Events

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Posted: June 4, 2026 - 2:35 pm

Residents invited to Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026

Residents are invited to attend Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026, a free, family-friendly fan experience taking place at the Garrison Grounds on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12 beginning at 1 p.m. each day.
Posted: May 14, 2026 - 1:08 pm

Blue Nose Marathon – Street closures, parking impacts and transit disruptions

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents to expect street closures, parking impacts and transit disruptions on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 as a result of the Blue Nose Marathon.
Posted: December 5, 2025 - 10:05 am

Residents invited to annual Halifax Explosion Memorial Service

The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to the annual Halifax Explosion Memorial Service on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. The event will take place at the Bell Tower in Fort Needham Memorial Park.