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May 2012
Tuesday, 01	Let's Go - Animals in Motion Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Bring the kids to run, jump, crawl, climb and even “swim” or “fly” like... more info Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info All Aboard Saftey - Open House at VIA Location: VIA Rail Station, Halifax Details: For a 5th year, school children, day cares and the general public are invited to the VIA Rail... more info Storytime at the Public Gardens Location: Uncommon Grounds, Public Gardens Details: Relax in Halifax’s beautiful Public Gardens while your children listen to readings from staff... more info
Wednesday, 02	Let's Go - Animals in Motion Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Bring the kids to run, jump, crawl, climb and even “swim” or “fly” like... more info Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info Baby & Toddler Drop-in Location: Spring Garden Road Public Library Details: A welcoming space for babies and tots, Ages 0-3 and their caregivers/parents to socialize. Spring... more info
Thursday, 03	Let's Go - Animals in Motion Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Bring the kids to run, jump, crawl, climb and even “swim” or “fly” like... more info Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info momcafé: A mom on the run! Location: Ela! Dartmouth Crossing Details: Join us for an inspiring morning with Michelle Kempton as she shares with us her journey in... more info BABY LED WEANING 101 Location: Nurtured, 2571 Robie Street Details: This workshop is geared towards parents who are intrigued by the concept of baby led weaning,... more info
Friday, 04	Let's Go - Animals in Motion Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Bring the kids to run, jump, crawl, climb and even “swim” or “fly” like... more info Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info Peanut Alley Playgroup Location: Lower auditorium of LifeSong Christian Church, 300 Stokil Drive, Lower Sackville Details: Peanut Alley is open to children, newborn to 4 years and their grown-ups on Friday mornings... more info
Saturday, 05	Let's Go - Animals in Motion Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Bring the kids to run, jump, crawl, climb and even “swim” or “fly” like... more info Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info "Puss in Boots" Movie Fundraiser Location: Empire Theatres in Bayer's Lake Details: The University Children's Centre at Dalhousie is hosting a fundraiser event at Empire... more info Hatfield Farm: Weekend Family Round Up Location: Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road Details: The Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures Weekend Family Round Up is fun for the whole family!... more info Free Comic Book Day at Strange Adventures! Location: Strange Adventures: 5262 Sackville St, Halifax, 101 Portland St, Dartmouth Details: Free Comic Book Day started in 2002 and has become a very popular event all over the world! each... more info Spring Up! Handmade Market Location: 2304 Hunter Street, Olympic Centre Details: Admission is free Some vendors do take credit cards, but many won’t be able to. There is... more info Yoga for Kids (Breathing Space Bedford) Location: Breathing Space Suite 105, 20 Duke St. Details: This creative and energetic program encourages general movement skills and playful poses put to... more info
Sunday, 06	Let's Go - Animals in Motion Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Bring the kids to run, jump, crawl, climb and even “swim” or “fly” like... more info Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia Walk for Memories Location: Pier 21, 1055 Marginal Road Details: On Sunday, May 6, Halifax will Walk With a Purpose. The Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia is... more info OnTree Official Opening Ceremony Location: Ski Martock, 370 Martock road Details: Make sure you head down to OnTree Sunday May 6th for the special Grand Opening Ceremony of the... more info Hatfield Farm: Weekend Family Round Up Location: Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road Details: The Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures Weekend Family Round Up is fun for the whole family!... more info Spring Up! Handmade Market Location: 2304 Hunter Street, Olympic Centre Details: Admission is free Some vendors do take credit cards, but many won’t be able to. There is... more info Write On! Short Story Writing Challenge! Location: Halifax Gramma School Details: The Six-Hour Short Story Challenge is a free writing event open to all. It will be held in the... more info Walk so Kids Can Talk Location: Shubie Park-at the Ball Diamond Waverley Rd & Jaybe Dr Details: Community leaders, neighbours, coaches, teachers, kids, moms, dads and grandparents will step... more info Hike for Hospice 2012 Location: Dewolf Park Details: The Annual Hike for Hospice is one of our largest fundraisers, when we take to the streets,... more info Princess Tea Party Location: World Trade and Convention Centre, 1800 Argyle Street Details: The Princess Tea Party is an afternoon of everything princess! It includes: a tea party, stage... more info Hatfield Farm: Open Family Wagon/Sleigh Ride Location: Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road Details: Includes an approximately 30 minute wagon/sleigh ride followed by hot chocolate. Year round,... more info
Monday, 07	Let's Go - Animals in Motion Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Bring the kids to run, jump, crawl, climb and even “swim” or “fly” like... more info Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info Fall River Playgroup Location: Fall River Recreation Centre, 3182 Highway #2, Fall River Details: A fun and relaxing environment for parents and preschoolers to socialize and enjoy the company of... more info
Tuesday, 08	Let's Go - Animals in Motion Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Bring the kids to run, jump, crawl, climb and even “swim” or “fly” like... more info Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info Storytime at the Public Gardens Location: Uncommon Grounds, Public Gardens Details: Relax in Halifax’s beautiful Public Gardens while your children listen to readings from staff... more info
Wednesday, 09	Let's Go - Animals in Motion Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Bring the kids to run, jump, crawl, climb and even “swim” or “fly” like... more info Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info Baby & Toddler Drop-in Location: Spring Garden Road Public Library Details: A welcoming space for babies and tots, Ages 0-3 and their caregivers/parents to socialize. Spring... more info
Thursday, 10	Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info
Friday, 11	Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info Peanut Alley Playgroup Location: Lower auditorium of LifeSong Christian Church, 300 Stokil Drive, Lower Sackville Details: Peanut Alley is open to children, newborn to 4 years and their grown-ups on Friday mornings... more info
Saturday, 12	Open City Halifax! Location: Downtown Halifax, see links for locations Details: We have a great city, but how often do we really explore it? When friends & family come... more info Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info MEC Spring Gear Swap Location: MEC Halifax Store, 1550 Granville Street Details: Come to the Halifax MEC on May 12th for some great deals on our rental department's... more info Car Seat Clinic with The Co-operators Location: Cole Harbour Fire Station in Dartmouth 690 Highway #7, Cole Harbour Details: The Co-operators in Cole Harbour are hosting a car seat clinic in tandem with Atlantic Car Seat... more info Police Exposition for Police Week Location: Mic Mac Mall, outside Old Navy Details: Event Information: In celebration of Police Week, Halifax Regional Police and the RCMP Halifax... more info Artist for a Day! Location: Sands at Salter, near Bishop’s Landing on the Halifax Waterfront Details: Isn’t it time you busted out your inner Picasso and got your Van Gogh going? Come attend... more info Hatfield Farm: Weekend Family Round Up Location: Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road Details: The Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures Weekend Family Round Up is fun for the whole family!... more info Yoga for Kids (Breathing Space Bedford) Location: Breathing Space Suite 105, 20 Duke St. Details: This creative and energetic program encourages general movement skills and playful poses put to... more info
Sunday, 13	Open City Halifax! Location: Downtown Halifax, see links for locations Details: We have a great city, but how often do we really explore it? When friends & family come... more info Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info Family Sunday: Signals@Sea at the Maritime Museum Location: Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, 1675 Lower Water Street Details: Every second Sunday of the month is Family Sunday where your family can participate in a... more info Fair Trade Bazaar Location: Location:Victoria Park Address:South Park St. Details: Join us at Nova Scotia’s most unique Fair Trade Bazaar! Come explore the rich and exotic... more info Hatfield Farm: Weekend Family Round Up Location: Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road Details: The Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures Weekend Family Round Up is fun for the whole family!... more info Hats on for Moms! (Bedford's British Mother's Day Tea Party & Luncheon) Location: the Bedford Lions Den (LeBrun Recreation Centre) Details: On Sunday May 13th, the Canadian Liver Foundation will host its first Hats on for Moms! -... more info Family Sunday at the Art Gallery Location: AGNS Halifax, 1723 Hollis Street Halifax, NS B3J 1V9 Details: Join us in the studio for art-making activities inspired by the upcoming Carnivale event taking... more info Hatfield Farm: Open Family Wagon/Sleigh Ride Location: Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road Details: Includes an approximately 30 minute wagon/sleigh ride followed by hot chocolate. Year round,... more info
Monday, 14	Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info Fall River Playgroup Location: Fall River Recreation Centre, 3182 Highway #2, Fall River Details: A fun and relaxing environment for parents and preschoolers to socialize and enjoy the company of... more info
Tuesday, 15	Grossology at the Discovery Centre Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington St, Halifax Details: Learn about the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Discovery Centre. What kid... more info Storytime at the Public Gardens Location: Uncommon Grounds, Public Gardens Details: Relax in Halifax’s beautiful Public Gardens while your children listen to readings from staff... more info
Wednesday, 16	Baby & Toddler Drop-in Location: Spring Garden Road Public Library Details: A welcoming space for babies and tots, Ages 0-3 and their caregivers/parents to socialize. Spring... more info
Thursday, 17	Empathy Factory open house Location: Platform, 540 Southgate Drive, Suite 204, 2nd floor Details: Mark your calendars and join us for our first ever Open House! What’s in Store:... more info
Friday, 18	2012 Bluenose Marathon Location: The streets of Halifax and Dartmouth Details: There's no better way to get the family moving on Victoria Day weekend in Halifax than to... more info Grand Opening: Out of This World at the Museum of Natural History Location: 1747 Summer Street Details: The Museum of Natural History is pleased to host more info Peanut Alley Playgroup Location: Lower auditorium of LifeSong Christian Church, 300 Stokil Drive, Lower Sackville Details: Peanut Alley is open to children, newborn to 4 years and their grown-ups on Friday mornings... more info
Saturday, 19	2012 Bluenose Marathon Location: The streets of Halifax and Dartmouth Details: There's no better way to get the family moving on Victoria Day weekend in Halifax than to... more info Woolly Weekend: Ross Farm Location: 4568 Highway # 12 New Ross Details: Spring is here and the sheep at Ross Farm Museum have had their lambs and are ready for their... more info Grand Opening: Out of This World at the Museum of Natural History Location: 1747 Summer Street Details: The Museum of Natural History is pleased to host more info Hatfield Farm: Weekend Family Round Up Location: Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road Details: The Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures Weekend Family Round Up is fun for the whole family!... more info Yoga for Kids (Breathing Space Bedford) Location: Breathing Space Suite 105, 20 Duke St. Details: This creative and energetic program encourages general movement skills and playful poses put to... more info Merlin Macaw's 10th Birthday Bash: Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Location: Details: Could it be? Merlin Macaw is turning 10? Join us at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic as we say... more info
Sunday, 20	2012 Bluenose Marathon Location: The streets of Halifax and Dartmouth Details: There's no better way to get the family moving on Victoria Day weekend in Halifax than to... more info Woolly Weekend: Ross Farm Location: 4568 Highway # 12 New Ross Details: Spring is here and the sheep at Ross Farm Museum have had their lambs and are ready for their... more info Canadian Chess Challenge Location: St. Mary's University Details: For the first time in its 24 year history, the Canadian Chess Challenge is coming to Nova... more info Grand Opening: Out of This World at the Museum of Natural History Location: 1747 Summer Street Details: The Museum of Natural History is pleased to host more info Hatfield Farm: Weekend Family Round Up Location: Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road Details: The Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures Weekend Family Round Up is fun for the whole family!... more info Hatfield Farm: Open Family Wagon/Sleigh Ride Location: Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road Details: Includes an approximately 30 minute wagon/sleigh ride followed by hot chocolate. Year round,... more info
Monday, 21	Woolly Weekend: Ross Farm Location: 4568 Highway # 12 New Ross Details: Spring is here and the sheep at Ross Farm Museum have had their lambs and are ready for their... more info Canadian Chess Challenge Location: St. Mary's University Details: For the first time in its 24 year history, the Canadian Chess Challenge is coming to Nova... more info Fall River Playgroup Location: Fall River Recreation Centre, 3182 Highway #2, Fall River Details: A fun and relaxing environment for parents and preschoolers to socialize and enjoy the company of... more info
Tuesday, 22	Storytime at the Public Gardens Location: Uncommon Grounds, Public Gardens Details: Relax in Halifax’s beautiful Public Gardens while your children listen to readings from staff... more info
Wednesday, 23	Baby & Toddler Drop-in Location: Spring Garden Road Public Library Details: A welcoming space for babies and tots, Ages 0-3 and their caregivers/parents to socialize. Spring... more info
Friday, 25	Peanut Alley Playgroup Location: Lower auditorium of LifeSong Christian Church, 300 Stokil Drive, Lower Sackville Details: Peanut Alley is open to children, newborn to 4 years and their grown-ups on Friday mornings... more info
Saturday, 26	Candy for Kids Day at Freak Lunchbox!! Location: Freak Lunchbox, 1723 Barrington Street or Sunnyside Mall Bedford Details: Saturday May 26th will be Freak Lunchbox's first 'Candy for Kids Day'! On this day... more info Kermesse Fun Fair! Location: IWK Health Centre and various, see schedule Details: Celebrate the 102nd Annual Kermesse Fun Fair! Kermesse features lots of play activities for the... more info Hatfield Farm: Weekend Family Round Up Location: Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road Details: The Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures Weekend Family Round Up is fun for the whole family!... more info Fun Learning & Community EXPO Location: BMO Centre 61 Gary Martin Dr, Bedford Details: On Saturday May 26, 2012 Sackville-Bedford Early Intervention are proudly hosting their second... more info Yoga for Kids (Breathing Space Bedford) Location: Breathing Space Suite 105, 20 Duke St. Details: This creative and energetic program encourages general movement skills and playful poses put to... more info
Sunday, 27	Great Strides Walk in support of Cystic Fibrosis Location: Amphitheatre, Dartmouth Crossing ( Walking trail through Shubie) Details: Cystic Fibrosis affects the lungs and digestive system and it is the most common fatal inherited... more info Hatfield Farm: Weekend Family Round Up Location: Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road Details: The Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures Weekend Family Round Up is fun for the whole family!... more info Hatfield Farm: Open Family Wagon/Sleigh Ride Location: Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, 1840 Hammonds Plains Road Details: Includes an approximately 30 minute wagon/sleigh ride followed by hot chocolate. Year round,... more info
Monday, 28	Fall River Playgroup Location: Fall River Recreation Centre, 3182 Highway #2, Fall River Details: A fun and relaxing environment for parents and preschoolers to socialize and enjoy the company of... more info
Tuesday, 29	Storytime at the Public Gardens Location: Uncommon Grounds, Public Gardens Details: Relax in Halifax’s beautiful Public Gardens while your children listen to readings from staff... more info

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