Open Street Sundays

Open Street Sundays Open Street Sundays encourages people to enjoy their City in a new way by walking, biking and moving around safely and comfortably on the street

Open Street Sundays are not about street closures - it is about opening streets to a greater variety of transportation modes and the route will remain permeable to vehicles. Open Street Sundays is inspired by Ciclovia, which translates to “bike way” or “bike path”; millions of people in cities around the world now participate every Sunday and holiday on thousands of kilometres of city streets. The

long-term effects of Ciclovia are safer cities where people can travel with ease, and a new vision of public space. Open Streets could be a transformative, ongoing event without infrastructure costs; which makes use of the existing network of streets and bicycle routes. Open Streets reduces vehicle use, which means less traffic congestion, less wear on existing infrastructure, and improved air quality. All of these things improve the quality of life for all Haligonians. Open Streets creates new economic opportunities for existing businesses and temporary vendors by regularly increasing pedestrian traffic and enabling new sales in new places. Neighbourhoods and communities benefit from the attention and inclusion in the open street network. Goals for Open Streets
• Enable people to explore alternative modes of transportation in comfort and safety
• Demonstrate benefits to merchants of making room for other transportation modes
• Remove barriers to accessing the peninsula and promote a vibrant downtown
• Demonstrate HRM’s long-term vision for an active transportation network
• Make physical activity enjoyable & give people a sense of freedom
Enable and encourage exploration of new parts of the city

Today! Meet us at noon at province house in Halifax, or visit artsNS.ca for a list of rallies across the province! Can’t...
03/04/2026

Today! Meet us at noon at province house in Halifax, or visit artsNS.ca for a list of rallies across the province! Can’t make it to a rally? Email 5 friends outside of the HRM and ask them to contact their MLA’s!

02/02/2026

absolutely crushed it with the Ice Festival this weekend. ❄️

Gorgeous sunny afternoon on the waterfront, the entire community turned out, and we got to watch artists turn blocks of ice into actual art with chainsaws (which is somehow both terrifying and mesmerizing?).

The inflatable igloo had live music pumping, local businesses were set up along the sidewalk, and honestly? It was one of those perfect “bundle up the whole family and actually enjoy winter” kind of days.

Already counting down to next year. Well played, Dartmouth. Well played. 👏

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📍 Downtown Dartmouth Waterfront
🔗 downtowndartmouth.ca/icefestival #

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01/30/2026

❄️SATURDAY JAN 31st❄️

One of the most exciting parts of The East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival is the Icelandair Street Party Saturday, January 31 from noon-4pm.

Portland Street will be closed to motor vehicle traffic and opened for folks to walk, stroll or roll and enjoy live ice carving, music, street games, business specials and lots more!

Don’t forget to warm up at businesses and enjoy their business specials! A perfect way to support local at a typically slow time of year.

The full schedule will continue to be updated and available through our website (link in bio).

🧊EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL MAP & AGENDA🧊The East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival kicks off TOMORROW! From Jan...
01/29/2026

🧊EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL MAP & AGENDA🧊

The East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival kicks off TOMORROW! From January 30 February 1, downtown Dartmouth will be filled with fun.

There will be live ice carving on Friday and Saturday and more entertainment on Sunday. The Icelandair Street Party takes place on Portland Street on Saturday the 31st from noon-4pm.

Free activities & business specials will fill the weekend and you’re not going to want to miss it. Bundle up and come on down weather is looking perfectly chilly for ice carving!

*P.S. Check out the post about The Big Chill Relay on Sunday at Sullivan’s Pond*

01/29/2026

FRIDAY - SUNDAY❄️🎉EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL🎉❄️

The East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival is Friday, January 30-Sunday, February 1, and we are so excited to see the incredible sculptures that the carvers create this year!

We have carvers join us from all over Atlantic Canada and beyond. This year, we will be joined by: Richard Chaisson (NB), Joel Palmer (NB), Rob Milner (NS), Gordon Sparks (NB), Claude Roussel (NS), Mat Nuquingaq (NU), Liam Trueman (NS), Chandana Kapila (NS), Robin Parker (NS), Darren Hudson (), Denzil Barkley (NS), Patrick Brunet (PEI), and a number of students from

Full Ice Fest schedule available on website (link in their bio)!

🎉❄️EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL: ICELANDAIR STREET PARTY❄️🎉 One of the most exciting parts of the event: The Ea...
01/16/2026

🎉❄️EAST COAST CREDIT UNION ICE FESTIVAL: ICELANDAIR STREET PARTY❄️🎉

One of the most exciting parts of the event: The East Coast Credit Union Ice Festival Icelandair Street Party is Saturday, January 31 from noon-4pm.

Portland Street will be closed to motor vehicle traffic and opened for folks to walk, stroll or roll and enjoy live ice carving, music, street games, business specials and lots more!

Don’t forget to warm up at businesses and enjoy their business specials! A perfect way to support local at a typically slow time of year.

The full schedule will continue to be updated and available through our website (link in bio).

12/05/2025

✨🌙 Shopping Under the Stars is back — and it all kicks off tomorrow 🌙✨

Get ready for a night filled with festive lights, unbeatable deals, and the magic of late-night shopping along Spring Garden. Whether you’re checking off your holiday list or treating yourself to something special, this is the night to do it!

Stroll the street, sip on seasonal sips, enjoy exclusive in-store specials, and soak in the holiday atmosphere that makes this event a community favourite every year.

🎁 What to expect:
🛣️ Road closure for holiday displays
✨ One-night-only promotions
🛍️ Extended shopping hours
⛄Holiday Market at Park Lane Mall 1-9pm
☕Free Hot Chocolate
🌟Aerial Performance in Park Lane Mall by Iness
🎄 Holiday vibes everywhere you look
💫 Local boutiques, amazing finds, and unforgettable gifts
🚙Free parking at select locations

Bundle up, bring a friend, and join us for a sparkling night under the stars. ✨

See you tomorrow!

12/02/2025

✨Shopping Under the Stars ✨ Spring Garden OPEN STREET

The holiday season is here on Spring Garden, and there’s no better way to kick it off than with a night of festive fun at Shopping Under the Stars on Friday, December 5 from 5 PM to 9 PM! Join us along Spring Garden Road for an evening filled with holiday cheer, dazzling light displays, and local shopping deals you won’t want to miss.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

🌟 Bendy Snow Free Live Circus Performance by InesS Circus – Experience jaw-dropping circus magic at Park Lane Mall!

☕ FREE Hot Chocolate – Warm up and enjoy a cozy treat at 96.5 The Breeze booth at Park Lane Mall.

🎁 Raffle Prizes – Visit 96.5 The Breeze to fill out a ballot for your chance to win amazing shopping prizes!

🛍️ Holiday Crafter Market – Explore unique, handcrafted gifts at Park Lane Mall and Spring Garden Place, perfect for everyone on your list. Dec 4th 4-9 | Dec 5th 1-9pm | Dec 12th 1-9pm hosted by .markets

✨ Light Displays & Holiday Photo Ops – Stroll along Spring Garden Road and capture the magic of the season with festive photo opportunities.

💸 Exclusive Holiday Deals – Shop local and enjoy special discounts at participating businesses.

Bring your friends, family, and festive spirit—this is a night you won’t want to miss! 🎅🎁

See you on December 5 for a magical holiday celebration under the stars!

✨Shopping Under the Stars ✨ a Spring Garden OPEN STREET is on Dec 5th ✨Check out the Bendy Snow on December 5th 6:30–7:1...
12/02/2025

✨Shopping Under the Stars ✨ a Spring Garden OPEN STREET is on Dec 5th

✨Check out the Bendy Snow on December 5th 6:30–7:15 PM happening at .

Bring the whole family and kick off the holiday season in Downtown Halifax! 🎄✨

Come meet the sneaky (and very flexible!) elves from as they encounter Magical Flying Snowflakes — a spectacular aerial circus show that’s guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit. ✨❄️

Featuring breathtaking performances by:
✨ inesS® Junior Troupe
✨ SpiraLynn (Christy Sanford)
✨ Betty Leonard

While you’re here, enjoy everything downtown has to offer:
🛍️ Shop your favourite local stores
🎁 Explore the 100 local vendor market at Park Lane Mall hosted by .markets
🍫 Enjoy free hot chocolate
🅿️ Take advantage of free parking at participating lots

Feeling inspired? Want to fly too?
✨ We offer aerial classes for youth, teens, and adults — come join the fun at inesS® Circus!

See you in the snow!

Get ready to groove this Sunday, November 23rd!🎶Join us at the Agricola Street Holiday Market from 12-5pm for local holi...
11/18/2025

Get ready to groove this Sunday, November 23rd!🎶

Join us at the Agricola Street Holiday Market from 12-5pm for local holiday shopping and amazing local live music!🎤

📍Find the music stage in front of the Open Mic House at 2539 Agricola Street. Don’t miss out on this festive fun!

🙏 Big thanks to Dave Fultz and the Open Mic House for making it happen! 🙌✨️

⚠️AGRICOLA STREET HOLIDAY MARKET POSTPONED⚠️Due to rain in the forecast, the Agricola Street Holiday Market has been pos...
11/14/2025

⚠️AGRICOLA STREET HOLIDAY MARKET POSTPONED⚠️

Due to rain in the forecast, the Agricola Street Holiday Market has been postponed. 🌧 But don’t worry! We’ll be back next Sunday, November 23rd, from 12-5pm. Join us then for all the festive fun! 🎄✨️ See you there!

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