Things to Do this Labour Day Weekend in Halifax

Photo Credit: Tall Ship Silva

Enjoy the last long weekend before fall arrives in Halifax this year. Take advantage of the long weekend and meet up with some friends to have some last-minute summer fun. Here are just a few of the exciting things going on around Halifax this Labour Day weekend.

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Rise & Grind

Get up and go on a bike ride to the Glitter Bean Cafe. If you happen to be one of the first 20 people who arrive by bike, you can get a free coffee or $1 off espresso drinks. Even if you arrive late, the Glitter Bean Cafe offers great coffee and colourful espresso drinks that you are sure to enjoy.
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September 4, 2020 from 8 am – 3 pm

5896 Spring Garden Road, Halifax

Cocktail Cruise aboard Tall Ship Silva

Come aboard the Tall Ship Silvia for an early evening on the water enjoying great cocktails including Tall Ship Lemonade. Tickets include a free drink.
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September 4, 2020 at 4 pm

1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax

$52

Salt Yard Sessions 2020

Head to the waterfront on Friday evening to enjoy live music by new and familiar local talent.
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September 4, 2020 from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

1521 Lower Water Street, Halifax

Afternoon Show! Because I Have a Voice: Hip Hop for Mental Health

Spend an afternoon enjoying a free hip-hop drive-in style concert at Alderney Landing in support of Mental Health Awareness.
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September 4, 2020 from 4:30 pm – 6:45 pm

2 Ochterloney Street, Halifax

A Sea Kayak Tour

Unwind after a stressful work week with some relaxing paddling. Stay 1 fathom apart and join Paddle Peter and a great group of folks for a fun paddle, a few refreshing drinks and some entertaining stories on the wharf.
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September 4, 2020 from 6 pm – 8 pm

2017 Lower Prospect Road, Halifax

$40

Botanical Line Drawing Workshop

Start the long weekend learning how to turn realistic flowers into a beautiful work of art. Observe and draw from real dried botanicals, while Jacquelyn guides you through the process of botanical line drawing one step at a time.
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September 4, 2020 from 7 pm -9 pm

1574 Argyle Street, Halifax

$45

I Am What I Am – A Group Show

I Am What I Am is based on the constructs of identity. Local artists have come together to create a show to make us question who we are, what makes us who we are and why does it matter?
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September 4, 2020 from 12 pm – 5 pm and September 5 & 6, 2020 from 11 am – 3 pm

2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth

Wines on the Water aboard the Tall Ship Silva

Spend a simply delightful evening on the water, enjoying five signature Nova Scotia wines paired with five Executive Chef-selected food pairings. On the tour, you will learn more about Nova Scotia’s flourishing wine industry and how to pair wines with food.
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September 4, 2020 at 7 pm

1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax

$52

Outdoor Zumba

Get moving with Outdoor Zumba while overlooking the Bedford Basin. After working out, enjoy a snack at the Birch and Anchor. Make sure to bring lots of water and wear appropriate footwear to workout on the grass.
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September 5, 2020 at 10 am

367 Bedford Highway, Halifax

Donations welcome

Bird Wool Dryer Ball Workshop

Learn how to make your own dryer balls at this fun workshop. Dryer balls are a great eco-friendly option. All you need to learn to make your own dryer balls is how to do needle felting.
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September 5, 2020 from 1 pm – 3 pm

1574 Argyle Street, Halifax

$45

Halloween at Webber’s Lakeside Resort

It is Halloween at Webber’s Lakeside Resort this Labour Day weekend. If you are camping at the resort on Labour Day weekend, you can leave treat bags on your picnic table for the trick and treaters to pick up as they visit your site.
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September 5, 2020 from 6 pm – 9 pm

738 Upper Lakeville Road, Halifax

Hot on the Harbour Country Cruise

Come aboard the Harbour Queen and spend the night on the harbour, enjoying the hottest county tunes. There is a cash bar on board, so you can enjoy an ice cold drink after dancing up a storm.
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September 5, 2020 at 9 pm

1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax

From $160

Live Music Saturdays

HopYard Halifax is excited to bring some more live music to Gottingen Street. Each Saturday night will feature a different artist.
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September 5, 2020 at 8:30 pm

2103 Gottingen Street, Halifax

Tea by the Sea

Head to the Waterfront Boardwalk for a wonderful afternoon full of music, laughter and of course tea.
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September 6, 2020 from 12 pm – 5 pm

Waterfront Boardwalk, Halifax

Annie’s Memorial Tea and Dessert

Celebrate the Waverley Heritage Museum’s founder Annie Blois Smith at their annual tea. This year, they are offering iced tea and sweet treats to go.
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September 6, 2020 from 1 pm – 3 pm

2463 Rocky Lake Drive, Halifax

$5

Fiddles & Fish

Fiddles & Fish has returned. Lisa MacArthur and Chris Babineau take the stage to play some tunes. Pan fried Haddock will be 2 for 1 and beers will be ice cold.
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September 6, 2020 from 5 pm – 7 pm

69 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth

Cider on the Sea with Chain Yard Urban Cidery

Spend an evening sailing on the Harbour, enjoying Chain Yard Urban Cidery’s fantastic cider and live music. A relaxing evening on the water is a wonderful way to spend part of the long weekend with your family and friends.
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Sunday, September 6, 2020 from 7 pm – 9:30 pm

1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax

$25

Oven Roasted Beef Stew Drive Thru Lunch

Skip cooking lunch on Labour Day with the drive-thru take-out lunch at the Fultz House Museum. Take your pick from delicious oven-roasted beef stew, chili cheese dogs, hot dogs, and sinfully delectable delicious sweets.
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September 7, 2020 from 12 pm – 2 pm

33 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville

$1 to $7

Open Song Circle – COVID Edition

HopYard Halifax has brought back Open Mic on Monday nights. You will need to pre-register with Noah at 2 pm on Mondays. They also will have a $6 Mac N Cheese and $5 Beer Tap special.
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September 7, 2020 from 7 pm – 10 pm

HopYard Halifax, Gottingen Street, Halifax

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