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April in Halifax means longer days, a bit more sun, and finally getting back outside. It’s one of the best times of year for free outdoor activities in Halifax. From food festivals and live shows to family outings and nights out downtown, there’s plenty going on this month. Here are 10 things to do in Halifax in April 2026.
1. Eat your weight in burgers during Halifax Burger Bash
One of Halifax’s most iconic food festivals is back.
From April 16–26, dig into burgers from more than 140 restaurants across Halifax. Pick up a Burger Bash passport at a participating restaurant, visit at least three locations, and get it stamped for a chance to win $1000 in Garrison Brewing Co. gift cards.
Halifax Burger Bash | April 16–26 | Multiple locations
2. Welcome the return of spring in Halifax
After a long winter, Halifax starts to bloom again in April. The waterfront gets busier, and parks and trails invite you to stretch your legs after months indoors.
Take a stroll along the Halifax Waterfront, wander through the Halifax Public Gardens as flowers begin to blossom, or take a bike ride on the St. Margaret’s Bay Trail. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee for a walk or catching the sunset at Point Pleasant Park, April is a great time to rediscover the outdoors.
Great for families
3. Get your sports fix
Catch the Halifax Tides and Halifax Wanderers as they kick off their seasons with professional women’s and men’s soccer action at the Wanderers Grounds.
The Thunderbirds’ season comes to a close at Scotiabank Centre, where fireworks, music, and the roar of thousands of fans create an electric atmosphere to send them off with a bang.
Halifax Thunderbirds Home Games | April 4, 18 | Scotiabank Centre
HFX Wanderers FC Home Games | April 18 | Wanderers Grounds
Halifax Tides FC Home Games | April 25 | Wanderers Grounds
4. Enjoy professional Queer performance from local, regional, and national artists
OutFest is back this month, presenting work from local, regional, and national artists. Come see contemporary dance, plays, stand-up comedy, and more. This year’s festival brings an eclectic lineup of performances for all to enjoy.
While most shows are better suited for a mature audience, kids will love the Youth Queer-prov Comedy Show, where they can shout suggestions to performers for an evening of hilarity and fun.
OutFest | April 13–19 | Multiple locations
5. Welcome spring with a production, orchestral concert, or live performance
Watch a show at Neptune Theatre or The Theatre Arts Guild, experience the sound of Symphony Nova Scotia, or settle in for an evening of live entertainment at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. It’s a great way to spend a rainy spring day.
Come From Away | All month | Neptune Theatre
Summerland by Arlitia Margaret Jones | Until April 11 | The Theatre Arts Guild
Chase the Ace | Until April 12 | Neptune Theatre
Disney Pride in Concert – Symphony Nova Scotia & Halifax Gay Men’s Chorus | April 10–12 | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
James Mullinger | April 17 | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
Heather Rankin | April 25–26 | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
Dvořák’s Cello Concerto – Symphony Nova Scotia | April 30 | Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
6. Learn about Halifax’s Titanic Connection
April 15 marks 114 years since the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic, claiming more than 1,500 lives. As the nearest major seaport, Halifax became the centre of recovery operations and the primary destination for many of the victims who were recovered.
Discover artifacts from the Titanic at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. The wreckwood collection is so historically significant that researchers for the film Titanic (1997), including James Cameron, visited the museum in preparation for filming.
To dive deeper into the history, take a tour of the cemeteries where Titanic victims are buried.
Great for families
7. Flip through the Funny Pages
Not every kid loves to read, but every kid loves to laugh. That’s the idea behind Funny Pages, Canada’s only festival dedicated to books that bring the giggles. Designed to get kids laughing and loving literature, this unique event uses humour to help young readers discover the joy of books—and maybe even inspire a few future writers along the way.
Little Funny Pages | April 23 | Halifax Central Library
Funny Pages | April 24 | Halifax Central Library
Great for families
8. Celebrate Easter with an Easter Egg Hunt at Hatfield Farm
Celebrate Easter with a classic spring tradition at Hatfield Farm’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Families can hop aboard a wagon ride through the farm and set off to search for hidden eggs.
Enjoy fun activities for kids, including a rubber rodeo with inflatable games. There will also be hot dogs and fries, plus unlimited juice, pop, coffee, and tea, making it a festive outing for the whole family.
Hatfield Farm’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt | April 4–5 | Hatfield Farm
9. Catch a show at Scotiabank Centre
The lineup at Scotiabank Centre this month includes major music acts, performances on ice, and international touring productions, making for a fun night out in Downtown Halifax.
Goo Goo Dolls | April 10 | Scotiabank Centre
Stars on Ice | April 23 | Scotiabank Centre
Triumph: The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour | April 28 | Scotiabank Centre
Celtic Woman – A New Era | April 30 | Scotiabank Centre
10. Sip your way through Halifax’s craft beverage scene
Halifax’s cocktail and beer scene takes centre stage in April with events that bring together some of the region’s best bartenders and over 30 breweries from across Nova Scotia. It’s a great excuse to gather friends and sample something new.
Together We Brew NS Beerfest 2026 | April 11 | Westin Nova Scotian
Imbibe: A Cocktail Event | April 29 | Light House Arts Centre
