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Halloween events in Halifax
Halifax does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.
Confirmed dates
Halifax Citadel Ghost Tour
Oct 15, 2026 · Halifax Citadel National Historic Site - Ghost Tour · $CA$17.93
Ooky Spooky Halloween Market
Oct 17, 2026 · IKEA Dartmouth Crossing
Movie: Halloweentown
Oct 19, 2026 · Cole Harbour Public Library
Rated G | 1998 | 1h 24min Get into the Halloween Spirit with a family-friendly screening of Halloweentown . On her 13th birthday, Marnie learns that she's a witch, discovers a secret portal and is transported to Halloweentown - a magical place where ghosts and ghouls, witches
and werewolves live apart from the human world. But she soon finds herself battling wicked warlocks, evil curses and endless surprises. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets given out 30 minutes before showtime.
Photo: © Cole Harbour Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Puppet Show: The Great Halloween Costume Caper
Oct 21, 2026 · Keshen Goodman Public Library
Fergus finds it so hard to come up with the perfect Halloween costume…will he be ready in time for the costume contest? Throw in a witch, a little magic, and one very unexpected transformation, and you’ve got the perfect Halloween adventure!
Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the start time.
Photo: © Keshen Goodman Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Puppet Show: Too Much Noise on Halloween Night
Oct 21, 2026 · Bedford Public Library
It sure is noisy in the creepy forest where Gwendolyn the witch lives! Can wise old Owliver the Owl help Gwendolyn get a good night's sleep before the Halloween celebrations begin? Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before start time.
Photo: © Bedford Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Spontaneity: Spooky Spectacular
Oct 22, 2026 · Rox Live
Teen Zone: Nintendo Switch Party
Oct 22, 2026 · Keshen Goodman Public Library
Come hangout at the Library! Thursday afternoons are all about teens. Join us to try new activities, meet new friends, and eat some snacks. Each week, we'll be up to something new, and we'll provide everything you need to take part.
Join us to play some of your favourite party games on the Nintendo Switch! Race for first place in Mario Kart 8, play mini-games in Mario Party, or brawl for bragging rights in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Grades 7-12
Photo: © Keshen Goodman Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Dinoween Halloween Party
Oct 23, 2026 · Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
What is better than Halloween? Halloween with dinosaurs! Join us for a fun, prehistoric twist on Halloween that combines roaring dinosaurs with your favourite haunted holiday. We will have crafts, scavenger hunts, quests, books, and more.
In partnership with Eastern Shore & Musquodoboit Valley Learning Network
Photo: © Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Halloween Craft & Create
Oct 23, 2026 · Captain William Spry Public Library
Spend some time crafting, Halloween style. We'll provide all the supplies and you can choose from one of our sample ideas or use your imagination to create something perfectly ghastly! Ages 8+. Younger children welcome with an adult caregiver.
Photo: © Captain William Spry Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
How to Haunt a Library: Halloween Party
Oct 23, 2026 · Dartmouth North - Temporary Location
Do you have what it takes to haunt a library? Come by the Library to learn how to mix potions, create spells, and make magical Halloween crafts. Enjoy fun games, uncover eerie surprises, and discover if you have what it takes to become a haunting library legend!
Movie: Halloweentown
Oct 23, 2026 · Keshen Goodman Public Library
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PD Day Afternoons: Paper Pumpkins & Jack-o-lanterns
Oct 23, 2026 · Sackville Public Library
School is out today, but the Library is open. There is an activity happening this afternoon, just for you! What are we doing? We're making pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns for our window display.
Photo: © Sackville Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
PD Day: Halloween Haunt Party
Oct 23, 2026 · Bedford Public Library
Non-branch location: Scott Manor House, 15 Fort Sackville Rd, Bedford, NS B4A 2G6 It's a PD Day! Join us outside at the Scott Manor House for a super-sized Halloween Party. We will have a scavenger hunt, games, and activities.
Plus, make your own mask with a fun craft and collect some treats. Costumes are encouraged! Please park at Bedford Public Library and dress for the weather. In case of stormy weather, activities will move indoors to the Library.
Photo: © Bedford Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
The Witch in Western Art: From Wise Woman to Wicked Crone
Oct 23, 2026 · Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
Why does the witch wear a pointed hat? Why is she sometimes beautiful, sometimes monstrous, and sometimes powerful? This talk explores how Western artists have imagined the witch from the Middle Ages to the present, revealing how changing images of witchcraft reflect changing
ideas about women, power, sexuality, and resistance.
Photo: © Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Ghosts of Halifax Cruise
Oct 24, 2026 · Tall Ship Silva
Halloween STEAM Lab: Slime
Oct 24, 2026 · Cole Harbour Public Library
Join us to make Halloween slime at the Library! Dress for a mess, let's have some fun. Register to reserve your spot, registration is required. Ages 5+
Photo: © Cole Harbour Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Puppet Show: The Great Halloween Costume Caper
Oct 24, 2026 · Keshen Goodman Public Library
Fergus finds it hard to come up with the perfect Halloween costume… Will he be ready in time for the costume contest? Throw in a witch, a little magic, and one very unexpected transformation, and you’ve got the perfect Halloween adventure!
Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the start time.
Photo: © Keshen Goodman Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Puppet Show: Too Much Noise on Halloween Night
Oct 24, 2026 · Bedford Public Library
Photo: © Bedford Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
STEAM Team: Scary Science
Oct 24, 2026 · Alderney Gate Public Library
Join us for some fun with science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Each week, we'll explore a new theme and do a hands-on activity. Reserve your spot now. Registration is required. Ages 5+
Photo: © Alderney Gate Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Super Saturday: Halloween Crafts
Oct 24, 2026 · Bedford Public Library
On Saturday mornings, step into a world of fun and discovery! In this exciting program, families will explore a variety of hands-on activities including arts, crafts, STEM experiments, and more, all in a prepared environment designed for learning through play .
Ages 5-12 (Caregiver supervision required for ages 5-7)
Photo: © Bedford Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Annual Halloween Party at the Museum of Natural History
Oct 25, 2026 · Museum of Natural History
Ghosts of Halifax Cruise
Oct 25, 2026 · Tall Ship Silva
Haunted Night Market
Oct 25, 2026 · Alderney Landing
3D Ghost Portraits
Oct 27, 2026 · Keshen Goodman Public Library
Bring a ghostly character to life! Create a magically floating 3D ghost sculpture. Once it's dry, you can give your ghoul a personality with details and a background to create your very own Halloween decor to take home and display. Ages 5+
Photo: © Keshen Goodman Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Art in the Afternoon: Halloween Paint Party
Oct 27, 2026 · Captain William Spry Public Library
Join us on Tuesday afternoons to get together with others and create. Each week, we'll try a different project. We'll provide all the supplies you'll need to take part. Join in and follow our plan or use the same materials to create something unique based on your own ideas.
This week, we will be having a Halloween paint party! We can't wait to see what you make. Ages 8+ Children under 8 are welcome with an adult caregiver.
Photo: © Captain William Spry Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Paint Night: Halloween
Oct 27, 2026 · Captain William Spry Public Library
Looking for a fun and relaxing night out? Come along to Paint Night and enjoy an evening of stress-free creativity. We have some Halloween themed ideas, but you are welcome to paint whatever you like! All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. Ages 12+.
Children under 12 welcome with adult accompaniment.
Photo: © Captain William Spry Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Preschool Halloween Party
Oct 27, 2026 · Keshen Goodman Public Library
Join us for a morning of Halloween fun at this party just for toddlers and preschoolers! We'll have a not-so-scary storytime, crafts and activities for every little pumpkin, and a Halloween parade to show off our boo-tiful costumes. Ages 0-5
Photo: © Keshen Goodman Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Puppet Show: Halloween Magic
Oct 27, 2026 · Alderney Gate Public Library
Celebrate Halloween at the Library with this interactive puppet show! Hagatha the Witch has been searching high and low for her sister, Griselda, but what will she do when she discovers that Griselda has accidentally turned herself into a puppet?
All Ages Free tickets will be handed out 30 minutes before the puppet show starts.
Photo: © Alderney Gate Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Teen Night: Halloween Trivia & Costume Contest
Oct 27, 2026 · Cole Harbour Public Library
Get in the mood for Halloween with ghoulish group games, peculiar prizes, and scary snacks. You can even come in costume for a chance to win the costume contest! Tuesday night is Teen Night at the Library!
Join us each week to learn new skills, meet people, enjoy some snacks, play games, or just relax. Each week, we'll be up to something new, and we'll provide everything you need to take part. Grades 7-12
Photo: © Cole Harbour Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
The Inbetweeners: Pre-Halloween Party
Oct 27, 2026 · Sackville Public Library
Join this program each week and explore something different! Will it be science or art or games? Will we learn, play, or make? Our pre-Halloween bash is just for you! Bring a friend, wear a costume (optional), and have a spooky snack!
We’ll have face paint, beanbag toss, and fun books for you to read! Ages 9-12
Photo: © Sackville Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Craft Club: Pom-Pom Tassel Ghosts
Oct 28, 2026 · Alderney Gate Public Library
Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a creative adventure. These craft sessions focus on having fun and exploring new crafts, rather than striving for perfection. Each club meeting features a variety of activities and projects, with all materials provided.
This week we'll be celebrating Halloween by making friendly ghosts from yarn. This simple seasonal craft is a cute decoration on its own or repeated to create a garland. No prior experience required. Just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy creating in a laid-back environment.
Photo: © Alderney Gate Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Makers Gonna Make: Ghost Painting
Oct 28, 2026 · Alderney Gate Public Library
Join us every Wednesday after school to make something awesome! We'll provide everything you need to take part. We'll be celebrating the Halloween season with some ghost themed paintings. Ages 5-12
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Beaty Centre | Halloween Pumpkin Carving Contest
Oct 29, 2026 · Steele Ocean Sciences Building, 6375 Edzell Castle Circle
Get in the Halloween spirit by carving marine-themed pumpkins under our Spooky Scary Skeleton of an 18-metre Blue Whale! We supply the pumpkin, the tools, and the skeleton, and you do the rest. The night begins at 6 p.m.
with a guided tour to gather inspiration for your marin e-themed pumpkin carving, and then you'll have an hour to cut, gut, an d carve your masterpiece, ready for judging at 7:30 p.m. The winning tea m gets bragging rights, and the opportunity to have their pumpkin displa yed in one of our aquariums for the rest of our Halloweek Celebration! N ote: Price includes a $5 +HST fee for materials for each group.
Pumpkin Carving Contest at Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity
Oct 29, 2026 · Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity
The Hangout: Halloween Party
Oct 29, 2026 · Central Library
Join us after school for a fun-filled afternoon. We'll have arts and crafts, computers, and lots of fun with friends! Bring your creativity and imagination, and we'll provide the rest. This week is our Halloween Hangout! Join us for creepy crafts and a scavenger hunt.
Ages 7-12 (Children 8 and under must be with a caregiver)
Photo: © Central Library — nominative use (identification only)
Tween Night- Halloween Pumpkin Carving
Oct 29, 2026 · Halifax North Memorial Public Library
Thursdays are for fun! Tween Night is a fun and welcoming space for kids to hang out, make friends, and enjoy an evening filled with exciting activities.
Every Thursday brings something new, from board games and creative activities to special guests, challenges, and interactive programs. There’s always a chance to try something different, laugh with friends, and make great memories along the way. This Thursday we will be decorating pumpkins for Halloween! Grab your friends and join us every Thursday for an evening of fun. Grades 3-6
Photo: © Halifax North Memorial Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Ghosts of Halifax Cruise
Oct 30, 2026 · Tall Ship Silva
Puppet Show: A Ghost in the House
Oct 30, 2026 · Sackville Public Library
Stories come to life at our puppet shows! Each month brings a new story and a new puppet adventure for the whole family to enjoy. Mr. Shudders lives in a haunted house and needs to get rid of the ghost. Thankfully, the neighbour's kid is looking for work. All Ages
Photo: © Sackville Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Puppet Show: The Halloween Costume
Oct 30, 2026 · Cole Harbour Public Library
Celebrate Halloween with a Puppet Show for the whole family. When two friends try to show their Halloween costumes to each other, they are confused by a Witch's missing pet bat! Join in and wear your own Halloween costume for this fun show. All Ages Space is limited.
Free tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the start time.
Photo: © Cole Harbour Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Wiggles & Giggles Storytime: Halloween
Oct 30, 2026 · Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
Have fun with your little ones while reading stories, singing songs, sharing rhymes, and dancing! Dress for a mess and join in the fun. Ages 0-5
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Beaty Centre | Spooky Halloween Weekend
Oct 31, 2026 · Steele Ocean Sciences Building, 6375 Edzell Castle Circle, Hal ifax, NS
What glows in the dark, lives in the ocean, and might be a little creepy? Bioluminescent creatures! Visit the Beaty Centre the Hall oween weekend and dive into the weird world of bioluminescence.
Learn how and why some ocean creatures make their own light, discover the tiny or ganisms at the bottom of the food chain that help create those glowing di splays, and see bioluminescence up close with hands-on science demonstra tions. Next, grab a UV flashlight and search our aquaria space for hidde n creatures, test your courage with our mystery boxes, and explore our creepy science stations!
Halifax Halloween Party Cruise
Oct 31, 2026 · Harbour Queen
Halloween Party!
Oct 31, 2026 · Keshen Goodman Public Library
Do your best monster mash, make a creepy craft, play a ghoulish game and more as we celebrate Halloween at the Library! Costumes are highly encouraged, and keep an eye out for some tricks and treats. All Ages
Photo: © Keshen Goodman Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Halloween Skele-bration
Oct 31, 2026 · Alderney Gate Public Library
Stop by the Library for a fun-filled day of tricks and treats. There will be Halloween-themed crafts, activities, and prizes. Don’t forget to wear your costume! All Ages While supplies last.
Photo: © Alderney Gate Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Once Upon a Truffle: A Halloween Celebration
Oct 31, 2026 · Keshen Goodman Public Library
Join us for a magical Halloween adventure where sweet treats and fun come together. Kids will learn how to craft their very own delicious chocolate truffles using simple, kid-friendly ingredients. No tricky steps, just pure delicious fun!
Tickets will be given 15 minutes before the program starts. Ages 5-10 In partnership with Sara’s Bakery and Latispanica Cultural Association
Photo: © Keshen Goodman Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Play Café: Puppet Show & Haunted Library
Oct 31, 2026 · J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library
Kick off your day of kid-friendly Halloween fun with the puppet show “The Ghost with the Halloween Hiccups” followed by a short 16mm film. Then walk through our not-too-scary Haunted Library and create a flying bat craft.
Join us every Saturday for Play Café where adults can grab a cup of tea or coffee while kids enjoy a new craft, activity, or performance each week.
Photo: © J. D. Shatford Memorial Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Puppet Show: A Ghost in the House
Oct 31, 2026 · Captain William Spry Public Library
This Halloween, join us in helping Mr. Shudders get the house ready! All Ages Tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program starts.
Photo: © Captain William Spry Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Puppet Show: Halloween Magic
Oct 31, 2026 · Alderney Gate Public Library
Photo: © Alderney Gate Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Puppet Show: The Halloween Costume
Oct 31, 2026 · Central Library
Photo: © Central Library — nominative use (identification only)
STEAM Team: Halloween Boo-nanza!
Oct 31, 2026 · Alderney Gate Public Library
Photo: © Alderney Gate Public Library — nominative use (identification only)
Science, Spirits & Boos - 19+ After Dark Halloween Event
Oct 31, 2026 · Discovery Centre
Unwind Time: Zombie Appreciation Day
Oct 31, 2026 · Dartmouth North - Temporary Location
Join the Library for a fun-filled program dedicated to all things zombie! The afternoon will feature zombie-themed button-making, a creepy-cute felt zombie craft, tasty “brain food,” and quirky zombie facts.
Beaty Centre | Spooky Halloween Weekend
Nov 1, 2026 · Steele Ocean Sciences Building, 6375 Edzell Castle Circle, Hal ifax, NS
Annual traditions — dates TBA
These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.
The Halifax Ghost Walk
Dates TBA (Scheduled evenings at 8:30pm, nightly in October per Discover Halifax; starts at the Old Town Clock) · The Halifax Ghost Walk
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Good to know
- Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
- Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
- Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
- Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.
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