Festivales y eventos

Flock over to the Library to join our crow party! Be like a crow by dressing in black, and bring along a few trinkets to trade. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Keshen Goodman Public Library, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

The newly formed Maritime Jazz Collective Big Band presents a unique show of challenging large-ensemble music from composers Kenny Wheeler, Carla Bley, Maria Schneider, and original music. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Halifax Central Library, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

If you think you will miss all the Holly Jolly fun because of your little one’s bedtime, we’ve got you covered! Introducing The Mini Holly Jolly, perfect for littles and parents alike. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Sackville Public Library, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Hop on the latest mocktail trend with our "dirty soda bar." We’ll have everything you need to make your perfect recipe. Plus, we’re going old-school with Dance Dance Revolution on the Wii. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Cole Harbour Public Library, on Friday, November 27, 2026, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Stories come to life at our puppet shows! Each month brings a new story and a new puppet adventure for the whole family to enjoy. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Sackville Public Library, on Friday, November 27, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Rated G | 1971 | 1h 46min Based on the novel by Anna Sewell, Black Beauty is a lyrical tale of friendship and understanding between a boy and his colt. After they are parted, Beauty passes from owner to owner, before a heartwarming reunion very late in life. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Students of local teachers Erich Schoen-René and Amy Spurr-Caveney will be performing cello and violin pieces. Expect to hear the sounds of Bach, Mozart, Dvorak, and more. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Halifax Central Library, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Enjoy a storytime followed by a puppet show telling of The Gruffalo , and a classic 16mm short film. Join us every Saturday for Play Café where adults can grab a cup of tea or coffee while kids enjoy a new craft, activity, or performance each week. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for an entertaining journey through some of the great music of the 1920s and 30s. Expect hot jazz, blues, old-time pop, and classic songs, plus familiar favourites from the 1950s to the 80s. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Halifax Central Library, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join us for a low-key movie night where you can relax, unwind, and enjoy an eerie movie with friends! Come on your own or with a buddy, get settled, and take a break! It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Captain William Spry Public Library, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Join Juno Award-winning fiddler and singer Morgan Toney and multi-instrumentalist bandmate Keith Mullins as they perform live on the Library floor! Along with music, Morgan will talk about his journey and explain the Mi'kmaq Teachings behind his songs. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at Keshen Goodman Public Library, on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

Rated PG | 2011 | 1h 35min It’s 1976, and Elizabeth Alison Gray is just your average suburban 11-year-old waiting for adolescence to arrive, when she finds out that her whole life has been a lie. With only her imagination to guide her, she runs away to find the truth. It is a free Halifax Public Libraries program at J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.