Jun 27

Halifax Waterfront

ReOpen City

Re-Open City 2020 June 27 & 28 | July 4 & 5 | July 11 & 12 | July 18 & 19 A new twist on and old favourite— Open City is back for a special edition that spans four weekends in June and July! Our local businesses need our support now more than ever.…

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Jun 27

Halifax Waterfront

Milonga del Puerto – Tangonova (Saturdays)

Tangonova welcomes you to join them on Saturday Nights at the Tall Ships Quay from June 27 – September 12, 2020 – 6:30pm-9:30pm for Argentine Tango Dancing. Maximum 5 couples at a time on the dance floor. No partner rotation, unless couples are bubbled together. All participants will have been briefed on the protocols. For more…

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Jul 03

Halifax Waterfront

Salt Yard Sessions 2020

Dates: Every Friday from July 3 – September 25, 2020 Location: 1521 Lower Water Street Description: Emerging Artists. Food. Beautiful Setting. Youth Art Connection & Develop Nova Scotia are thrilled to be hosting the 2020 edition of “Salt Yard Sessions” in the Salt Yard on the Halifax waterfront, with Vitamin Dee Entertainment. Join us every…

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Jul 04

Halifax Waterfront

ReOpen City

Re-Open City 2020 June 27 & 28 | July 4 & 5 | July 11 & 12 | July 18 & 19 A new twist on and old favourite— Open City is back for a special edition that spans four weekends in June and July! Our local businesses need our support now more than ever.…

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Jul 05

Halifax Waterfront

Flamenco on the Waterfront (Saturdays)

Join us on the Halifax waterfront for Flamenco by the Sea!

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Jul 08

Halifax Waterfront

Kizomba by the Ocean (Wednesdays)

Date: Every Wednesday July 8 – Sept 30, 2020 Location: Tall Ships Quay 7:00-9:00pm: Kizomba Social Experience great Kizomba music and social dancing hosted by Free to Move Dance School – certain to be a night of soul connection and fun! *Limited to Family Bubbles as dance partners, 10 ppl due to COVID-19 preregistration required,…

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Jul 11

Halifax Waterfront

Atlantic Cirque on the waterfront! Copy

Dates: Saturday & Sunday July 11 & 12, 2020 Location: Salt Yard and surrounding area along Halifax Waterfront Time: 12–3pm Atlantic Cirque performs along the waterfront in celebration of Re-Open City HFX! Discover Atlantic Cirque’s roaming performers as they make their way along the waterfront. Stilt walkers, wing dancers, acrobats, hula hoopers, magicians and more!  Celebrating…

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Jul 12

Halifax Waterfront

ReOpen City

Re-Open City 2020 June 27 & 28 | July 4 & 5 | July 11 & 12 | July 18 & 19 A new twist on and old favourite— Open City is back for a special edition that spans four weekends in June and July! Our local businesses need our support now more than ever.…

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Jul 12

Halifax Waterfront

Atlantic Cirque on the waterfront! Copy

Dates: Saturday & Sunday July 11 & 12, 2020 Location: Salt Yard and surrounding area along Halifax Waterfront Time: 12–3pm Atlantic Cirque performs along the waterfront in celebration of Re-Open City HFX! Discover Atlantic Cirque’s roaming performers as they make their way along the waterfront. Stilt walkers, wing dancers, acrobats, hula hoopers, magicians and more!  Celebrating…

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Jul 16

Halifax Waterfront

Haliente Salsa Dancing (Thursdays)

Dates: Every Thursday Time: 8:30 – 10:30pm Location: Tall Ships Quay, Halifax Waterfront Join Haliente Salsa Dancing on the waterfront every Thursday from July 16 – September 24 at the Tall Ships Quay 8:30pm-10:30pm. Please note that group size will be limited, physical distancing will be required in keeping with provincial Public Health Guidelines. Schedule…

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Jul 18

Halifax Waterfront

ReOpen City

Re-Open City 2020 June 27 & 28 | July 4 & 5 | July 11 & 12 | July 18 & 19 A new twist on and old favourite— Open City is back for a special edition that spans four weekends in June and July! Our local businesses need our support now more than ever.…

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Jul 18

Halifax Waterfront

Re-discover Nova Scotia Day on the waterfront

Dates: Saturday July 18, 2020 Time: 11am – 5pm Location: Halifax Waterfront It’s the final weekend of Re-Open City HFX, time to start exploring the rest of Nova Scotia! Head to the waterfront to ‘rediscover’ destinations and staycation adventures from all over Nova Scotia today with our tourism destination partners visiting us here on the…

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Jul 18

Lunenburg Waterfront

Sundays on the Lunenburg Waterfront

Dates: July 18 – August 30 Time: 2:00-4:00pm Location: Zwicker Wharf, Lunenburg waterfront Description: Free entertainment on at the Zwicker Wharf from 2-4pm in Lunenburg this summer! With a mix of music there will be lots to enjoy – outside along the waterfront. Bring your own chair to the and enjoy the shows! Sat. July…

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Jul 19

Halifax Waterfront

Hip Hop Pop-up on the Halifax Waterfront

Date: July 18 Time: 11am – 5pm A highlight of Re-Open City Halifax! Watch and listen along the Halifax Waterfront as the history of Hip Hop Dance in Atlantic Canada is showcased and celebrated through ‘pop-up’ performances by dancers from The Woods Professional Hip-Hop Dance Company,   Kinetic Studio , Unity Charity , House of Eights Dance Studio,  Concrete Roots and Onset Dance. Proudly…

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Jul 19

Halifax Waterfront

The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo ‘Pop-up’ Performance

Date: Sunday July 19th Time: 12:30-2pm Location: Salt Yard & along the Halifax Waterfront Many thanks to our friends from the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo for partnering with us at Develop Nova Scotia to welcome The Dartmouth and District Pipe Band for a Pop Up performance as part of our Re-Open City Halifax festivities…

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Jul 25

Halifax Waterfront

Atlantic Cirque ‘pop-up’ on the waterfront!

Dates: Saturday July 25, 2020 Location: Salt Yard and surrounding area along Halifax Waterfront Time: 12–3pm Atlantic Cirque performs along the waterfront! Discover Atlantic Cirque’s roaming performers as they make their way along the waterfront. Stilt walkers, wing dancers, acrobats, hula hoopers, magicians and more!  Celebrating 18 years of providing entertainment and circus training in Atlantic…

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Jul 29

Halifax Waterfront

Halifax Busker Festival Online Edition

While we won’t be welcoming Halifax Busker Festival to the waterfront in 2020 – the show must go on … ONLINE July 29 – August 3! Keep up to date and watch live from your living room – visit Halifax Busker Festival. With COVID-19 restrictions prompting the cancellation of all major events and large gatherings, Halifax…

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Aug 08

Halifax Waterfront

Exploring Georges Island

It’s official! As of August 8, 2020 Georges Island will be open to explore for weekends, now extended up to and including Thanksgiving weekend, October 10 and 11. Situated in the heart of Halifax Harbour this national historic site reflects the rich and varied heritage of Canada. For the first time in generations, visitors will have…

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Aug 09

Halifax Waterfront

Pop-Up East Coast Block Party (Sundays)

Bring the family for a great afternoon of music and performances with East Coast Block Party on the Halifax waterfront, Sundays in August in the Salt Yard.

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Aug 11

Halifax Waterfront

Hoppin’ at the Harbour 2020

Hoppin’ at the Harbour, hosted by DaKing’s Swing Dance Society is back on the waterfront! Location: Tall Ships Quay Tuesday’s until Sept. 29, 2020 Time to dust off your shoes and triple steps and join us outside for some summer lindy hop! In order to keep everyone as safe as possible, please read the rules…

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Aug 16

Halifax Waterfront

Pop-Up East Coast Block Party (Sundays)

Bring the family for a great afternoon of music and performances with East Coast Block Party on the Halifax waterfront, Sundays in August in the Salt Yard.

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Aug 19

Halifax Waterfront

Beach Rugby 2020

Rugby Nova Scotia presents: Beach Rugby Wednesdays/Thursdays Hosted at the Halifax Waterfront Beach Court (1479 Lower Water Street). The 5 v 5 game will be 5 mins a half with a one minute break and teams will play against the same opposition twice in one day (one game followed by a 15-30 minute break). All players…

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Aug 22

Halifax Waterfront

Splash of Colour: Aug 22, 2020

Head to the Halifax waterfront on August 22, 2020 for Splash of Colour to see a collection of artists at work creating murals and art and revisit works that you may have forgotten!

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Aug 22

Halifax Waterfront

Jazz at the Salt Yard Pop-Up

TD Halifax Jazz Fest is popping into the Halifax waterfront Salt Yard with pop-up Jazz performances for three dates this summer.

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Aug 23

Halifax Waterfront

Pop-Up East Coast Block Party (Sundays)

Bring the family for a great afternoon of music and performances with East Coast Block Party on the Halifax waterfront, Sundays in August in the Salt Yard.

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Aug 29

Halifax Waterfront

Jazz at the Salt Yard Pop-Up

TD Halifax Jazz Fest is popping into the Halifax waterfront Salt Yard with pop-up Jazz performances for three dates this summer.

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Aug 30

Halifax Waterfront

Pop-Up East Coast Block Party (Sundays)

Bring the family for a great afternoon of music and performances with East Coast Block Party on the Halifax waterfront, Sundays in August in the Salt Yard.

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Sep 05

Halifax Waterfront

Jazz at the Salt Yard Pop-Up

TD Halifax Jazz Fest is popping into the Halifax waterfront Salt Yard with pop-up Jazz performances for three dates this summer.

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Sep 05

Halifax Waterfront

S|E|A Waterfront Theatre: Sept 5 & 6

Make plans to enjoy live entertainment on the Halifax Waterfront over Labour Day Weekend as  S|E|A presents Waterfront Theatre  in Salter Lot for 2 performances at 8pm. Saturday Sept. 5: The Mellotones Sunday Sept. 6: Adam Baldwin & the Lake City Motor Band See details now.  *This event has been developed to meet current Nova…

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Sep 15

Halifax Waterfront

WIN a Waterfront Weekend Getaway!

CTV and Develop Nova Scotia are teaming up for a Waterfront Weekend Giveaway! The Halifax Waterfront is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. Whether you’re craving adventure, leisure, culinary or cultural experiences, Halifax’s 4 km Harbourwalk has something for everyone. The Waterfront Weekend Giveaway prize package will give one lucky viewer the chance…

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Sep 17

Lunenburg Waterfront

Lunenburg Waterfront Virtual Symposium

Join the Lunenburg Waterfront Association and Develop Nova Scotia to hear more on the year in review, projects and progress on the working waterfront, and what’s ahead. There will be a Q&A portion. You can also send questions in advance to outreach@developns.ca Sep 17, 2020 6:00PM-7:00PM (AST) Registration is required. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceivrToiGdDxzfTXXLRMKVK1iifP6sc9…

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Sep 19

Halifax Waterfront

Mosaic Festival in the Salt Yard

Mosaic Festival is popping up in the Salt Yard on Saturday Sept. 19, 2020  to celebrate culture and diversity in Halifax. Plan to enjoy the day along the waterfront 4km harbourwalk and enjoy the sights and sounds, while practicing physical distancing. See details now. *Raindate Sept. 26/20  

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Sep 19

Halifax Waterfront

2020 Steele Subaru Summer Classic Ball Hockey

S|E|A proudly presents the Steele Subaru Ball Hockey Summer Classic on September 19 & 20, 2020. Open to players between the ages of 7-14, teams will compete against three other teams within their division in a 3v3 format with a goalie in 15 – 20 min games. Designed to comply with physical distancing and Public…

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Sep 21

Halifax Waterfront

Art of City Building 2020

Dates: September 21, 2020 Location: Halifax Description: ART OF CITY BUILDING (AOCB) IS A CONFERENCE DESIGNED TO INSPIRE CONVERSATIONS AROUND PEOPLE, DESIGN AND PLACEMAKING. Save the date for this year’s virtual Art of City Building conference on September 21st! 🌎 We are thrilled to partner with the Canadian Urban Institute (@canurb) to host conversations with…

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Sep 25

Halifax Waterfront

Halifax Oktoberfest 2020

Let out your lederhosen and dust off your dirndl Halifax! Oktoberfest is back!! Head to the Stubborn Goat Beer Garden on the Halifax waterfront for Halifax Oktoberfest Sept 25 – Oct. 4th. Hosted in partnerships with Garrison Brewing, enjoy 10 days of (COVID responsible) traditional German-style fun. Oktoberfest decor, authentic food, and live entertainment: The Swell…

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Oct 09

Halifax Waterfront

Thanksgiving on the Waterfront

Thanksgiving is a great weekend to get together with friends and family on the waterfront – and there’s a cornucopia of possibilities waiting for you along the Halifax Waterfront! Head outside to meander and explore the 4km boardwalk and soak up some fresh sea salty air – there’s plenty to check out this weekend. Here’s…

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Oct 12

Halifax Waterfront

Nocturne: Art at Night

Nocturne 2020: ECHOLOCATION curated by Lindsay Dobbin October 12-17: K’jipuktuk/Halifax and virtually everywhere. Considering all of the ecological and social injustices at present, what is the role of art in transmitting our impact and collective responsibility as stewards of this land? Can art deepen kinship and communication with the natural world, encourage collaboration and relationships,…

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Nov 28

Halifax Waterfront

Evergreen Festival

Nova Scotia is welcoming a new outdoor holiday season event to the Halifax waterfront and downtown Halifax. This year, there’s a whole new way to fill the festive season with magic, togetherness (while staying apart in 2020), and joy! Welcome to the Evergreen Festival—where holiday spirit meets local flavour on the Halifax waterfront and throughout downtown.…

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Dec 04

Halifax Waterfront

Christkindlmarket at Alderney Landing

The very popular Christkindlmarket at Dartmouth’s Alderney Landing will go on, even in light of new Public Health guidelines, just a bit differently. Stop by to see the festive lights and online, shop among the local vendors and creators, supporting your friends and neighbours featured in the 2020 edition of Christkindlmaket! This is another great…

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