HFX Social guide

New to Halifax? Start here

This page brings together approved groups and events that are especially useful when you are new to Halifax, rebuilding a social circle or looking for an easy first step.

Newcomer Reading Club
Culture & Language

Newcomer Reading Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Keshen Goodman Public Library · 10:00 – 11:30 am
Networking for Newcomers
Culture & Language

Networking for Newcomers

Friday, May 22, 2026
Captain William Spry Public Library · 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Newcomer Social
Make Friends

Newcomer Social

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Halifax North Memorial Public Library · 10:00 – 11:30 am
Tuesday Night Jazz at The Shoe
Music & Live Entertainment

Tuesday Night Jazz at The Shoe

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Economy Shoe Shop · 19:00
Newcomer Social
Make Friends

Newcomer Social

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Halifax North Memorial Public Library · 10:00 – 11:30 am
Sunrise Yoga
Sports & Fitness

Sunrise Yoga

Monday, June 8, 2026
Byron · 6:30 - 7:00 am
Dancing on the Waterfront (Tuesdays)
Dance & Social

Dancing on the Waterfront (Tuesdays)

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Halifax Waterfront · 19:00
Seniors Social at The Pink Piano Cafe
Make Friends

Seniors Social at The Pink Piano Cafe

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Pink Piano Cafe and Lounge · 12:00
Newcomer Women’s Program: Together We Thrive
Culture & Language

Newcomer Women’s Program: Together We Thrive

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Halifax North Memorial Public Library · Check listing
Plant Swap and Social
Community

Plant Swap and Social

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Local Council of Women · 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Mini Mornings at The Pink Piano Cafe
Family

Mini Mornings at The Pink Piano Cafe

Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Pink Piano Cafe and Lounge · 10:30
Coffee Outside HFX
Make Friends

Coffee Outside HFX

Thursday, June 4, 2026
Peace and Friendship Park · 07:00
Newcomer Reading Club
Culture & Language

Newcomer Reading Club

Thursday, June 4, 2026
Keshen Goodman Public Library · 10:00 – 11:30 am
Oceans and You
Learning & Talks

Oceans and You

Friday, June 5, 2026
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
SeaFoxes Craft Night
Books & Crafts

SeaFoxes Craft Night

Friday, June 5, 2026
SeaFoxes · 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Community Café
Make Friends

Community Café

Friday, June 5, 2026
Sackville Public Library · 10:00 – 11:00 am
Job Junction Series: Interviewing for Newcomers
Culture & Language

Job Junction Series: Interviewing for Newcomers

Friday, June 5, 2026
Captain William Spry Public Library · 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Skills for Recovery Group
Support group

Skills for Recovery Group

Saturday, June 6, 2026
Eating Disorders Nova Scotia · 13:00
One Port City Day
Community

One Port City Day

Saturday, June 6, 2026
Halifax Seaport · 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Newcomer Social
Make Friends

Newcomer Social

Saturday, June 6, 2026
Halifax North Memorial Public Library · 10:00 – 11:30 am
Halifax Tamagotchi Club
Social Clubs

Halifax Tamagotchi Club

Halifax

The Halifax Tamagotchi Club is for all virtual pet enthusiasts to get together, make friends, and enjoy virtual pets together! We meet at least monthly.

Haliflocks Bird Watching
Make Friends

Haliflocks Bird Watching

Halifax

a hub for the growing birder community of Halifax and beyond HaliFlocks tours are designed to be low barrier for all participants. Tours are enjoyable for people of all levels of experience, age, and background. Dress f…

Bedford Run Club
Running and Outdoors

Bedford Run Club

Garrison Seaport Brewery

Bedford Run Club is a community of individuals brought together by running, socializing, and beer! The Bedford Run Club meets every Tuesday at the Garrison Seaport Brewery at 6pm! There’s nothing fancy to our group, jus…

Coffee Outside HFX
Make Friends

Coffee Outside HFX

Varies each week

☕ Coffee & tea outside in Halifax 🗓 Thursdays 7:00 to 8:00 AM 🌲 Bring a cup, meet people, start the day outside 📍 Weekly location posted on instagram!

The November Project
Hobbies & Creative

The November Project

Halifax

The November Project welcomes creatives, artists, musicians, crafters, knitters, poets, dancers, and new media creators to join the global fight for human rights, for everyone to get home, and to keep our families toget…

Speaking Club Halifax
Culture & Language

Speaking Club Halifax

Halifax

A safe, joyful space where English conversation meets creative expression. Speak freely, laugh together, grow together 💜

Halifax Sport and Social Club.
Sports & Active

Halifax Sport and Social Club.

Halifax

Organised recreational sport leagues for adults across Halifax — volleyball, dodgeball, flag football and more. A brilliant way to stay active, meet people, and have fun without taking yourself too seriously.

Halifax Social Club or Girl Talk Social Club
Make Friends

Halifax Social Club or Girl Talk Social Club

Halifax

A women-centred social community hosting regular events — brunches, beach days, trivia nights and more — to help women in Halifax connect, laugh and build lasting friendships.

Human Connection Club HFX
Make Friends

Human Connection Club HFX

Halifax

HCC brings people together through fun, pressure-free social events around Halifax — think hikes, beach days, hangouts and community gatherings. Perfect for newcomers and anyone looking to expand their social circle.

Seven Bays Bouldering
Sports & Active

Seven Bays Bouldering

Halifax

Halifax's community bouldering gym with routes for all levels from beginner to advanced. Seven Bays hosts regular climbing sessions, social events and community nights — no rope required.

ISANS
Culture & Language

ISANS

Halifax

Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) helps newcomers settle, find work and connect with their community. Programs include language classes, employment support and social integration events.

Feed Nova Scotia
Volunteering

Feed Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia

Feed Nova Scotia coordinates food banks and hunger-relief programs across the province. Volunteers help sort food, pack hampers and support community distribution events throughout the year.

Halifax Spanish Conversation Meetup
Culture & Language

Halifax Spanish Conversation Meetup

Halifax

Practise your Spanish (or just soak up the vibes) at regular Halifax conversation meetups. All levels welcome — beginners through to fluent speakers. A relaxed, social way to learn a language.

Halifax Public Libraries
Culture & Language

Halifax Public Libraries

Halifax

Halifax Public Libraries hosts hundreds of free events each month — from book clubs and language cafes to craft nights, film screenings and community meet-ups. Something for everyone, no library card required for most e…

HFX Hares
Running & Outdoors

HFX Hares

Halifax

HFX Hares — 'Never Lucky, Est. 2020' — is a hash house harriers running group: part running club, part social club, all fun. Expect trail runs, pub stops, and plenty of laughs.

North End Runners
Running & Outdoors

North End Runners

Halifax

A welcoming Halifax running community with multiple weekly routes through the North End, waterfront and beyond. All paces and abilities are encouraged — the group thrives on inclusivity and good company.

Halifax Gals and Pals
Make Friends

Halifax Gals and Pals

Halifax

A vibrant, inclusive community for women and allies to make friends and explore Halifax together — outdoor adventures, social events, restaurant nights and everything in between.

Nova Scotia Social Conversation Meetups
Make Friends

Nova Scotia Social Conversation Meetups

Nova Scotia

Casual, welcoming meetups where locals and newcomers can practise conversation, share stories and build friendships over coffee, walks or social outings across Nova Scotia — including trips to Peggy's Cove.

Italian Canadian Association of Nova Scotia
Culture & Language

Italian Canadian Association of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia

Italian Canadian Association of Nova Scotia is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

Maritime Sikh Society
Culture & Language

Maritime Sikh Society

Halifax

Maritime Sikh Society is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

Scandinavian Society of Nova Scotia
Culture & Language

Scandinavian Society of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia

Scandinavian Society of Nova Scotia is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

Sri Lanka Canadian Community of Atlantic Region
Culture & Language

Sri Lanka Canadian Community of Atlantic Region

Halifax

Sri Lanka Canadian Community of Atlantic Region is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

United African Canadian Women's Association
Culture & Language

United African Canadian Women's Association

Halifax

United African Canadian Women's Association is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

South Indian Cultural Association of the Maritimes
Culture & Language

South Indian Cultural Association of the Maritimes

Halifax

South Indian Cultural Association of the Maritimes is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

Halifax Regional Newcomers Social Club
Culture & Language

Halifax Regional Newcomers Social Club

Halifax

Halifax Regional Newcomers Social Club is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

Halifax Public Libraries Newcomer Social
Culture & Language

Halifax Public Libraries Newcomer Social

Halifax

Halifax Public Libraries Newcomer Social is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

YMCA Newcomer Programmes
Culture & Language

YMCA Newcomer Programmes

Halifax

YMCA Newcomer Programmes is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

An Cumann Irish Association of Nova Scotia
Culture & Language

An Cumann Irish Association of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia

An Cumann Irish Association of Nova Scotia is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

Chinese Society of Nova Scotia
Culture & Language

Chinese Society of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia

Chinese Society of Nova Scotia is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

Filipino Cultural Society of Nova Scotia
Culture & Language

Filipino Cultural Society of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia

Filipino Cultural Society of Nova Scotia is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

Gaelic Language Society of Halifax
Culture & Language

Gaelic Language Society of Halifax

Halifax

Gaelic Language Society of Halifax is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Culture & Language

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

Halifax

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

YWCA Halifax Newcomer Support Programme
Culture & Language

YWCA Halifax Newcomer Support Programme

Halifax

YWCA Halifax Newcomer Support Programme is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

Halifax Public Libraries Socials and Clubs
Make Friends

Halifax Public Libraries Socials and Clubs

Halifax

A simple way to browse the library’s social clubs, reading groups, creative sessions and community meetups across Halifax.

Queer Run Club Halifax
Running & Outdoors

Queer Run Club Halifax

Terra Cafe sign, Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS

A no-sign-up Halifax queer run club for fun, coffee and community. All skill levels are welcome. The group meets under the Terra Cafe sign on Lower Water Street before heading out together.

New in Halifax
Culture & Language

New in Halifax

Halifax

New in Halifax is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

East Peak Climbing
Sports & Active

East Peak Climbing

Halifax

A full-facility indoor climbing gym in Halifax offering bouldering, top-rope and lead climbing. East Peak runs beginner courses, youth programs and community events throughout the year.

Halifax BJJ Society
Sports & Active

Halifax BJJ Society

Halifax

A community Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club in Halifax offering classes for all levels from complete beginners to experienced grapplers. Training in a supportive, ego-free environment.

Wonder'neath Art Society
Books & Crafts

Wonder'neath Art Society

Halifax

A community arts organisation offering accessible workshops, classes and events across Halifax. Wonder'neath believes creativity belongs to everyone and supports artists at every level.

Elite Elements Wellness Co.
Sports & Active

Elite Elements Wellness Co.

Halifax

Elite Elements Wellness Co. is a Halifax mind and body wellness club offering studio classes, personal training, recovery room bookings and community wellness events through its app.

Easy Breezy Run Club
Running & Outdoors

Easy Breezy Run Club

Halifax

A relaxed Halifax run club and community for everyone. Easy Breezy meets Wednesday mornings outside Cafe Byron on Agricola Street, welcomes all paces, and keeps the tone social rather than serious.

Alliance Française Halifax
Culture & Language

Alliance Française Halifax

Halifax

Alliance Française Halifax is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

HÉHO Halifax
Culture & Language

HÉHO Halifax

Halifax

HÉHO Halifax is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.

Immigrant Migrant Women Association of Halifax
Culture & Language

Immigrant Migrant Women Association of Halifax

Halifax

Immigrant Migrant Women Association of Halifax is listed under Culture & Language. Check the link for the latest details before attending.