The leaves are starting to change colour, so it is time to head out and start enjoying the fall sights and cooler weather. There are still a lot of fun activities around HRM to enjoy and even some activities that only take place in the fall. To get the most from fall, here are the best activities to do this fall in Halifax Metro.
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Fall Season Events & Festivals
Nova Scotia Forest Festival
The Nova Scotia Forest Festival is a celebration of all our forests provide. From hands-on demonstrations and activities to the Golden Axe-throwing Tournament, come and enjoy an array of activities in the fresh fall air at Memory Lane Heritage Village! October 4, 2025. Details
Prismatic Arts Festival
The Prismatic Arts Festival is a national, multidisciplinary arts festival that showcases and celebrates innovative work by Indigenous artists and artists of colour from across Canada. Enjoy vibrant, boundary-pushing new works in theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts, media arts, and spoken word this fall in Halifax. September 26 – October 5, 2025. Details
Halifax Urban Folk Festival
HUFF returns for its 16th year from September 29 to October 5, 2025! With shows at The Carleton, The Basement, The Marquee, and RadStorm, performers include Aysanabee, Ray Bonneville, Rhet Miller, The Monoxides, Nick Earle, Pretty Archie, and more. Don’t miss this exciting week of music! Details
A Walk in the Park
Join us on September 20 at Cole Harbour Heritage Park for a family-friendly walk-a-thon! Choose from five trail routes (1-13 km) with fun Education Stations along the way. Afterward, enjoy a complimentary cookie and lemonade at the Rose and Kettle Tearoom. Details
The Harvest at Halifax’s Seaport Farmers Market
Spend a day with the family at Halifax’s Seaport Farmers Market where you can peruse a fabulous showcase of local products from local farmers, food vendors, crafters, and artisans. Details
The First Pour
Be among the select few to experience an evening where every sip and bite is crafted for indulgence. From elegant mini-cocktails and martinis to a dedicated whisky room paired with smoked salmon and oysters, this intimate event is all about savoring the finer things—one pour at a time. October 10, 2025. Details
Warm Up To Winter Market
This indoor/outdoor winter market celebrates the beginning of the holiday season with a wide selection of carefully curated crafts and creations. Shop wood fire, all handmade, quality product, and delightful seasonal treats and hot beverages from the Rose & Kettle. November 15, 2025. Details
Where: Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum, 471 Poplar Drive, Cole Harbour
The Halifax Health & Wellness Show
The Halifax Health & Wellness Show features interactive workshops, expert talks, and live demonstrations on fitness, nutrition, and mental health. Explore exhibitors and products to support your wellness journey. October 18, 2025. Details
Where: Cedar Event Center, 111 Clayton Park Drive, Halifax
Wine Fair Halifax
Get your tickets for Wine Fair Halifax on October 4, 2025, at the Halifax Convention Centre. Hosted by Cellar Events Inc., this premier lifestyle-themed wine show features over 200 wines from local and international producers, along with a celebration of lifestyle and leisure. Details
Where: 1650 Grafton Street, Halifax
Nowadays Festival
Nowadays Festival is a music festival that takes place in Dartmouth on October 9 – 11, 2025. Details
Gypsy – A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
“Gypsy” The Premiere “Fleetwood Mac” Tribute band features accomplished musicians, who deliver a world-class show!
The songs of this iconic recording artist transcend across three generations of music fans. November 1, 2025. Details
Where: Light House Arts Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax
Surfside Studio Tour
Enjoy a drive along the coast and tour the studios of artists at the communities of West Lawrencetown, East Lawrencetown, Three Fathom Harbour, Seaforth, Grand Desert, and West Chezzetcook. Artists and artisans will open their studios and homes to showcase their talent and creativity. September 28, 2025. Details
A Very Special Farm Fest
Join us Saturday, October 11th, for A Very Special Farm Fest, in Memory of Lloyd Eisener! This year’s Farm Fest will feature all of his favourite things! We will have sauerkraut making, a tractor photo op, a make and break engine, live music, a small farmers market, candy apples, and more! Details
Cheer on the Halifax Mooseheads
Catch a home game in person at the Scotiabank Centre! Details
Francofest Halifax
Celebrate and discover the HRM’s Francophone diversity through cultural, literary, sporting, and social events. October 23 to November 1, 2025. Details
Nocturne 2025
See Halifax and Dartmouth come alive with Nocturne: Art of Night. This 4-day immersive artistic experience takes place from October 16 to 19, 2025. Details
Natalie MacMaster with Mary Frances
Natalie MacMaster is a JUNO- and Grammy-winning, world-famous, multiple-gold-album superstar. And she returns home to Symphony Nova Scotia, with her daughter, Mary Frances! Join them for a foot-stomping, crowd-pleasing performance of down-home jigs, reels, and strathspeys – plus Mary Frances’ Latin-infused Celtic fiddling – in a celebration of Nova Scotia’s rich musical heritage that will have the whole family dancing on the way home! November 1, 2025. Details
Fibre Arts Festival
Celebrate the colourful world of Fibre Arts at the Memory Lane. October 18, 2025. Details
Nova Scotia Music Week
Nova Scotia Music Week
Start planning your Nova Scotia Music Week! Music. October 23-26, 2025. Details
Fall Vintage Show
Don’t miss the Curio Collective’s Fall Vintage Show taking place at the Light House Arts Centre on October 3rd & 4th! Details
Bear Grease
Get ready for a jaw-dropping, toe-tapping spectacle! Bear Grease takes the 1978 musical, Grease, on an Indigenous joyride, with fashion that slays, humour that tickles your funny bone, and music that makes you groove! It’s a rez makeover for the beloved characters, keeping the authenticity alive while adding a burst of cultural flair. September 30 – October 5, 2025. Details
Where: Neptune Theatre, 1593 Argyle Street, Halifax
Matthew Good with I Mother Earth
Matthew Good, known for his introspective lyrics and dynamic performances, will be performing hits from his extensive catalog, spanning both his solo career and his time with the Matthew Good Band. Sharing the stage, I Mother Earth promises a high-octane set filled with their signature blend of psychedelic rock and alternative groove, sure to get the crowd moving. November 15, 2025. Details
ReJigged Festival
ReJigged Festival
ReJigged Festival is celebrating its 16th edition from October 23 – 25, at The Stage at St. Andrew’s in Halifax. The festival showcases Celtic music and dance. Details
Bach & Friends
With his exceptional talent, massive career, and glorious, transcendent works, Johann Sebastian Bach is the undisputed father of classical music – but lesser known are his many brilliant contemporaries. Principal Baroque Leader Julia Wedman and Symphony Nova Scotia pay homage to Bach’s friends with music from Telemann, Fasch, and Pisendel, plus Pachelbel’s iconic, world-famous Canon. October 26, 2025. Details
Where: St. Andrew’s United Church, Halifax
The Wizard of Oz
When a tornado sweeps young Dorothy Gale over the rainbow, she lands in the magical land of Oz. Joined by a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion – Dorothy must follow the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard of Oz who can send her back home to Kansas. Featuring all your favourite songs from the movie, this beloved family-friendly musical is guaranteed to be a wickedly good time. November 4, 2025 – January 4, 2026. Details
Where: Neptune Theatre, 1593 Argyle Street, Halifax
A Holly Jolly Jill Barber Christmas
Get ready to experience an unforgettable evening 0f incredible music with Jill Barber on December 10, 2025. Details
Where: Light House, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax
Hal-Con
Join other sci-fi and superhero fans at Hal-Con to celebrate fandoms and to meet the people who play their favorite characters and who have changed the genres. Even if you don’t attend the event taking place on November 7 – 9, you can spot people in costumes across Halifax during this popular convention. Details
Jah’Mila’s Radiant Reggae Roots
Jah’Mila is a dynamic vocalist, storyteller, and genre-defying artist whose onstage presence is as powerful as it is soul-stirring. Whether drawing from her Jamaican reggae roots or exploring the rich textures of R&B, jazz, and beyond, Jah’Mila pours her heart and soul into every performance. October 3 – 4, 2025. Details
Where: Rebecca Cohn, Halifax
Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra: True North
Under the direction of Mark Hopkins, the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra kicks off a brand-new season with True North! Hear music from classical heavyweights like Beethoven and Sibelius, plus symphonic gems from Gabrieli, Björk, and Whitacre. Finally, experience the heart wrenching, JUNO Award-winning musical tribute to 15-year-old Amanda Todd by the late Canadian composer Jocelyn Morlock. November 29, 2025. Details
Where: The Stage at St Andrew’s, 6036 Coburg Road, Halifax
Traditional 1940s Christmas Dinner
Enjoy an authentic 1940s Christmas dinner served by candlelight in the traditionally decorated Cookhouse at Memory Lane Heritage Village on November 15 – 16, 2025. Details
Evergreen Festival
Experience the city come alive with music, light, and joy at the Evergreen Festival throughout the season. November 21 – December 14, 2025. Details
Dartmouth Handcrafters Show
Shop handmade products from over 125 talented local makers. at the Dartmouth Handcrafters Show. November 14-16, 2025. Details
Where: Zatzman Sportsplex, 110 Wyse Road, Dartmouth
Halifax Christmas Tree Lighting Event
Enjoy the lighting of the municipal Christmas Tree, a visit from Santa Claus, fireworks, live music, a visit from PAW Patrol SKYE & CHASE, and Gabby’s Dollhouse Dance Party! November 22, 2025. Details
Where: Grand Parade, 1770 Barrington Street, Halifax
For a Fun Time
Seven Bays Bouldering
Climbing is always fun, exciting, and fresh at the Seven Bays. This is also a great place to make new friends, share a bite, as well as enjoy a good climbing session. Details
Where: 2019 Gottingen Street, Halifax
Tour the City on an e-bike
If you have never toured the City on electric bikes, fall is a great time to plan one. Details
Family Round-Up
Enjoy a day of adventure at the Hatfield Farm with petting pens, wagon rides, all-you-can-eat hot dogs, unlimited drinks, ziplines, rubber rodeo & playgrounds. Details
Where: Hatfield Farm, 1840 Hammonds Plains Rd, Hammonds Plains
Relax with Art
Love art? Located in downtown Halifax, Argyle Fine Art is a commercial fine art gallery that showcases artists working in a variety of mediums. Drop by to see some great artwork and take home what strikes your fancy. Details
Where: 1559 Barrington Street #102, Halifax
What’s more relaxing than great food?
Book yourself an all-inclusive tour with Curated Food & Drink Tours and experience the unique flavours of urban Halifax. Choose from several guided, multi-course tours and explore one of Halifax’s unique urban neighbourhoods. You will eat well, enjoy some beverages, have fun, and learn lots of cool stuff along the way. Details
It’s Candy Time
To enjoy a sweet time, visit Freak Lunchbox Canada. Find the weirdest, newest, and hippest candy and pop culture items on the market here. Details
Where: Freak Lunchbox Canada, 1729 Barrington St., Halifax
Propeller Arcade
Explore an all-authentic brewery and arcade that features a rotating cast of pinball and arcade machines as well as 12 taps of Propeller craft beer. Details
Where: 2015 Gottingen Street (in the basement of Gottingen Tap Room + Cold Beer Store), Halifax
Enjoy Apple Beverages
Made with 100% Nova Scotia apples, Chain Yard Cidery offers unique and awesome ciders to its customers. Stop by to enjoy a refreshing glass of Nova Scotia cider. Details
Where: Chain Yard Cider, 2606 Agricola Street, Halifax
Tea Party in The Park: Afternoon Adventure
Follow Discover Halifax’s itinerary for an Afternoon Adventure. Have a fun day in the Spring Garden Area with a trip to a storybook café and a walk through the magical Halifax Public Gardens. Details
It’s Haunt Time
Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour
Rain or shine, get ready for 70 minutes of bone-chilling stories while you explore the prison cells, candlelit tunnels, and restricted areas of historic Citadel Hill. The staff of Halifax Citadel Ghost Tours will tell the story of Canada’s most haunted historic site through true accounts of unexplained events. Details
Where: 5425 Sackville St, Halifax
Get Ready for Some Scares at the Haunted House
The Bluenose Ghost Festival’s Haunted House is back again this year. Make sure to get your tickets early because this popular haunted house is only open October 4-5, 9-12, 16-19, & 22-31, 2025. Details
Where: Alderney Landing, 2 Ochterlonley Street, Dartmouth
Riverbreeze Fear Farm
Opening in October is the Riverbreeze Fear Farm, featuring 5 haunted houses, 2 haunted mazes, and 8 nights of terror. Get your tickets early! Details
Where: 660 Onslow Road, Truro
Get Outdoors
Fall Day Trips From Halifax
Go on a fall day trip — there are beautiful places to see, great food to eat, and lots of stuff to do that’s less than 3 hours away from Halifax. Here are 24 of them.
Pick Pumpkins and Explore the Corn Maze
Come play Farm Scene Investigation in the corn maze, grab delicious lunch at the Pumpkin Grill Cafe, visit Kangaroos, bounce on the jumping pillow, and hop on the wagon to pick the perfect pumpkin from the pumpkin patches! Details
Bikeable Getaway
Get your bike and hit on road. There are several small biking tours you can enjoy in the season. Details
Walk along tree-lined paths
Enjoy a stroll through the popular Point Pleasant Park. The park offers great views of the Halifax Harbour and the North West Arm and has kilometers of winding footpaths, and historical monuments. Details
Where: 5718 Point Pleasant Drive, Halifax
25 of the Best Hikes to Enjoy Fall in Halifax
See fall colours
The Musquodoboit Trailway is a good option to see lots of fall colours. This well-groomed trail has several branches that offer stunning views of the Musquodoboit River and surrounding areas. Details
Shubie Park
Shubie Park is the only fully equipped campground in Dartmouth, which makes it a great place to spend time in nature without having to leave the Halifax Metro area. There are also off-leash dog trails that you can explore with your furry friend. Details
Sir Sandford Fleming Park
Also known as The Dingle, Sir Sandford Fleming Park is off Purcell’s Cove Road and is one of the best places to see all the amazing colors of leaves in the fall. You can also climb the Dingle Tower to get a great view of the beautiful forests around the park. The park also has a playground for children, plenty of picnic areas, hiking trails, beaches, and wharves that everyone can enjoy. Details
Chain of Lakes Trail
The Chain of Lakes Trail is a part of the Rum Runners Trail. This scenic trail starts at Joseph Howe Drive and will take you across the city to the Bayers Lake Business Park and past several lakes. The trail is a great way to see the absolutely beautiful fall colors in the Halifax Metro area. There are also several places where you can stop and leave the trail if you need a rest. Details
Grape Escapes Nova Scotia Wine Tours
Enjoy a day exploring the sights of Nova Scotia’s wine country. Sit back, relax, and leave the driving to them, while you sip and savour your way through wineries and vineyards that show off Nova Scotia’s wonderful cool climate “terroir”. The Grape Escapes Nova Scotia Wine Tours offer a variety of tours that take place each week. Details
Go on a fall hike
Crowbar Lake Wilderness Trail is located 40 minutes east of downtown Halifax with over 16 km of wilderness trails that offer many spectacular views together with unspoiled wilderness. The Crow’s Nest viewpoint makes your whole trek worthwhile. Details
Hike Rum Runners Trail
Rum Runner Trail is a 119km long multi-use trail that connects Halifax and Lunenburg. The trail runs through forests, which makes it a great option for those who want to see all the gorgeous fall colors. Along the trail are award-winning restaurants and shops that you can stop at. Details
Disc Golf
Enjoy Disc Golf on the Dartmouth Commons as part of Parks & Recreation’s pilot program! Disc Golf sets are available to borrow through the Findlay Community Centre’s free equipment loan program. Details
Check out Uniacke Estate Museum Park
Uniacke Estate Museum Park is known for its eight walking trails that take you around the 930-hectare property. The trails vary in length and will take you through the forest, to a lakeshore, near marshlands, and atop a drumlin. Along with the gorgeous fall colors, the park features beautiful 18th-century English landscaping. Details
Belchers Marsh Park Trails
Take a hike with the family and see how the changing of the season affect the marshlands at the Belchers Marsh Park Trail. The trail is 2.5km long and will take you past the marsh and a pond in Clayton Park. There are interpretive panels at the look-off that can tell you more about the marsh and the animals who call it their home. Details