Open City Halifax

05/15/2026

Open City 2026 took place Saturday, May 8 - and what a day it was! 🌞

Nearly 120 businesses across the Halifax peninsula and downtown Dartmouth took part, opening their doors with special deals, treats, and activations.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to explore our neighbourhoods and support our local businesses.

We can't wait to do it all again next year!

📆 Save the date: Open City 2027 - Saturday, May 8

AND a big thank you to our local BIDs who help organize Open City:

Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission
Downtown Halifax
North End Business Association
Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association
Spring Garden Area Business Association

05/08/2026

Get ready because Open City is tomorrow and the weather is looking ☀️ (🤞)!

With nearly 120 businesses participating this year, Open City offers the perfect opportunity to spend the day exploring local shops, cafés, restaurants, galleries, and hidden gems across the Halifax peninsula and downtown Dartmouth.

Swipe for a few tips to help you make the most of Open City, and get ready for a great day!

👉See all the participating businesses here: https://www.opencityhfx.com/participating-businesses



Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission
Downtown Halifax
North End Business Association
Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association
Spring Garden Area Business Association

📷 East Coast Food Stories

05/06/2026

Open City is this Saturday, May 9! 🎉

More than 100 businesses across the Halifax peninsula and downtown Dartmouth are taking part in this unofficial kickoff to summer.

Get out, explore, and celebrate local this weekend!

🔗 See all the participating businesses here: https://bit.ly/4jKD1FU

05/01/2026

Open City Halifax is just over 1 week away! 🎉

With nearly 100 businesses across the Halifax peninsula and downtown Dartmouth participating, there's something for everyone to discover.

Start planning your day now and make the most of it!

Open City Halifax
📅 Saturday, May 9
📍Halifax peninsula & downtown Dartmouth
🕰️ All day (times vary by business)

See the full list of participating businesses here: https://www.opencityhfx.com/participating-businesses


Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission
Downtown Halifax
North End Business Association
Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association
Spring Garden Area Business Association


📷 East Coast Food Stories | Another Shop Boutique 2025

04/27/2026

04/17/2026

Mark your calendar for Open City, returning on Saturday, May 9! 📅

This is your chance to revisit your favourite shops, discover new ones, and spend the day eating, shopping, and exploring our city. You’ll also get to meet the local owners behind the small businesses that make our communities so welcoming.

See all participating businesses to date here: https://bit.ly/4jKD1FU

👉 If you’re a business on the Halifax Peninsula or in downtown Dartmouth, register here: https://bit.ly/4vusIMz

Downtown Dartmouth Business Commission
Downtown Halifax
North End Business Association
Spring Garden Area Business Association
Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association

04/16/2026

04/11/2026

Open City is back on Saturday, May 9! 🎉

What do we love most about Open City Halifax? It’s all about LOCAL – celebrating and supporting the small, local businesses that make Downtown Halifax so vibrant and welcoming.

Mark your calendar and kick off summer with us on May 9! ☀️

👉 Own a business in Downtown Halifax? Get involved! Register here: https://bit.ly/4vusIMz

📷 East Coast Food Stories • 2024 & 2025

02/06/2026

Save the date!

Open City is returning on Saturday, May 9, 2026! 🎉

Registration for businesses will open in March.