Halifax's Family Magazine
Hockey is back (sort of) This season has been a moving target for hockey fans. Not long after the last issue of Our Children published, the second wave of COVID-19 hit Nova Scotia, forcing the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and the hometown Halifax Mooseheads to suspend play. In late January, play was resuming for the Nova […]
By Suzanne Rent The Studio sets the stage for kids at Shakespeare by the Sea Young thespians have a chance to learn Shakespeare and musical theatre from some of Halifax’s best acting talent. The Studio at Shakespeare by the Sea is led by company members Jade Douris, director of education, and Drew O’Hara, artistic associate. […]
The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is packed with teachings in biology, geology, psychology, archeology, and paleontology, a perfect blend of entertainment and learning. It opened to the public on Jan. 26. The Discovery Centre will host The Science of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! through March Break, until the end of April.
By Our Children Discovery Centre announces winners of 2017 awards The Discovery Centre hosted its 15th annual Discovery Awards, Halifax’s most prestigious science recognition event, on Nov. 23rd at the Cunard Centre to celebrate Nova Scotia’s best and brightest science innovators. There were two Nova Scotia Science Hall of Fame Inductees: • Dr. William Feindel […]
By Our Children Artistically speaking… If you have a junior artist budding in your family and would like to supply some inspiration, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is a must-visit. It offers free admission on Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m. …or artistically working If just seeing completed art in a gallery isn’t inspiration […]
By Our Children Get playing at Dal! Dalhousie University’s Department of Athletics offers a variety of sport and recreational summer camp options featuring low instructor-to-student ratios that foster skill development and teach the importance of teamwork and fair play. Dal Tigers sport camps include hockey, basketball, volleyball, swimming, and soccer. Recreational camps include indoor and […]
Looking for fun, family-friendly outings in the city? There’s lots to see and do in Halifax this winter
By Our Children A mind-blowing experience at the new Discovery Centre When the new Discovery Centre opens soon on the Halifax Waterfront, visitors will get the chance to see the first Immersive Dome Theatre in Atlantic Canada. Offering a completely new and captivating experience, the Dome is part theatre, part planetarium. Visitors will enjoy a […]
By Our Children Rediscovering the Discovery Centre The Discovery Centre is making history by building Canada’s Largest Lego Mosaic Wall and you can be a part of the legacy fundraising project too! Drop into the Discovery Centre any time. Panels are only $5. But it’s not the only project the centre is working on. The […]
By Our Children Do you beelieve? The Discovery Centre will have a new waterfront location in 2016 and a new public campaign called “Beelieve.” They are asking Nova Scotians to support the project. There are a number of ways to get involved. You put your name on one of 50 seats in the Immersive Dome […]