Once again, Halifax Pride kicks off the Pride Festival with the annual flag raising. With words spoken by our board members and supporters, join us at Grand Parade July 16 to celebrate community, authenticity, visibility, and of course, Pride.
Thursday July 16, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm ADT Grand Parade1770 Barrington St
Guided by Sarah Keating (Professional Art Therapist) of The Tides Art Therapy, Queer Bodies are Sacred is an opportunity to celebrate queer bodies as a liberatory act of resilience and resistance. Community members of all ages are invited to our sober, accessible, and brave space to contribute to an artistic banner that EDNS will walk with in the Halifax Pride Parade on Saturday, July 18th. Following the parade, the banner will hang in our space to represent the solidarity we hold for our 2SLGBTQIA+ community members. Please note that those under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will not be permitted to attend.
Thursday July 16, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm ADT Eating Disorders Nova Scotia2711 Agricola Street, Halifax NS, B3K 4C7
Join us for a BBQ, arts & crafts, board games, live music, and more. Make connections across the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in St. Margaret's Bay and beyond. Please follow @stmargaretsbaypride on IG and FB and visit www.stmargaretsbaypride.ca for more details
Thursday July 16, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm ADT Labour Day Picnic Cafe12286 Peggys Cove Rd, Glen Haven, NS B3Z 2R6
Spectrum Connect: Where Two-Spirit, Trans, & Non-Binary Voices Unite Identity & Pride with Art 🌈 This month’s session will focus on exploring our identities and what Pride means to us through prompts (to get us thinking) and a guided art-based activity meant to help us visually represent our identity, gender journey, and who we truly are. This can be done through writing or a visual art medium like a drawing. We will also have lots of time and space for shared conversation and peer connection. All art materials will be provided by Healthy Minds Cooperative! Whether you’re just beginning your journey or have years of lived experience, you belong here.
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT Glitter Bean Cafe Co-op5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3H-0A6
Ever thought about joining the Halifax Gay Men's Chorus, or are you just interested in spending an evening singing with us? Come for a special Pride rehearsal and see how we make the magic happen! Light refreshments will be served.
Nova Scotia Legal Aid (NSLA) is proud to announce a very special event, Stories and Sparkle: An Indigenous and Pride Crafting Circle. Building on NSLA’s annual tradition of creating signs in advance of the Pride Parade, this event will combine hands-on crafting with engaging Indigenous storytelling. Participants will have the opportunity to design Pride posters and parade signs, as well as decorate sunglasses to wear during the parade. Throughout the evening, attendees will hear from Mi’kmaq and Two-Spirit guest speakers who will share stories and knowledge on topics such as Mi’kmaq regalia, Two-Spirit identities, and Indigenous history and culture. These presentations will provide meaningful opportunities for education, dialogue, and reflection while celebrating the diversity and resilience of Indigenous-Queer communities. This workshop is all ages and FREE! In lieu of an admission fee, please bring non-perishable food items for the Mi'kmaq Native Friendship Centre Food Bank.
Friday July 17, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm ADT Every One Every Day2169 Gottingen St. Kjipuktuk (Halifax), NS B3K 3B4
Celebrate Pride with a fun and inclusive event featuring local drag artists! Hosted by the iconic Deva Station, this event will include live performances by Deva, Michael Hunter, Steph Peaks and Randi E. Rogenous! Receive a FREE $10 Halifax Shopping Centre gift card when you check in, plus be entered to win prizes from HSC retailers. Proceeds will be donated to support The Youth Project - A local non-profit focused on making Nova Scotia a safer, healthier, and happier place for 2SLGBTQIAP+ youth through support, education, resource expansion, and community development.
Join QCHFX for our third Pride celebration at East Peak Halifax on Friday, July 17, from 6:00-9 pm! We’ve got the whole gym reserved for the evening, and want to climb with pride all night long! No prior experience needed! Low sensory hour from 6-7:00pm 🧗🏻🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Friday July 17, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm ADT East Peak Climbing6408 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 1A7
Please join in family-friendly celebration, snacks, and indoor/outdoor social gathering following the Halifax Pride Parade. This all-ages event will have snacks, games, and crafts available in a historic location that serves as a hub for 2SLGBTQIA+ events, and aims to provide a low-sensory environment to decompress following the excitement of the parade.
Celebrate Pride with your spiritual side! With prayer, song, and story, all are invited to gather and center on the deep meaning of Pride. St. Luke’s is an Affirmed Ministry and everyone is welcome.
Sunday July 19, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am ADT St. Luke's United Church5374 St Margarets Bay Rd, Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 2J1
"Crush & Connect: Meet an Intersex Service Dog” is a free, all-ages community event hosted by Wellness Wags Assistance Dogs. The event invites community members to connect with Crush (she/they), a unique intersex service dog in training, while learning about intersex representation, inclusivity, and the role of service dogs in supporting diverse communities.
Sunday July 19, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm ADT Glitter Bean Cafe Co-op5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3H-0A6
Celebrate Pride at the MacPhee Centre with a relaxed hands‑on drawing workshop exploring colourful flowers and leafy plants! In this workshop participants will learn simple still‑life techniques that make drawing feel relaxed and creative. From observing shapes, sketching what you see, and adding expressive details, participants will be invited to set up easels in our garden or alongside our hydroponic tower and literally draw inspiration from nature. From pansies to green carnations and Lavender Menace, we will also explore how flowers have and continue to be powerful symbols of joy and resistance for the LGBTQIA+ community. This workshop is supported by Claudia Chender, MLA Dartmouth South, Leader of the Official Opposition NSNDP Please note that this workshop prioritizes youth participants but will also open to the general public.
Interested in learning about spanking, flogging, paddling, and more? HaliHoEvents is bringing you a Pride education exclusive—one day only! Come learn about impact play with FloggingFairy and BoyWonderMB. Part of the Winnipeg kink community for over a decade, this educator duo is making their East Coast debut this Pride. FloggingFairy is a pansexual, demiromantic switch, while BoyWonderMB is a cishet ally top, and together they share a passion for kink education. On July 19, they'll cover impact play history, safety, possible outcomes, and the tools of the trade, with plenty of time for questions, discussion, and skill-building. Bring your own tools for a hands-on practice session and receive personalized tips to help troubleshoot challenges in your impact play. Whether you're completely new to impact play or looking to expand your skills and knowledge, this class is the perfect way to kinkify your Pride and level up your play. Capacity is limited, so if you're interested, reserve your spot early. Follow @halihoevents on Instagram for more information and updates!
Remember sex ed? Now imagine it actually included the things you wanted to know. HaliHoEvents presents After School: What Sex Ed Skipped, an ongoing education series exploring kink, queerness, polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, communication, consent, pleasure, and more. This July, visiting educators FloggingFairy, a pansexual, demiromantic switch, and BoyWonderMB, a cishet ally top, will lead workshops on impact play and electro play, bringing diverse perspectives on sexuality, relationships, and kink into a welcoming, consent-focused learning environment. Whether you're queer, kinky, questioning, or just curious, class is most definitely in session. Attend one workshop or make a day of it and take both. Capacity is limited, so if you're interested, reserve your spot early. Follow @halihoevents on Instagram for more information and updates!
Interested in learning about violet wands, TENS units, e-stim toys, and other fun things that go zappity zap? HaliHoEvents is electrifying your Pride with a one-day-only education exclusive! Come learn about electro play with FloggingFairy and BoyWonderMB. Part of the Winnipeg kink community for over a decade, this educator duo is making their East Coast debut this Pride. FloggingFairy is a pansexual, demiromantic switch, while BoyWonderMB is a cishet ally top, and together they share a passion for kink education. On July 19, they'll cover electro play history, safety, possible outcomes, and the tools of the trade, with plenty of time for questions, discussion, and skill-building. Bring your own tools for a hands-on practice session after the learning portion and receive personalized tips to help troubleshoot challenges in your electro play. Whether you're completely new to electro play or looking to expand your skills and knowledge, this class is the perfect way to kinkify your Pride and level up your play. Capacity is limited, so if you're interested, reserve your spot early. Follow @halihoevents on Instagram for more information and updates!
Come celebrate your authentic self as a queer newcomer/immigrant in Halifax with snacks, music and party vibes. Dance to the tunes, share your experiences and connect with others in a fun, safe and joyful environment. There will also be other fun activities to enjoy besides dancing. This event is free, dry, sober and accessible. We will play soft music in the beginning so people can socialize comfortably and later on changing to dance beats.
Do you wanna try DJing in the wild? You’re in luck—we are hosting a FREE ALL AGES version of their WIDE OPEN DECKS! Either bring a USB with music files on it, a laptop with Serato installed or just bring yourself to this accessible, inclusive, low-pressure learning environment. Your cheerleaders and loved ones are super welcome too. The Halifax Curling Club will have its lounge canteen open for business! This is a dry and sober-encouraged space. However, come as you are. We host hands-on heartfelt events where our loving-kindness comes from a harm reductionist, intersectional awareness-focused, and trauma-informed place. Inclusive Environments and Celebrating Differences are the standard. We believe that disabled people, queer people, gender-diverse people, women, girls, marginalized-underrepresented people and anyone who is in the Global Majority deserve to bravely reclaim music and dancing-focused spaces of joy and community because if you want to be here—know that you belong here.
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm ADT Halifax Curling Club948 South Bland Street
Branching off from our Intro to AroAce workshop, we will be exploring how to move through and participate in the world of allosexuality for those who fall in the ace spectrum, in a way that feels true and honest with themselves. We will be doing a facilitated group discussion mixed with sharing ideas and resources on how to navigate overall intimacy with yourself or others, as well as how to cultivate romantic/sexual/relationships with allosexuals (casual or not!). Both Allosexual and Asexual individuals are openly invited to this space to exchange thoughts, questions, or even just to connect and get to know your local Ace friends!
RRANS, The Youth Project, Diverse Roots Therapy, and Queer Trans Therapy are happy to partner to provide a trans-run and -organized two-spirit, transgender and gender non-comforming ID Clinic located in Punamu’kwati’jk (Dartmouth) Has it been awhile since you've wanted to change your name and/or gender marker, and you need help? This Trans and Non-Binary ID Clinic is here for you! Forms on the spot, commissioner of oaths services, personalized support, and printing, all in the same place, at the same time. Please note; We unfortunately are not able to help cover the cost of the name change documents. For more information please see the registration link attached.
Join Halifax Pride for the annual Pride March, where words of action and protest will be spoken by community members as we march to Peace & Friendship Park for a candlelight vigil.
Monday July 20, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm ADT Province House1726 Hollis St
Following the Pride March, join us for a candlelight vigil at Peace & Friendship Park as we commemorate and mourn community, friends, and found family who we have lost. Good Dear Good will play music in tribute to lost community members.
In the first part of our Fit Together Series, Seth Daley leads a low impact Yoga session for all ages! Seth is here to help you find flow in your body and your mind. Limited mats will be available on site, so feel free to bring your own! All skill levels are welcome.
Come make a splash with Halifax Pride’s Family Swim at Dal! This all ages family swim is meant to provide some aquatic fun for you and all your Queer friends and family. Pre registration is encouraged.
*Children 12 years and under MUST be supervised by an adult (18+ years) at all times in all areas of the facility. Children aged 7 years and under MUST remain within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian (18+ years) at a ratio of 1 adult to 2 children. Children 7 years and under are not permitted in the deep end without a properly fitted PFD. Children 7 years and under who wish to swim in the water without an adult who is within arm’s reach or swim in the deep end without a PFD must achieve “special swimmer status.” Please see a Lifeguard for more details.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm ADT Dalplex6260 South Street
Prescott Group and Club Inclusion are hosting an open Inclusive Paint Night, a free, low-barrier event that brings 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and allies together to celebrate Pride, connect with others, and explore creativity in a welcoming, supportive environment. To ensure we have enough space, please register your intent to join ([email protected])
Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT Progress Place5505 Clyde St. Halifax, NS, B3J0M2
Game on! Join this dodgeball learn-to-play session led by Halifax Rainbow Dodgeball, the HRM’s only 2SLGBTQIA+ dodgeball league for adults. The goal is for everyone to have some low stakes fun on the dodgeball court, so whether you’re a pro or a total rookie, this is your chance to learn dodgeball in a supportive and inclusive environment. Pre registration is encouraged.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT Studley Gym6226 University Avenue
The Halifax Gay Men's Chorus is hosting "We're here! We're Queer!", a queer choral event featuring "The Women next Door", "Outloud" and "Quoir with a Q". Come join us and raise your voice with us!
T4T F*cking is a workshop by trans people for trans people! We will look at creative pleasure tips with a focus on feeling good in our bodies rather than gender, touching on topics such as communication and consent, (trans) anatomy, and the ways sex can be used as a tool for affirmation. Join us for this discussion-based workshop with room to share experiences and ask questions about navigating the world as a trans person in search of a slutty time. *a note on the word trans: this workshop is open to anyone who identifies anywhere along the trans / gender nonconforming / gender diverse spectrum.
2 Hour Workshops Starting at 7:30PM at North Endurance This is a queer self-defense classes offering a safe, supportive space for participants to learn essential skills tailored to their specific needs and experiences. This class was designed for everyone, providing a broad introduction to self-defense techniques. Emphasizing empowerment, participants will learn practice physical skills and mental strategies to build confidence in navigating potentially dangerous situations. This class is also open to individuals with disabilities ensuring access to self-defense training. Emphasizing adaptability, we will include modifications for various mobility levels at your request and need, ensuring that everyone can learn practical and effective self-defense skills regardless of ability. This class reflects a commitment to queer empowerment, safety, and inclusivity.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm ADT North Endurance5687 West St, Halifax, NS B3K 1H6
Halifax Pride and the Youth Project are once again bringing you an unforgettable night of fun and friendship! The Youth Prom is a chance for Two Spirit, Queer and Trans youth to celebrate themselves and the community in a supportive , inclusive and FABulous space. So whether you want to spend the night dancing along to the DJ’s beats, or taking selfies in the photo booth, come down to celebrate!
This event is for youth ages 13-18.
Tuesday July 21, 2026 8:30pm - Wednesday July 22, 2026 12:00am ADT The Garrison Grounds
This event is open to all, geared toward families and children. Taking place in the playground of our newest site, the Rose, this will feature free BBQ, games and play time with drag performers, and a FREE Sale featuring clothing and household items
Wednesday July 22, 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm ADT Adsum the Rose5944 South St
In the next installment of our Fit Together series, join us for this boot camp that is sure to have you working up a sweat. All experience levels are welcome and encouraged to join us to get active and level up.
*Limited mats available, attendees are encouraged to bring their own
This is a Blood drive designated for Drag Artists and supporters. All people donating blood at this clinic are encouraged to be in Drag. It will also be open to people who identify as part of the 2slgbtqia+ community. This event to to promote Drags commitment to community and to help save lives
Ready to roll? This spin class led by Ryan will be a fun filled workout that will be a blast for first time riders or seasoned pros. Come down to the dalplex and clip in, because you’re in for a ride! Please note there are limited bikes available, so advance registration is required.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm ADT Dalplex6260 South Street
Drawing from the Lesbian Pulp Fiction Collection at Mount Saint Vincent University, Denyse Rodrigues and Terrah Keener will discuss the fascinating literary phenomenon of lesbian pulp fiction with selected readings. Following the talk, queer elders will be present to mingle with attendees and share personal stories of being queer across different decades in a human library format. Please follow @stmargaretsbaypride on IG of FB or visit www.stmargaretsbaypride.ca for more details.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm ADT Tantallon Public Library3646 Hammonds Plains Road Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 4R2
Instead of borrowing books, you'll meet incredible people from our 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomer communities - each with a story to share, a chapter to open, and a perspective to offer. This event is hosted in partnership with the YMCA Centre for Immigrant Programs, Queer Arabs Halifax, and the Halifax Central Library.
The Bigger Bodies Picnic is a potluck-style picnic (bring food/snacks for yourself and for others if you wish to do so) intended for people who identify as living in a bigger body. This is a free event intended for all ages 16+
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm ADT Fort Needham Memorial Park3340 Union Street, Halifax Nova Scotia
Important Venue Information For more information on this event (including the exact location in Fort Needham that we will be gathering at) please visit The Youth Project's instagram. The event coordinator will be wearing a black T-shirt with the Youth Project logo in purple on the day of the event.
Advance Registration Link No Link Provided
Host Organization/Group The Nova Scotia Youth Project
Most popular car brands are coming out with their own electric vehicle models, but we often only hear press about a select few. If you are curious about EVs, but unsure where to go to discuss your choices, CAA Atlantic and Next Ride are partnering to provide a safe and welcoming environment for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to ask questions and learn about the full range of e-mobility options available from automotive brands who aren't afraid to demonstrate their support and affirmation of queer folk.
Game on! Join us at the Greenfoot Energy Centre for an evening of low stakes fun with Volleyball NS, some friendly matches. Whether you know how to play or have never touched a ball in your life, all are welcome to play!
WRMII will be spinning tracks to keep the good vibes going all night!
Step into a world of glitter, glamour, and fabulous performances to get into the spirit of Pride; without the actual spirits! Get ready to dance, cheer, and experience the magic of drag and burlesque in a substance-free environment for the third year in a row.
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm ADT North Endurance5687 West St, Halifax, NS B3K 1H6
Looking for another chance to find your flow? We’ve got you covered! This installment of the Fit Together series will give you the stretch you’re looking for! All skill levels are welcome for this fun filled yoga class.
*Limited mats are available on site so attendees are encouraged to bring their own.
Looking to drag up your workout? Look no further than this drag fitness session! Brooke Rivers and Trinity Foxx are sure to add some sparkle to your sweat at this all-levels-welcome workout! Pre registration is encouraged.
Attention people and puppies alike! Come down to the So Fetch! Dog walk, where pups and humans can socialize on a nice walk through Shubie Park! Pets and people are encouraged to wear rainbow attire. Stick around after the walk for treats for all! Shubie Park general information: https://www.shubenacadiecanal.ca/shubie-park
Wrap up the 2025 pride celebration with dancing and discovery for the whole family! Join Discovery Centre for Pride in Motion, a silent disco dance party. Grab a pair of headphones and groove! Sunday, July 26 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Highlights: 🎧 Silent disco headphones – move to your own beat 🌈 Rainbow dance floor and photo ops 🔬 STEAM stations on colour and light with take home activities Dance, learn, and celebrate love in all its forms! Included in general admission, free for Discovery Centre members.
Sunday July 26, 2026 9:00am - 4:00pm ADT Discovery Centre1215 Lower Water Street
Join us at the Dartmouth Common Oven for a picnic with Queer friends and family! This is a pizza making party you don't want to miss, with supplies provided. Meeting at the community oven, this all ages picnic is a chance to enjoy an afternoon in the sun, with good pizza, good friends and good times! Brought to you by the Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission
Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm ADT Dartmouth Common OvenPark Ave, Dartmouth, NS
The world’s campiest game of kickball is back and better than ever! This zany match pits dykes against divas in a game sure to make you laugh, cheer and smile. Halifax Pride will also be hosting a fundraising BBQ so enjoy some food and drink while the antics of the game unfold! Community members are free to sign up to play, registration available at https://www.halifaxpride.com/dvd
Come meet your new best friend/creative collaborator/co-conspirator/soulmate/lover/unrequited crush at the Mask4Mask Pride Social! 🌈 This event is to help build connections and community between people who continue to mask in public spaces, and take steps to prevent the spread of COVID. We’ll have some light facilitation & conversational prompts throughout the night to keep things flowing, with lots of room for fostering organic connections. For this event: please mask with an KN95 mask or better (free masks available at the event), rapid test the day of the event if possible, and stay home if feeling sick.
Sunday July 26, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm ADT Local Council of Women989 Young Avenue, Halifax NS
