30 Things to Do in Halifax Before the End of Summer!

Hey Halifax, summer isn't over yet! There is still SO much fun to be had in and around the city. From outdoor concerts and local markets to beach days and party cruises, there is no shortage of things to do from now until the end of September. Discover everything still coming up before the end of summer and make the most of the second half of the season!

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1. Shakespeare by the Sea

📆 Until August 30 |📍Point Pleasant Park | 🔗 Learn More

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2.Sullivan's Pond Concert Series‍

📆 Until September 6 |📍 Sullivan's Pond | 🔗 Learn More

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3.Halifax County Exhibition‍

📆 August 19-22 |📍Halifax Country Exhibition Grounds | 🔗 Learn More

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4.East Coast in Water Boat Show‍

📆 August 20-21 |📍 Shining Waters Marina | 🔗 Learn More

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5.Music Bingo Cruise‍

📆  September 3+8 |📍 Harbour Queen | 🔗 Learn More

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6.Pirate Day

📆  August 21-23 |📍 Fisherman's Cove | 🔗 Learn More

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7. Salsa on the Waterfront

📆 Thursdays, Until Mid-September |📍 Halifax Waterfront | 🔗 Learn More

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8.West Coast Swing Dancing‍

📆 Fridays, Until September 11 |📍Halifax Waterfront | 🔗 Learn More

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9.HFC Wanderers Games‍

📆  Until end of October |📍 Halifax Wanderers Grounds | 🔗 Learn More

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10.45th Clam Harbour Beach Sand Castle Competition‍

📆 August 23 |📍 Clam Harbour Beach | 🔗 Learn More

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11.Halifax Karaoke Cruise‍

📆  August 18 + September 1 |📍Harbour Queen | 🔗 Learn More

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12.Halifax Tides Game‍

📆  Until end of October |📍Halifax Wanderers Grounds | 🔗 Learn More

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13.Queens Marque Movie Nights‍

📆 Mondays, Until end of September |📍Queens Marque | 🔗 Learn More

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14.Fun Day in Bedford-Sackville‍

📆 August 25 |📍Fultz House Museum | 🔗 Learn More

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15.2026 Summer Multicultural Marketplace & Shows‍

📆 August 28-29 |📍Foundation Wharf | 🔗 Learn More

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16.Wars on the Waterfront: Professional Armwrestling‍

📆  August 29 |📍Drunken Lampposts on the Waterfront | 🔗 Learn More

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17.The Big Blue Boogie Cruise‍

📆 August 30 |📍Harbour Queen | 🔗 Learn More

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18.Taste Asia 2026‍

📆 September 10-13 |📍Salter Lot Parking Lot | 🔗 Learn More

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19.FamFest Atlantic‍

📆 September 12-13 |📍Alderney Landing | 🔗 Learn More

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20.NHL Street Harbour Fest

📆 September 12-13 |📍Emera Oval | 🔗 Learn More

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21.Atlantic International Film Festival‍

📆 September 16-23 |📍Multiple Locations | 🔗 Learn More

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22.Waterfront Yoga Sunset Series‍

📆 August 18+25 |📍Halifax Waterfront | 🔗 Learn More

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23.Crystal Crescent Beach Day‍

📆 Anyday |📍Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park | 🔗 Learn More

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24. McNabs Island‍

📆  Anyday |📍Cable Wharf -> McNabs Island | 🔗 Learn More

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25. Stroll Through the Halifax Public Gardens‍

📆 Anday |📍Halifax Public Gardens | 🔗 Learn More

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26. Sweet n' Salty Ice Cream‍

📆 Daily, Until October 30 |📍Saltyard Courtyard | 🔗 Learn More

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27. Roller Blading ‍

📆 Daily, Until Late Fall |📍Emera Oval | 🔗 Learn More

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28. Patio Hopping‍

📆 Anyday |📍Argyle Street | 🔗 Learn More

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29. Visit the Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market‍

📆 Anyday |📍Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market | 🔗 Learn More

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30. Magnetic World x Cold Stream x Ambassatours Gray Line Industry Night‍

📆 August 23 |📍Tall Ship Silva | 🔗 Learn More

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Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of time to make the most of it! Get outside, try something new, revisit a favourite spot, or finally check something off your summer bucket list. However you choose to spend it, enjoy every last bit of summer in Halifax before the season comes to an end.

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