The 2025 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 a variety of alcholic and non alcholic warm 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
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
NEW THIS YEAR! Evergreen at Queen’s Marque
Step into a world of holiday magic at Queen’s Marque this Evergreen Festival. Explore festive dining, immersive art, and unforgettable experiences that bring the season to life. From cozy winter treats to dazzling lights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Celebrate with your pup and meet Santa Paws at The Fog Company, sip cocktails at Bar Sofia’s Sleigh Bar, linger over French classics at Café Lunette, indulge in Peacock’s seasonal fondues, or explore the radiant Luminous Cloud installation.
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
☕ 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 BUSINESSES IN DOWNTOWN HALIFAX:
- Antojo Tacos + Tequila (only on Wednesdays during the Festival)
- Birds Nest Cafe
- Cafe du Port
- Caffe Lucca
- Cafe Lunette
- Crème
- Discovery Centre (only on November 30)
- Our Place Coffeehouse (starts November 26)
- Stardust Bar + Kitchen
- Sketti & Ball Co
- Rousseau Chocolatier
- The BG - Halifax Beer Garden
- The Board Room Game Cafe
- The Fog Company
- The Stubborn Goat Gastropub
And more in the Spring Garden area! See all the participants here.
NEW THIS YEAR! Spruce's Evergreen Cocoa Trail Passports!
Grab a Cocoa Trail Passport at a participating business or at the Evergreen Festival's Winter Welcome Kiosk in the Salt Yard on the Halifax Waterfront, and collect 5 stickers from participating businesses. Hand it in to the Winter Welcome Kiosk by December 14th, and you will be entered to win a festive Evergreen Prize Package!
Must be 19 years of age or older and a resident of Nova Scotia to be eligible to win.
More information 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.
