Halifax is buzzing this weekend with festivals, sports, and cultural gatherings. But getting around will take extra patience. The Macdonald Bridge is shut down from 8 p.m. Friday, September 19 until 5:30 a.m. Monday, September 22.

Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians will all need to find alternatives. Traffic will be heavier on the MacKay Bridge and across key downtown routes, especially near the waterfront and Scotiabank Centre. If you’re heading out, leave early and plan for delays.

What’s on in Halifax this weekend

– HFX Wanderers FC Home Match — Saturday, Sept 20, 4:00 pm vs Pacific FC at Wanderers Grounds. Schedule & Tickets: Link

– Halifax Mooseheads Season Opener — Saturday, Sept 20 at Scotiabank Centre. Tickets: Link

– Halifax Oktoberfest — Sept 17-21 at The BG on the Halifax Waterfront. Info: Link

– Mosaic Music Festival — Sept 20 at the Halifax Waterfront. Event site: Link

– Peace Halifax: Celebrating UN Day of Peace — Sept 20 at the Brahma Kumaris Centre. Details: Link

– Cogswell District Community Celebration — Sept 20 at Granville Park. Project info: Link

– Agricola Open Street Sundays — Sept 21 on Agricola Street. Info: Link

– Paws in the Park — Sept 21 at DeWolf Park, supporting ElderDog. Event info: Link

– Autumn Equinox Market — Sept 21, 10 am-2 pm at Halifax Brewery Market. Market site: Link