This month: Halifax Events

Atelihai Inuit: Community Drop-In

by Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

Refreshments & Supplies will be providedEmail Atelihai@mymnfc.com to learn more.

PAWSitive Support

by Student Affairs

Missing your pets at home? Tail wags and heart hugs are on campus to bring you a weekly dose of joy and a place to decompress Drop in for a PAWS-itively relaxing visit with a certified therapy dog! PAWSitive Support is…

Atelihai Inuit: Craft / Social Session

by Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

Email Atelihai@MyMNFC.com to learn more

Morgan Davis Happy Hour 5pm

by Morgan Davis

Morgan Davis Happy Hour 5pm — Bearly's

Conversations in Trust Halifax: Canadian Authors Make Sense of Our World

by Writers' Trust of Canada

Join prominent Canadian writers and leaders in the arts, business, and society for a national conversation on connection.

Spooky RPG One-Shots at the Board Room Game Cafe!

by The Board Room Game Cafe

Join us for Spooky One-Shots in a variety of Role Playing Game systems! Treats for those who come in costume! Join us for an evening of spooky games and fun! We’ve recruited some of our amazing volunteer Game Masters…

Oyster Night

by Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron

Get ready to indulge in the freshest flavours of the sea at our ever-popular Oyster Night , proudly brought to you by Hooked Halifax! Join us for an evening of coastal charm and culinary delight as we serve premium…

Chronovisor

by Carbon Arc Cinema

Screening times: Thursday, October 22, 6:30 PM Sunday, November 1, 7:45 PM Jack Auen, Kevin Walker | USA | 2026 | 99m An academic becomes obsessed with the allegedly true story of the Chronovisor, a device invented by a…

Shaggy Dog Stories at The Carleton

by The Carleton

Shaggy Dog Stories at The Carleton will take place on Thursday, October 22. Our speakers will begin spinning true yarns at 7 PM and tickets – with all proceeds going to the AfterWords Literary Festival – are only $12.50…

Better Times Comedy at Good Robot

by Good Robot Brewing Co.

Looking for the best stand-up comedy show in Halifax? Your Thursday plans just got upgraded. Better Times Comedy is an award-winning stand-up comedy show at Good Robot Brewing (Robie St.) every Thursday evening,…

Rumors | Ritmos En Movement (Free)

by Dancing HFX

Rumors | Ritmos En Movement (Free)

Elevator Theatre presents Spring Awakening

by The Bus Stop 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 desire, identity, and fear. Set in late…

Spontaneity: Spooky Spectacular

by Spontaneity Improv Co.

Welcome to the Spooky Spectacular… where the lights are low, the rules are strange, and you never know what’s waiting around the corner.

Classic Albums Live Performs Supertramp Breakfast In America

by Classic Albums Live Performs Supertramp Breakfast In America

Classic Albums Live Performs Supertramp Breakfast In America live at the Bruce Guthro Theatre, Casino Nova Scotia Halifax.

Tristan Legg

by The Old Triangle – Halifax

Tristan is a well known musician based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Highly regarded for his rich, powerful voice, strong acoustic guitar playing, and outgoing personality on stage, he is a captivating act to catch.…

Ty Messick

by Ty Messick

Ty Messick

Community Café

by Halifax Public Libraries

Come in and start your day with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a snack. You can socialize with other community members, learn about some community resources, or take your drink and snack to go.

Story Walk: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

by Halifax Public Libraries

Drop in for a guided story walk outdoors (weather permitting). One autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard... clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap... You may be surprised to learn what the…

A Matinee Event with Emily St. John Mandel

by Bookmark

An afternoon author event with novelist Emily St. John Mandel, presented by Bookmark.

DON’T SPOIL THE FAMILY NAME – Oct 23

by Breaking Circus

A three-day art exhibition by Niyi Adeogun exploring inheritance, perception and what we choose to carry forward. Tickets and details on Eventbrite.

An Evening with Emily St. John Mandel

by Bookmark

Bestselling author Emily St. John Mandel comes to Halifax for the launch of her new book Exit Party, in the Paul O'Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library. An evening of books and conversation presented by Bookmark.

TMFF Halifax 2026

by TMFF

TMFF comes to Halifax for the first time with a night of motorcycle films made for the big screen.

Halifax Mooseheads vs Cape Breton Eagles

by Halifax Mooseheads

QMJHL regular season hockey: the Halifax Mooseheads host the Cape Breton Eagles at Scotiabank Centre.

Convulsion @ Gus' Pub

by Convulsion

Live music featuring Convulsion, QWAN, Fluke and Cross Check at Gus' Pub & Grill.

Quan (ON), Crosscheck (MTL) , Convulsion, Fluke @ Gus's Pub

by Sanctuary Bookings

HC / Metal show @ Gus's pub on Oct 23rd as presented by Sanctuary Bookings.

Alex Cuba & Symphony Nova Scotia

by Symphony Nova Scotia

Juno Award-winning Cuban-Canadian artist Alex Cuba joins Symphony Nova Scotia for an evening of Latin-infused music at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

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…

Caito Macdonald Trio

by Caito Macdonald Trio

Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. His trio plays jazz every Friday at the Barrington Steakhouse.

Garnet Rogers - Friday

by Garnet Rogers

The resolutely independent Garnet Rogers makes his way back out East for a pair of shows at The Carleton on Friday, October 23rd (this one) and a special matinée performance on Saturday, October 24th. Friday's show…

Kyle Lucey

by Kyle Lucey

Stand-up comedy at Yuk Yuk's Halifax headlined by Kyle Lucey. Show at 8:00 PM. 19+.

The Mellotones

by The Mellotones

The Mellotones have been bringing their high-octane party to stages worldwide for over two decades. An 8-piece R&B funk powerhouse that lights up dance floors.

Rocky Horror Double! The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

by Carbon Arc Cinema

Screening times: Friday, October 23, 9:00 PM - show added! Friday, October 30, 8:45 PM Jim Sharman | UK, USA | 1975 | 100m A couple of squares, Brad and Janet, land at a mansion with weirdos. RIP Tim Curry! We remember…

Nick Campbell (Toronto)

by Nick Campbell

Nick Campbell (Toronto) — live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.

AFROBASS PARTY W/ DOPE CAESAR

by Dope Caesar

AFROBASS PARTY W/ DOPE CAESAR — live at The Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street, Halifax.

KINK•A•PALOOZA

by HaliHoEvents

Kink like you mean it! ENTER IF YOU DARE Something wicked is coming to Stardust this October! KINK•A•PALOOZA returns with HALLOWEEN SCREAM, our biggest and kinkiest party of the spooky season ! We’re bringing you a…

FOMO FRIDAY

by The Dome

Every Friday at the Dome, the place to be for: Top 40, House, Hip Hop, Latin, Afro Every weekend at The Dome — where the night starts late and ends whenever it wants. Doors open at 10PM and the energy doesn’t stop.…

Tristan Legg

by The Old Triangle – Halifax

Tristan is a well known musician based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Highly regarded for his rich, powerful voice, strong acoustic guitar playing, and outgoing personality on stage, he is a captivating act to catch.…

Y2K Spooktacular October

by Seahorse Tavern

Y2K is back with a Spooktacular October throwback dance party. Doors 11PM. 19+. No refunds.

Backpacker’s Bazaar: Used outdoor clothing and gear sale

by St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Church Hall

Join Hike NS for the Backpacker’s Bazaar: Used outdoor clothing and gear sale on Saturday, October 24 from 10 am to 4 pm at St. Margaret of Scotland Anglican Ch

Beaty Centre | Special Guests from Coastal Action

by Steele Ocean Sciences Building, 6375 Edzell Castle Circle

Meet special guests from Coastal Action on Saturday, October 24 at the Beaty Centre.

Saturday Drag Brunch

by Stardust Bar + Kitchen

Come enjoy great food and amazing performances for our Saturday Drag Brunch! ****PLEASE RESERVE TICKETS FOR YOUR ENTIRE GROUP IN ONE BOOKING OR YOU WILL NOT BE SEATED TOGETHER.****Join Us at Stardust Bar + Kitchen for…

Gear Sale

by Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron

Do you have gear you've been wanting to sell but haven't had time to do so? Our Boat Gear Sale doubles as a fundraiser for our sailing programs. There are two ways for you to choose: 1. Reserve your table under the big…

Garnet Rogers - Saturday matinee

by Garnet Rogers

The resolutely independent Garnet Rogers makes his way back out East for a pair of shows at The Carleton on Friday, October 23rd and a special matinée performance on Saturday, October 24th (this one). Friday's show…

Roadkill + Kelowna Show

by Roadkill

Touring act Roadkill plays an all-ages DIY show at RadStorm's Show Space in Halifax.

Krisanne Crowell and The Blues Bandits

by Krisanne Crowell and The Blues Bandits

Krisanne Crowell and The Blues Bandits performing live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs.

Loud Women Fest Halifax

by Loud Women Fest

Loud Women Fest Halifax — live at The Marquee Ballroom, 2037 Gottingen Street, Halifax.

American Doctor

by Carbon Arc Cinema

Screening times: Saturday, October 24, 6:00 PM Sunday, November 1, 5:30 PM Poh Si Teng | USA | 2026 | 91m English & Arabic with English subtitles When three American doctors, Palestinian, Jewish and Zoroastrian, enter…

Halifax Mooseheads vs Charlottetown Islanders

by Halifax Mooseheads

QMJHL regular season hockey: the Halifax Mooseheads host the Charlottetown Islanders at Scotiabank Centre.

Mat Hughes live at St. Matthew's Church

by St. Matthew's United Church

Come celebrate the release of Mat Hughes' debut full-length album on October 24 at St. Matthew's Church in Halifax. Mat will be joined by his full band and spec

Advanced Beginner Swing Rhythm (5 of 6)

by Dalhousie Studley Dance Studio

Advanced Beginner Swing Dance - Rhythm Dates: Sept 19 - October 31 Time: 7-8 pm Location: Dalhousie Studley Gym (Gym) Price: $45 Prerequisite: None! Swing is the umbrella term for the many social dances created by Black…