Celebrate Recreation Month 2026
Did you know that June is Recreation Month? See the menu below for a list of celebrations in communities across the municipality, sorted by community.
- Bedford | Hammonds Plains
Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Centre
- Friday, June 5 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Family Bingo Night | Limited space available.
- Monday, June 8 | 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. | Beginner Ballet (18+)
- Monday, June 15 | 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. | Beginner Jazz & Conditioning (18+)
Lebrun Recreation Centre (green space)
- Wednesday, June 24 | 6 to 7:30 p.m.| Drop-in lawn games
- Come and meet your local Community Developer, play lawn games and enjoy a popsicle.
- All ages are welcome.
- Beechville | Lakeside | Timberlea
BLT Community Centre
- Tuesday, June 23 | 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Neighbour Week event
- Celebrate Neighbour Week with our Recreation and Neighbourhood & Volunteer Services staff, with lots of FREE activities.
- Date TBC | Time TBC | Splashpad grand opening
- Help kick off the summer with the grand opening of the new splashpad.
BLT Senior Elementary School
- Saturday, June 6 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Community Spring Fair
- Join Recreation Staff at this community event to test out all the Rec Van equipment before the 2026 season begins.
East St. Margaret's Elementary
- Thursday, June 11 | 10 a.m.to noon | International Day of Play Celebration
- Recreation staff are visiting the school with an abundance of play opportunities to help celebrate the day.
Shatford Memorial Elementary
- Thursday, June 11 | 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. | International Day of Play Celebration
- Recreation staff are visiting the school with an abundance of play opportunities to help celebrate the day.
- Tuesday, June 23 | 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Neighbour Week event
- Cole Harbour
Cole Harbour Place | Friday, June 5
- 4 to 6 p.m. | Parent and Tot Swim | $3 per swimmer
- 4 to 6 p.m. | Public Skate | Scotia 2 | FREE | Bring your own helmet and skates
- 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Bikes and Scooters | Scotia 1 | FREE
- 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Open Swim | $3 per swimmer
- 7 to 9 p.m. | Roller Skating | Scotia 1 | FREE | Bring your own roller skates
- Dartmouth
Shirley's Splash Pad
- Sunday, June 14 | 1 to 3 p.m.
Come out and enjoy in some family fun by joining us for our Dartmouth, Rec Day event. There will be demonstrations from recreation staff showing skateboard moves, pickleball basics, field games, face painting, music, drinks and snacks and so much more. Rain or Shine!- Hosted by: Receation staff from Dartmouth North Community Centre, Findlay Community Centre, Shirley’s Splash Pad and Shubie Park.
- Sunday, June 14 | 1 to 3 p.m.
- Halifax
Captain Spry
- Saturday, June 6 | 2 to 7 p.m. | Free Swim | Aquatic Centre
Chocolate Lake
- Saturday, June 6 | 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. | Learn to Line Dance
- Sunday, June 7 | 1 to 4 p.m. | Junior Lifeguard demonstration
- Youth can come out and try out our new junior lifeguard rescue boards.
Emera Oval
- Saturday, June 6 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Recreation Day at the Oval
- Fun, family-friendly celebration for all ages! Join us for a lively day filled with face painting, carnival-style games, snacks and more. The Oval will be buzzing with activity as we come together to celebrate recreation, play and community. Whether you are stopping by for a game, a treat or just to enjoy the atmosphere.
Halifax Forum
- Saturday, June 6 | 1-3 p.m. | Public Skate | Free | *no sticks
Needham Community Centre
- Saturday, June 6 | Open Swim | Aquatic Centre
- Noon to 1:30 p.m.
- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Sunday, June 7 | Open Swim at the Aquatic Centre
- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Boat Club
- Saturday, June 6 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Intermediate Kayak Paddle
- Join our trained kayak staff for a morning paddling along the Northwest Arm in Halifax. The group will run through some safety requirements before exploring the coastline. This session is an opportunity to explore a larger area and is recommended for those already comfortable in a kayak.
- June and September | Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Free canoes and SUP rentals | One-hour rentals
- July and August | Saturdays & Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Free canoes and SUP rentals | One-hour rentals
- Musquodoboit
Musquodoboit Harbour Community Centre
- Satuday, June 6 | 1 to 2 p.m. | Try JourneyDancing
- Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.
Upper Musquodoboit Elementary School
- Thursday, June 11 | Noon to 1:30 p.m. | International Day of Play Celebration
- Free play activities for both the young and the young at heart!
- Satuday, June 6 | 1 to 2 p.m. | Try JourneyDancing
- Sackville | Fall River
Gordon R. Snow Community Centre
- Recreation Day | Saturday, June 6
- 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Free family gym games & activities | Hosted by the Youth Leadership - Youth Ops program
Sackville Sports Stadium
- Recreation Day | Saturday, June 6
- 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Free Membership Access
- Free access to the fitness centre and group fitness classes. Check online for drop in schedules.
- 10 to 10:30 a.m. | Sportball drop-in class | Gymnasium
- Parent & Child Multi-sport class for 2-3-year-olds
- 10 a.m. to noon | Field games & stations | Field House
- 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. | Sportball drop-in class | Gymnasium
- Parent & Child Multi-sport class for 3-4-year-olds
- Noon to 2 p.m. | Drop-in Basketball | Outdoor Basketball Court
- 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. | Free swim | Aquatic Centre
- 3 to 5 p.m. | Field games & stations | Field House
- Field Games offers fun, active, and inclusive recreation activities for all ages. Participants can enjoy a variety of games, challenges, and team activities designed to encourage movement, teamwork, and community connection in a welcoming and energetic environment
- 3 to 5 p.m. | Arts & Crafts | Gymnasium
- Create fun and imaginative animal crafts using paper plates, markers, feathers, stickers, and other craft supplies. Participants of all ages can design their own unique animal creations to take home.
- 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Free Membership Access
- Sunday, June 7
- 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Free Membership Access
- Free access to the fitness centre and group fitness classes. Check online for drop in schedules.
- 2:15 to 4:15 p.m. | Free swim at the Aquatic Centre
- 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Free Membership Access
- All summer long | Earth Walk Kit Rentals
- Borrow an Earth Walk Kit and head into the woods at your own pace. Designed for families, this self-guided experience offers simple activities and prompts to help you slow down, explore, and reconnect with nature together.
- Recreation Day | Saturday, June 6