. Food and drinks are extra.
MERRY & BRIGHT PATIO HOURS:
Fri: 4 pm – 9 pm
Sat: 4 pm – 9 pm
Sun: 3 pm – 8 pm
Spruce's Evergreen Cocoa Trail
☕ Over 20 businesses in the Downtown and Spring Garden areas are offering special, festive hot chocolates to help keep you warm as you explore Downtown Halifax during the Evergreen Festival.
PARTICIPATING VENDORS:
- Antojo Tacos + Tequila (only on Wednesdays during the Festival)
- Balancing Rock Coffeehouse
- The BG (Beer Garden)
- The Board Room Game Cafe
- Caffe Lucca
- The Dessert Yard
- The Fog Company
- Peace by Chocolate
- Rousseau Chocolatier
- Sketti & Ball Co
- Stardust Bar & Kitchen
- The Stubborn Goat Gastropub
- World Tea House
- And more in the Spring Garden area! See all the participants here.
AND MORE!
AND don't miss Spruce the Gonk, the charitable partners' activations, the pet photo booth by Wet Nose Images, hotel deals, other holiday events, AND MORE!
🎄 Visit the website and make sure you're following @evergreenfestns to keep up to date with all the festive fun
Wondering what else is going on Downtown for the holidays! Check out Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown Halifax.
