Halifax Happenings August 7-10

🌟 What’s Happening in Halifax This Weekend: Comedy, Soccer & 1940s Glamour!

If you’re looking to spice up your weekend in Halifax, you’re in luck! From belly laughs under the stars to a fierce soccer showdown and a dazzling throwback to the 1940s, this weekend’s lineup has something for everyone. Here’s your guide to three can’t-miss events happening around town:

🎤 Laughs Under the Stars at the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival

August 7–10 | Garrison Grounds

This weekend, Halifax welcomes a comedy takeover as the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival hits the Garrison Grounds! Expect major laughs with big-name comedians, hilarious stand-up acts, and a feel-good vibe that only summer evenings outdoors can deliver.

Whether you’re heading there for a date night, a friends’ night out, or just need to unwind with some top-tier comedy, this event promises fresh air and funny bones in equal measure.

⚽ Halifax Tides FC vs Vancouver Rise FC

August 9 | 3 PM | Wanderers Grounds

Saturday brings a wave of excitement as Halifax’s very own professional women’s soccer team, Halifax Tides FC, takes on Vancouver Rise FC. This match is more than just a game—it’s a celebration of the growing women’s league and our city’s passionate soccer culture.

It’s the perfect excuse to throw on your blue and cheer your heart out. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the sport, the energy at Wanderers Grounds never disappoints. Go Tides!

👗 Step Back in Time at the 1940s “Costume Magic” Fashion Gala

August 9 at 6 PM & August 10 at 4 PM | Memory Lane Heritage Village

Fancy a little nostalgia? The 1940s are calling—and they’re bringing the glamour. Head to Memory Lane Heritage Village for the “Costume Magic” Fashion Gala, where models literally step out of life-sized vintage photographs wearing lovingly recreated outfits from the era.

The attention to detail is incredible, with pieces sewn and knitted by volunteers ranging from age 12 to 80+. It’s an immersive, heartwarming celebration of fashion, history, and community spirit—with a side of cocktails and sweets to keep things festive.

Your Halifax Weekend Starts Here 🌆

This weekend is serving up comedy, community, and culture in the best way possible. Whether you’re in the mood to laugh till your cheeks hurt, cheer on the home team, or sip a cocktail while time-traveling to the 1940s, Halifax has your plans sorted.