Your guide to the best things to do in the city.
The CFL semifinals are on this weekend, with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers visiting the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday and the Saskatchewan Roughriders facing the B.C. Lions in Vancouver. The post covers the teams, their injury news, and how to follow the East game from Halifax.


Two Spontaneity Improv teams provide a night of comedy with an improvised musical and audience-driven improv.

Jimmy Rankin performs his Song Dog 25th Anniversary Tour, celebrating the landmark album that launched his solo career.

Halloween edition of Pleasures N Treasures' recurring women's night out with wine, tarot readings, hair tinsel, product demos and show discounts, presented by Hotter by the Minute.
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A look at The Brown Hound Public House in downtown Halifax, from its British pub roots and dog-friendly vibe to the fish and chips and happy hour that keep people coming back.

L.K. Yarns is a yarn and craft store in the Hydrostone Market in Halifax's North End. It stocks up to 56 yarn brands, along with patterns, needles and notions. Reviewers praise the knowledgeable staff and the colour range.

Live music by Stonebrother at the Crown Royal Stage in Rox Live on Grafton Street for Halloween weekend.

Premiere of the song cycle 'Songs by Animals' by Michael Donovan and John Sobol, with bass-baritone Marcus Nance, pianist Carl Philippe Gionet and a cast of local vocalists.

Drag and burlesque showcase with ASL interpretation and dance party, a Halloween night produced by Halifax drag king Randi E. Rogenous.
A look at McKelvie's Restaurant & Bar on Halifax's waterfront, set in a 1906 fire hall with a history tied to the city's first steam fire engine. Covers the seafood-heavy menu, the land-based mains and the practical details.
A look at slow cookers from The Curator's 2026 guide that suit hosting friends and family at home this autumn. The article covers large-batch, dual-pot, triple and budget models, with prices in Canadian dollars.
Woozles is a family-run children's bookstore at 6013 Shirley Street in Halifax's West End, open since 1978. It sells books for newborns to teens, plus toys, games and gift cards. The post covers its services, programs, accessibility, hours and return policy.
A guide to autumn at Point Pleasant Park in Halifax, with its 185 acres and nearly 40 kilometres of trails. Covers the Prince of Wales Tower and other fortifications, dog and cycling rules, the park's military and colonial history, and parking and transit.
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Finnish folk metal band Korpiklaani performs live in Halifax.

Roger Mooking presents SoundBites, an exhibition exploring the intersection of food, culture, and music at the Dalhousie Art Gallery.

Family ice-skating show with characters from Disney's 'Frozen' and 'Encanto', including Anna, Elsa, Mirabel and the Madrigal family.