Kids and family events in Halifax this weekend

Creative Studio DIY Drop-in

Drop by our open studio times and settle in with an independent project of your choosing.

After School Drop-in

Drop in after school for a snack and a place to hang out with your friends. There will be games, the Art Cart, and other activities available.

Baby's First Books

A drop-in program for babies and their caregivers with songs, stories, and rhymes. This week, we'll be joined by our friends at Read to Me NS. Ages 0-18 months

Central Chess Club

Join us on Friday afternoons as we learn and play chess together. This program is for folks of all ages and all experience levels - from chess masters to first timers, Central’s Chess Club invites players of all skill levels to come in and enjoy the game.

Community Café

Come in and start your day with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a snack. You can socialize with other community members, learn about some community resources, or take your drink and snack to go.

Community Café

Come in and start your day with a coffee, tea, and some snacks. Sit down and socialize with other community members, or take your drink and snacks to go.

Community Café

Come in and start your day with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and a snack. You can sit down and socialize with other community members, or take your drink and snack to go.

Cookies & Computers

Drop in on Friday afternoons to grab a snack, hang out with friends, and have a good time. We’ll have a different mix of video games, computer games, and board games each week. Ready, set, play! Ages 11+

Crafting with Fibres

Join us for a friendly weekly gathering to rug hook, crochet, knit, cross stitch, or embroider. Whatever portable fibre craft you do, it is more than welcome here.

Family Drop-in

Drop in for a morning of play, songs, stories, rhymes, and music! This program supports early literacy, social development, and motor skills through fun and interactive activities designed for young children.

Kids' Club

Join us for a fun-filled hangout with stories, songs, games, crafts, and more! There’ll be lots of opportunities to create, play, share ideas, work together, and be part of the group.

Shake, Rattle & Read

Have fun with your little ones while reading stories, singing songs, sharing rhymes, and dancing! Ages 0-5

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

With Dungeons & Dragons, you can explore and make new friends in a fantastical world! No previous experience is needed. Adventurers of all skill levels are welcome. Character sheets will be provided. Grades 7-12

Wiggles & Giggles

Join us for songs, dance, and a story as we get children moving and working through those wiggles. Ages 0-5

2026 - 2027 Season: Cape Breton vs Halifax Mooseheads

Betwixt & BeTWEEN: Rangoli String Art

Rangoli is the Indian art form of creating intricate, brightly coloured, often symmetrical patterns on the floor. Many natural materials may be used, such as coloured sand, pebbles, flour, or petals.

Bluebirds & Bombs: Women's Lives in Wartime Nova Scotia

From the “Bluebird” nurses who served overseas to the women who kept farms, families, and communities going at home, Nova Scotia women experienced the First World War in profound ways.

Hal-Con Sci Fi Convention 2026

Moving with Mocean: A Dance Class for Everyone

Designed for inclusivity and aimed to create a sense of community in a creative atmosphere, this open dance class is truly for everyone; all ages, all abilities.

Nova Scotia Art and Craft Show

Sparklefest: A Diwali Celebration

Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Sparklefest: A Diwali Celebration! Enjoy festive crafts, fun games, and hands-on activities while learning about Diwali tradition. All Ages

Wiggles & Giggles Storytime: Kindness

Have fun with your little ones while reading stories, singing songs, sharing rhymes, and dancing! Dress for a mess and join in the fun. Ages 0-5

Books & Blocks

Start with a story, then get building! Join us on the floor for a book or two, followed by plenty of time to build, create, and play with blocks.

Dartmouth Junior Chess Club

Join the Dartmouth Junior Chess Club for an opportunity to learn chess in a fun atmosphere, play against others, take on new challenges, and develop your own strategies, guided by local experts. Ages 5+ This program runs weekly on Saturdays.

Fall Beginner Karate Classes - First 3 Classes Free!

ISKF Halifax is offering beginner karate classes for teens an d adults this fall. No previous experience is required. Classes are avai lable for teens (13+), adults (50 and under), and adults over 50. Part icipants can try their first three classes free.

Family Drop-in

Join us for stories, songs, and social playtime. You will find space and activities for babies and toddlers alike. Ages 0-5 Older siblings are welcome to tag along, too.

Family Drop-in

Drop in for a morning of play, songs, stories, rhymes, and music! This program supports early literacy, social development, and motor skills through fun and interactive activities designed for young children.

Needle Niche: Mornings

Drop in for a morning of stitchery and conversation. You'll have an opportunity to share patterns, stitches, yarn, advice, and projects while drawing inspiration from the Library's crafty resources. All skill levels welcome.

Adventurers’ Guild: Dungeons & Dragons for Youth

Join the Adventurers' Guild and embark on epic quests in the world of Dungeons & Dragons! This registered program is designed for youth, from first-time players to seasoned adventurers.

Baby & Tot Playgroup

A welcoming place for babies to experience free play while interacting with other babies. A great way to socialize with other parents and caregivers, too!

Café Français

Join us at the Library for a tea, coffee, and snack. Benefit from speaking with other members of the community in French. All levels of French welcome. Rejoignez-nous à la bibliothèque pour prendre un thé, un café, et une collation.

Creative Corner

Creative Corner is a program to entertain all ages. There will be activities for the all ages of child from preschooler to tween, and an activity for teens and adults to enjoy. Bring your whole family and all your friends for an afternoon of fun and togetherness. All Ages

Drama Llamas

Bring a friend and come and hang out at the Library in a safe and supportive space. You can also make new friends and meet other 2SLGBTQIA+ teens. Allies are also welcome to attend.

Family Drop-in

Join us for a fun and interactive morning the whole family can enjoy, including stories, songs, dancing, crafts, and playtime. Ages 0-5

2026 - 2027 Season: Saint John vs Halifax Mooseheads

Acoustic Song Circle: East Coast Sing-a-Long

Join us for a special East Coast Sing-a-Long session of Acoustic Song Circle! We're celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the opening of Captain William Spry Public Library and you are invited to join us in a celebratory Sing-a-Long East Coast style! Everyone is welcome.

Ask an Archivist

Curious about how to research a local historical event? Not sure what to do with boxes of letters in your grandparents’ attic? Do you need to research your property’s history? Is someone in your family looking for a rewarding and fascinating career? Local archivists from Halifax .

Clothing Swap

It's time to refresh your closet! Bring your freshly washed, gently-used clothes to the Library for someone else to enjoy and pick up something “new-to-you.” You don’t need to drop off clothes in order to pick up fabulous finds.

Magic: The Gathering

Bring your deck and d20s for an afternoon of Magic: The Gathering. Spare decks and dice will be available for new players looking to try their hand at this legendary world-building strategy game. Players of all skill levels and ages welcome.

Play Café: Fall Watercolour Painting

Experiment with watercolours and salt to create beautiful and festive art, then search the branch for our fall-themed I-SPY. Join us every Saturday for Play Café where adults can grab a cup of tea or coffee while kids enjoy a new craft, activity, or performance each week.

STEAM Team: Squishy Circuits Orchestra

Join us for some fun with science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Each week, we'll explore a new theme and do a hands-on activity. Reserve your spot now. Registration is required. Ages 5+

Super Saturday

On Saturday mornings, step into a world of fun and discovery! In this exciting program, families will explore a variety of hands-on activities including arts, crafts, STEM experiments, and more, all in a prepared environment designed for learning through play .

Big Blue Blocks

Build something gigantic with the Library's Big Blue Block collection! Unstructured play allows children to foster creativity and imagination while also helping to develop social and problem-solving skills. All Ages (Children under 8 must be with an adult)

Build & Play

Let your imagination run wild with one of the Library's special toy collections and create some fun with family and friends. All Ages

Build & Play

Drop in and let your imagination run wild with the Library's block collection, and create some fun for the whole family! All Ages

Seeing is Believing: How the Telescope Changed Who We Are & What We Know

Tony Schellinck presents the history of astronomy in this 4-part lecture series that will dive into an understanding and discovery of the universe, as seen through telescopes.

Sunday Fun-Day: Rangoli Sun Catchers

Drop in with us each Sunday for an afternoon of fun! From arts and crafts to games and movies, each week is something different. Today, we'll be making Rangoli Sun Catchers to celebrate Diwali. Ages 5-12 (Children 8 and under must be with a caregiver)