Halifax 
Things to Do on New Year’s Eve in and around Halifax
Wondering what to do on New Years Eve & New Year’s Day 2019 in Halifax?
A list of New Year’s Eve fireworks, family fun events, activities and adult parties (including free/no cover, tickets at the door, last minute party ideas) in and around Halifax to enjoy the New year’s Eve and ring in 2019.
Contents:
- New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Family Activities
- Adult Events & Parties and NYE Dinner & Dance – Gala
- New Years Day Events
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Free and Extended Bus Service on New Year’s Eve – On the evening of New Year’s Eve, starting at 6 p.m., all bus and ferry service will be free for the evening. In addition, many of Halifax Transit’s bus routes and the Alderney ferry will extend their service later into the evening to ensure that our passengers have a safe trip home after ringing in the new year.
I. New Years Eve Fireworks & Family Activities in Halifax
2019 New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Celebrations – Presented by Eastlink
Ring in the new year with your best friends and family Downtown Halifax. We once again have two incredible Canadian Artists and of course midnight FIREWORKS. Join us at the largest outdoor celebration welcoming 2019 in Atlantic Canada. A New Year creates new opportunity. Come celebrate as a community together. 2019 will continue to host diverse unique performances and NYE 2019 is a chance to see new incredible music you may have never had the opportunity to witness. Both groups bring a live show that is interactive and engaging start to finish!
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 10:45PM – 12:05AM
Fireworks: Midnight
Grand Parade, Downtown Halifax
FREE
New Year’s Eve Family Extravaganza
Celebrate the New Year early with a special event designed for families – kids, parents and grandparents. Enjoy an active afternoon together with activities & games in the Field House and Aquatics Centre! Featuring: OnTree zip lines (ages 6+), Bouncy castles in the Field House, Giant inflatable obstacle course in the Competition Pool, Fundamental Movement Skills zone (obstacle course), Face Painting, CGC Photo Booth …Snacks & more!! Details
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 2:30 PM – 05:00 PM
Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas Raddall Drive, Halifax
Adult | Member $7, Non-member $10
Youth (2-17) | Member $4, Non-member $7
Senior (60+) | Member $6, Non-member $9
II. Adult NYE Parties, Dinner & Dance Events in Halifax
Stay, Dine & Dance New Year’s Eve Party
Relax in one of our comfortable rooms. Enjoy a sumptuous 6 course dinner and complimentary champagne toast. Live music featuring: Nadia Moore, Leander Mendoza, and Stevie Dooks.
Monday, December 31, 2018 | Doors Open 5:30 PM
Comfort Hotel Bayer’s Lake, 88 Chain Lake Drive, Halifax
$ 299.00 per 2 Adults
New Years Eve at the Lower Deck
Entertainment includes Entertainment :
Matinee performance by the Original 1991 Signal Hill, DJ Billy G,
Hot Country 103.5’s DJ Cruise. Call 902-425-1501
Monday, December 31, 2018
Matinee performance by the Original 1991 Signal Hill | 7:00 PM
– Signal Hill @ 10:30 PM (First Floor)
– DJ Billy G @ 10:30 PM (2nd Floor)
– Hot Country 103.5’s DJ Cruise @ 10:30 PM (3rd Floor)
The Lower Deck, 1887 Upper Water Street, Halifax
$30 Matinee Tickets (Must arrive no later than 8pm and includes all the perks)
$45 General Admission Tickets (These tickets will allow you to arrive anytime and includes all the perks)
Brett Kissel New Years Eve
Ring in the New Year with the CCMA Awards’ reigning Male Artist of the Year, Brett Kissel!! 19+Details
Monday, December 31, 2018
Show starts at 7:00 PM (seated) and 11:00 PM(standing room only)
Schooner Showroom, Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax
$70, HST and service charges apply
New Year’s Eve Special at Yuk Yuk’s!
Laugh your way into 2019. Details
Monday, December 31, 2018
Dinner | 7:30 PM
Show | 10:00 PM
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club, The Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis St, HalifaxDining @ Atlantic Ballroom of WestinShow @ Commonwealth Ballroom
Show: $40; Includes a champagne toast.
Dinner/show: $106.95; Includes the full course buffet dinner, the show, taxes, gratuity and champagne toast
New Year’s Eve 2019 at Pacifico – Finale
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 08:00 PM – 01:00 AM
Pacifico Nightclub, 1505 Barrington Street, Halifax
$28.50 tax included
New Year’s Eve 2019 @ Stayner’s Wharf Pub & Grill
It’s the party you’ve been waiting for all year! Todd and Jesse personally invite you to join them at Stayner’s Wharf this New Year’s Eve.
There will be an extra special menu, party favours, champagne and don’t miss the Big Balloon Drop at midnight. The extraordinary Doris Mason will be here to entertain! Come and celebrate New Year ’s Eve in style…on the most festive night of the year…at Stayner’s Wharf Pub & Grill! Details
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 09:00 PM – 01:00 AM
Reservations bookings start between 7:00 and 7:30 pm.
Stayner’s Wharf Pub & Grill, 5075 George Street Halifax
Tickets are $25/person for entertainment and the special table d’hôte NYE menu for $55/person will be available
Call today to reserve your table 902.492.1800
New Years Eve Dinner and Dance
Music by DJ Bucky Blanks. Details
Monday, December 31, 2018
Southern Chicken Dinner | 07:30 PM
Dance | 9:00 PM – 01:00 AM
Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
15 Spectacle Lake Dr, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
$75/person
The Great Goatsby NYE Celebration
Tickets include a four course dinner, toast at midnight, party favours and “the after party”. Details
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Stubborn Goat, 1579 Grafton Street
Halifax
$85/person, Prices subject to HST and gratuity.
New Year’s Eve with Guy Paul
Yup, we’re ringing in 2019 at Beaver Bank Station this year! Call and make your reservations early, seating is limited. (but the fun is never limited!!!) Let’s have a night to remember!!! Details
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 8:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Beaver Bank Station Bar & Grill, 991 Windgate Dr, Beaver Bank
New Year’s Eve with the Mellotones
19+! Details
Monday, December 31, 2018
Dinner | 7:00 PM
Dance | 9:30 PM
Cunard Centre, 961 Marginal Road, Halifax
Regular $39 each
Dinner and Dance: $130 each
New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance
Monday, December 31, 2018 | 7:30 PM – 1:00 AM
Hatfield Farm
1840 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds Plains
$79 (tax and gratuity included)
Call (902) 835-5676 or stop by our office any day from 9am to 5pm to purchase tickets!
III. New Year’s Day 2018
New Years Day Levee
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Government House, 1451 Barrington Street, Halifax
Free
New Year’s Day Polar ‘Bunny’ Dip 2019
Dip into 2019 with gusto at our Annual Polar ‘Bunny’ Dip – and it’s the official kick-off to our 91st Anniversary!
This year is the YEAR OF THE LOBSTER – so come dress in your best lobster themed outfits – or just come in red!! Details
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Gather on the front lawn to ‘assemble in the formation of a lobster’ | 3:30 PM
Dip | 3:45 PM
White Point Beach Resort, 75 White Point Beach Resort Road
Herring Cove Polar Bear Dip for Feed Nova Scotia
The most famous polar dip in the salt water!
Whether you are a first timer or an annual jumper we are excited you have chosen to help make this year bigger than the last. Since this event is part of a non-profit organization there is no cost to take the dip. We do however encourage all jumpers to take a pledge sheet to help raise funds for Feed Nova Scotia and other local charities. Details
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Registration: 10:00 AM
Jump: 12:00 PM
Registration will take place at St. Paul’s Parish Hall starting at 10am.The jump will take place at Government Wharf in Herring Cove, Herring Cove Wharf Lane from
34th Annual Resolution Run
Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
101-137 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, NS
5K Run/Walk: Until December 1: $60; Until December 26: $65; On race day: $70
1k Kids Run: Until December 26: $15
Please verify all details from event organizers. The prices are indicative (may change any time) and may include other charges.
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