Halifax 
Events Description
In 2026, we’re once again inviting you to Glow Gardens, adorned with a million dazzling lights. Our towering displays and engaging interactive experiences are sure to delight all ages!
Our luminous holiday adventure has a NEW theme! The Enchanted Forest, nature comes alive in ways you never imagined. Explore the vibrant ecosystem with talking trees, magical streams, and mushroom homes filled with secrets.
Welcome back the ever popular ‘Glowville Fun Land,’ complete with games, inflatables, arcades, Santa’s Swinging Sleigh Ride, and Glow-comotive train ride. Unlimited play with your admission to Glow Gardens. Then wander the vendor marketplace for local shopping, enjoy live entertainment, and savour new food options.
This Year’s Highlights
- Our NEW giant Alpine Slide!
- Welcoming to the Main Stage entertainment — a hip-hop dance holiday show and a live trio playing seasonal favourites.
- Delicious meal options from first-time vendor, Bells Lane Kitchen.
- GlowQuest is back — wand-powered adventure with all-new games
- A new Audio Adventure — follow Fox and Bunny through the Enchanted Forest
- The Cozy Café Returns with hot chocolate, lattes, and treats
- Laser Tag returns to Glowville Fun Land
- Photos with Santa (additional fee)
- Glow Gives Back Nights supporting the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
This year’s theme will enchant you and create unforgettable holiday memories. Get ready to discover a forest full of light, wonder, and adventure.
Sensory Friendly – Glow Gardens
Join us for our Sensory-Friendly Opening – December 4th from 2pm-4pm.
Enjoy a calm, welcoming space with no music, reduced sound, and softer visuals in Glowville. The Light Gardens will be fully lit, and some attractions will be limited.
At 4 PM, regular programming resumes with full sound and activities, though early guests are welcome to stay.
Please note: While we reduce stimulation, Glow remains a high-energy event and may not suit everyone.
It’s an in-service day for HRCE so why not take your kids to Glow! Experience a calm and welcoming environment during our special Sensory-Friendly Opening.
From 2:00–4:00 PM, enjoy Glow at a gentler pace — no music, reduced sound, and a more peaceful atmosphere for guests who prefer a low-sensory experience.
The Light Gardens will be fully lit, while Glowville will feature softer visuals and limited bounce attractions to ensure a comfortable visit.
🎅Visits with Santa for photos (additional fee) starting at 3:00 PM
👑 Princess Meet & Greets at 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM (no loud singing)
(Please note that there is no school on this day for HRM.)
Glow Highlights:
• Experience the magic of the Enchanted Forest.
• Our NEW 25-foot Alpine Slide! (starts at 3:00pm)
• The return of Glow Quest – a wand-powered adventure.
• NEW Field Adventure – follow Fox and Bunny through a playful scavenger hunt
• Food trucks with festive delights.
• The return of the Glow-comotive train and Santa’s Swinging Sleigh Ride (starts at 3:00pm).
• The Glow & Glide Roller Park returns — roll through the lights! (starts at 3:00pm)
• Vendor Market with treasures, gifts, and local finds galore (Limited vendors between 2-4pm).
✨ Please note: Glow opens to the general public at 4:00 PM. Guests are welcome to stay beyond this time; however, the environment will transition to our regular show with louder music, brighter lights, and larger crowds. While we make every effort to reduce stimulation, Glow is naturally a high-energy event and may not be suitable for everyone.
Glow Gardens – Family NYE Celebration:
Back again, Glow Gardens is once again bringing you an elevated New Year’s live show that you don’t want to miss!! Join us for upbeat live music, dancing, fireworks, and more —all beneath the enchanting glow of a million lights!
Guests can first visit our the Enchanted Forest, the light gardens and our interactive Glowville Fun Land before capping off the experience with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Celebration!
Virgin Radio’s Family NYE Celebration: Virgin Radio is proud to sponsor this year’s Family New Year’s Eve Party! One of their on-air personalities will host the event, bringing extra energy and excitement to the celebration.
Family Passes are not available for this event.
Who is it for?
All ages – Family
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
Adult(13 – 64) – Weekdays: $25.99, Weekends/Holidays: $27.99
Family (up to 2 adults and 3 children) – Weekdays: $89.99 & Weekends/Holidays: $99.99
Children & Senior (Ages 3-12 and 65+) – Weekdays: $19.99, Weekends/Holidays: $22.99
Children 2 And Under – FREE
Flex Pass – Flex Pass offers one-time use ticket for anytime, any day. $32.99
*Plus service charges and applicable taxes.
**The Flex Pass lets you enjoy one single visit to Glow Halifax — any day, any time during the festival (Except for the NYE Event). No need to pick a date in advance.
Please note, discount codes are applied to the ticket price only.
Sensory Friendly – Glow Gardens: $22.97 – $101.91
Glow Gardens – NYE Celebration – Adult: $39.99+HST /Child: $29.99 +HST
Includes tour of the gardens, NYE party favours (hats, noisemakers), access to Glow Fun Land, Main Stage Show and Fireworks Finale.
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
November 19, 2026 – January 2, 2027
Nov 19 – 20, 26 – 27, Dec 3 – 4, 9 – 11, 16 – 17 | 4 pm – 9 pm
Nov 21, 28, Dec 5, 12, 18, 21 | 1 pm – 9 pm
Dec 22, 29, Dec 6, 13, 20, 29, Jan 1 – 2 | 12 pm – 7 pm
Dec 18 – 19, 22 – 23, 26 | 11 am – 8 pm
Dec 28 – 30 | 11 am – 7 pm
Dec 31 | 12 pm – 4 pm
Dec 24 – 25 | Closed
Sensory Friendly – Glow Gardens | Dec 4 | 2 pm – 4 pm
Family NYE Celebration: Thursday, December 31, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 8:15 PM
- 4:00pm: Doors Open (Arrive any time after 4pm)
- 5-6:15pm Main Stage with Merimac
- 6:45-7:50pm Main Stage Dance Party with Merimac
- 7:30pm: Glowville and the gardens close
- 7:50pm: Main Stage Countdown
- 8:15pm: Fireworks Show (Side Parking Lot – Visible from anywhere out front)
Itinerary may change slightly.
Venue & Address :
Halifax Exhibition Centre
200 Prospect Road, Goodwood, Nova Scotia B3T 1P2
Parking – Paid Parking
Public Transit Accessible.
