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Homeschool & family fun in Halifax, NS

Homeschool days, free outings, library perks and family events in Halifax, each checked with the museum, library or science centre. All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD).

6current listings
5with upcoming dates
2free or no fee listed
4good for little kids (2–4)

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  • Price not listed The cost is on the card, or the source doesn’t say.
  • Next: Sat, Oct 24 The soonest date we found. More dates are under “More details.”
  • Preschool Kids Teens The ages the venue states. “All ages welcome” fits everyone.
  • Good for little kids (2–4) The venue’s own page lists something for toddlers or preschoolers, like a storytime, a tot lot or free entry for under-5s.
  • Area The part of town the event is in.

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Library perks

Library perks for Halifax Public Libraries cardholders.

Getting a card: A card is free for Nova Scotia residents. Bring one piece of ID. Under 14 needs an adult (19+) to sign and bring ID. Apply online or at any branch.

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Local homeschool resources & groups
  • Nova Scotia: Homeschooling. The province's own page on homeschooling. Rules differ by province, so use it for current requirements. Last checked Fri, Oct 23, 2026.
Homeschool co-ops & classesHomeschool days, discounts & library programs
Check before you go. We copy details from each venue's own page and show when we last checked. Where a page doesn't say something, we write "Not listed on source" instead of guessing. Dates sell out and programs change, so confirm with the venue.

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Halloween events (3 listings)

Carnivals, festivals, corn mazes & spooky outings

Halloween events in Halifax, checked on each venue's own page on Oct 24, 2026.

Annual Halloween Party at the Museum of Natural History

Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History · Halifax (Museum of Natural History, Halifax · Halifax central)
Halloween eventNext: Sun, Oct 25Good for little kids (2–4)Halifax centralAll ages welcome

A spooky (but not too spooky) party with puppet shows, bug cooking, phobias and costume fun. Costumes are encouraged.

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Upcoming dates: Sun, Oct 25, 2026

  • When: Sun Oct 25, 2026, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Price: Included with museum admission or membership. Children 0–5 free.
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The page gives no admission price, only that regular admission applies.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Spooktacular Science at Discovery Centre

Discovery Centre, Nova Scotia's Science Centre · Halifax (Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water St · Halifax waterfront)
Halloween eventNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)Halifax waterfrontAll ages welcome

Make "ooey-gooey" worms, see your hair stand on end in Frankenstein's lab, make secret messages and try haunted hands-on experiments. At noon Halifax Dance performs "Thriller". Costumes welcome.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Thriller at noon
  • Price: Included with admission: child (3+) $14.50 + HST, adult (18+) $17.50 + HST, family of 4 $58 + HST. 2 and under free.
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Halloween tours at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · Halifax (Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, 1675 Lower Water St · Halifax waterfront)
Halloween eventNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)Halifax waterfrontAll ages welcome

Ghostly guided tours of 30 to 40 minutes: Maritime Ghost Stories (10:30), Superstitions at Sea (11:30), Bloody Apron (1:30) and Titanic Ghosts (2:30). From 10 to 3:30, try costumes in the Days of Sail Gallery, watch spooky films and do a scavenger hunt for a prize.

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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
  • Time: 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
  • Price: Regular admission: adult $11, senior $10, youth (6–17) $6.50, 5 and under free, family (2 adults + youth) $27
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Meet at the reception desk for tours. Tours are subject to change.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Trick-or-treating (0 listings)

Trunk-or-treats & Halloween-night neighborhoods

Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. We list trick-or-treat events only when a venue page confirms them. We did not find a confirmed trick-or-treat event yet. Check back.

Trunk-or-treats & trick-or-treat events, Oct 24–31

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Homeschool days & classes (1 listings)

Homeschool workshops at Discovery Centre

Discovery Centre, Nova Scotia's Science Centre · Halifax (Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water St · Halifax waterfront)
Science centreNext: Thu, Nov 26Halifax waterfrontPreschool · Kids · Teens

Hands-on science workshops and dome shows made for homeschoolers, led by science educators. Each session includes a workshop or dome show plus the day's admission for one child and one adult. Fall and winter dates are posted: Nov 26 (Jupiter and Saturn dome show, wildlife sound workshop, static electricity workshop); Jan 28 (rainstorm shelter, Artemis Moon show, Nova Scotia ecosystems); Feb 4 (moving objects, bridges, Antarctica show); Apr 15, 2027 (magnets and static, insulation, a robot story show).

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Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 26, 2026; Thu, Jan 28, 2027; Thu, Feb 4, 2027; Thu, Apr 15, 2027

  • When: Select Thursdays, 10–11 a.m. (dome shows 10–10:30 a.m.)
  • Time: 10–11 a.m. (dome shows 10–10:30 a.m.)
  • Price: $22 per child per session ($17 members). The page does not say whether HST is added.
  • Ages: 5–7, 8–10 and 11+ (varies by workshop)
  • Booking: Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Cancel at least 14 days ahead for a refund less $5. Chaperones stay on site but do not join the workshop.

⚠️ One free adult admission comes with each registered child. Homeschoolers may explore the Centre before and after.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Free & low-cost outings (1 listings)

Free Tuesday evenings at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · Halifax (Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, 1675 Lower Water St · Halifax waterfront)
MuseumFree (per source)Next: Tue, Oct 27Good for little kids (2–4)Halifax waterfrontAll ages welcome

Free admission on Tuesdays from 4 to 8 p.m. Children 5 and under are always free. The museum is open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays.

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Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026; Tue, Nov 3, 2026; Tue, Nov 10, 2026; Tue, Nov 17, 2026; Tue, Nov 24, 2026; Tue, Dec 1, 2026; Tue, Dec 8, 2026; Tue, Dec 15, 2026; Tue, Dec 22, 2026; Tue, Dec 29, 2026

  • When: Tuesdays, 4–8 p.m.
  • Time: 4–8 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source

⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The page shows the free-Tuesday line above both the summer and winter hours. Holiday-week hours are not listed, so check before Dec 22 and 29.

Source:Last checked 2026-10-24.

Family & holiday events (0 listings)