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
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!
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
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!
Join us for a FREE class to learn the Hustle in a safe space that celebrates all bodies, abilities and identities. All ages welcome, no partner required. Class will be held in the Lilian Piercey Hall at the Maritime Conservatory. To register please contact the Maritime Conservatory directly at 902-423-6995.
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
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.
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
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
Join us for a Jazz dance class in a safe space that celebrates all bodies, abilities and identities. Rooted in the history of Jazz Dance but with space for fun themes and ideas.Traditional dance attire is not required! Dress in a way that supports both your gender and full range of motion. Wednesday, July 22nd, Youth 5-6pm, Adults 6-7pm, Instructor Michele King.
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.
Join us for a FREE Salsa class in a safe space that celebrates all bodies, abilities and identities with instructor Cole Richardson. All ages welcome, no partner required. Class will be held in the Lilian Piercey Hall at the Maritime Conservatory, Thursday, July 23rd, 8-9pm. To register please contact the Conservatory directly at 902-423-6995.
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
Join St. Margaret's Bay Pride's culminating event! We will get ourselves ready with coffee, tea, and face paint at JD Shatford Library. Then we will parade down the Rails to Trails in our festival colours from the library to the Hubbards Barn, where there will be a farmers market and special Pride Market! Please follow @stmargaretsbaypride on IG and FB and visit www.stmargaretsbaypride.ca for more details.
Saturday July 25, 2026 9:30am - Sunday July 26, 2026 9:00pm ADT Hubbards Barn#57 Hwy, Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Hubbards, NS B0J 1T0
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
