What’s On: SEVEN Things To Do In And Around Halifax This Week [Oct. 14-20]
A contemporary arts festival, a daring musical, a pet expo, and even some classic hip-hop — there’s a lot happening in Halifax this week.
Once you’re done indulging in turkey, get ready to discover the diverse autumn events this city has on offer.
Find our roundup below of things to do in Halifax this week — the Oct. 14-20th edition.
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL: TEEN EDITION
Fans of the cult classic film Heathers — and anyone else, for that matter, who enjoys indulging in some juicy high school drama — can catch the theatre adaptation right here in Halifax.
Running at the Neptune Theatre from Wed. Oct 16th to Sun. Oct. 27th, Heathers The Musical: Teen Edition is jam-packed with cliques, love affairs and, obviously, girls named Heather.
https://www.eastkind.ca/events/heathers-the-musical-teen-edition
NOCTURNE: ART AT NIGHT
Art lovers can rejoice as Nocturne: Art at Night returns to Halifax from Thurs. Oct 17th to Sun. Oct. 20th.
This contemporary art festival celebrates the visual arts in Mi’kma’ki/Nova Scotia and oversees a collection of arts programming around the city at various galleries and public spaces.
ARKELLS
Who doesn’t love a feel-good, Canadiana live music experience? See Juno Award-winning rock band, the Arkells, live at Scotiabank Centre on Fri. Oct. 18.
The Arkells are currently on their “Big Feelings” cross-Canada tour, performing tracks from their latest album, Disco Loadout Volume 1 (2024) along with their biggest hits.
https://www.eastkind.ca/events/arkells
HOPSCOTCH FESTIVAL
With Jadakiss to Danny Brown, Hopscotch Festival is ready to bring you some legendary hip hop for its fifteenth edition.
Running over three days from Fri. Oct 18th to Sun. Oct 20th, the festival will feature The Jumpoff and Coastal Culture alongside these headlining concerts.
Tickets are sold individually or as part of the full festival pass.
WINE FAIR HALIFAX
As the days get colder, cozying up with a glass of red wine sounds rather nice.
Fortunately, for you, there are over 200 “exquisite wines” to be discovered at the Wine Fair, held at the Halifax Convention Centre on Sat. Oct 19th.
The Wine Fair features curated tastings, interactive experiences, and industry experts who might just find you your next favourite bottle to enjoy this winter.
https://www.eastkind.ca/events/wine-fair-halifax
ATLANTIC PET EXPO
Give some love to your pet friends by visiting the Atlantic Pet Expo, on from Sat. Oct 19- Sun. Oct 20th at the Halifax Exhibition.
Along with hosting a “captivating cat show” — we’re intrigued — the pet expo will have numerous pet-based vendors to browse.
https://www.eastkind.ca/events/atlantic-pet-expo
MCNABS ISLAND FALL FOLIAGE TOURS
If nature is more up your alley, the Friends of McNabs Island Society are offering up their annual Fall Foliage Tours on Sun. Oct 20th.
These tours will take you to McNabs Island Provincial Park, located on the island sitting southeast of the Halifax peninsula.
A variety of tours including a heritage tour, an adventure tour, and a new coastal shoreline tour will depart from Ambassatours in Halifax.
https://www.eastkind.ca/events/mcnabs-island-fall-foliage-tours
And there you have it. We hope this helps you find something fun to do out there.
Lead Photo: Chen Liu