Here is a list of events happening in Halifax during October 2025:
- Mi'kmaq History Month (All October): Celebrating Mi'kmaw culture, history, and heritage with various community activities and events. This year's theme is "A’tukwemk aq A’tukowinu’k – Storytelling and Storytellers." [Source](https://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/october-events/)
- Prismatic Arts Festival (September 26 – October 5): A national, multidisciplinary arts festival showcasing innovative work by Indigenous artists and artists of colour across Canada. [Source](https://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/october-events/)
- Mahone Bay Scarecrow Festival (September 26 – October 13): The town of Mahone Bay comes alive with over 250 hand-made, life-size scarecrows. [Source](https://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/october-events/)
- Bluenose Ghost Festival (October 5 – October 31): Held at Alderney Landing, featuring a Haunted House, Escape Room, Crypt Ride, and more spooky activities. [Source](https://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/october-events/)
- McNabs Island Fall Foliage Tours (October 19): Guided tours showcasing the island's autumn splendour, including heritage, nature, adventure, and family tours. [Source](https://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/october-events/)
- Nocturne Halifax: Art at Night (October 16 – 19): A free festival featuring family-friendly art exhibits staged across galleries and public spaces in downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. [Source](https://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/october-events/)
- Curbside Giveaway Weekend (October 18 & 19): An opportunity to free up space and find free items during Halifax’s curbside giveaway weekend. [Source](https://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/october-events/)
- Diwali Mela 2025 – India’s Festival of Lights (October 18 & 19): Celebrations include cultural vendors, family fun, performances, food, music, and more. [Source](https://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/october-events/)
- Francofest 2025 (October 23 – November 1): An annual festival celebrating Francophone diversity, marking its 14th edition this year. [Source](https://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/october-events/)
- Apple Picking Near Halifax: Various orchards offer apple-picking experiences; check individual farms for specific dates and times. [Source](https://www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/october-events/)
- Fibre Arts Festival (October 18): Celebrating the colourful world of fibre arts at Memory Lane. [Source](https://www.todocanada.ca/25-fun-things-fall-halifax/)
- Nova Scotia Music Week (October 23–26): A showcase of music from various artists across the province. [Source](https://www.todocanada.ca/25-fun-things-fall-halifax/)
- Fall Vintage Show (October 3 & 4): The Curio Collective’s Fall Vintage Show at the Light House Arts Centre. [Source](https://www.todocanada.ca/25-fun-things-fall-halifax/)
- Bear Grease (September 30 – October 5): An Indigenous adaptation of the musical "Grease" at Neptune Theatre. [Source](https://www.todocanada.ca/25-fun-things-fall-halifax/)
- ReJigged Festival (October 23–25): Celebrating its 16th edition, this festival showcases Celtic music and dance at The Stage at St. Andrew’s. [Source](https://www.todocanada.ca/25-fun-things-fall-halifax/)
- Bach & Friends (October 26): Symphony Nova Scotia pays homage to Bach’s contemporaries at St. Andrew’s United Church. [Source](https://www.todocanada.ca/25-fun-things-fall-halifax/)
- The Halifax Health & Wellness Fall Show (October 18): Featuring over 100 local health and wellness businesses at Cedar Events Centre. [Source](https://halifaxevents.ca/event/the-halifax-health-wellness-fall-show/)
- The Grand Tour - Halifax (October 17): A journey through classic country music at Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. [Source](https://allevents.in/halifax/the-grand-tour-halifax/200028532549922)
- 2025 Chamber Golf Challenge (October 2): A networking event organized by the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. [Source](https://business.halifaxchamber.com/events/index/2025-10-02)
- LAMNS 2025 Conference (October 2–4): The Libraries, Archives, & Museums Nova Scotia Conference at Halifax Central Library. [Source](https://businesseventshalifax.com/events/lamns-2025-conference/)
- The Biggest Persian Halloween Party in Halifax 2025 (October 24): A Persian-style Halloween dance party at Marquee Ballroom. [Source](https://allevents.in/halifax/the-biggest-persian-halloween-party-in-halifax-2025/100001559870056329)
- Haunted Halloween Weekend Pass 2025 – Halifax (October 31 – November 1): Two nights of bar crawls and Halloween festivities. [Source](https://allevents.in/halifax/haunted-halloween-weekend-pass-2025-halifax/100001668899355899)
1-Day Cultural Itinerary in Halifax
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