Events

Special Events Task Force (SETF) Process

SETF Application, Special Events AO-2014-010, Entertainment Expressions of Interest, etc.

Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition

August 24, 2025

Latest Updates

Posted: July 17, 2025 - 1:06 pm

Residents invited to Natal Day celebrations
Posted: June 24, 2025 - 10:37 am

Residents invited to Bedford Days programming
Posted: June 17, 2025 - 11:07 am

Municipality announces KANA’TA: Canada Day 2025 programming

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Dartmouth Sunshine Series 2025

June 21 - September 1: View the Dartmouth Sunshine Series schedule.

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45th Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition

Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 9a.m.: The sandcastle and sand sculpturing contest attracts over 10,000 people every year to the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. There are cash prizes for various categories.

2025 Natal Day

Natal Day starts with the Buskers on the Wed, July 31. The Aug 4th long weekend is jammed packed full of events for the whole family, right up until the fireworks on Lake Banook on Monday at 9 p.m. Find all the info @ www.natalday.org

HRM Civic Events Facebook page

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Event Grants

The Municipality supports events that build community, foster good community relations, supports culture, develops the local economy and tourism industry, and enriches the quality of life of all residents and visitors.