Recreation offers many drop-in, free or low cost programs such as Open Gyms, Free Skating, Emera Oval activities and recreation programs. For more information please call your local recreation centre. You can also read about other opportunities available through the municipality's Affordable Access Program.
Free activities at the Emera Oval
Emera Oval
Get outside on the Emera Oval year-round! In-line skating in the summer and ice skating in the winter. How great is that?
View a full list of Emera Oval activities and equipment.
Equipment Rentals at Recreation Centres
We offer free equipment rentals all year round from our recreation centres.
View a full list of equipment rentals.
The Larry O’Connell Art Hive
A free open art studio for all ages.
Work on your own art projects or enjoy a directed craft activity led by instructors. Supplies are provided for all to use. The Art Hive is open to all ages, but children under nine must be supervised by someone 15 or older.
Fridays 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 12-2 p.m., at the Larry O’Connell Building, 6691 Fourth St, Halifax, NS. The first sessions will start Friday, Jan. 24 and Saturday, Jan. 25.
For more information, call 902-490-3895 or visit halifax.ca.
Power House Youth Centre
The Power House Youth Centre, located at 1606 Bell Rd, offers free drop-in programs for youth between 13-24. Activities include music, karaoke, Nintendo Switch, Coffee Houses, workshops, games, and so much more!
Playbox
A playbox is a container filled with a variety of gently used outdoor play equipment for community members to enjoy. It’s as simple as play, return, donate! Learn more about how it works and where to find one in your community.
Find free and low cost programs in your community
Call your local recreation centre for more details or visit halifax.ca/myREC.