Buskers Festival

Aug 1, 2025 12:00 PM  - Aug 4, 2025 4:00 PM
The Buskers Festival provides entertainment on the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts from July 30 to August 4, 2025.
With stages at the Halifax Seaport, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Sackville Landing, Foundation Wharf, and Dartmouth’s Alderney Landing, the 39th annual Halifax Busker Festival provides locals and visitors alike with exciting and unique entertainment with six days of incredible performances.
https://www.buskers.ca/

Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Harbour Fireworks

Aug 2, 2025 10:00 PM  - Aug 2, 2025 10:30 PM
Happy Natal Day Weekend!
The Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day Harbour Fireworks will take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 10:00 pm.
Join us for the annual Natal Day Harbour Fireworks on Saturday evening.
There will be a map posted of the firework barge location posted after June 1st, on our main page.
However, the area adjacent Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park has traditionally had the best view.
RAIN DATE: Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 10:00 pm

Halifax & Dartmouth Waterfronts
Please Contact: Andrew Cox
Phone: 902-479-4092
coxa@halifax.ca

Bridgewalk 2025

Aug 3, 2025 2:00 PM  - Aug 3, 2025 4:30 PM
Join thousands of Haligonians for this free, family-friendly event as we open the Macdonald Bridge to pedestrians for an afternoon of fun, celebration, and spectacular views!
MacDonald Bridge
Please Contact: Steven Proctor
SProctor@hdbc.ns.ca
https://halifaxharbourbridges.ca/news/bridgewalk-is-back-walk-the-macdonald-bridge-like-never-before

119th Dartmouth Natal Day Road Race

Aug 4, 2025 8:00 AM  - Aug 4, 2025 9:30 AM
THE 119th ANNUAL DARTMOUTH NATAL DAY ROAD RACE WILL BE BACK IN 2025!
ROAD RACE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
VISIT WEBSITE BELOW TO REGISTER.
ONLY 1000 RUNNERS!
REGISTER EARLY!!

Downtown Dartmouth
Please Contact: Dave Nevitt, Race Director
Phone: 9024107245
marathonstorun@msn.com
https://raceroster.com/events/2025/102155/dartmouth-natal-day-road-races-2025

128th Pepsi Natal Day Parade

Aug 4, 2025 10:30 AM  - Aug 4, 2025 12:00 PM
The 128th Pepsi Natal Day Parade will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025.
Parade registration is now open.
Please register soon, maximum 65 entries!
Downtown Dartmouth
Please Contact: Simone Boudreau
Phone: 9029431044
simone.boudreau@halifax.ca

Natal Day Undersea Adventure Family Fun Day

Aug 4, 2025 12:00 PM  - Aug 4, 2025 4:30 PM
Join us for a Family Fun Day packed with excitement, entertainment, and ocean-themed adventures — perfect for all ages!
Enjoy hands-on science and art booths, food and dessert vendors, and fun activities inspired by the sea. Don’t miss your chance to Meet SpongeBob SquarePants and explore interactive exhibits the whole family will love.

🎤 Live Performances by:

The Big Sing – an all-ages community sing-along!
Alan Syliboy and the Thundermakers
Culture Shock
DJ Douvet
The Town Heroes
🧜‍♀️ Plus: Science booths, crafts, and more ocean-inspired surprises!

Sullivan's Pond
Please Contact: Simone Boudreau
Phone: 9029431044
simone.boudreau@halifax.ca

Mike Cowie Booty Boppin’ Brass Band

Aug 4, 2025 2:00 PM  - Aug 4, 2025 4:00 PM Halifax Public Gardens

The Natal Day Lake Banook Fireworks

Aug 4, 2025 9:30 PM  - Aug 4, 2025 10:00 PM
The Halifax Regional Municipality and the organizers of the Halifax-Dartmouth Natal Day program will be hosting the 128th Lake Banook Fireworks Show on Monday, August 4th at 9:30 pm.
Prince Albert Road Closure from 8 pm until 10 pm.
Don't miss the traditional Natal Day Family Finale!


Lake Banook on Prince Albert Road
Please Contact: Andrew Cox
Phone: 9024904729
coxa@halifax.ca