Looking for things to do this weekend in Halifax? Need an excuse to get out and enjoy the last weeks of summer? From tours and experiences to cultural festivals and family fun, here are a few ways to make the most of it - and make it memorable:
1. Festa Italiana
📅 September 5 & 6 |📍 Italian Canadian Cultural Association of Nova Scotia
Experience HRM’s ‘Little Italy’ – two days filled with Italian food, culture, language and more food!
2. Wine Enthusiast Tour
📅 September 7 |📍 Pick-up locations in Halifax, Dartmouth & Bedford
Let’s go to Nova Scotia’s wine region – the Annapolis Valley - for a sommelier-guided wine tasting tour.
3. Author Talk: Weather, Lore & War
📅 September 6 |📍 Halifax Central Library, Paul O'Regan Hall
Join meteorologist Cindy Day and novelist Elizabeth Murphy (The Weather Diviner) for a lively conversation about weather lore and war.
4. Halifax SuperWalk
📅 September 6 |📍 DeWolf Park, Bedford, Halifax
The 2025 Parkinson Canada SuperWalk will take place on September 6th or 7th in over 30 locations across Canada.
5. Harbour Hopper Tour
📅 Daily |📍 Board at 1549 Lower Water Street
Halifax's #1 Boat Tour! Come check it out.
6. Halifax International Wine Festival
📅 September 6 |📍 Halifax Convention Centre
This year's event will be at the Halifax Convention Centre Ballroom overlooking the Halifax skyline. More space. More wine. More food. More fun.
7. Sheet Harbour Market
📅 September 6 |📍 Masonic Hall, Sheet Harbour
Weekly Saturday Market from 10am-2pm, featuring vendors selling specialty products from sewn items, laser crafts to baked goods, and everything in between.
8. Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise
📅 Daily |📍 Board at 1751 Lower Water Street
Join us for local, live music and to see the sights, city, and coastline, from a unique perspective.
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Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Halifax is full of ways to make this weekend unforgettable. Get out there, explore the city, and make the most of every moment!
