Weekend guide · October 23–25, 2026
Things to Do in Halifax This Weekend: October 23–25, 2026
Halifax’s weekend brings live music, family painting, hockey, wine tasting, a murder mystery dinner, mom meetups, wellness, and a queer movie night.
By Weekend Owl · Published October 22, 2026
Friday is the busiest day, with everything from a Halloween family paint afternoon at IKEA Halifax to a Mooseheads hockey game and a wine tasting at The Prow Gallery. If you’re after a night out, the Eddie May Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre is also Friday’s pick. Saturday has the LOUD WOMEN Fest Halifax bringing alternative music to Seahorse Tavern. Sunday winds down with a Modern Mom Club brunch, a wellness retreat at Lawrencetown Lake, and a zine launch and movie night at The Board Room Game Cafe.
LOUD WOMEN Fest Halifax
LOUD WOMEN Fest Halifax, happening Saturday at 5:00 PM at Seahorse Tavern, is a live music night with an alternative edge. The event brings together women and non-binary artists from Nova Scotia, making it a good pick for anyone who wants to support local talent and enjoy a mix of music styles. If you’re looking for a Saturday evening with a focus on community and new sounds, this is the one. Tickets start from $25.
Eddie May Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: MY Bloody Wedding
If you like your dinner with a side of suspense, the Eddie May Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: MY Bloody Wedding is on Friday at 6:30 PM at Sou'Wester in the City Restaurant & Social. This interactive show mixes a live game of Clue with a meal, so you can puzzle out the mystery while you eat. It’s a good fit for groups or anyone who enjoys theatre with a twist. Tickets start from $75.
Spooktacular Halloween Family Paint Night at Ikea Halifax - Session 1
Spooktacular Halloween Family Paint Night at IKEA Halifax (Session 1) runs Friday at 1:00 PM. It’s a craft session where families can get creative with Halloween themes, led by Coastal Pigments. If you want a daytime activity with the kids or a fun way to get into the Halloween spirit, this is worth a look. Tickets start from $20.
Halifax Mooseheads vs Cape Breton Eagles
Friday night at 7:00 PM, the Halifax Mooseheads face off against the Cape Breton Eagles at Scotiabank Centre. It’s a classic hockey outing, good for anyone who wants to catch some live sports action in town. No ticket price is listed.
Made for Pairing: A Wine Tasting
Made for Pairing: A Wine Tasting is on Friday at 6:00 PM at The Prow Gallery. Hosted by Bishop's Cellar, this event is about sampling wines that go well with meals and social gatherings. If you’re planning for the holidays or just want a relaxed evening out, this is a practical way to discover new wines. Tickets start from $45.
Sunday Swap - Modern Mom Club Edition
Sunday Swap - Modern Mom Club Edition takes place Sunday at 10:00 AM at 137 Innovation Dr in Bedford. It’s a morning for moms to meet over coffee and breakfast treats, making it a good option if you’re looking to connect with other parents in a relaxed setting. Tickets start from $20.
Zine Launch Party & Movie Night
Sunday at 6:00 PM, The Board Room Game Cafe hosts the Zine Launch Party & Movie Night for "Queer Love as Revolution." This event is a pyjama party with a screening of GIRLS LOVE GIRLS and is for 2S/LGBTQIA+ youth aged 18-29. If you’re in that age group and looking for a supportive space to celebrate queer creativity, this is a welcoming way to wrap up the weekend.
The Author Within
The Author Within is a women’s wellness retreat happening Sunday at 10:00 AM at Lawrencetown Lake. This immersive experience focuses on personal growth, courage, and intention-setting. If you’re interested in health and wellness and want a deeper dive into self-development, this is a focused way to spend your Sunday. Tickets start from $250.
A plan for the weekend
If you’re mapping out the weekend, start Friday with the Halloween Family Paint Night at IKEA Halifax, then head into the evening with either the wine tasting at The Prow Gallery or the Eddie May Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. Saturday, you can catch LOUD WOMEN Fest Halifax for a night of alternative music. On Sunday, choose between a morning at the Modern Mom Club Swap or the Author Within retreat, and close out the weekend with the Zine Launch Party & Movie Night for a relaxed Sunday evening.
How this guide is made: each week we pick one event from each kind of event listed in Halifax (music, comedy and theatre, the arts, sports, food and drink, family, community, wellness), favouring named acts and the bigger nights. The write-up is drafted with AI from those listings and nothing else. Times and prices come from the ticket sellers, and plans change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
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