Civic Events 2024 Check out our upcoming events Special Events Task Force (SETF) Process SETF Application, Special Events AO-2014-010, Entertainment Expressions of Interest, etc. Halifax Dartmouth Natal Day August 5th, 2024 Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition August 18th, 2024 Latest Updates Posted: December 3, 2024 - 12:13 pm Residents invited to annual Halifax Explosion Memorial Service Posted: December 2, 2024 - 10:30 am Residents invited to annual TD Dartmouth Christmas Tree Lighting Posted: November 13, 2024 - 3:20 pm Residents invited to Halifax Tree Lighting See all updates Dartmouth Festival Series 2024 June 23 - August 10: View the Dartmouth Festival Series Schedule. 44th Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 9AM: The sandcastle and sand sculpturing contest attracts over 10,000 people every year to the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia. There are cash prizes for various categories. 2024 Natal Day Natal Day starts with the Buskers on the Wed, July 31. The Aug 3rd long weekend is jammed packed full of events for the whole family, right up until the fireworks on Lake Banook on Monday at 9:00 pm. Find all the info @ www.natalday.org HRM Civic Events Facebook page Stay up to date with the latest in HRM events! Event Grants The Municipality supports events that build community, foster good community relations, supports culture, develops the local economy and tourism industry, and enriches the quality of life of all residents and visitors.