Festivales y eventos

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of holiday songs from jazz vocalist Daniel Matto and pianist Scott Taylor featuring songs from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Julie London, and Bing Crosby. All are welcome to attend. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Cole Harbour Public Library, on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Rated G | 1945 | 1 hr 41 mins Journalist Elizabeth Lane (Barbara Stanwyck) is one of the country's most famous food writers. In her columns, she describes herself as a hard working farm woman, taking care of her children and being an excellent cook. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Got a song stuck in your head, a poem in your pocket, or a joke you've been dying to tell? This is your stage! It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Keshen Goodman Public Library, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of holiday songs from jazz vocalist Daniel Matto and pianist Scott Taylor featuring songs from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Julie London, and Bing Crosby. All are welcome to attend. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Captain William Spry Public Library, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Rated G | 2013 | 1h 44min This special screening is a part of our Sunday Fun-Day series. Drop in with us each Sunday for an afternoon of fun! It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Halifax Central Library, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Drop in to our Musquodoboit Harbour Parade of Lights Hot Spot to celebrate the holiday season. We'll warm up with a drink and a treat to-go prior to the parade. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Rooted in the rich musical traditions of North Preston, the sisters will share an uplifting mix of gospel, R&B, Reeny’s original songs, and a few Christmas favourites, with Reeny on piano. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Halifax Central Library, on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of holiday songs from jazz vocalist Daniel Matto and pianist Scott Taylor featuring songs from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Julie London, and Bing Crosby. All are welcome to attend. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Bedford Public Library, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Bring your deck and d20s for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering. Spare decks and dice will be available for new players looking to try their hand at this legendary world-building strategy game. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join Halifax Dance for a festive day of dance. Our recreational dancers will be sharing their hard work and learning in a Demonstration Day running from 9:15 AM, 1:00 PM. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Halifax Central Library, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

We're hosting a sleepover for your teddy bears, stuffies, and dollies. Wear your favourite pajamas and curl up for a storytime and activities with your fuzzy friends. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Alderney Gate Public Library, on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Non-branch location: Harbourview Lodge Continuing Care Centre, 22651 Highway 7, Sheet Harbour, NS B0J3B0 Drop by Harbourview Lodge Continuing Care Home for our Holiday Puppet Show! Enjoy a story, puppet show, and grab a treat bag from our special visitor. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Sheet Harbour Public Library, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.