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Welcome to the 2026 Halifax Pride Online Festival Calendar!
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Thursday, July 16
 

5:00pm ADT

Queer Bodies are Sacred: A Community-Based Therapeutic Art Event
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 Scotia 2711 Agricola Street, Halifax NS, B3K 4C7

5:00pm ADT

Queer Crafternoon & BBQ
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 Cafe 12286 Peggys Cove Rd, Glen Haven, NS B3Z 2R6

6:00pm ADT

RRANS Hangout - Pride Materials Edition
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Inviting community members to join us at our weekly hangout to make buttons, t-shirts, signs, and more with us for the Halifax Pride Parade. We'll also be doing some tie-dyeing and have t shirts available for people, or you can bring your own!
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Email [email protected] for event location No Address Provided
  Community Organized

6:00pm ADT

Spectrum Connect: Identity & Pride with Art
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-op 5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3H-0A6

6:00pm ADT

Night's Paw ~ Pet Night - PUPPY PRIDE!!
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
Are you tired of being a human? Try being a pet instead ;3~ Or be a good owner and come care for the cute pets! This is a special party for Pups, Furs, Pets & Handlers, and Enthusiasts! Relax and romp around as a silly pet or let your wild side out to play. Roll over, crawl, bark, wag, play tug-of-war, get/give pets and belly rubs, or get walked around on a leash! Animal attire, pup gear, and other wild wear are welcome and encouraged, though not required. Wear whatever you like (or nothing at all). This event is open to people & pets of all genders, identities, and orientations. If interested in attending, please apply for membership at NightSpa.ca or email [email protected] to get on the exclusive Guest List :3
Thursday July 16, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
Night Spa 2199 Gottingen St
  Community Organized

7:00pm ADT

Halifax Gay Men's Chorus Open Rehersal
Thursday July 16, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm ADT
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.
Thursday July 16, 2026 7:00pm - 9:30pm ADT
Saint Andrew's United Church 6036 Coburg Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 1Y9
  Community Organized
 
Friday, July 17
 

5:00pm ADT

Stories and Sparkle: An Indigenous and Pride Crafting Circle
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 Day 2169 Gottingen St. Kjipuktuk (Halifax), NS B3K 3B4
  Community Organized

6:00pm ADT

Queer Climbs Pride Party
Friday July 17, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
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 Climbing 6408 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 1A7
  Community Event Funding Recipient
 
Saturday, July 18
 

2:00pm ADT

Post-Parade All Ages Garden Party
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.
Saturday July 18, 2026 2:00pm - 5:00pm ADT
The Local Council of Women Halifax 989 Young Avenue Halifax NS B3H 2V9
  Community Event Funding Recipient
 
Sunday, July 19
 

10:00am ADT

Pride Service
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 Church 5374 St Margarets Bay Rd, Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 2J1

12:00pm ADT

Crush and Connect
"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-op 5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS, B3H-0A6
  Community Event Funding Recipient

12:00pm ADT

Gay Gardens: A Pride Themed Drawing Workshop
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.

Sunday July 19, 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm ADT
MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning 50 Queen Street, Dartmouth NS
  Community Organized

1:00pm ADT

Intro to Impact with FloggingFairy and BoyWonderMB
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!

Sunday July 19, 2026 1:00pm - 2:45pm ADT
The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B5
  Community Organized

1:00pm ADT

After School: What Sex Ed Skipped
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!
Sunday July 19, 2026 1:00pm - 5:45pm ADT
The Bus Stop Theatre Co-op Community Room 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B5
  Community Organized

4:00pm ADT

Ease into Electro with FloggingFairy and BoyWonderMB
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!

Sunday July 19, 2026 4:00pm - 5:45pm ADT
The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative 2203 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B5
  Community Organized

5:30pm ADT

Queer Newcomer Pride Party
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.
Sunday July 19, 2026 5:30pm - 8:00pm ADT
Paul O'Regan Hall, Floor 1, Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road Halifax, NS B3J 1E9
  Community Event Funding Recipient

6:00pm ADT

Wide Open Decks
Sunday July 19, 2026 6:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
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 Club 948 South Bland Street
  Community Event Funding Recipient
 
Monday, July 20
 

12:00pm ADT

Name and Gender Change ID Clinic
Monday July 20, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
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.
Monday July 20, 2026 12:00pm - 6:00pm ADT
Alderney Gate Public Library 60 Alderney Dr
  Community Organized
 
Tuesday, July 21
 

6:00pm ADT

Paint with Pride
Tuesday July 21, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
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 Place 5505 Clyde St. Halifax, NS, B3J0M2
  Community Event Funding Recipient

7:30pm ADT

Queer Self Defence
Tuesday July 21, 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm ADT
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 Endurance 5687 West St, Halifax, NS B3K 1H6
  Community Event Funding Recipient
 
Wednesday, July 22
 

6:00pm ADT

From Lesbian Pulp to Queer Pride: Closeted Desires to Community Conversations
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 Library 3646 Hammonds Plains Road Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 4R2
  Community Event Funding Recipient

6:00pm ADT

Open Book: 2SLGBTQIA+ Living Stories and Conversations
Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm ADT
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.
Wednesday July 22, 2026 6:00pm - 8:30pm ADT
Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Road
  Community Event Funding Recipient

7:00pm ADT

Anchor City Rollers’ Pride Scrimmage
Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
Roller derby is a high intensity, full contact team sport that’s played by many across the world. The Pride Scrimmage is a low-stakes, high-fun game that provides an opportunity for people to come see Anchor City Roller’s teams in action while celebrating its queer and allied league members. This scrimmage will feature our two teams, the A Level Harbour Grudges, and B Level Dead Ringers, as well as some visiting players from neighbour leagues.

Wednesday July 22, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm ADT
51 Forest Hills Pkwy 51 Forest Hills Pkwy
  Community Event Funding Recipient
 
Thursday, July 23
 

2:00pm ADT

Bigger Bodies Picnic
Thursday July 23, 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm ADT
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 Park 3340 Union Street, Halifax Nova Scotia
  Community Organized

6:00pm ADT

RRANS Community Hangout - Drag Karaoke Night
Dress up in your best drag look or clothing that makes you feel pride, and come sing some karaoke with us!
Thursday July 23, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
The Local Council of Women Halifax 989 Young Avenue Halifax NS B3H 2V9
  Community Organized

8:00pm ADT

Crystal Queer: A Sober Drag & Burlesque Show
Thursday July 23, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm ADT
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 Endurance 5687 West St, Halifax, NS B3K 1H6
  Community Event Funding Recipient
 
Friday, July 24
 

6:00pm ADT

Pride Shabbat
Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
Join us for Pride Shabbat! All ages are welcome, as well as allies. There will be light refreshments. Masks are required indoors, and there is an outdoor eating area.
Friday July 24, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
TBD No Address Provided
  Community Organized
 
Saturday, July 25
 

11:00am ADT

Pride Vintage & Craft Market
Join us on July 25 for our Pride Vintage & Craft Market at the ICCA! Shop from 25+ local queer vendors offering vintage clothing, handmade goods, original art, florals, tarot readings, baked treats, authentic Italian food, and so much more. Celebrate Pride, support local creators, and discover something unique!
Saturday July 25, 2026 11:00am - 5:00pm ADT
Italian Canadian Cultural Association of Nova Scotia 2629 Agricola St, Halifax, NS B3K 4C7
  Community Organized
 
Sunday, July 26
 

12:00pm ADT

Halifax Naked Peace Protest Ride & March
Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm ADT
A fun free-spirited tradition that has been held locally for over a decade (and globally for even longer!), where attendees are welcome to strip down and shed their shame as they take to the city streets in celebration of our natural world and the beauty of all bodies! You can Ride or March, whether with your bike, wheelchair, scooter, or your own two feet; whatever gets your body moving! Come join in or show your support by cheering us on! In a time when so many bodies are policed or made the subject of political rhetoric and autonomy taken away, one of the many positive messages we want to promote is that nudity should not be viewed as inherently sexual, but rather should be accepted as a beautiful part of life and a symbol of freedom. Our goal is to have 100 attendees this year! So spread the word and get excited! And if you're interested in helping out, we can always use more volunteers!

Sunday July 26, 2026 12:00pm - 2:00pm ADT
Halifax Commons North Park Street, Halifax, NS
  Community Organized

5:00pm ADT

Mask4Mask Pride Social
Sunday July 26, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm ADT
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 Women 989 Young Avenue, Halifax NS
  Community Organized
 

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