During December, Halifax, Nova Scotia’s attractive capital, comes alive with a festive atmosphere. Whether you live in the city or are just visiting, there are plenty of things to do that capture the spirit of the holidays. Here is your guide to Halifax’s top December activities, including beautiful Christmas markets and warm winter gatherings.
Be artistic with Holiday Craft Workshops
This month, get crafty with an interactive workshop. Whether you’re making a quilt at Patch to give as a gift to someone special or a beautiful centerpiece for your dining table at a nearby floral shop, these activities will definitely get you in the Christmas spirit.
• Holiday Wreath Workshop | December 1, 7, 8 | Flower Street Florist
• Winter Wreath & Holiday Centrepiece Workshops | December 3, 5, 10, 17, 19 | Props Floral Design
• Festive Holiday Workshops | All throughout December | Patch Halifax
• Festive Holiday Workshops | All throughout December | Urban Rustic DIY Studio
• Merry & Bright: Handmade Holidays | December 8 | Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
Watch Festive Shows
Regardless of your tastes, Halifax has a ton of festive live entertainment this month, including symphony performances and theater.
• Curmudgeon Christmas | On until January 11 | Grafton Street Dinner Theatre
• Dickens’ A Christmas Carol | December 5-29 | Neptune Theatre
• Unwrapped: A Queer Holiday Concert | December 6 | Bus Stop Theatre
• Symphony Nova Scotia’s The Nutcracker | December 6-15 | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
Shopping Under the Stars
Shopping Under the Stars is a great way to start the holiday season! Bring your family for a day on Spring Garden as they add a little holiday enchantment to the street. In order to create a holiday movie scene, they will be closing Spring Garden Road between South Park and Queen Street on Friday, December 6*. Vehicles will not be allowed on the roadway, but pedestrians will be allowed. Large holiday decorations for photo ops, holiday trees line the street, free hot chocolate stations, and fantastic holiday bargains are all to be expected during the holiday street closure.
Join a Fun Run
Participate in a festive fun run this month to enjoy the holidays in a meaningful and enjoyable way. Sign up for the Snow Folk Shuffle on Quinpool Road. Dilly Dally Coffee Café will mark the start and finish lines, and all runners are welcome to end the race with some delicious hot chocolate. On the same day, Lower Sackville hosts the Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk along First Lake Trail, with festivities to start and end the race. Everyone is welcome at these fun runs, regardless of ability level, whether you wish to walk at a leisurely pace or break a world record. The best thing about it? Raising money for The Salvation Army and Feed Nova Scotia will allow you to give back to the community.
More activities in Halifax this December at: https://discoverhalifaxns.com/local-tips/10-things-to-do-in-halifax-this-december-3/
References:
https://discoverhalifaxns.com/
https://www.springgardenarea.com/
Photos credit to:
https://www.patchhalifax.com/
https://www.neptunetheatre.com/
https://discoverhalifaxns.com/
