Past Events

Off the Wall is the fifth solo studio album by  Michael Jackson, released on August 10, 1979. By 1981, Off the Wall became the best-selling album by a black artist at the time. The first Michael Jackson album produced by Quincy Jones, whom he met while working on the 1978 film The Wiz.

Smith's Bakery, a longtime business on Agricola Street in Halifax, announced it will be closing down Aug 10. The business has been in operation at its current location since the 1950s, and a sign out front says it was established in 1932. It's thought by many in the city to be Halifax's oldest independently-run bakery. The business will also be giving out a free memorabilia item to the 30th customer every day until it closes. Source : CBC

Spring Garden 7th Annual Children's Festival Sun Aug 11 2019 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm. Victoria Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Join us in Victoria Park for a day full of fun! Activities include face-painting, a petting zoo, bouncy castles, arts and crafts, live entertainment, treats and more.  

A living legend at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History will celebrate his birthday on Sunday, August 11. "He is believed to be the oldest living gopher tortoise," says Jeff Gray, curator of the museum. The birthday boy will have not just one, but two celebrations that day. We have one party at 11 am and another at 2:30 pm Source : Halifax Today Photo : Museum of Natural History

Both the Royal Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force will take to the skies over Halifax on Sunday, August 11. The Red Arrows will visit Halifax. There are a number of opportunities for the public to engage directly with the Red Arrows pilots and engineers culminating with a special flypast over Halifax harbour on Sunday, August 11. The public programme will begin with a special screening of the UK documentary Red Arrows: King of the Skies followed by…

Downtown Halifax Picnic on the Hill Tuesday, August 13 (noon-1:30 pm) 1546 Barrington Street, Halifax. Join us at the Old Town Clock on Tuesday, August 13, from 12 noon - 1:30 pm for the first Downtown Halifax Picnic on the Hill presented by Downtown Halifax, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and Parks Canada. Bring your blanket, lunch, and a reusable cup, and we will provide lemonade, iced tea, music, activities, and more. • Enjoy a performance by the cast of…

The new ZZ Top documentary That Little Ol’ Band From Texas, which will premiere on Aug. 13 at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood with the three members of the band in attendance. The production ties in with their 50th-anniversary tour, which starts three days later.