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Jun 27

Halifax Waterfront

ReOpen City Copy

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.…

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…

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…

Jul 04

Halifax Waterfront

ReOpen City Copy

Jul 05

Halifax Waterfront

Flamenco on the Waterfront (Saturdays)

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

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,…

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…

Jul 12

Halifax Waterfront

ReOpen City Copy

Jul 12

Halifax Waterfront

Atlantic Cirque on the waterfront! Copy

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…

Jul 18

Halifax Waterfront

ReOpen City Copy

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

Aug 22

Halifax Waterfront

Splash of Colour: Aug 22, 2020 Copy

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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,…

Dec 04

Halifax Waterfront

Christkindlmarket at Alderney Landing

Jan 28

Peggy’s Cove

Peggy’s Cove Virtual Public Information Session

Join us for a virtual conversation on projects underway at Peggy’s Cove. A question-and-answer session will follow a presentation to provide a good overview of plans and input. Please register in advance here.

Mar 14

Halifax Waterfront

Taking BLK History at the Market

Halifax Brewery Market Sunday, March 14th 1-4pm Market filled with craft and food vendors, and live music See all the details now! Founded by two local African Nova Scotian women, Taking BLK is a grassroots vendors market born in the North End of Halifax featuring 30+ Black/African Nova Scotian upcoming, new and emerging businesses. The variety…

Mar 26

Lunenburg Waterfront

Bluenose 100: 1921 – 2021

Join Canadians for a celebration a century in the making as we honour 100 years of our Canadian Icon, the Bluenose! Kicking off March 26th, 2021, chart a course to embark on an adventure shared by ambassadors and champions of the Bluenose near and far. Keep up to date with upcoming official centennial events at…

Apr 10

Halifax Waterfront

Jerusalem Dance Challenge Pop Up

Dance for JOY: Saturday April 10, 2 – 4pm Jerusalema Dance Challenge Pop-up Tall Ships Quay, Halifax Waterfront Hosted by Haliente;s Creative Studio, learn more now. This is a simple dance that has SO MUCH joy. Let’s join together – SAFELY – and bring this much needed joy into our lives. If you’re not comfortable…

Jun 19

Halifax Waterfront

Open City 2021

Open City 2021: Saturday June 19 Spring has sprung and it’s time to get out for OPEN CITY 2021! Our local businesses need our support now more than ever – and we need them! With 100+ expected to be serving up specials, activations and unique treats, they’ll be rolling out the welcome mat to greet…

Jun 24

Lunenburg Waterfront

17th Annual Lunenburg Waterfront Association Symposium

Join the Lunenburg Waterfront Association Inc. and Develop Nova Scotia for the 17th Annual Lunenburg Waterfront Association Symposium & Information Update, virtually. Hear more on the year in review, projects and progress as our community looks ahead. Also joining is guest speaker Inbal Newman – Picton Castle alumni and the Winter 2021 Artist-in-Residence at the…

Jul 01

Halifax Waterfront

Splash of Colour Art Trail

Head to the Halifax waterfront to explore the Splash of Colour Art & Mural Trail!

Jul 03

Halifax Waterfront

Milonga Del Puerto

Dance as sailboats pass by and the sun sets over the Halifax Harbour. Every Saturday if weather is nice. A milonga is a tango social dance event, no formal instruction. Potential new students are encouraged to contact the organizer re classes. Dress in layers, and DO NOT WEAR SPIKE HEELS – they put holes in our vinyl floor.…

Jul 10

Halifax Waterfront

Milonga Del Puerto

Jul 13

Halifax Waterfront

IronMatrix Kickboxing

Join IronMatrix on the Halifax waterfront for a FREE 30-min express Muay Thai Kickboxing workout. Every Tuesday from 12:10-12:40pm on the Helipad at Bishops Landing (in front of Bicycle Thief restaurant). FREE to the public. Everyone is welcome and no previous experience is required. No equipment necessary. Consisting of intervals of Muay Thai Kickboxing combinations…

Jul 13

Halifax Waterfront

DalKings Swing Dance

Jul 14

Halifax Waterfront

Waterfront Yoga with R Studios

Jul 14

Halifax Waterfront

Kizomba Halifax

Jul 15

Halifax Waterfront

Haliente Salsa Dancing

Come join us Thursdays starting July 8th for our first Waterfront social of the summer! 🤗💃🏻🕺🏿 We are going to kick things off with an hour Salsa Beginner Workshop with Moses Diallo from 7:45 pm – 8:45pm. Followed by 2 hours of social dancing starting at 9pm. LOCATION: 1325 Lower Water St, at the bottom…

Jul 16

Halifax Waterfront

Kohr Method Lifestyles – Waterfront Workouts

Jul 16

Halifax Waterfront

Africa Festival of Arts and Culture

Jul 16

Halifax Waterfront

West Coast Swing Dance Classes

Fridays 7:00pm – 9:00pm are booked for WCS, and posted weekly to confirm they are happening. Check here for notices in case of cancellation and any future events. We’ll be at either the Gazebo (usual place), or the other end of the wharf near the Seaport Sign/Arch. Due to construction, access points are from the…

Jul 16

Halifax Waterfront

Rugby Nova Scotia

July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 (Junior) July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20 (Senior)

Jul 17

Halifax Waterfront

Africa Festival of Arts and Culture

Jul 17

Halifax Waterfront

Milonga Del Puerto

Jul 19

Halifax Waterfront

Rugby Nova Scotia

July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 (Junior) July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20 (Senior)

Jul 20

Halifax Waterfront

IronMatrix Kickboxing

Jul 20

Halifax Waterfront

DalKings Swing Dance

Jul 21

Halifax Waterfront

Tunes at Noon

Tunes at Noon outdoor summer concert series is presented by Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC), in partnership with the African Nova Scotian Music Association, The Coast, Develop Nova Scotia and the Youth Arts Connection. Nova Scotian performers from all genres of music will perform at the Salt Yard Stage on the Halifax waterfront on Wednesdays,…

Jul 21

Halifax Waterfront

Waterfront Yoga with R Studios

Jul 21

Halifax Waterfront

Kizomba Halifax

Jul 22

Halifax Waterfront

Tunes at Noon

Jul 22

Halifax Waterfront

Haliente Salsa Dancing

Jul 23

Halifax Waterfront

Tunes at Noon

Jul 23

Halifax Waterfront

Kohr Method Lifestyles – Waterfront Workouts

Jul 23

Halifax Waterfront

Rugby Nova Scotia

July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 (Junior) July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20 (Senior)

Jul 23

Halifax Waterfront

West Coast Swing Dance Classes

Jul 24

Halifax Waterfront

Milonga Del Puerto

Jul 25

Halifax Waterfront

C.A.S.K. Karate

Jul 26

Halifax Waterfront

Rugby Nova Scotia

July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 (Junior) July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20 (Senior)

Jul 27

Halifax Waterfront

IronMatrix Kickboxing

Jul 27

Halifax Waterfront

DalKings Swing Dance

Jul 28

Halifax Waterfront

Halifax International Busker Festival 2021

Halifax Busker Festival presents Music & Magic Saturday, July 31 to Monday August 2, 2021 Salt Yard Too Stage on the Halifax Waterfront July 31 and August 1 Nova Scotia Music Stage Shows from 1:00pm until 8:00pm Featuring talented Nova Scotian musicians: Keonte Beals, Andru Branch, Gizelle De Guzman, Zamani, Che, Christine Campbell and Blake Johnston,…

Jul 28

Halifax Waterfront

Waterfront Yoga with R Studios

Jul 28

Halifax Waterfront

Tunes at Noon

Jul 28

Halifax Waterfront

Kizomba Halifax

Jul 29

Halifax Waterfront

Tunes at Noon

Jul 29

Halifax Waterfront

Haliente Salsa Dancing

Jul 30

Halifax Waterfront

Kohr Method Lifestyles – Waterfront Workouts

Jul 30

Halifax Waterfront

Tunes at Noon

Jul 30

Halifax Waterfront

West Coast Swing Dance Classes

Jul 30

Halifax Waterfront

Rugby Nova Scotia

July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16 (Junior) July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20 (Senior)

Jul 31

Halifax Waterfront

Milonga Del Puerto

Aug 03

Halifax Waterfront

DalKings Swing Dance

Aug 04

Halifax Waterfront

Kizomba Halifax

Aug 05

Halifax Waterfront

Haliente Salsa Dancing

Aug 06

Lunenburg Waterfront

Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival

Aug 06

Halifax Waterfront

West Coast Swing Dance Classes

Aug 07

Halifax Waterfront

Milonga Del Puerto

Aug 08

Halifax Waterfront

SpinCo Waterfront Ride

August 8 – 7:30am – 3pm (Rain date: August 15)

Aug 10

Halifax Waterfront

DalKings Swing Dance

Aug 11

Halifax Waterfront

Kizomba Halifax

Aug 12

Halifax Waterfront

Haliente Salsa Dancing

Aug 13

Halifax Waterfront

West Coast Swing Dance Classes

Aug 14

Halifax Waterfront

Milonga Del Puerto

Aug 18

Halifax Waterfront

Kizomba Halifax

Aug 19

Halifax Waterfront

Haliente Salsa Dancing

Aug 20

Halifax Waterfront

West Coast Swing Dance Classes

Aug 21

Halifax Waterfront

Milonga Del Puerto

Aug 22

Halifax Waterfront

C.A.S.K. Karate

Aug 24

Halifax Waterfront

DalKings Swing Dance

Aug 25

Halifax Waterfront

Kizomba Halifax

Aug 26

Halifax Waterfront

Haliente Salsa Dancing

Aug 27

Halifax Waterfront

West Coast Swing Dance Classes

Aug 28

Halifax Waterfront

Milonga Del Puerto

Aug 31

Halifax Waterfront

DalKings Swing Dance

Sep 03

Halifax Waterfront

West Coast Swing Dance Classes

Sep 04

Halifax Waterfront

Milonga Del Puerto

Sep 24

Halifax Waterfront

C.A.S.K. Karate

Nov 26

Halifax Waterfront

Evergreen Festival 2022

Friday Nov. 26, 2021 – Sunday Dec. 19, 2021 But the lights of Evergreen Bright remain until Sun. Jan. 2, 2022 Visit EvergreenFestNS.com for details and updates! Follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Nova Scotia’s popular Evergreen Festival is back with even more to experience and enjoy as the community comes alive with music,…