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Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 10
Martial Arts9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Valour Series Jiu Jitsu: AUTUMN OPEN
by Valour Series Jiu Jitsu
Valour Series presents our final open tournament of 2026. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Submission Grappling on October 10 2026, at the prestigious Halifax Exhibition Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia! You'll be pleased to find…
Halifax Exhibition Centre · 200 Prospect RoadFreeMartial ArtsTournamentCompetitive
Painting9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Watercolour Breakfast - guided watercolour painting class (October 10)
by Yulia Cheprasova
Fully guided watercolour painting workshop in a relaxed atmosphere of a cafe
East cup cafe · 1936 Robie StreetFreeWorkshopPainting
Craft11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ms. H Terrarium
by Ms. H Studio Flower & Balloon
Ms. H Terrarium at 1226 Hollis Street.
1226 Hollis Street · 1226 Hollis Street$52CraftWorkshop
Brewery12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pumpkin Patch Pop-Up at the Good Robot Commons Beer Garden
by Good Robot Brewing Co.
Looking for a pumpkin patch in Halifax without the drive out of town? The Patch Pumpkin Farm from Milford, NS is bringing the farm to us. They’re setting up at…
Good Robot Brewing Co. · 2736 Robie StreetFreeBrewery
Drag12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Saturday Drag Brunch
by Stardust Bar + Kitchen
Come out and see some amazing performances with regular rotating hosts Mya Foxx and Elle Noir! ***PLEASE RESERVE TICKETS FOR YOUR ENTIRE GROUP IN ONE BOOKING OR YOU WILL NOT BE SEATED TOGETHER.****Join Us at Stardust…
Stardust Bar + Kitchen · 1688 Barrington Street$10DragBarWeekly- Waterfront
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Turkey Bowl — Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
by Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Turkey Bowl — Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron
Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron · 376 Purcells Cove RoadFreeWaterfront
Library2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Creative Studio DIY Drop-in
by Halifax Public Libraries
Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent project of your choosing. We have a wide variety of state-of-the-art technology and creative equipment, including 3D Printers, Cricut cutters, sewing…
BMO Community Room - 2nd Floor Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeLibraryWeekly
Craft2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Open Craft & Passive Puzzle Lounge
by Nourish - Offline Social Club
Open Craft & Passive Puzzle Lounge at Halifax Central Library.
Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RdFreeCraftLibraryDrop In- Live Music
3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
dialtone show
by dialtone
RadStorm · 2177 Gottingen StFreeLive MusicHigh Energy
Library3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Mad Science: Spin, Pop, Boom
by Halifax Public Libraries
Come and watch the electrifying Mad Scientist from Mad Science in this energetic and spectacular event. Experience explosive pops, mesmerizing bursts, and dazzling chemical reactions that showcase the power of science.…
BMO Community Room - 2nd Floor Halifax Central Library · 5440 Spring Garden RoadFreeLibrary- Live Music
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
J.A.G. Matinee
by J.A.G.
J.A.G. Matinee — live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar19 Plus 
5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Daniel Lanois @ Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
by Daniel Lanois
Daniel Lanois at Rebecca Cohn Auditorium at 2026-10-10T20:00:00-0300
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium · 6101 University AvenueFree
Board Games5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MtG: Casual Commander – Oct 10
by Brewed Battles
Join us on Saturdays at 6pm for a few rounds of casual commander. No stress; beginners are always welcome! Tickets and details on Eventbrite.
Brewed Battles · 2959 Oxford StreetFreeBoard Games- Film Screening
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Late Fame
by Carbon Arc Cinema
Screening times: Saturday, October 10, 6:00 PM Friday, October 23, 6:30 PM Kent Jones | USA | 2026 | 97m A forgotten New York poet rediscovers his artistic passion after befriending an eccentric group of young creatives…
Carbon Arc Cinema · 1747 Summer StreetFreeFilm ScreeningFilm - Pub
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Jerry MacPhee
by The Old Triangle – Halifax
The Old Triangle · The Old TriangleFreePub - Competitive
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Halifax Mooseheads vs Drummondville Voltigeurs
by Halifax Mooseheads
QMJHL regular season hockey: the Halifax Mooseheads host the Drummondville Voltigeurs at Scotiabank Centre.
Scotiabank Centre · 1800 Argyle StreetFreeCompetitiveHigh EnergyFamily FriendlyBig Group Ok 
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Zachari Smith
by Zachari Smith
Zachari Smith and Jeff Gay at Seaforth Community Hall at 2026-10-10T19:00:00-0300
Seaforth Community Hall · 6060 highway 207Free
Musical7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening
by Elevator Theatre
Spring Awakening – October 8-25,2026 Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical about a group of young people coming of age in a world that refuses to speak openly about des
The Bus Stop Theatre · 2203 Gottingen Street$42MusicalTheatreRock
Immersive7:30 PM – 8:50 PM
Actual Wizard – Live Magic Show at the Maritime Conservatory
by Vincenzo Ravina
As seen on Penn and Teller: Fool Us, and winner of the Audience Choice Best of the Fest Award at the 2025 Halifax Fringe Festival “Beautifully done.” – Penn Jillette, Penn and Teller “Truly remarkable magic.” – Mark…
Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts · 6199 Chebucto Road$28Immersive
Live Music8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Aaron MacDonald Band
by Aaron MacDonald Band
For his return to The Carleton on Saturday, October 10th, Aaron MacDonald will be joined by a hand-picked lineup of seasoned players for a set that leans into the rootsier side of his songwriting. With room for both…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$30Live MusicBarIntimate- Comedy
8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Travis Lindsay
by Travis Lindsay
Stand-up comedy at Yuk Yuk's Halifax headlined by Travis Lindsay. Show at 8:00 PM. 19+.
Yuk Yuk's Halifax · 1665 Argyle StreetFreeComedy19 Plus
Metal8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
The Animal Warfare Act & Xenoforms @ Gus’ Pub
by Morbid Entertainment
Get ready for a wild night at Gus' Pub with The Animal Warfare Act & Xenoforms live in person! The Animal Warfare Act debuts in Halifax Oct 10 th with local giants, Xenoforms and Iron Wing. $15 advance at Gus’ Pub.…
Gus’ Pub · 2605 Agricola Street$15Metal- Kizomba
8:00 PM – 11:55 PM
The Third Beat | Kiz Me More ($5 Social)
by Dancing HFX
The Third Beat | Kiz Me More ($5 Social)
The Third Beat · 5678 West St$5KizombaWeeklyMake Friends - Film Screening
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Thrills and Chills: Crash
by Thrills and Chills
Screening times: Saturday, October 10, 8:30 PM David Cronenberg | Canada | 1996 | 112m The strange allure of the auto collision provokes a human fascination with death and the tendency to eroticize danger. For a select…
Carbon Arc Cinema · 1747 Summer StreetFreeFilm ScreeningFilm - Metal
8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
80's Hair Metal Night feat. Wilberforce
by Wilberforce
80's Hair Metal Night feat. Wilberforce — live at The Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street, Halifax.
The Marquee Ballroom · 2037 Gottingen Street$15MetalLive MusicBar
Drag9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
JOEY JAY • HALIFAX
by TFD Presents
Joey Jay (RuPaul's Drag Race) live in Halifax at Backlot HFX.
Backlot HFX · 2103 Gottingen StreetFreeDragLgbtq+Bar- Live Music
9:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Brickworks
by Brickworks
Brickworks — live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeLive MusicBar19 Plus
Bar9:30 PM – 2:00 AM
VIVID : NEON & FÊTE
by EVOLUTION SOUNDS ENTERTAINMENT Ltd.
VIVID returns with Glow in the Dark Carnival Madness — transforming the venue into a neon-fueled Caribbean paradise! ✨
Locas Bar & billiards · 3200 Kempt Rd$12Bar
DJ Set10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Certified Saturday
by The Dome Nightclub
Every Saturday at The Dome — Halifax’s premier nightclub. When the weekend hits, there’s only one place that understands the assignment. Big beats, packed floors, and the kind of nights that turn into stories by Sunday…
The Dome Nightclub · 1740 Argyle Street$5Dj SetBarHigh EnergyWeekly- Celtic
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
FiddleStix
by The Old Triangle – Halifax
The Old Triangle · The Old TriangleFreeCelticPub
Sunday, October 11
Market10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Spooky and Scary Halloween Market
by Discover Halifax
Join us Sunday, October 11th for our 6th Annual Halloween Market at the Spryfield Lions Rink! Want to be a vendor? We still have openings left! (Apply using the link in our bio) Come support local small businesses and…
Spryfield Lions Rink · 111 Drysdale RdFreeMarketHalloween
Trivia12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Buzzer Trivia at The Old Triangle
by Halifax Games & Social
Buzzer Trivia at The Old Triangle at The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse.
The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse · 5136 Prince StFreeTriviaPubWeekly
Board Games1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Sessions: D&D for Kids!
by The Board Room Game Cafe
Join us every Sunday this fall for a kid friendly D&D one-shots, perfect for adventurers ages 8+! No experience necessary!
The Board Room Game Cafe · 1256 Barrington Street$10Board GamesFamily FriendlyCafeWeekly
Theatre2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening
by Elevator Theatre Company
Spring Awakening – October 8-25,2026 Spring Awakening is a groundbreaking rock musical about a group of young people coming of age in a world that refuses to speak openly about desire, identity, and fear. Set in late…
Bus Stop Theatre Co-op · 2203 Gottingen St$42TheatreWeekly
Theatre2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Blood on the Clocktower Teach ‘n Play
by The Board Room Game Cafe
Blood on the Clocktower Teach ‘n Play at The Board Room Game Cafe.
The Board Room Game Cafe · 1256 Barrington Street$10Theatre- Country
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Old Time Jam w/ Koromati and the North Star
by Koromati and the North Star
Old Time Jam w/ Koromati and the North Star — live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeCountryLive MusicBar19 Plus
Choir4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
All Saints Cathedral Choir
by Cathedral Church of All Saints
The ‘Sundays at Four’ Music Series returns to the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax September 28 at 4 p.m! Join us for a new season of inspiring choral music, offered freely to the public every Sunday afternoon.…
Cathedral Church of All Saints · 1330 Martello StreetFreeChoir
Pub4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
15FirstDates Halifax Speed Dating Ages 25-35 – Oct 11
by The Duke's Public House
Go on short dates with up to 15 singles in your age range to find your perfect match. Free drink included! Tickets and details on Eventbrite.
The Duke's Public House · 2057 Gottingen StreetFreePub- Comedy
5:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Lucid Toons presents: Monster House
by Carbon Arc Cinema
Screening times: Sunday, October 11, 5:30 PM Gil Kenan | USA | 2006 | 91m Preceded by NFB short film "Land of the Heads" | Cédric Louis & Claude Barras | 2009 | 6m An animated horror-comedy that blends scares with a…
Carbon Arc Cinema · 1747 Summer StreetFreeComedyFilm Screening
Live Music7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Don Ross & Julie Malia
by Don Ross & Julie Malia
Heads up guitar aficionados! The Carleton is pleased to welcome masters of the instrument - Don Ross (singing!) & Julie Malia - back to our stage on Sunday, October 11th. Prepare to be knocked out at 7 PM and tickets…
The Carleton · 1685 Argyle Street$30Live MusicBarIntimate
Pub7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Halifax Older Women & Younger Men Speed Dating – Oct 11
by The Duke's Public House
Age is just a number when the chemistry is right! Join us for a fun evening of speed dating to see if you can find an unexpected match! Tickets and details on Eventbrite.
The Duke's Public House · 2057 Gottingen StreetFreePub- Live Music
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
The Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam 8pm with Andrew Gillis and Special Guests!
by The Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam
The Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam 8pm with Andrew Gillis and Special Guests!
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeBarLive MusicBluesWeekly - Pub
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Theo MacIntosh
by The Old Triangle – Halifax
Theo is a piano player, guitar player and singer providing entertainment and accompaniment for events throughout Atlantic Canada.
The Old Triangle · The Old TriangleFreePub - Film Screening
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Rocky Horror Double! The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
by Carbon Arc Cinema
Carbon Arc Cinema screens the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), 100 minutes, as part of a Rocky Horror double feature. A tribute to Tim Curry.
Carbon Arc Cinema · 1747 Summer Street$12Film Screening
Monday, October 12

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dalhousie Campus Blood Donation Clinic
by Student Union Building (SUB), 6136 University Avenue
The Dalhousie Blood Society, in partnership with Canadian Blood Services, is hosting an on-campus blood donation clinic in the Student Union Building from October 12th–14th. Appointments can be booked at blood.ca or…
Student Union Building (SUB), 6136 University Avenue · Dalhousie Student Union BuildingFree- Trivia
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Bearly: a Trivia 6pm
by Bearly: a Trivia
Bearly: a Trivia 6pm
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs · 1579 Grafton StFreeTriviaWeeklyBar
Trivia7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Goodwill Trivia Mondays (Click For Reservations)
by Good Robot Brewing
Looking for the best Halifax trivia night? Join us at Good Robot Brewing – Robie Street Pub every Monday at 7:00 PM for a night of brain-teasers that give back to the community. To reserve your free table, click here .…
Good Robot Brewing Company · 2736 Robie StreetFreeTriviaBreweryWeeklyCasual- Trivia
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Goodwill Trivia Mondays
by Goodwill Trivia
Goodwill Trivia every Monday at Good Robot Brewing. Reservations recommended.
Good Robot Brewing Co. · 2736 Robie StreetFreeTriviaBreweryWeekly
