1. Doors Open takes place annually in cities around the world. Buildings of architectural, historic, cultural and social significance open their doors to the public for special programming and tours. Visitors are invited to properties that are not usually open to the public, or normally charge an entrance fee.
Venues in Halifax include: Beth Israel Synagogue, The Canadian Hurricane Centre and Atlantic Storm Prediction Centre, City Hall, Saint George’s Round Church, Ummah Mosque and Community Centre, the Halifax Club, the Little Dutch Church, Government House, Halifax Central LIbrary and many others! 2. On Sunday it’s Switch Open Street Sunday! A 2km route on the Halifax peninsula (North & Agricola to Bell to Victoria Park) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 10am to 3pm and open to walkers, cyclists, in-line skaters, strollers, dancers, and more. 3. Ever since explorers began searching for a Northwest Passage over 400 years ago, the Arctic has been a fascinating and important area of study, rich with drama, adventure, even tragedy. Using artifacts, images, audio-visual presentations, and art, Echoes in the Ice: History, Mystery, and Frozen Corpses examines Arctic exploration past and present, profiles the explorers involved in the search for the Northwest Passage, and decodes the mysteries of the lost Franklin Expedition of 1845. 4. Come out and support the 233,000 Canadians living with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis at the Gutsy Walk! Highlights of our event include: Ceremonial walk Optional 5 km run Family friendly Music and entertainment BBQ and refreshments Face painting and bouncy castle for kids Prizes Fun! All funds raise go towards finding a cure for Crohn’s and colitis. 5. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s newest production, Treasured Stories by Eric Carle, brings together old favorites and new friends. Featuring evocative music, stunning visual effects, and innovative puppetry, the triple-bill celebrates three of Eric Carle’s most beloved tales. All performances will be held at Neptune Theatre’s Fountain Hall as part of the “Stages Theatre Festival”.
