Events

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Jan 28 - Dec 31

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Fairview Farmers Market

Jun 6 - Oct 31

Now happening every Thursday: the Fairview Farmers Market!!

Shop the many vendors in the community room at Centennial Arena  as well as those outside including our farmers and food trucks.

If you run out of cash while at the market, drop by the information table to purchase Market Bucks using your credit or debit card. These bucks are available in $5 denominations and can be used to shop at any of our vendors during the 2024 season.

The market is FREE for EVERYONE so drop by!!

Thursday’s 4 – 7 pm until October 31

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FREE TRIAL-Speed Skating and Speed Sledge

Sep 14 - Sep 28

If you like to go fast or would like to try Speed Skating or Speed Sledge. Please come and join us at RBC Center Arena D on Saturday September 14th, 21st and 28th at 3PM. This is a free event and we will provide you with the necessary gears during the event.

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Out and Equal JOB FAIR-YMCA

Sep 18

YMCA of Greater Halifax and Dartmouth invites you to join the Out & Equal Job Fair on September 18th at Zatzman Sportsplex in Dartmouth!

This is your chance to connect with inclusive employers from various industries who are committed to diversity and inclusion. Whether you’re in customer service, healthcare, manufacturing, or government, there’s an opportunity waiting for you.

Let’s bridge the gap together and ignite the next step in your career!

Mark your calendar from 10 AM to 2 PM. See you there!

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WOMEN WHO ROCK-70s + 80s Tribute Show

Sep 20 - Sep 21

WOMEN WHO ROCK is a dynamic showcase by local musicians and singers of the best jams from the 70s + 80s. You will hear songs originally performed by Pat Benatar, Heart, Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Tyler, and more! Get ready to clap and sing along while you are swept along on a musical journey rocking to the best at the The Sanctuary Arts Centre! You do not want to miss this show!

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Australian Pink Floyd Show at Scotiabank Centre

Sep 20

How entertaining is the Australian Pink Floyd Show?

Pink Floyd’s own David Gilmour invited this band to perform at his birthday day party. Yeah, they are THAT awesome!

Catch the Australian Pink Floyd Show hits Scotiabank Centre, September 20th, 2024.

Presented by Evenko

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Batman Day at Back Issues Comicon

Sep 21

It’s Batman Day! What better place to be than Back Issues Comicon! We have 33 tables of vendors, and guests to announce! All for just $3 at the door! Our last event on April 20th had 31 tables of vendors carrying products like comic books, comic magazines, comic digests, manga, graphic novels and collected trade paperbacks and hardcovers. There were comics available for sale from as far back as WWII and as recent as this year, including many key issues and first appearances. It was so successful, that all of our overwhelming, positive feedback during and after the event said our one-off comic book show had to happen again. Mark this event on your calendar

Plus, it’s the NS launch of a new comic book anthology “Dark Coast” by Maritime comic creators! Christ Church Parish Hall, 61 Dundas St. Dartmouth

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Cornhole For The Cure

Sep 21

The Nova Scotia Cornhole Association invites you to join their annual Cornhole For The Cure September 21st at Sandman Signature Hotel, Dartmouth.

It’s a fun evening of bags, bevvies and breast cancer fundraising. To register hit the link!

Sponsored by Ace Machining Hosted by  Sandman Signature Hotel

September 21st  5:30 PM

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Motionball for Special Olympics

Sep 22

National not-for-profit motionball for Special Olympics announced its 2024 Marathon of Sport Halifax will take place on Sunday, September 22, from 9 am to 4 pm at the Canada Games Centre in Bayer’s Lake.

The annual event will host sixteen teams participating in a variety of sports, including basketball, giant pong, ultimate frisbee, bench ball, volleyball, soccer, and bocce ball, taking over the Canada Games Centre.

Teams from around the HRM will fundraise before the event with the overall goal of raising $60,000 net for the Special Olympics. Marathon of Sport not only brings awareness to the Special Olympics movement but also allows people with and without intellectual disabilities to interact, build lifelong friendships, and ultimately create more inclusive communities. The funds raised through this year’s Marathon of Sport will ensure Special Olympics athletes have the resources to stay active and compete in the sports they love on a national and international level.

This year, attendees will have the chance to play alongside this year’s motionball Halifax Honorary Athlete, Matt Walsh.

To learn more about how you can register and participate in motionball’s Marathon of Sport, visit: motionball.com/halifax

Follow motionball on social media @motionballhalifax #MarathonofSport #NoGoodWay.

About motionball: motionball is a national non-profit organization raising funds and awareness for the Special Olympics Canada Foundation (SOCF) through inclusive social and sporting events in cities across Canada. Throughout the motionball calendar year, over 12,500 supporters and Special Olympics athletes participate in 50+ annual events in 18 Canadian cities and 35 university campuses. motionball aims to provide a sustainable funding model and base of supporters for the Special Olympics movement by engaging and empowering young professionals and university students. To date, motionball has donated over $19M net to the Special Olympics Canada Foundation. For more information, please visit motionball.com.

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Ignite the Fight Charity Golf Tournament

Sep 26

Ignite the Fight Charity Golf Tournament

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HRFE Station 16 OPEN HOUSE

Oct 5

For the Annual Fire Prevention Week, HRFE STATION 16 in Eastern Passage is having an open house! Along with BIG SHINY FIRE TRUCKS, Bring the family for: Free BBQ Activity Books Face Painting Balloon Animals Cotton Candy and Fire Extinguishers Give aways.

Saturday October 5th 10am-2pm Fire Station 16 1807 Caldwell Road, Eastern Passage

 

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EAST COAST KITCHEN PARTY-Dreams Take Flight

Oct 5

Settle in for a grand time, East Coast Kitchen Party-style Saturday October 5th! Dance the night away with Donair Supply at the first Dreams Take Flight East Coast Kitchen Party! Tickets are $25 in advance/$30 at the door. Each ticket includes one drink (limited to certain drinks) -Fantastic music from East Coast favorite Donair Supply -Local Fiddle entertainment from Meghan Simmonds -Cash Bar -50/50 -Pub style canteen available -Photo Booth -Silent Auction…and more! All proceeds from this event support Dreams Take Flight Atlantic. Each year, Dreams Take Flight Atlantic takes 140 children from Atlantic Canada to Walt Disney World for one magical day. These children would not have this opportunity at this time in their lives. Dreams Take Flight Atlantic is a not-for-profit organization, meaning 100% of our funds raised go towards our children! Sociable! Tell your bestest buds and lock down your tickets now. Details

CIBC Run For The Cure 2024-Halifax

Oct 6

The 2024 CIBC Run for the Cure is almost here!! Taking place at Garrison grounds Sunday Oct 6th! Register at 830 and ceremony at 10 and run – walk starts at 11 am (Total event hours are 8:30am -1pm) There will be a 1km and 5 km and you’re invited to cheer on these enthusiastic and motivated participants!

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Halifax Story Slam

Oct 29

Halifax Story Slam: True stories told live. Without a net.

Expect an unforgettable evening of storytelling at the inaugural “Story Slam” event, in partnership with Halifax Public Libraries, on Oct 29, 2024, at Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library! ????? For this singular experience, curated storytellers will share their own true tales on the theme of “fear.” Through workshops with seasoned story editors, each presenter will be guided to refine their story for an exciting evening of storytelling.

Think you have a story to share? We’re calling for participants! Submit your pitch at the link provided: keep it rough, keep it short – two sentences or a one-minute voice/video message. Also, you can email it directly to halifaxstoryslam@gmail.com. Here is a link to the Facebook Event.

Get ready to be captivated as our storytellers take the stage, no prompts, no scripts, just real stories! We have goosebumps already!

 

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