Please note that updates in relation to the natural gas leak in the area of Albro Lake Road, Pinecrest Drive, Crystal Drive and across the lake as far as Lancaster Drive in Dartmouth will be shared on @hfxgov.bsky.social.

The final Dartmouth Sunshine Series concert of the season takes place at Sullivan’s Pond Park on Monday, Sept. 1. At 2 p.m., enjoy Rankin MacInnis, delivering an energetic performance that blends traditional folk, pop and plenty of groove. Full details at halifax.ca/DartmouthSunshineSeries

This Sunday is the second last Dartmouth Sunshine Series concert, a free music at Sullivan’s Pond Park. On Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. enjoy the soulful country sound of singer-songwriter Brooklyn Blackmore and Friends recognized by both the ECMAs and Music Nova Scotia. halifax.ca/DartmouthSunshineSeries

There are a few more weeks left of Dartmouth Sunshine Series, a free concert at Sullivan's Pond Park: Aug. 17, 24 and Sept. 1. This Sunday at 2 p.m., don't miss Good Dear Good. Learn more: halifax.ca/DartmouthSunshineSeries

This Sunday, Aug. 10, catch a free live performance by Blessing at the Dartmouth Sunshine Series. Blessing Tangban is an award-winning Nigerian afro-folk singer-songwriter and guitarist. The show starts at 2 p.m. at Sullivan’s Pond Park. Details: halifax.ca/DartmouthSunshineSeries

Free shows all long weekend with the Dartmouth Sunshine Series. Lineup includes Crescendo Festival, Kayo, Zamani Folade, ANSMA Freedom Festival and Natal Day Undersea Adventure Day (SpongeBob, DJ Douvet and more). Full schedule: halifax.ca/DartmouthSunshineSeries

This Sunday, July 20, catch a free live performance by Stick & Slide at the Dartmouth Sunshine Series. Stick & Slide produce the unplugged versions of your favourite rock, pop and R&B classics. The show starts at 2 p.m. at Sullivan’s Pond Park. Details: halifax.ca/DartmouthSunshineSeries

This Sunday, July 13, catch a free live performance by Morgan Davis at the Dartmouth Sunshine Series. The show starts at 2 p.m. at Sullivan’s Pond Park. Bring a chair and enjoy the tunes. See the full schedule: halifax.ca/DartmouthSunshineSeries

The Bedford Days Canada Day fireworks are rescheduled to Saturday, July 5 at 10 p.m. If the fireworks can’t go ahead tomorrow, they will be cancelled for this year. For more information, visit halifax.ca/bedforddays.

Mark your calendars: the Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition returns Sunday, August 24. Now in its 45th year, this popular event draws thousands to the Eastern Shore for a day of sand creations and community fun. Follow our event page on Facebook or visit halifax.ca/ClamHarbourSandcastle

Join us this week at the Dartmouth Sunshine Series for the Kiwanis Mother Goose Festival at Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park and Ced, Marty and Dave at Sullivan’s Pond Park. Events take place on July 5 and 6 – no tickets required. For the full schedule, visit halifax.ca/DartmouthSunshineSeries.

Thursday, June 26 | 3:55 p.m. - Please follow @hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Porters Lake area.

Looking to celebrate Canada Day in Dartmouth? As part of the Dartmouth Sunshine Series, enjoy a full lineup on Tuesday, July 1 including Canada Day Drumming HFX, the ANSMA Canada Day Showcase and the Dartmouth Concert Band. Check out the full schedule at halifax.ca/DartmouthSunshineSeries.

Sunday, June 22 | 5:35 p.m. - Please follow @hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Ostrea Lake area of Musquodoboit Harbour.

The first Dartmouth Sunshine Series kicks off this weekend! Catch free live performances at Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park on June 21 & 22 at noon by Fawn Big Canoe, The Public Service, DJ Douvet, Anna and the Astronauts and The Mellotones. Full schedule at halifax.ca/DartmouthSunshineSeries

The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting residents to attend KANA’TA: Canada Day 2025 on Tuesday, July 1. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/mu...

Mark your calendar – Bedford Days is almost here! Celebrate with free family-friendly events, live music, fireworks and more from June 26 to July 1. For event details visit: halifax.ca/bedforddays

ICYMI: The Halifax Regional Municipality is now on Bluesky. Follow us here and on our other accounts: @hfxgov.bsky.social @hfxtransit.bsky.social @hfx-fire.bsky.social @hfxrec.bsky.social @hfxplanning.bsky.social #HaliSky

New platform, same party. We’re now on Bluesky to keep you in the loop on festivals, concerts, and all the can’t-miss community events. Let’s make some memories!