Halifax 
The last long weekend before fall arrives is coming fast, but there is a lot of summer fun still to be had. Take advantage of the warm weather and the day off. So, gather your family and friends, go on a day trip or spend some time in Halifax. Here are just some interesting and fun things you can do in and around Halifax this Labour Day Weekend – August 30 to September 2, 2019.
I. Family & Kids’ Events
Cirque Du Soleil Crystal
See the first time that Cirque du Soleil is on ice. World-class ice skaters and acrobats work together to make Cirque Du Soleil Crystal an “unmissable” show. Watch the performers as they challenge the laws of gravity with brand-new acrobatics.
ScotiaBank Centre Halifax
August 28 to September 1, 2019
Adult: $64 – $150, Youth: $45 – $105.50, Senior (65+) and Student (13+): $57.50 – $99
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Mosaic Festival of Arts and Culture
Celebrate the wide array of cultural groups that call HRM home. Watch the parade on Friday as it follows the waterfront. Dance the day way on Saturday and check out the amazing food, clothing and more at the vendor fairs. It is a journey around the world without the Halifax waterfront.
Salter Lot Waterfront Downtown Halifax
August 31 & September 1, 2019 from 5 pm to 9 pm
Free admission
Entangled – Halifax Fringe Festival
Life is a complex series of emotions and thoughts and Entangled explores how we can tangle ourselves in our thoughts and emotions. This all- ages show will shock and entertain attendees with breathtaking acrobatics. Entangled is a part of the Halifax Fringe Festival.
Studio In Essence Ltd., 1535 Dresden Row #203, Halifax
Friday, August 30, 2019 from 7:30 pm to 8 pm
$10/$7
Weekend Family Round-Up
Round up the family and head on out to Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventure. Spend an afternoon riding in horse-drawn wagons, petting farm animals, a round of mini-golf, and zipping around on sip liens. For lunch, there are all you can eat beef jumbo hot dogs, or veggie hot dogs with unlimited pop, juice, coffee, and tea.
Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, 1840 Hammonds Plains Rd, Hammonds Plains
August 30 and 31, 2019 at 11 am to 1 pm
$14.99 +HST per person. Kids 2 and under are free
Movie Under The Stars: The Princess Bride
Enjoy the classic movie ‘The Princess Bride’ under the stars at The Chickenburger. The movie starts at dusk, which is around 8:45 pm. Make sure to pack a chair or blanket to enjoy the show.
The Chickenburger, 1531 Bedford Highway, Bedford
Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 8:45 pm
Free Admission
Labour Day Weekend Halloween
Get ready for some spooks during the Labrador Day Weekend at Webber’s Lakeside. Halloween weekend kicks off on Friday with a movie, and Saturday continues with a free BBQ, Trick or Treating and the Haunted costume dance.
Webber’s Lakeside Resort, 738 Upper Lakeville Rd, Lake Charlotte
August 30 to September 2nd,2019
Included in Camping Fee
Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour
Do you dare to explore the shadows of the Halifax Citadel after sunset? Hear the many legends of the ghost that call the Citadel on the scariest tour in Halifax. Tours are held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:30 pm. Make sure you arrive at the front entrance kiosk on time or dare to be left behind.
Halifax Citadel, 5425 Sackville Street, Halifax
August 30 and 31, 2019 at 8:30 pm
Adult: $14 (17+), Youth: $8 (6-16), Senior (65+) and students: $10, Family: $35 (2 Adults/2 Youth)
Movies
Cineplex Family Favourites
See a cineplex family favourite on Saturday @ 11:00 AM for $2.99
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II. Music
HUFF – Halifax Urban Folk Festival
Celebrate songwriters and songs they create and sing at the HUFF. Halifax Urban Folk Festival takes place at seven venues across downtown Halifax. This year’s lineup includes Matthew Sweet, Damhnait Doyle, Alejandro Escovedo, Bones UK, Shaun Verreault, The Novaks, Catherine MacLellan, Paul Murphy, Christina Martin, and many more. Details
August 25 to September 2, 2019
Various Venues, Halifax
Free & ticketed events. Free shows at Brightwood Brewery, New Scotland Brewery, Waterfront Stage, Good Robot during the weekend.
Newfie Night
Jimmy Flynn is coming to Dartmouth for Newfie Night. Along with a great show, there will also be a silent auction. Make sure to get your tickets early because there is only 150 tickets available.
ANAF Veterans #349, 137 Main St, Dartmouth
Friday, August 30, 2019 from 7 pm to 12 am
$20 Advance, $25 At The Door
Petty Larceny: A Tribute to Tom Petty
Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker is one band that captures the sound of Southern Rock over the past 30+ years, and the only band that that pays tribute is coming to The Seahorse Tavern. It is going to be a fun evening of great music.
The Seahorse Tavern, 2037 Gottingen St., Halifax
Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 8 pm to 10 pm
$10 plus taxes and fees
Retro Night: The Seahorse
Dress up in your best 80s themed clothes and get ready to dance and sing along to your favourite 80’s tunes. Enjoy $4 well shots all night long. It is going to be a blast from the past at The Seahorse on Retro Night.
The Seahorse Tavern, 2037 Gottingen St., Halifax
Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 10 pm to 2 am
$8 at the door or 2-for-1 before 11 pm
III. Theatre & Performing Arts
Halifax Fringe Festival
The Halifax Fringe Festival is fun for all ages. Catch a show or take part in one of the many workshops. Details
August 29 -September 8, 2019
Various locations, Halifax
Varies with event
Orpheus’ Descent
Hear the story of two Canadian soldiers in the trenches during the 2nd Battle of Ypres in World War 1. During their wait, an unexpected threat approaches. The show is a part of the Fringe Festival, which is made possible by the Fringe Lovers.
The Bus Stop Theatre Co-Op, 2203 Gottingen St. Halifax
August 30 to September 8, 2019, times vary daily
$10 plus tax
DIY Surgery
Like many Nova Scotians, the Off-Kilters are losing patience waiting for doctors. Will Darwinism kick in and only the strong survive, or do we join the Off-Kilters and look for an alternate solution, possibly a virtual doctor, or maybe even attempt self-surgery? (no graphic content). This comedy troupe will leave you in ‘stitches’.
Dartmouth Players, 33 Crichton Ave, Dartmouth
August 30 to September 1, 2019, times vary daily
$8/$5
10 Things I Hate About Taming of the Shrew at the Halifax Fringe
An award winning show joins the Halifax Fringe Festival. 10 Things I Hate About Taming of the Shrew will take you back to the good old days, when the Y2k panic was everywhere, and we could become babes if we just took off our glasses. It also covers when women weren’t allowed on stage, and the plague.
Neptune Theatre, 1593 Argyle St. Halifax
August 30 to September 2nd, 2019, times vary daily
$15/$12
Giant Killer Shark The Musical at the Halifax Fringe
A giant killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community to the beat of 15 original songs that are a parody of a certain 1975 blockbuster. The three-person show will have your heart racing, funny bone tickled and ‘jaws’ clenched.
The Bus Stop Theatre Co-Op, 2203 Gottingen St., Halifax
August 30, to September 1, 2019, times vary daily
$13/$10
Queens of the Glamazon: Fierce at the Fringe
Add some sequins and feathers to your Labour Day long weekend by attending the Halifax Fringe Festival. The Queens of the Glamazon hit the Scotiabank Stage with an extra special show that has fabulously fierce special guests at each performance.
Scotiabank Stage, Neptune Theatre, 1593 Argyle St, Halifax
August 30, 2019 at 9:05 pm, August 31st and September 2nd, 2019 at 9:30 pm
$10 plus fees
Shakespeare By The Sea
Take the family to see an afternoon or evening play performed by the fantastic cast of Shakespeare By The Sea. Its the last weekend to see Shakespeare By The Sea outside in 2019. The Labour Day weekend lineup of fantastic plays is listed below:
August 30 – Love’s Labradour’s Lost
August 31 – Wizard of OZ
September 1 – The Unrehearsed Dream
Cambridge Battery, Point Pleasant Park, Cambridge Dr, Halifax
$20 suggested donation, $25 for guaranteed reserved spot and chair rental
V. Exhibitions/ Other Events
Jack FM’s 80s Boat Cruise
Hop aboard the Harbour Queen I for Halifax’s liveliest DJ Party with tunes from JACK 92.9. It’s the perfect way of spending a hot summer night with your friends on Labour Day weekend.
Murphy’s on the Water, 1751 Lower Water St., Halifax
Friday, August 30, 2019 at 9:30 pm
Adult: $22.99
Authentic Seacoast Cocktail Cruise
Experience Guysborough’s Authentic Seacoast on Halifax’s Harbour. See where the Atlantic Ocean meets the cliffs of Chebucto Head. Start the tour with a complimentary cocktail crafted using local Authentic Seacoast spirits. Relax with cocktails, great company, and the amazing views of Halifax and Dartmouth from the Harbour.
Murphy’s on the Water, 1751 Lower Water St. Halifax
Friday, August 30, 2019 at 6:30 pm
Adult: $40.99, Senior: $38.99, Youth (10-15): $20.99, Child (6-9): $10.99, Child (0-5): Free, Family Rate (2 Adults & 2 children under 15): $24.99, Additional Child for Family Rate: $9.99
Hot on the Harbour Party Cruise!
The hottest harbour cruise in Halifax leaves on Saturday nights at 9:30 pm sharp. DJ Cruise and DJ LeeMix will be spinning summer’s hottest country tunes, while you enjoy a night on the Harbour. Cash bar on board if you want something to drink to cool off.
Murphy’s on the Water, 1751 Lower Water St., Halifax
Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 9:30 pm
Adult: $18.50, Student: $10
LBL Meet the Brewers – Meander River Guided Tasting
See what Meander Farm & Brewery has been growing and brewing on this guided tour. Sample appetizers from Gold Island Bakery are paired with the samples of the brews. Designated Drivers don’t have to worry because there are designated driver tickets that include non-alcoholic drink options.
Meander River Farm & Brewery, 906 Woodville Rd., Newport
Saturday, August 31, 2019 from 4 pm to 6 pm
$15 to $25
Evening Paddle and BBQ
Grab your paddle boat, and get ready for a fun Saturday afternoon on a guided paddle with a BBQ after the paddle. It is fun for the whole family. Bring your friends and meet new ones at this fun Saturday afternoon event.
East Coast Outfitters, 2017 Lower Prospect Rd, Halifax
Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 4 pm
$30 plus tax
Annual Rooftop Washer Toss Tournament
Gather your friends and create a team to see if you can win the first annual Rooftop Washer Toss. Along with competing to see whose team is best, there will be live entertainment and a BBQ to keep you busy. There are free wings/tacos for a year, gift cards, and a set of washer toss boxes to be won.
The Pint Public House, 1575 Argyle St., Halifax
September 1 to 2nd, 2019 from 2 pm – 2 am
$40 per 4 person team
Labour Day with Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council
Celebrate Labour Day with the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council at Halifax Commons. There will be speeches and a march from Victoria Park to the Halifax Commons. There will also be live entertainment performing, as well as a Barbecue that everyone will enjoy.
Halifax Commons, 5816 Cogswell St, Halifax
Monday, September 2nd, 2019 from 11 am to 3 pm
Basic Sea Kayak Clinic
Improve your kayaking skills during the Labour Day long weekend. Work with East Coast Outfitters best instructors and improve your paddle strokes and edging. Everyone works at their own pace, and the lesson is structured to match your skill level.
East Coast Outfitters, 2017 Lower Prospect Rd, Halifax
Monday, September 2nd, 2019 at 6 pm
$30 plus tax
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