EVERGREEN FESTIVAL

When

Nov 22 - Dec 15

Location

Downtown Halifax,

Contact

https://discoverhalifaxns.com/evergreen-festival/

Details

Evergreen Festival 2024 is a 4-week-long outdoor winter celebration of Nova Scotian food, spirits, craft, art, and memorable experiences in the heart of the Downtown Halifax Waterfront. Local retailers, restaurants, hotels, attractions, and public spaces throughout the Halifax region will offer holiday light displays and festive programming to celebrate the season.
Look for JACK 92.9 and for the QR CODE on display all over the Evergreen Festival for your chance to win an EVERGREEN FESTIVAL basket full of gifts from Evergreen Vendors!

EVERGREEN MARKET: Shop local on the Halifax waterfront at the open-air Evergreen Market. Discover 22 cozy wooden chalets with vendors from across the province offering a variety of local food, drink, apparel, gifts, and more.

Market hours:
Mon-Tue: Closed
Wed-Fri: 4pm – 9pm
Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 7pm

EVERGREEN WINTER SPORTS ZONE: Experience free winter sports activities, brought to you by Decathlon. Ball hockey, archery, curling pads and more! Cozy up by the fire to enjoy live broadcasting of the Halifax Mooseheads games, brought to you by Eastlink and the Halifax Mooseheads. Special appearances by the Halifax Mooseheads, Evolve Fitness, R Studios, and more! Join the fun and visit the Evergreen Winter Sports Zone, located in Foundation Lot South on the Halifax Waterfront (1549 Lower Water Street).

EVERGREEN BRIGHT: A walkable outdoor trail of twinkling holiday light displays and installations along the Halifax waterfront, throughout downtown Halifax, downtown Dartmouth, and beyond.

EVERGREEN STAGE: Bundle up and get cozy at the BG (Beer Garden) on the Halifax Waterfront to hear some of your favourite local bands and musicians perform live, brought to you by Legendary Hospitality. With cozy firepits, music and drinks, you can enjoy the Halifax Waterfront at the most festive time of year!The BG hours:
Fri: 12pm – 9pm
Sat: 12pm – 9pm
Sun: 12pm – 6pm

EVERGREEN EXPRESS: Hop on and off the Evergreen Express and immerse yourself in the magic of the waterfront festivities. With departures from the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront every hour on the hour and from Cunard every hour on the half-hour, the train conveniently stops at key attractions, including the Evergreen Vendor Market and Queen’s Marque Courtyard, offering a fun way to explore the festival.

Evergreen Express Hours:
Fri: 4pm – 9pm
Sat: 11am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 7pm

EVERGREEN BRIGHT is a walkable outdoor trail of twinkling holiday light displays and installations along the Halifax waterfront, throughout downtown Halifax, downtown Dartmouth, and beyond.

EVERGREEN Pet Photobooth by Wet Nose Images in Support of the SPCA
Location: Container Stage at Foundation WharfBring your furry friend down for a festive holiday photo by Wet Nose Images—it’s completely free! While there’s no charge, donations to the SPCA are warmly welcomed to help support animals in need.

November 24th and December 8th from 12pm – 4pm

 

Spruce the holiday Gonk is Evergreen’s friendly new mascot! You’ll find him taking in the lights, enjoying hot cocoa and other seasonal treats, hanging out at the market, and greeting visitors to the Halifax Waterfront!