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Gus goes to the Halifax Public Gardens

Name: Gus goes to the Halifax Public Gardens
Start: 2026-08-08T16:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-08-08T18:30:00+00:00
Location: Halifax Public Gardens

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Hosted by Museum of Natural History

Family FriendlyFreeAll Ages#family-friendly#park

Join Gus the Gopher Tortoise (and his staff) on Saturday, August 8th, starting at 1:30pm, in the Halifax Public Gardens for a fun, free afternoon celebrating the Museum of Natural History's beloved mascot.

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Halifax Public Gardens

5665 Spring Garden Road, Halifax

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