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Weekend Wrap-up: May 28-29, 2016


1. Three shows, two pit parties and a whole lot of BIG wheels will be at Scotia Speedway all weekend for Monster Jam. Bring the family for an action-filled show featuring Grave Digger, El Diablo, Devastator and more!
2. Head to the valley this weekend for the Apple Blossom Festival. Jam-packed full of family fun including parades, rides, crafts, games and of course the children’s parade and Scotia Gold Family Fun Day.
3. As the Museum of Natural History gets ready for their next exhibit, kids get free admission until the end of the month! It’s a great chance to check out the new Rocky Aquarium, Sable Island, Science on a Sphere and of course Gus!
4. It’s time for the annual Rock-A-Thon and Diaper-Drop for Supportive Housing for Young Mothers. A group of volunteers will be rocking in rocking chairs for 10 hours to raise money and collect diapers. Drop by to show your support!
5. Halifax Early Childhood School is hosting an Open House and Backyard Party and you’re invited. It’s a perfect chance to check out the school, let the kids have a play and meet other parents.

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Urban Parent (formally HRM Parent) is a an online community for families living, exploring and playing in the Halifax area. We connect local parents with events, information, services, products – and each other. Our online community of local parents is growing every day and we’re so grateful for all who are a part of it. Our Facebook and Twitter “inbox” questions have been known to cause some wild conversations, unite families with similar needs and most importantly let many parents know they are never alone! Urban Parent is run by local parents, for local parents. We know what a struggle it can be to find local information and resources, so we’ve done the work for you in the hope that it has made your day a little easier and maybe even given you some cool parent points with the kids! Have an idea for a blog? Need more information? Want to advertise with us? Just send us an email at info@urbanparent.ca we’d love to hear from you.

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