If you’re looking for Nova Scotia local events, you’ve come to the right place!
Here, we’ve put together a regularly updated list of the best events all around Nova Scotia From festivals to farmers markets, for you to enjoy.
To make it easy for you, we add our most recently added events to the top of the list, so you can immediately see what’s new each time you check back.
Just check out our searchable table below. You can search by dates, locations, specific words, and specific event types, like festivals, art, markets, and more.
To make things easy for you, we’ve organized our Nova Scotia local events table by date so you can coordinate with the times you’re looking for. And we’ve got brief event descriptions with links to the website for more information to connect.
We hope this is helpful! And if you’re looking for more information on Nova Scotia local events, be sure to read through the whole post, since there’s extra info at the bottom of the page too!
| Event Name | Location | Date | Address | More | Description | Category |
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| Guess Who, Halifax? | Halifax | 15/04/23 to 21/04/23 | Lower Water St, Halifax, | Website | A weekly crime-solving mystery that takes place from Saturday, April 15th (noon) to the following Friday (noon). We plan to host four events in May, one in July, and four in September.You and your team of rag-tag detectives have been called in to help identify the culprit of a recent "crime." There are eyewitnesses to the crime (QR code stickers) scattered around the city. Each eyewitness you find will describe a characteristic of the culprit; find enough eyewitnesses, and you may be able to Guess Who correctly!" | Social, Activity, Entertainment |
| Halifax Burger Bash | Halifax | 23/03/23 to 01/04/23 | Visit Website for Location Details | Website | "Halifax Burger Bash is a city-wide burger-eating phenomenon and fundraiser for Feed Nova Scotia put on by The Coast. Creative burger offerings either have a special set price, or a higher price with the restaurant making a donation to Feed Nova Scotia from every burger sold. The lineup guides patrons all over the city to new restaurants and old favourites alike, all in the name of burgers!" | Food, Social, |
| Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra: Orchestra in Motion | Halifax | 30/04/23 | 6036 Coburg Rd, Halifax | Website | "In this concert, two diametrically opposed forces become one in a creative collision like no other. Join Halifax Circus and the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra as they explore an unexpected flurry of music and motion!" | Music, Classical, Social |
| Body Worlds Vital Exhibition | Halifax | 27/01/23 to 30/04/23 | 1747 Summer St, Halifax | Website | "This awe-inspiring exhibition educates visitors about anatomy, physiology and health through a series of whole bodies, individual organs and transparent body slices. Displays present the most current information about common diseases, the effects of tobacco use, and the mechanics of artificial body parts. By juxtaposing healthy and diseased organs, the exhibition also encourages healthy lifestyle choices." | Exhibit, Anatomy, Health |
| OutFest 2023 | Halifax | 25/04/23 to 30/04/23 | 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax | Website | "OutFest 2023 will be our largest to date, featuring Main and Emerging Stage performances, a Staged Reading, a YA (Young Audience) show, a Two-Spirit Stage, and improv comedy. There will be Development Workshops throughout the week, TalkBacks, and more. Patrons can enjoy the entire festival by purchasing a Festival Pass which will allow them to see and save more. Over 6-days, patrons will have the opportunity to see some of the best professional Queer theatre in Canada. From completed works that have been on tour, to new and emerging creations. " | Theatre, Entertainment |
| 89th Annual Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival | Annapolis Valley | 24/05/23 to 29/05/23 | Visit website for Location Details | Website | "The Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival enables everyone to celebrate the Annapolis Valley's heritage and culture by hosting a multi-day festival, comprised of events that reflect our past, present, and future." | Dining, Festival, Parade |
| Funky Flea Market | Goodwood | Every Sunday | 200 Prospect Rd, Goodwood, | Website | "Join our beautiful evening of music inspired by the winter solstice and the season of Christmas. A lovely selection of music by Ardyth and Jennifer, joined by local musicians, and giving each person time to light a candle for a loved one." | Thrifting, Vintage, Flea Market |
| Afternoon Tea at Chocolate Lake Hotel | Halifax | 04/02/23 to 29/04/23 | 250 Saint Margaret's Bay Road, Halifax | Website | "Three tiers of delicious treats, savoury sandwiches, scones with cream and jam and amazing desserts all washed down with freshly brewed tea." | Social Gathering |
| The Halifax Glow Party | Halifax | 30/03/23 | 2037 Gottingen St, Halifax | Website | "The HALIFAX Glow Party Experience is the perfect way to cap off the school year, party for a good cause & let loose with 800+ DAL, SMU & MSVU students inside the city's hottest venue transformed by UV Black Lights! 5% donated to mental health causes." | Social, Entertainment |
| 80's Prom Party | Kentville | 01/04/23 | "325 Main Street Kentville" | Website | "The year is 1988. Your braces are off and your bangs are freshly poofed. Your best friend asked you to the prom (could they be harbouring secret feelings for you?) and you have been practicing your dance moves in front of Much Music's Electric Circus on the TV. Your favorite band, Height Requirement, is playing tonight and you heard someone will be bringing a flask to spike the punch bowl. There are rumors circulating about who will be crowned prom King and Queen.... could it be you?" | Social, Prom, Entertainment |
| Holi: Festival of Colour | Dartmouth | 08/04/23 | 3819 Elm Ave, Wolfville | Website | "Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Some families hold religious ceremonies, Holi is also known as the "festival of colours"." | Art, Cultural, Entertainment |
| Spring Vintage Show | Halifax | 25/03/23 to 26/03/23 | 1800 Argyle St, Halifax | Website | "Vintage and Antiques shopping in Downtown Halifax? Yes please! Join the region's best vintage and antiques sellers over 2 days as we bring together our best collections of housewares, jewelry, clothing, furniture, toys and so much more! RSVP for more info on our featured sellers and what to expect! A portion of proceeds from the door will be donated to the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre." | Social, Shopping, Vintage |
| Halifax Beerfest | Halifax | 01/04/23 | 1031 Marginal Rd, Halifax | Website | "Come and join other Nova Scotia craft beer fans and sample the creativity of over 40 Nova Scotia craft breweries from the largest Taproom in the Maritimes! Together We Brew is a great opportunity to meet folks from the Nova Scotia brewing community as well as other craft beer enthusiasts. Share stories with local brew masters and enjoy live music while discovering Nova Scotia’s amazing craft beer scene on the incredible Halifax Waterfront." | Festival , Craft Beer, Restaurants |
| Explore the Land- Nature Trails (Benjamin Bridge Winery) | Wolfville | 01/12/22 to 31/03/23 | 1966 White Rock Rd, Wolfville | Website | "We welcome you to explore the 2.5 km of marked nature trails through our expansive vineyard on snowshoe or by foot during our open hours. When: December to March Cost: Free admission, no booking or reservation required. Please check in with our team at the winery ahead of using the trails " | Wine Tasting, Outdoors |
| West Brooklyn SpeakEasy Saturday Nights | Grand Pre | 11/02/23 to 10/12/23 (Every Saturday) | Visit Website for Location Details | Website | "Join us for an evening of fabulous acoustic vintage swing with String Theory! Come and enjoy live music, our infamous SpeakEasy atmosphere, tasty snacks and feature cocktails!" | Social, Live Music, Entertainment |
| Ta’n me’j Tel keknuo’ltiek: How Unique We Still Are | Halifax | 09/11/22 to 21/07/23 | 1675 Lower Water St, Halifax | Website | "Launched November 9, 2021 at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Ta'n me'j Tel'keknuo'ltiek: How Unique We Still Are, reflects how Mi’kmaw people remain connected to the lands and waters of Mi’kma’ki. This exhibit featuring Mi'kmaw historian and guest curator, Salina Kemp, offers a platform for Mi’kmaw people to express their continued experiences with an understanding of the lands and the waters of Mi’kma’ki." | Art & Culture |
| Magic Winery Store | Annapolis Valley | 22/04/23 to 09/12/23 | 630 Francklyn Street Halifax | Website | "Magic Winery Bus is North America’s only wine tour experience on board a traditional British double-decker bus — and so much more. It’s visiting captivating destinations in one day and learning from local winemakers. It’s tasting fabulous wines and discovering the miraculous terroirs they call home. And — to toot our own horn — it’s a Destination Canada bucket list experience. Find unforgettable views and unmatched hospitality on Magic Winery Bus." | Tour, Vineyard, Food, Drink, Social |
| Traditional Turkish Breakfast | Lower Sackville | 02/04/23 | 111 Cobequid Rd Unit:7, Lower Sackville | Website | "We are expecting our guests to arrive at 11.00 am and we will start serving the hot dishes latest 11.15 am. It is going to be family style long tables and every 4 people will share a spread breakfast and fun together. If you are buying separate tickets and want to be seated with your friends please let us know in advance. Otherwise you will be seated randomly. Looking forward to host you and add joyful memories to your life." | Social, Restaurant |
| Savour Food and Wine Festival | Halifax | 06/04/23 | 1181 Hollis St, Halifax | Website | "The Savour Food and Wine Festival is the largest non-profit culinary festival in Canada. Sales from the festival go directly to support RANS and their work in championing Nova Scotia’s food and beverage industry." | Food crawl, Social, Food |
| The Musical Box Performs the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway | Halifax | 31/05/23 | 1800 Argyle St, Halifax | Website | "The Musical Box – the only group in the world granted a license from Peter Gabriel and Genesis – will recreate in its entirety the original 1974-75 performance in painstaking details, right down to the original slide show. One final chance to witness this unique live experience." | Entertainment, Live Music, Social |
| Joce Reyome & Terra Spencer | South Shore | 24/03/23 | 1181 Hollis St, Halifax | Website | "Joce (pronounced “jaw-ss”) Reyome has been captivating audiences with their dynamic performances on stages throughout the east coast of Canada, where they now call home. With inspiration from the likes of Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin, and Tracy Chapman, they don’t hold back when they step onto the stage. Raised on the mud banks of the Avon River, award-winning Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer has won over audiences by marrying fingerstyle guitar, gospel piano, and her butterscotch voice with sly humour and 70s wood-paneled warmth." | Entertainment, Live Music, Social |
| July Talk: The Remember Never Before Tour, with special guest Nyssa | Halifax | 14/04/23 | 1800 Argyle St, Halifax | Website | "Juno Award-winning, alternative rock band July Talk brings their unmatched live show back to the Maritimes in 2023. Performing in support of their latest album, Remember Never Before, don’t miss them at the Light House Arts Centre" | Entertainment, Live Music, Social |
| Devour! The Food Film Fest | Wolfville | 23/10/23 | Visit Website for Location | Website | "Devour! The Food Film Fest is a transformative food and film experience combining cinematic excellence with extraordinary gastronomic activities. The annual week-long festival—the largest food film festival in the world—typically hosts 100+ events, celebrated filmmakers, and high-profile chefs from around the globe. Devour! welcomes close to 15,000 food and film lovers to Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada." | Food, Film, Festival, Entertainment |
| Together We Brew Craft Beer Festival | Halifax | 01/04/23 | 1031 Marginal Rd, Halifax | Website | "The “Together We Brew” Craft Beer Festival is a new, re-imagined celebration of Nova Scotia Craft Beer presented by the Craft Brewers Association of Nova Scotia. We are showcasing the best craft beer (including LOTS of NEW BREWS that you will be some of the first people to sample!) produced throughout our province." | Beer, Food & Drink, Social |
| Pours for Paws | Dartmouth | 25/03/23 | 67 Neptune Crescent, Dartmouth | Website | "There will be 12 tasting stations including: Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Whiskey, Still Fired Distilleries, Bulwark Cider, Nine Locks, Benjamin Bridge, Compass Distillers, Lake City Cider, Fine Company, Steinhart, Chain Yard, Spindrift and more! We have great items that have generously been donated by our sponsors available for our silent auction." | Social, Fundraiser, Animals, 19+ |
| Clothing Swap@ The Tare Shop | Darmouth | 27/05/23 | 21 Portland Street, Dartmouth | Website | "We are hosting a clothing swap on Saturday, May 27th, starting at 6pm. The event is pay-what-you-can at the door (suggested $5), and all door sales will be donated to Out of the Cold: a local organization providing low-barrier, harm-reduction focused supportive housing to folks of all genders. Any left over clothing will also be given to Out of the Cold and the Elizabeth Fry Society of MNS based on their needs at the time. " | Clothes Swap, Thrift |
| Ha!ifax ComedyFest | Halifax | 27/04/23 to 29/04/23 | See Website for Location Details | Website | "Every April, Halifax erupts in laughter as comedians from all over North America hit the stage for the Ha!ifax ComedyFest. Held over 4 days, the festival showcases over 30 comedians with multiple shows across the city, including several shows taped for CBC." | Entertainment, Comedy, Live, Social |
| Waterfall hike in Cliffs of Fundy Geopark | Spencers' Island | 04/02/22 to 23/12/23 | 757 Spencers' Beach Rd | Website | " Step back-in-time on this guided hiking tour within the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark. Feel like you're in Jurassic world as you make your way past beautiful waterfalls, old-growth forest, and trek through one of the only three slot canyons in Nova Scotia. " | Nature, Outdoors, Scenic |
We hope this post is helpful! We will be adding more as the summer progresses, and as more events come up! If you’re interested in finding more events and resources, keep reading!
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Oh, looking for some fun inexpensive ideas for stuff to do at home in between your Nova Scotia travels? Check out our Things to do for under $100 dollars blog!
If you go to any of these events, let us know by leaving a comment! We’d love to hear about your experiences. And if you have any suggestions on what we should add, contact us to let us know!
