Get out! Sunday stuff to do in HRM (August 17)

The sun is out and there’s lots to do in the city today. Here are some easy ways to make the most of your Sunday:


Rock the Harbour – Classic Rock Festival (Alderney Landing, Dartmouth)

  • When & where: Gates open 4:30 PM, show at 6:00 PM, Alderney Landing Plaza, Dartmouth.
  • Who’s playing: Trooper, Streetheart, and The Northern Pikes.
  • Details: 19+ event, debit/credit only.
  • Event site

Steele Wheels Motor Museum (Bayers Lake)

If you only do one thing today, make it this. Steele Wheels isn’t just a museum! It’s a playground for car lovers, families, and anyone who appreciates craftsmanship.

  • Over 75 classic and exotic cars on display, from vintage icons to modern supercars.
  • A hands-on arcade and café make it more than a walk-through. It’s an afternoon experience.
  • Family-friendly, rain-proof, and open today from 12–6 PM at 66 Otter Lake Court, Bayers Lake.

Whether you’re into horsepower or just want a unique Sunday outing, this is the kind of place you’ll be talking about long after you leave.

Plan your visit


Horizon Youth Leadership Carnival (Eastern Passage)

  • Time & place: 1:00–4:00 PM, Horizon Recreation Centre, 168 Redoubt Way.
  • What’s on: Slip-and-slide, carnival games, Mario Kart, face painting, snacks.
  • Note: Donations of non-perishable food for Feed Nova Scotia are welcome.
  • Halifax event listing

From Day 2 Dusk Festival (Downtown Halifax)

  • Where: Maxwell’s Courtyard, 1600 Grafton Street.
  • Day show: Neon Dreams with Chasing Luma — doors 3:00 PM, show 4:00 PM.
  • Dusk show: Loviet, Customer Service, and The Gilberts — doors 7:00 PM, show 7:30 PM.
  • Details: 19+ event, tickets sold separately for day and dusk.
  • Tickets & info

Public Gardens Bandstand Concert (Halifax)

  • When: 2:00–4:00 PM.
  • Performer: Krisanne Crowell with Solarocity.
  • Bonus: At 4:30 PM, the Gardens host a Jane Austen 250th Birthday Celebration.
  • Public Gardens calendar

Dartmouth Sunshine Series – Sullivan’s Pond

  • When & where: 2:00 PM, Sullivan’s Pond Park.
  • Performer: Good Dear Good.
  • Cost: Free, open to all ages.
  • Series info

Anytime: Waterfront Walk & Ferry Ride

Take a stroll along the boardwalk or catch the ferry to Dartmouth for a sunset harbour view to wrap up the weekend.


Summing it up

Time of DayEvent & Location
12-6 PMSteele Wheels Auto Museum
1–4 PMYouth Carnival – Horizon Recreation Centre
2 PMGood Dear Good – Sullivan’s Pond (free)
2–4 PMKrisanne Crowell – Public Gardens Bandstand
4 PMNeon Dreams – From Day 2 Dusk (Day Show)
4:30 PMRock the Harbour gates open (music 6 PM)
7:30 PMLoviet & more – From Day 2 Dusk (Dusk Show)
AnytimeWaterfront walk + sunset ferry

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