Halifax Forum

05/26/2026

Join us for a FREE PUBLIC SKATE ⛸️ Saturday, June 6th from 1pm-3pm at the Halifax Forum, as we celebrate Recreation Month!!

Hope to see you there!

Also, check out the link below 👇 for lots of other fun FREE activities being held all over HRM.

halifax.ca/recreation-month

Did you know that June is Recreation Month? To celebrate, we're hosting FREE activities and events across the municipality June 1 to 30.

Join us on Saturday, June 6 for Recreation Day — a fun filled day of FREE activities.

Check out the full schedule of events at halifax.ca/recreation-month.

05/22/2026

Halifax Vintage Paper Show - Saturday,May 23rd in the Maritime Hall (entrance faces Almon St.,next to the Bingo Hall.

05/15/2026

Mystic Moon Faire - Saturday, May 16th & Sunday, May 17th in the Maritime Hall (entrance faces Almon St., next to the Bingo hall)

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05/08/2026

Dark. Odd. Artists - Saturday May 9th in the Maritime Hall (entrance faces Almon St.,next to the Bingo Hall)

04/24/2026

L’Arche Halifax Art Show- April 24th-26th in the Maritime Hall (entrance faces Almon St., next to the Bingo Hall)

Join us this weekend for the 14th Annual L’Arche Halifax Art Show + Sale at the Halifax Forum, Maritime Room.

Dates & times:
📆 Friday, April 24: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. (opening reception)
📆 Saturday, April 25: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📆 Sunday, April 26: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Free admission.

04/10/2026

Women for Music Book Sale 📚- April 11th & 12th in the Maritime Hall (entrances faces Almon St., next to the Bingo Hall)

03/28/2026

By the Pound Thrift - Sunday, March 29th in the Maritime Hall (entrance faces Almon St.,next to the Bingo Hall)

IT’S OUR FIRST EVENT OF THE YEAR!! 🛒♻️
Join us as By the Pound Thrift returns SUNDAY MARCH 29th at the Halifax Forum!
Here’s what you need to know:
🛍️ We are back at the Maritime Hall at the Halifax Forum (next to the Farmer’s Market & Bingo Hall, enter from Almon Street) with a large parking lot!
🛍️ The first 15 people in line will score free entry and 15% off their purchase with us
🛍️ Entry is $2 for this event- kids 12 and under are free!
🛍️ We accept both cash & cards for payment
🛍️ Our space is accessible for wheelchairs & strollers
🛍️ Come prepared to dig! With no price tags and clothing being put out in broad categories, part of the adventure will involve some digging! Clothing will be on tables to sort through
🛍️ We will be restocking throughout the day
🛍️ There are no change rooms. The room will have a few mirrors, so if you’d like to try things on, wear an outfit that will allow you to try your items on over it!
🛍️ Clothing for all ages/sizes/identities (unfortunately we cannot guarantee how much clothing will be in each category)
🛍️ Be sure to enter our DOOR PRIZE GIVEAWAY for your chance to win a Sobeys Gift Card
🛍️ Masks will be available at the entrance at no cost
🛍️ We invite you to bring your own reusable bags to shop!

We can’t wait to thrift with you this weekend!

03/12/2026

We’re proud to announce that the Halifax Forum will be hosting the U18 Major Hockey Finals! It’s always an honour to support youth sports and bring our community together. As you gear up to cheer on your favourite team, please keep in mind that air horns and similar noisemakers aren’t permitted inside. Let’s create a fun, respectful atmosphere for all fans and players!

02/23/2026

⚠️ Weather Update & Rink Closure Notice
Due to the incoming weather system, we will be closing the rinks today at 1:00pm for everyone’s safety.
We will also be delaying our opening tomorrow until 12:00pm to allow time for cleanup and assessment.
Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe out there. We’ll see you back on the ice tomorrow! ⛸️

02/11/2026

📢 Facility Notice
Please be advised that the Forum and Civic ice surfaces will close at 4:00pm today. They are scheduled to reopen by 11:30am Thursday morning.
Additionally, Bingo will be closed tonight.
Please note that the Dal Men’s Hockey game has been rescheduled to Friday, with puck drop at 8:00pm.
Thank you for your understanding.

02/05/2026

There’s been a lot of buzz in the news lately about the future of the Halifax Forum — its heritage, its redevelopment, and what comes next for this community landmark. Want the full story? Visit our webpage to learn more!

In The News Forum Redevelopment News:   https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7072617 https://globalnews.ca/news/11649242/halifax-forum-mayor-andy-fillmore-pause/ https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-27-information-morning-ns/clip/16195902-to-redevelop-redevelop-halifax-forum THE ROAD TO REDEVEL...