Keep the kids entertained and busy this March Break in HRM. There are a lot of activities and events taking place all week long. Take a staycation with your family this March Break in Halifax. Here is what is happening during March Break in HRM.
March 14 – 22, 2026.
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March Break at the Museum
This March Break, the Museum invites your family to enjoy free admission, cooking workshops and interactive programming. Details
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Road, Halifax
March 14 to 22, 2026
Free
March Break Drop-in Activity
This march break, try your hand at rug hooking, stitching, and weaving. Details
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, 1723 Hollis Street, Halifax
Drop-in Daily, March 16 – 20, 2026 | Varies 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Activity is included with admission. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Cineplex Family Favourites
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film daily for only $3.99. Details
March 16 to 20, 2026
Participating Cineplex theatres
$3.99 – $5.49
March Break Programs at HPL
Sign up for the various programs this Match Break at the library. Several programs have been planned, including a chess tournament, movies, puppet theatre,s and more. Details
Various locations, Halifax Public Library
March 14 – 22, 2026
Free; Some programs may require registration
March Break with Mad Science
Join Mic Mac Mall and Mad Science for fascinating science shows that will entertain both children and parents alike. See amazing chemical reactions, fantastic forces, and more. Details
March 16 – 19, 2026
Mic Mac Mall – Level 2, North Court, 21 Mic Mac Boulevard, Dartmouth
March Break at the Discovery Centre
Experience the amazing world of animals through larger-than-life brick sculptures! From super-strength to the ability to defy gravity – even regenerating limbs – learn all about the amazing creatures around us. Be inspired by the sculptures made with over 1,000,000 LEGO® bricks and make your own masterpiece! Details
Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street, Halifax
March 13 – 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (on March 19 only)
Included with Museum Admission: $14.50 – $17.50; Free for Children 2 and under
Oodles of Noodles
Oodles of Noodles, the only celebration of noodles in town and it’s happening on Quinpool Road! From Wednesday March 11th to Tuesday March 17th everyone is invited to discover all the tasty noodle dishes that the chefs on Quinpool have created. Visit for lunch, supper or even late night & enjoy these noodle creations… slurping encouraged! Details
Participating Restaurants, Quinpool Road, Halifax
March 11 – 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
March Break Family Round-Up
Over March Break, Hatfield Farm will be offering 2 Hour Adventure that includes a horse-drawn wagon/sleigh ride to and from Fort Clayton, time in our Rubber Rodeo, zip lines, petting pen, playgrounds, a hot dog and fries, and unlimited drinks. Details
Hatfield Farm, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds Plains
March 16 – 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM & 12:00 PM
$0 – $33.07
Jim Witter’s The Beatles: Long & Winding Road
The brilliant Jim Witter returns to Symphony Nova Scotia for a multimedia magical mystery tour through the greatest hits of “the band that changed the world”: The Beatles. Details
Rebecca Cohn, 6101 University Avenue, Halifax
March 14 – 15, 2026
$48.50 – $95.50
Sugar shack
Program for the day: an authentic sugar shack meal (scrambled eggs, ham and sausage, potatoes, beef chili, bread/cheese, bread pudding, apple crumble*), maple taffy, live music and dancing with Mary Beth Carty et Marrow Bones, adults and kids games (indoor and outdoor), and more for a fun family time! Details
1146 Purcells Cove Rd, Halifax
Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
$12 per kid; The event is free for kids under 2.
Night Owl
Hoot! Hoot! Calling all night owls, this race is for you. The Night Owl 5KM is a family-friendly running and walking event that occurs…you guessed it… at night. Details
Point Pleasant Park, Halifax
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Register
Spring Equinox Stargazing & Bison Tour
This special evening begins with a guided Bison Tour, offering a rare opportunity to learn about these powerful animals, their history on this land, and the deep symbolism and spirit they have carried for Indigenous cultures and settlers alike. The bison are more than livestock, they are living links to the ancient story of this continent. Details
Lindsay Lake Farms, 211 Lindsay Lake Road, Lindsay Lake
March 20, 2026 | 5:30 PM
$75
March Break 2026 at Museum of Natural History
This March Break, enjoy many activities at the Natural History Museum. Details
Museum of Natural History, 2285 Gottingen Street, Halifax
March 14 – 22, 2026
Regular admission
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Free Family Series: Newcomers
Join us in celebrating the courage, strength, and challenge that comes with arriving in a new place. We begin with a musical tribute to the Mi’kmaw people – recognizing that we are all newcomers to this land – and then we highlight what newcomers have brought to Nova Scotian shores, including music from Acadian, African, Chinese, Gaelic, and many more cultures! Details
Alderney Landing Theatre, Dartmouth | March 21 | 3:00 PM
Paul O’Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library | March 22 | 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM
March 20 – 21, 2026
Free
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf is a dark comedy that has resonated across the decades. Full of piercing truths, this show is an acerbic, vicious, but always hilarious, battle of wills.
Neptune Theatre, 1685 Argyle Street, Halifax
February 27 – March 15, 2026
$33 – $68
Trio Timia
Trio Timia is a vibrant young ensemble from Montreal. In 2025, they made a detour to Halifax to perform for our Scotia Festival Young Artists, and when they played, it was clear that they needed to return! This concert will be a delight. Details
The Peggy Corkum Music Room, 6181 Lady Hammond Rd, Halifax
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM
$20 – $35
+LIVE+
With special guests Big Wreck and The Damn Truth. Details
Scotiabank Centre, 1800 Argyle St, Halifax
Saturday March 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Prices start at $49.50 plus fees
Brain Fair
The 2026 BRAIN FAIR is a public event which will showcase some brain-related research that is taking place at Dalhousie. There will be games, competitions, prizes, experiments, demonstrations, interactive booths and all kinds of information. Learn about how the brain works and what it can do!!! Details
The Atrium of the LSRI, 1348 Summer St, Halifax
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Free to attend, no registration is necessary.
Halifax Thunderbirds
Enjoy a night out with family and friends to support your local Halifax Thunderbirds! Details
Scotiabank Centre, 1800 Argyle St, Halifax
vs. Toronto Rock on Friday, March 13, 2026 | 7:30 PM
$25 and up
Visit the Museum of Natural History
Visit the Museum of Natural History and participate in daily events every day in March. Details
Museum of Natural History, 2285 Gottingen Street, Halifax
Daily | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
$6 – $10
Ben Caplan + Moira & Claire
Before heading back out on the road with his band, the inimitable Ben Caplan – along with special guests Moira & Claire – will do two rare intimate solo shows at The Carleton on Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th. Details
The Carleton, 1685 Argyle Street, Halifax
March 13 – 14, 2026 | 8:00 PM
$57
March Break Camps
Spend the day getting curious about STEAM! Through fun, minds-on activities, campers will discover the science in the world around them!
Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water Street, Halifax
March 16-20, 2026
$280 non-members, $260 members
March Break Theatre Camp
Join Ella + Emma for a week of theatre camp at Alderney Landing! Campers will take part in a fun program that will culminate in a Friday afternoon performance set in the Alderney Landing Rotunda. Everyone from the already-theatre loving to the theatre curious are welcome! Details
Alderney Landing Theatre, 2 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth
March 16-20, 2026
$250
Enjoy a Winter Walk
There are lots of places to walk in the city, but here are a few that fit the winter walking criteria: they’re reasonably maintained, they’re close to a place where you can get warm and dry, and they have a unique beauty in winter.
15 Places to Go Winter Walking in Halifax
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Painting on Fabric Workshop
Join Erin Hollingshead on March 15th for a hands-on workshop and learn how to paint on fabrics. Details
Argyle Fine Art, 1559 Barrington Street #102
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
$75
Lynne Hanson
“Canada’s Queen of Americana,” Lynne Hanson, returns to The Carleton (duo or trio format TBA) on Sunday, March 15th (the ides, don’t you know)! The tremendously talented – oft-compared to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch – Lynne will be on stage at 7 PM. Details
The Carleton, 1685 Argyle Street, Halifax
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM
$28.50
Take an Art Tour
Halifax has many murals and sculptures added over the years that add to the charm of downtown Halifax. Starting from the south end of Downtown Halifax, this self guided tour will take you through the core of downtown Halifax.
Downtown Halifax
Skating at Emera Oval
Head to the Emera Oval to enjoy a fun skate. Details
5775 Cogswell St, Halifax
March Break Family Tours of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Take a tour of the iconic Halifax Citadel with a private guide just for you and a small group of friends or family! Learn how the fort was designed and built, see where soldiers and their families lived, and discover how the Citadel would have protected Halifax during an attack. Details
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, 5425 Sackville Street, Halifax
March 16 – 20, 2026 | 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM & 2:30 PM
$69.49
Go on a Day Trip
There are plenty of places to enjoy a winter’s day close to Halifax. If you’re looking for an exercise-filled day, an adventure to break up the monotony, a place to enjoy the winter beauty, or a place to shake off the winter blues, you’ll find what you’re looking for in and around the HRM.
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Maple Syrup Farms & Sugar Shacks
Maple syrup is truly a Canadian product and early spring is the only time you can see it being made and experience the exquisite taste of taffy on snow. Nova Scotia has many sugar bushes, so you are never too far from maple syrup.
Visit your nearest sugar bush.