Welcome to March Break in Halifax! This weekend (March 14th & 15th) is packed with cultural events, hands-on workshops, and museum fun. Don't miss Jim Witter's Beatles tribute, or the hands-on art workshop happening Sunday.
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site Exploration/Tours
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
The grounds are completely free to explore all weekend long.
March Break Programs at HPL
Various locations, Halifax Public Library
Free puppet theatre, movies, and chess tournaments happening inside the library branches.
Kids Pottery: Make a Bunny Plate and Egg Holder
Makers Studio & Art Market
A structured Sunday morning craft activity focused on making items.
· March 14
5: Experience a multimedia tour through the greatest hits of The Beatles with Jim Witter and Symphony Nova Scotia. This is a great cultural event for families with older children who appreciate music.This concert is only running this specific weekend, making it a perfect, higher-end cultural outing for Saturday night.
FREE : Take advantage of free admission at the Canadian Museum of Immigration this weekend as part of their March Break programming. It’s a fantastic, educational, and free activity for the whole family.It is free admission all weekend long during March Break.
MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS AT HPLFREE : Check what's happening at your local HPL branch on Saturday—they have chess tournaments, movies, and puppet theatre planned across the system during March Break.Library programs are usually free and offer diverse, family-friendly entertainment inside.
: The Discovery Centre is hosting special programming all weekend, including the LEGO brick animal sculpture exhibit. Drop-in during the morning slot for the best chance of catching their featured activities.It's a premier indoor destination for kids during March Break, and Saturday morning is explicitly listed.
: Ben Caplan is playing an intimate solo show Saturday night. Great for parents looking for an early evening out or a late night after the kids are settled.The listing explicitly confirms the Saturday, March 14th date for this artist.
· March 15
8: Join Erin Hollingshead for a hands-on workshop to learn the fun skill of painting directly onto fabric. This is a structured Sunday afternoon activity that results in a take-home creation.It’s a specific, hands-on art workshop happening only on Sunday afternoon.
KIDS POTTERY: MAKE A BUNNY PLATE AND EGG HOLDER : Get the kids into ceramics by having them make a bunny plate and an egg holder. This sounds like a great way to kick off Sunday morning before lunch.This is a scheduled, specific craft activity aimed at kids happening Sunday morning.
: If your family enjoys lively entertainment, this all-ages drag brunch hosted by Elle Noir is happening Sunday at noon. Make sure to check ticket availability as brunch spots fill up fast.It's explicitly listed as All Ages and happens mid-day Sunday.
: Catch Canadian Americana artist Lynne Hanson on Sunday evening. While not explicitly a kid's event, this is a great option for families with older teens who appreciate live, high-quality music.It's one of the few evening events explicitly scheduled for Sunday.
MARCH BREAK AT THE EMERA OVALFREE : The Emera Oval is closing for the season on Sunday! Take advantage of this final chance to skate outdoors this weekend; check local listings for specific public skate times on Sunday.Sunday, March 15th is the final day of operation for the season.
: This event is listed for Sunday at Cole Harbour Place. It sounds like a fun, dedicated animal activity happening specifically this weekend during March Break.It’s a unique, one-off animal-focused event listed only for Sunday.
: This is the final day for this dark comedy at Neptune Theatre. This is strictly for families with mature older teens who enjoy classic theatre and sharp dialogue.Sunday is the very last performance date for this show according to the listings.
: If you missed the St. Paddy's Day Crawl action on Saturday, The Ballads of St. Patrick is on Sunday at The Mouse Trap, continuing the Irish celebration.It is specifically listed for Sunday, March 15th, wrapping up the St. Patrick's theme.
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2: If your older kids love tabletop role-playing games, this is a perfect Saturday evening activity. It looks like a great way to spend a few hours immersed in fantasy.It’s a specific, scheduled activity for Saturday night that caters to older kids or teens interested in gaming.
FREE : The grounds of the Citadel are free to explore both Saturday and Sunday. You can still learn about 19th-century life even if you skip the paid guided tours.The grounds are free to access this weekend, offering a great outdoor activity for Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Halifax this weekend?
For free family fun this weekend (Mar 14-15), you can explore the grounds of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, or check out the free March Break programming running at the Halifax Public Library branches.
Are there any workshops or hands-on activities for kids this weekend?
Yes, you can sign up for the Painting on Fabric Workshop Sunday afternoon (1:00 PM) or the Kids Pottery session Sunday morning (10:00 AM) to keep little hands busy.
What is closing this weekend?
The Emera Oval is closing for the season on Sunday, March 15th, so this is your last chance for outdoor skating. Also, the theatre run of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' finishes Sunday evening.
