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I Love Local Passport

By Gordon | Published: November 20, 2017

Coming later this week! Shop at one of our 40 participating shops and restaurants in Halifax for a chance to get a FREE I Love Local HFX tee shirt from Lost Cod Clothing Co. and for a chance to win a $2,000 Local Shopping Spree!

Just get a stamp from 1o of our participating members between now and Christmas for your chance to win! Be one of the first 100 to turn in your passport and we’ll give you a free I Love Local tee shirt just in time to spruce up your wardrobe or even re-gift just in time for Christmas.

Participating businesses are:

Attica Furnishings

Biscuit General Store

Bishop’s Cellar

Bookmark

Atlantic News

Dalhousie University Club

Cyclesmith

Amos Pewter

Chives Canadian Bistro

Kings Co-Op Bookstore

Neptune Theatre

Indochine

Argyle Fine Art

Inkwell Modern Handmade

Krave Burger

Halifax Seed

Discovery Centre

Made in the Maritimes Artisan Boutique

Nurtured Products for Parenting

Morris East

2 Doors Down Food & Wine

2 Door Down Bar Bites

p’Lovers

Mappatura Bistro

Credit Union Atlantic

Saint Lou’s Barbershop

Ocean Optometry

Independent Mercantile

Obladee Wine Bar

Spirit Spa

The Vault

Rousseau Chocolatier

Sattva Boutique

the Old Apothecary Bakery

Trail Shop

Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory

Uncommon Grounds

Humani-T Cafe

Scanway

Woozles

World Tea House

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City Harvest 2017!

By Gordon | Published: September 13, 2017

There’s a crispness in the air that can only mean two things: Fall is on the way, and so is I Love Local’s City Harvest!
Do you own a business on the peninsula of Halifax, or in Downtown Dartmouth?
Are you involved with a non-profit that’s doing great work in our Community?
Do you run a museum, gallery or other attraction?
If so, then you don’t want to miss taking part in the 6th City Harvest event put on by I Love Local HFX.
Happening on Saturday October 21, 2017 this event is a highlight of the fall schedule and just so happens to coincide with the final day of the Halifax Pop Explosion!
EAT what’s new, fresh and in-season from some of Halifax’s best restaurants and chefs
SHOP the latest fashions of the season, the new home items or maybe get a jump on Christmas shopping at the dozens of great independent shops and boutiques
ENJOY -Whether it’s a walk in the Gardens with a coffee, exploring a neighbourhood for the first time, or just being out with friends & family – we want you to enjoy yourself.
What can your business or organization do to take part in this fantastic day?
Well, you can serve food out your back door if you’re one of our fantastic chefs.
You can run a sale at your business, or just give people a little treat for visiting if you run a store.
You can take your non-profit to the streets and let people know what you do.
or, you can open your museum or gallery doors open to the public for free for the day.
What will we do? Well, we’ll post a huge, gigantic list of things to do, we’ll share everyone’s finds on twitter and we’ll just be as loud as we possibly can.
All you need to do is drop us a line, tell us what you’re offering to the public and we’ll take it from there.

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City Harvest Call for Entries

By Gordon | Published: September 6, 2016

Do you own a business on the peninsula of Halifax, or in Downtown Dartmouth?

Are you a visual artist or musician?

Are you involved with a non-profit that’s doing great work in our Community?

Do you run a museum, gallery or other attraction?

If so, then you don’t want to miss taking part in the 5th City Harvest event put on by I Love Local HFX.

Happening on Saturday October 22, 2016 this event is a highlight of the fall schedule and just so happens to coincide with the final day of the Halifax Pop Explosion!

EAT what’s new, fresh and in-season from some of Halifax’s best restaurants and chefs

SHOP the latest fashions of the season, the new home items or maybe get a jump on Christmas shopping at the dozens of great independent shops and boutiques

ENJOY -Whether it’s a walk in the Gardens with a coffee, exploring a neighbourhood for the first time, or just being out with friends & family – we want you to enjoy yourself.

What can your business or organization do to take part in this fantastic day?

Well, you can serve food out your back door if you’re one of our fantastic chefs.

You can run a sale at your business, or just give people a little treat for visiting if you run a store.

You can take your non-profit to the streets and let people know what you do.

or, you can open your museum or gallery doors open to the public for free for the day.

What will we do? Well, we’ll post a huge, gigantic list of things to do, we’ll share everyone’s finds on twitter and we’ll just be as loud as we possibly can.

All you need to do is drop us a line, tell us what you’re offering to the public and we’ll take it from there.

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I Love Local HFX 2016 Map

By Gordon | Published: August 25, 2016

Our new Map & Guide to some of our great members is now available around town. Can’t wait to get a copy of it in your hands? Not to worry, simply click here:
IHeartLocalHFX Map & Brochure

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Open City 2016

By Gordon | Published: March 29, 2016

Open City 2016

Here’s the list of events on top for this year’s Open City!
Plan to attend this amazing celebration of local food, fun & shopping. All day, May 7, 2016.
Food items featured for #OpenCity take time to prepare and routinely sell-out. Get started early to avoid disappointment.
Please note list is subject to change and clarification by the participating businesses right up to the event. Please visit the site as close as possible to the day for the most up to date information.

Business	Location	Special Offering
2 Doors Down	Barrington St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Jimmy-dog Mac 'n' Cheese - Starting at noon
Ace Burger Co.	Agricola St.	The Jughead Corndog
Alexa Pope	Bishop's Landing	Tax Free all day + Treats Provided
Alteregos Cafe	Gottingen St.	North end passport: $2 cappuccino
Amos Pewter	Lr. Water St.	Artisan Demonstrations and Free Hands On Experience 10am-5:30pm
Argyle Fine Art	Barrington St.	Artist Briana Corr Scott on site with her latest works . Special Mother's Day draw and featured cards by Jodie Hansen. Ikebana Demonstration in the afternoon
Atlantic News	Queen St.	10 % off all greeting and blank art cards (lots of local artists cards) Live piano 1-3pm
Attica Furnishings	Barrington St.	20% off in-stock items storewide, plus more in store specials
Battery Park Beer Bar & Eatery	Ochterloney St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Beer Battered Getaway Farms All Pork Corndog w/ Beer Mustard
Bauer St. Clothing	Bauer St.	Free Hibiscus Iced Tea Second hand clothing sidewalk sale
Biscuit General Store	Argyle St.	Entire store 20% OFF - One Day Only! Free Retro carnival cutout photo op and lots of treats!
Bishop's Cellar	Bishop's Landing	Nova 7 on Tap in the shop. 10-3 Free Samples of Nova Scotia wines and cheese
Bistro le Coq	Argyle St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Rabbit Poutine: grainy mustard gravy, pulled confit local rabbit, house cut frites, cheese curds. $8 (taxes included) 11:30am-4:30pm
Black Sheep Restaurant	Dresden Row	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Breakfast Poutine: $6 -Hand Cut Fries, Oulton's Bacon, Gravy, Cheese Curds, Poached Egg -9am-6pm
Board Room Cafe	Barrington St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT:fresh baked cupcake and hot beverage of your choice for $5
Bookmark	Spring Garden Rd.	Tax Free Shopping All Day
Bradshaw Pure Esthetics & Curative Massage	Queen St.	Spring Open House 11-2. Stella & Dot pop-up, discounts and more
Bramoso Pizzeria	Quinpool Rd.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: “Incredible $13.50 Prix Fixe Deal ! 16 oz Cold Draft Beer with Choice of Bistro Pizza, Grilled Panini, Entrée Salad or Gigantic Wrap. Enjoy on our Patio Weather Permitting
Brilliant	Birmingham St.	Garden Party with treats from le French Fix & tax free dresses.
Bus Stop Theatre Co-Operative	Gottingen st.	Behind the scenes tour and photography exhibit by Zach Faye Noon-5pm
Cafe Aroma Latino	Agricola St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: chorizos and carne asada
Canadian Mental Health Association	Gottingen St.	Spring Fling “Mini Mosaic Sale”
Cleve's Source for Sports	Spring Garden Rd.	Tax Free on Women's Columbia Apparel. Spring Action Sale continues
Coburg Coffeehouse	Coburg Rd.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: $2 Cold Brew
Cross Fit Kinetics	West St.	Kinetics Crushes Cancer Event https://www.facebook.com/events/548020212033285/
CUA	Spring Garden Rd.	Community Partners Pop-Up shops 1-5pm
Cyclesmith	Agricola St.	Free petting zoo, food trucks, BBQ Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/809700689163441/
Dee Dee's Ice Cream	Cornwallis St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT:Spring Sundae $5.00 (tax included) 10am-8pm
Dime Salon	Cornwallis St.	15% Off Retail Products (Bumble and bumble, Love Fresh, Dermalogica, brushes and hot tools). Enter to win a haircut & manicure
Discovery Centre	Barrington St.	FREE ADMISSION: Bee a part of The Big Build - our epic fundraising legacy project to build Canada's largest LEGO Mosaic Wall. The first 250 panels are FREE (one per person)! Sponsored by m5
Downtown Digital	Queen St.	special pricing on tonnes of cables and a some sweet pieces of audio gear!
Dragon	Brewery Market	Back Door Takeout: Dragon Pad Thai
Duly Noted	Brenton St.	Free Postcard Writing Event - even the postage is free! 10% Off In-Store Purchases
Durty Nelly's	Argyle St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Ribs with house-made whisky BBQ sauce. $2 per rib or $5 for three. 11am — till we sell out
East Coast Lifestyle	Halifax Seaport	25% off storewide
Feel the Burn Beach Volleyball	Sands at Salter - Halifax Waterfront	Beach Volleyball Open House from 12:30pm for 14u/16u and 1:30pm for NOVA volley
Foggy Goggle	Argyle St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Back Door Take Out - Meatloaf topped with Mashed Potatoes and Apple Cider Bbq Sauce for $5 (tax included, cash only) At the bar - $5 Sangria from 10am.
Foreign Affair	Spring Garden Rd. & Barrington St.	TAX FREE Saturday and Sunday Gift with purchase on Eileen Fisher purchases of $250 or more Gift with purchase on MICHAEL KORS purchases of $250 or more
Garrison Brewing	Halifax Seaport	Come experience Atlantic Canadian Brewery of the Year. Special food along with brewery demonstrations
Geddes Furniture	Agricola St.	Tax Free Sale on all new orders
Hali Kids	Trillium Shops - South Park St.	Tax Free Shopping - Orb Factory on site
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site	Citadel Hill	first 10 site visitors (minimum 16 years of age) of the year will be given the rare opportunity to fire a historic Snider-Enfield rifle with a 78th Highlander. (Value: $22/person) Regular site admission applies.
Halifax Furniture Clinic	Gottingen St.	10-3 Yard Sale/Open House. Fabric Ends 50% off
Halifax Press	Forum Farmers' Market	8:30 - 1:30 EARLY BIRD TREAT: $5 Maple-Bacon French toast pull-aparts
Halifax Seed	Kane St.	Let the kids play in the dirt! Bring the kids to Halifax Seed and have them pot up a flower or start some seeds! 9:00am - 11:30am
Hamachi House	Morris St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT:12 pieces of maki $10 (sweet potato, spicy tuna, spicy salmon and California) 11:30-5
Hamachi Kita	Hydrostone Market	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT:12 pieces of maki $10 (sweet potato, spicy tuna, spicy salmon and California) or $10 Pad Thai, (chicken or vegetarian) 11:30-5
Hamachi Steakhouse	Bishop's Landing	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT:$10 Sumo burger served with French fries 11:30-5
Heartwood Restaurant	Queen's Landing kiosk on the Boardwalk	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: 2 for 1 Heartwood Bowls
Heartwood Restaurant	Quinpool Rd,	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT:Rice Bowls $10
Humani-T Cafe	Young St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Dark Chocolate Gelato Profiterole Sandwiches $5. 11am, until gone
Humani-T Cafe	Trillium Shops, South Park St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Dark Chocolate Gelato Profiterole Sandwiches $5. 11am, until gone
I Heart Bikes	Sands at Salter	Rent 2 bikes, get the 3rd one free
Indochine Banh Mi	South Park St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT:$5 Cup Bap (Kimchi Rice cup with choice of Bulgogi Tofu or Spicy BBQ Chicken)
Inkwell Boutique	Market St.	10% off all made in Nova Scotia products. Prize Draw in-store
Java Blend	North St. & Halifax Seaport Market	$2 espresso based drinks
Just Us!	King's Wharf	8-am5pm / Complimentary mini cupcake with specialty drink purchase
Just Us!	Spring Garden Rd.	10-am5pm / Complimentary mini cupcake with specialty drink purchase
Krave Burger	Spring Garden Rd.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: $5 Mr. Donair Grilled Cheese. Plus Raffle Draws from Krave & Mr. Donair 11am-sold out
La Frasca Cibi & Vini	Spring Garden Rd.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Housemade Pork Sausage on Homemade Brioche Bun, $5, Noon until sold out
le French Fix	Prince St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: $2 take out cappuccinos from 10:00-1:00
Liquid Gold	Hydrostone Market	10am -5pm, handing out treats made with our Ultra Premium Oils and Vinegars
Local Source Market	Agricola St.	Fresh market stand outside. Inside 10% off with Local Source bag, Double loyalty points all day, free Local Source bag with $50 purchase
Lole Halifax	Spring Garden Rd.	Spend $125.00, receive a free I Glow yoga mat
Lost Cod Clothing	Queen's Landing - new location beside Heartwood & Dave's Lobster	20% off storewide
Made in the Maritimes	Hydrostone Market	Tax Free Shopping all day Artist Kimberley Eddy live painting from 11am-12pm Free Nova Scotia Fisherman samples while supplies last
Manic Marker Caricatures	Sugah in Bishop's Landing	Half price Black & White Caricature Portraits $5 From 1:30
Miller's Gourmet Kettle Corn	Argyle at Grand Parade	demonstrating our Kettle cooking process and handing out free samples
Moksha Yoga	Dresden Row	15% off all retail purchases Intro Month Special: 30 days unlimited yoga for $30 (tax included) *first time clients
Morris East	Morris St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: 12pm-3pm, Mobile Pizza Oven on our Patio, “Margheroni” Wood Fired Margherita Pizza with Spicy Italian Pepperoni
Neptune Theatre	Argyle St.	ALL DAY RUSH TICKETS TO SHREK THE MUSICAL. Shows at 4:00 & 8:30
Noreast Barber	Argyle St.	$25 Hot Towel Shaves
NSCAD University	Seaport Campus	Artist for A Day http://nscad.ca/en/home/galleriesevents/artistforaday.aspx
Nurtured Products for Parenting	Agricola St.	Join us & Cyclesmith for a petting zoo, food trucks and fun for the whole family
Obladee Wine Bar	Barrington St.	Rosé, Cheese + Jazz! Glass of 2014 Luckett Vineyards Rosetta Rosé + NS Cheese + Live Jazz with the Willem Paynter Quartet = $10
Ocean Optometry	Blower's St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Humble Pie Pop-Up from Noon til Sold Out $8 pies & $6 rolls
One Block Barbershop	Gottingen St.	Free Buzzzz cuts and NS honey treats 10AM to 3PM
p'Lovers	Trillium Shops - South Park St.	1pm Hope for Wildlife will be in shop with Maxwell the skunk FREE gift w purchase to the first 50ppl. (the perfect Mother's Day gift...thanks to Mother's Bloomers)
Patch Halifax	Robie St.	15% off most fabric and patterns Drop in fabric jewelry making workshop for kids and adults 12 - 4!
Pete's	Dresden Row	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: $5 Butcher housemade Italian Sausage, with peppers, onions and garlic
Picnic at Dart	Portland St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: PB&J ($6) Sweet and Spicy "Beernut"Butter with Cherry Ale Jelly, Homemade Sourdough Chicken N' Doughnuts ($7) Buffalo Style Chicken Thigh on a Blue Cheese Cream Filled Yeast Doughnut. 11am til sold out
Portland St. Creperie	Portland St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: $7 Triple Chocolate Crepe 8:30am-5pm
Preamble Footwear	Trillium Shops - South Park St.	20% off store-wide & enter to win a free pair of shoes
Pro Skateboards	Quinpool Rd.	Handmade Sale and Live Music
Project 9 Furniture	Dresden Row	20% off storewide - one day only
Renovator's Resource	Maynard St.	In-store demo's/tours. Draws, giveaways, and extra-great "Open City" sale pricing
Ristorante a Mano	Bishop's Landing	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Handmade Nutella Gelato & Hazelnut Brittle, $3 a scoop, Offered Noon until sold out
Room 152 Clothing Boutique	Portland St., Dartmouth	2nd annual charity $2 yard sale in support of IWK 9am-11am. 25% off storewide from 10am-5pm
Rousseau Chocolatier	Hollis St.	Free Hot Chocolate Samples 10am-6pm
Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory	Bishop's Landing	20% off Clothing & Glassware
Saint Lou's Barbershop	Historic Properties	15% off all of our hair and beard products for the day
Salvatore's	Hydrostone Market	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Breakfast Calzones 7am-2pm
Sattva Boutique	Agricola St.	15% off Clothing and accessories store wide - 1 day only! Surprise sale racks up to 50% off. $5 yoga class @8:30am - yoga space is limited so register on line to secure a spot
Scanway Cafe	Grafton St.	Monte Cristo Doughnut Sandwiches All our top-selling doughnut flavours NEW FLAVOUR: Sriracha-peanut butter 10am - till sold out
Segway NS	Sands at Salter	30-minute Halifax Waterfront spin - $20 taxes included (12pm-5pm)
Seven Bays	Gottingen St.	$2 Espresso based drinks $5 Climbing day passes
Sleeping Dog Studio/Gallery	Cornwallis St.	Step up and Stamp! demos in stencilling, stamping, print techniques and acrylic painting, calligraphy, combined with an art exhibition of works on paper and encaustic by Suzanne Gauthier Noon-4pm
Souper Douper Soup Company	Ochterloney St. Dartmouth	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: donair soup for $5 for a 12oz
Spirit Spa	Hollis St.	15% off all in-store merchandise
St. Mark's Church	Russell & Gottingen St.	150th Anniversary OPEN HOUSE 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. walking tour of the church. Coffee/Tea and a Homemade Muffin for $ 2.00. Bake Sale, Book Sale and Nearly New Sale as well.
Steve-O-Reno's	Brunswick St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT:TBD
Stories Restaurant	Morris St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Surprise to be revealed on Twitter!
Stubborn Goat Gastropub	Grafton St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT:$4 tacos. Beef chili con carne, fresh pico de gallo, iceberg lettuce, cheddar queso sauce. 11am till sold out
Sugah! Confectionery	Public Gardens	$3 Hand Paddled Hunky Dory Ice Cream
Sugah! Confectionery	Bishop's Landing	$3 Hand Paddled Hunky Dory Ice Cream Caricature Painting by Manic Marker on site from 1:30pm
Sugar Shok Treat Boutique	Portland St.	TAX FREE Ice Cream & Pop up shop D'artifacts all afternoon
Sweet Pea Boutique	Queen St.	BETTER LEFT SAID pop-up. Entire store will be tax free!
Temple Bar	Barrington St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Heritage Pork Mole, Corn Tortilla Chips Starting at Noon
The Vault	Spring Garden Rd.	Trunk Show with Designer Dean Davidson
The Brooklyn Warehouse	Windsor St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT:The Lobster Corndog, 11:30am-3:30pm
The Canteen	Ochterloney St., Dartmouth	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Porchetta Sandwich with Truffled Cheese Sauce $5+ tax.
The Company House	Gottingen St.	Front Door Pimms Cup $5 Iced Tea $1 Derby Party 4pm
The Dart Gallery	Portland St.	Community art project 11-4pm
The Independent Mercantile Co.	Gottingen St.	Entire store 20% OFF - One Day Only! Free tasting for all of our food & cocktail products.
The Old Apothecary	Barrington St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: $5 Eclair & Vietnamese Coffee
Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio	Quinpool Rd.	15% off all retail purchases Intro Month Special: 30 days unlimited yoga for $30 (tax included) *first time clients
Thinkwell Shift	West St.	Learn how you can save energy and be more environmentally friendly.
Touch of Gold	Spring Garden Rd.	Re-launch of Frey Wille - With any $500 purchase on Saturday, May 7th customers have a chance to win an $870 Frey Wille bracelet. Meet local designer Tanya Milne & view her handcrafted collection
Trail Shop	Quinpool Rd.	Sidewalk Sale & S'mores Station
Uncommon Grounds	Barrington St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: $5 Nutella Banana Panini. $2 lattes
Uncommon Grounds	South Park St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: $5 Brothers Pepperoni Pizza Panini. $2 lattes
Uncommon Grounds	Public Gardens	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: $2 lattes Live Performance by Andrew MacKelvie from Noon-2pm courtesy of Halifax Jazz Fest
Waterfront Development	Halifax Waterfront	Free parking all day Saturday at Waterfront Pay & Display lots!
Wildflower Clothing	Clyde St.	20% off storewide
Woozles	Birmingham St.	Curious George Party! Costumed character, stickers and activities for kids! 10-2
World Tea House	Argyle St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT:$2 (taxes incl) teas from our springs collection.

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City Harvest 2015

By Gordon | Published: July 2, 2015

Announcing, our Fourth Annual City Harvest event will be held on October 24,2015.

Plan ahead – you won’t want to miss this great event showcasing all that Halifax has to offer in the fall season from shopping and splurging, to dining and imbibing.

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OPEN CITY 2015 LISTING

By Gordon | Published: April 27, 2015

Here’s the first glimpse of what’s on tap for Open City on May 9! Keep an eye on this site, as we will continue to add events, specials and more food right up to the 9th. For now though, start planning your day – it’s going to be a full one!

Open City 2015 - ONE INCREDIBLE DAY - MAY 9

Get your plans started - this is going to be a big day!

Business	Location	Special Offering
Ace Burger @ Bearly's	Barrington St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 Jughead Burgers
Ace Burger @ Gus's	Agricola St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 Jughead burgers & get a $1 coupon for a growler fill at North Brewing
Agricola Street Brasserie	Agricola St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - Street Tacos 11:30 - til sell out
Alexa Pope	The Piazza at Bishop's Landing	Tax Free shopping at their Bishop's Pop-Up
Alliance Francaise Halifax	Hydrostone	$1 homemade lemonade and chance to win a 4 week sampler French Course. 9:30am-11:30am
Alteregos Cafe	Gottingen St.	NORTH END SAMPLER: $1 Americano
Amos Pewter	Cable Wharf- Lr. Water St.	Purchase any piece from our beach jewelry collection and get 25% off matching earrings. Hands on pewter sand dollar creations $5.
Apothecary Bakery & Cafe	Barrington St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $4 Fresh chocolate eclairs paired with Vietnamese Coffee. Starting at 10am
Argyle Bar & Grill	Argyle St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $6 spit fired lamb with tzatziki and pita 12-3pm
Argyle Fine Art	Barrington St.	Artists Gary Staple, Craig Baltzer & Kim Danio will be exhibiting and on hand from 1-3pm. Draw & other special events during the day
Art 1274 Hollis	Hollis St.	Live Art Painting of spring flowers inside and outside the gallery. 10% discount if you're wearing summery clothes!
Atlantic News	Queen St.	Free 100% Fruit Slushies from 2-4pm or til gone
Attica Furnishings	Barrington St.	20% off storewide
Bell Aliant	Spring Garden Rd.	Stop by for free giveaways and explore new apps for summer vacation
Biscuit General Store	Queen St.	Post a picture of your purchase to social media & get 20% off. Pop-UP Henna Party 1-4
Bishop's Cellar	Piazza at Bishop's Landing	Benjamin Bridge Tastings with Urban Blue Cheese 10:30-3:30
Bistro le Coq	Argyle St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $7 Celery Root Taco with duck confit. 11:30-am-4pm
Board Room Game Cafe	Barrington St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $1 hot or iced Americanos
Bobby Grace Furniture	Historic Brewery Market	20% off wood work including spoons, cutting boards, lazy Susan and sandwich boards
Bodega Boutique	Wentworth St., Dartmouth	Tax Free shopping & treats by Frosting.
Bogside Gallery	Hydrostone Market	15% off any beach themed item. Free Soapworks mini slice to first 100 customers
Boneheads BBQ	Barrington St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - BPT Sandwich - Grilled Pimento cheese sandwich with sweet and spicy bacon and grilled tomato. Starting at 11am
Bookmark II	Spring Garden Rd.	Tax Free Shopping - literary themed treats and prizes.
Bradshaw Pure Esthetics	Queen St.	20% off Dr. Hauschka products. Stella & Dot pop-up with Christina Bradshaw. Emily Lutz with Curative Massage offering discounts on same day bookings.
Cafe Istanbul & Benny's Ice Cream Truck	Spring Garden Rd.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $4 Lamb Kofte Wraps. $3.50 Ice Cream in Waffle Cone $7.00 for both Noon-5PM
Canvas Resto Lounge	Brunswick St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 Smoked Mackerel & Bacon Fritters 12pm til sold out
Carlson Family Farm	Historic Brewery Market	Free local greenhouse tomatoes with purchase of Hand painted Mother's Day cards by Sophie Carlson
Carrot Co-Op	Gottingen St.	Membership sale and in-store specials, sampling of handmade lemonade.
Chives & 2 Doors Down	Barrington St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 Smokey Bacon Macaroni & Cheese. $5 Korean Chilli Cheese Dog $2 Lemon Iced Tea Noon - til sold out
Cocoa & Honey Chocolates	Historic Brewery Market	$20 Mother's Day Gift Sets & Sea Salt Caramel Brownies
Common Roots Urban Farm	Robie St.	Tours of the Farm from 3-6 and CSA membership drive
Coombes & Dark	Historic Brewery Market	Free jar of homemade lemon curd with Mother's Day art print purchase
Credit Union Atlantic	Spring Garden Rd.	Free lemonade, sunglasses to first 50 people & pop-up shops from 1-4pm
Cyclesmith	Agricola St.	Food Trucks and Hatfield Farms Petting zoo
D's Pad Thai at Dragon	Historic Brewery Market	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $10 D's Pad Thai Shrimp, Vegetarian or Pork Belly
Dalhousie University Club	Alumni Crescent - Dal Campus	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - Housemade Lemonade and St. Andrews heart shaped shortbread cookies - FREE from noon - 2pm
Dartmouth Yarns	Portland St., Dartmouth	Yarn & gift specials, free treats and make & take friendship bracelets
Dee Dee's Ice Cream	Cornwallis St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 ice cream sundaes 10am - 8pm
Discovery Centre	Barrington St.	20% off storewide at the Discovery Shop. Mom's get in for free all Mother's Day weekend
Duly Noted	Brenton St.	Free Lemonade & free Illustrated Halifax Post Card
EDNA	Gottingen St.	NORTH END SAMPLER: $1 6oz Homemade Iced Tea 12-6
enVie - A Vegan Kitchen	Agricola St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: $5 JackFruit Tacos with housemade salsa. $4 Tropi-Kale fresh squeezed juice
Equilibria Naturals	Historic Brewery Market	Free sample with purchase & enter to win a $50 Sample-Palooza gift set
Field Guide	Gottingen St.	NORTH END SAMPLER: $ Cured Fish Pintxos 12-4
Fireworks Gallery	Barrington St.	Free Crystal Pen with purchase to the first 20 customers
Flip Burger	Argyle St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: $5 Nutella & Oulton's Bacon Milkshake $6 Flip Dog with Cranberry Apple Relish & Jalapeno Havarti
Foggy Goggle	Argyle St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 Sampler crepe with scrambled egg, bacon, avocado & arugala from 9am-3pm. $5 Sangria or Propeller Pints 10am-5pm. Cash only
Food Noise	Dartmouth	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 pulled pork tacos starting at noon
Foreign Affair	Spring Garden Rd. & Barrington St.	Tax Free Shopping all day & complimentary tropical themed drinks & snacks
Fox Hill Cheese House	Halifax Seaport	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - Chocolate Brownie Sundae
Frosting Cake & Event Design	Ochterloney St., Dartmouth	Sidewalk service for takeaway treats 10am-6pm
Garrison Brewing	Halifax Seaport	Open Brewery Day with live brewing, Mobile pizza by Morris East and brewery tours from 10am-4pm
Geddes Furniture	Agricola St.	Tax Free on all sales including custom orders 10-5
Hali Kids	Shops at the Trillium - South Park St.	Tax Free on outdoor toys. Take part in our giant cave painting with sidewalk chalk & paint
Halifax Seed	Kaye St.	FREE! - Plant a Pansy for Mom from 10am-12pm
Hamachi Kita	Hydrostone Market	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $10 Mixed Maki or Pad Thai 11:30-5:30
Hamachi Steakhouse	Piazza at Bishop's Landing	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $10 Sumo Gone Blue Burger - Sumo burger with mushrooms, tempura onions, blue cheese & hand cut fries 11:30-5:30
Hamachi Sushi	Morris St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT- $10 Mixed Maki Combo or $10 Tuna & Salmon Taquitos with 6 piece Maki 11:30-5:30
Harbourstone Sea Grill & Pour House	Upper Water St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 Guajillo Spiced Ribs 12-3pm
Heartwood Restaurant	Quinpool Rd.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $10 Heartwood Bowls
Honeybee Vintage Bridal	Gottingen St.	Vintage Selfie Photo Booth
Humani-T Cafe	Young St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - BOGO Gelato
Humani-T Cafe	Shops at the Trillium - South Park St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - BOGO Gelato
Humble Burdock Farms	Historic Brewery Market	Buy a $25 Mother's Day Bouquet and get a free card
Hutten Family Farms	Historic Brewery Market	Fresh Spinach 2 bags for $5
I Heart Bikes	Sands at Salter	Free 1 hr guided tour of Halifax departing at 11:00, 1:00 & 3:00 - Bring your own Bike or $5 one hour rentals when you post to social media.
Independent Mercantile Co.	Gottingen St.	Post a picture of your purchase to social media & get 20% off.
Indochine	South Park & Barrington locations	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 Spicy BBQ Pork or BBQ Jackfruit Banh Mi. $3 Matcha Banana Smoothies & bubble tea
Inkwell Modern Handmade Boutique & Letterpress Studio	Market St.	10% off made in Nova Scotia items and prize draw in store
Janina's Cafe	Historic Brewery Market	Buy 2 soups, get 1 free
Java Blend Coffee	North St. & Halifax Seaport Market	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $2 lattes
Jennifer's of Nova Scotia	Spring Garden Rd,.	Pick a flower to win a prize - gift certificates, coupons & surprise gifts!
Just Us!	King's Wharf, Dartmouth & Spring Garden Rd.	Iced Loose Tea Sodas 9am-5pm
Kept Gift & Housewares	Portland St., Dartmouth	Make your own Hand Stamped Mother's Day Card Station. 10-5
Krave Burger	Spring Garden Rd.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 Pulled Pork grilled cheese. $2 soft serve ice cream cones.
La Frasca Cibi & Vini	Spring Garden Rd.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT- Italian BBQ Salsiccia $5 - Noon, til sold out
Laughing Whale Coffee	Historic Brewery Market	$2 Lattes
Liquid Gold	Hydrostone Market	Buy a 375ml EVOO and get a 60ml vinegar free.
Little Dorset Farms	Historic Brewery Market	10% off free range chickens
Local Tasting Tours	1:30pm at Charcuterie Ratinaud 7:00pm at Oxford Theatre	Half Price HFX North Craft Beer Tour & Night out on Quinpool Food Tours. Use code OPENCITY for online bookings
Lost Cod Clothing	Queen's Landing Market	Halifax Likes Company & I Love Local prints just $10 on standard tees. 20% off storewide on others
Lot Six Restaurant & Bar	Argyle St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - Buck-A-Shuck Oysters 11am-4pm
McKelvie's Restaurant	Lr. Water St. entrance	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - BBQ Pork belly steam buns $3 each, or 2/$5. Noon-4pm
Meatball Merchant	Historic Brewery Market	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $6 Meatball slider with Bacon Jam
Mills	Spring Garden Rd.	Tax Free shopping + an additional 25% off fall/winter sale items. Complimentary David's Tea
Moksha Yoga Halifax	Dresden Row	$30 for 30 days - unlimited intro to hot yoga. Tax Free on retail items
Morris East	Morris St.	Happy Hour Kite Tail Cocktail $7. Dip & Wood Fired Flatbread $6. 3pm-6pm
Morris East	AT GARRISON BREWERY!	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: $4 Margeroni Pizza Slice on a beer crust 10am - 4 pm
Murphy's the Cable Wharf	Lr. Water St.	20% off tours Nature & whale watch at 1pm Harbour Hopper at 10:15, 11:30, 12:45 & 2:00
Murphy's the Cable Wharf	Lr. Water St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT: Murphy's Takeaway Chowder & Roll, $5
Neptune Theater	Argyle St.	Buy 2 tickets to any show next season or to the season finale Adams Family for $99,
North Brewing Co	Agricola St.	$2 off growler fills & $1 off 750ml. Plus an additional $1 off with a receipt from Ace Burger
NS Waterfront Visitor Information Centre	Sackville Landing Boardwalk	Free Sno Cones 1-3:30 + enter to win a Nova Scotia gift basket
NSCAD	Port Campus, Halifax Seaport	Artist for a day celebration
Nurtured Products for Parenting	Agricola St.	Sidewalk Sale Hatfield Farms Petting zoo from 11-3 Food Trucks on site & Sunflower Seed Planting
Obladee Wine Bar	Barrington St.	Bossa Nova Bash 4-7pm. $12 NS wine and selection of snack from the new spring menu while listening to live jazz.
Ocean Optometry	Blowers St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 New Zealand style Meat Pies by Humble Pie 10am- sell out
Onyx ion Argyle	Argyle St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $10 Korean BBQ Pork Belly Buns. Noon-4pm
P'lovers	Shops at the Trillium - South Park St.	Tax Free Shopping & Free gift with purchase while supplies last. Meet the Maker: Double Dare Studios & Jan Foley
p'Lovers	Dartmouth	Tax Free shopping & free gift with purchase while supplies last.
Patch Halifax	Robie St.	Spend $50 in store adn get a coupon for a box of donuts from Old School Donuts who will be at Cyclesmith on Agricola
Pete's	Dresden Row	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $4 Asian Noodle Salad with Salmon 11am-3pm
Piazza at Bishop's Landing	Bishop's Landing	Sign up for the Bishop's Landing newsletter at any Bishop's Landing shop for a chance to win a $2,500 pair of Diamond & Sapphire earrings by Frida
Pier 21 Gift Shop	Halifax Seaport	Shop in the gift shop and receive a mystery discount at check-out!
Pink Mascara Accessories	Spring Garden Rd.	30% off storewide
Poppa Smokes	Argyle St./Parade Square	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $3 Mini Hip Hot Hoagie
Pro Skates	Quinpool Rd.	Oddfellows BBQ & Handmade Sale
Props Floral Design	Hydrostone Market	In-store specials from 10-5
Ratinaud	Gottingen St.	NORTH END SAMPLER: $1 Coppa Taster 12-6
RIO HFX	Creative Crossing - Agricola St.	Mother's Day Flower Pop-up with Chelsea Lee Flowers 1:30 til sold out
Ristorante a Mano	Bishop's Landing	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - Sicilian Lemon Sorbetti with candy lemon zest $3
Rockalillie	Cunard St.	Tax Free Shopping all day from 11am-5pm
Rockhead Beer & Wine Market	Windsor St.	Wine & beer Tastings starting at 11am with BBQ pairings by Sobeys
Room 152 Clothing Boutique	Portland St., Dartmouth	Charity Yard sale for SPCA. All items $2, 9am-11am
Rousseau Chocolatier	Hollis St.	1yr Anniversary Celebration - live Parisian accordion by Jadis at 1pm. Enter to win 1 of 2, $75 decadent gift baskets
Rum Runners Rum Cake Factory	Piazza at Bishop's Landing	$5 off large rum cakes. 20% off all Rum Runners clothing & glassware. Free coasters with purchase
Saint Lou's Gentleman Barbershop	Historic Properties	Pop-Up shop featuring local artists & makers from 9am-2pm
Salvatores	Hydrostone Market	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - Breakfast Calzones 7:30am - 11:30am. $5 Hawaiian Pizza Cones from 12:30 until sold out
Saronn's Kitchen	Historic Brewery Market	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - Asian Pork Belly Buns - Fresh Salad Rolls - Cambodian Curry Stew - Vegan Peanut Dressing & Homemade Fermented Kimchi
Scanway Bakery & Cafe	Grafton St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 Mac & Cheese Burger & boozy milkshakes on the Rooftop Patio! $1 doughnuts in the bakery if you're wearing your beach gear!
Sleep Country	Spring Garden Rd.	Free pillow fitting consultations and buy one Pillow get one half price.
Steve-O-Reno's	Halifax Seaport Market	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $2 Nutella Tea Cookies
Steve-O-Reno's	Brunswick St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $3 Chicken Waldorf Sandwich $2 Bella Coola Iced Teas Pop-up art show by Steve-O's staff. Free North Mountain Coffee Tasting 3:00pm
Steve-O-Reno's	Robie St. Drive Thru	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $3 Waldorf Chicken Sandwich & $2.50 Iced Drinks
Stories Restaurant	Morris St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 Pan seared, rice paper wrapped sea scallop 2-5pm
Stubborn Goat Gastropub	Grafton St.	BACKDOOR TAKEOUT - $3, 2/$5 Smoked Chicken Tacos & $2 cask samples - 11:30 - 4:00
Sugah!	Public Gardens	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $2 Hand Paddled Ice Cream, 20% off all Public Gardens merchandise
Sugah!	Bishop's Landing	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $2 Hand Paddled Ice Cream & $2 Hot Chocolate
Sugar Shok Treat Boutique	Portland St., Dartmouth	25% off our ice cream parlour. 10-7
Sweet Pea Boutique	Queen St.	Instagram a picture of your purchase and get 25% off! & Spring Time lemonade
Sweet Williams Country Sausage	Halifax Seaport Market & Historic Brewery Market	$5 Mother's Day Brunch bundle (half pound each of breakfast sausage and bacon)
Taco del Mar	Dresden Row	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - Breakfast Burritos from 9am-11am. Bullet Burritos from 12:30-2:30
TDK Mobile Device Repair	Spring Garden Rd. - Pop-up in front of Credit Union Atlantic	Free screen protectors while supplies last & enter to win a $50 giftcard
Tempo Food & Drink	Barrington St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 Jerk Chicken Pogo with Smoked Pineapple. Noon - til sold out
the Canteen	Ochterloney St., Dartmouth	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $5 Big Daddy Sandwich & $3 House made lemonade from the Wentworth St. entrance 11am-2pm Pop-Up Shop with Dewdrop crafts, Jack & Jill paper, & more
The Darkside	Windmill Rd.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $1 brewed coffee
The Dart Gallery	Portland St., Dartmouth	Comfort Item Exhibit: New works by Amy Corbett with comfort food snacks. 10-4
the General Cafe	Historic Brewery Market	$2 Iced tea & $2 Cold Brewed Coffee
The Grill at CUT Steakhouse	Lr. Water St. at Salter	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $10 House Smoked Meat Sandwich. Noon - 7pm
The Nook	Gottingen St.	NORTH END SAMPLER: $1 mini rum baba or gluten free brownie
The Spiceman	Historic Brewery Market	Free spicy snacks made with classic spice blends such as Zaatar & Dukha
Thornbloom	Shops at the Trillium - South Park St.	20% off all outdoor entertaining essentials
Trail Shop	Quinpool Rd.	Back country Iron Chef Competition. Annual Gear Yard Sale for Brigadoon & in-store specials
Twigs Handmade Soap & Textiles	Historic Brewery Market	20% off rosebud soaps & handwoven lavender sachets
Uncommon Grounds	Barrington St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $2 lattes
Uncommon Grounds	South Park St.	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $2 lattes & $3 Nutella & Banana Paninis
Uncommon Grounds	Public Gardens	BACK DOOR TAKEOUT - $2 lattes
Urban 30 Blowdry Bar	Barrington St.
Vivacious Vixen Apparel	Dartmouth	Get 15% off if you're wearing a floral print 🙂
Waterfront Development	All Waterfront Development Pay & Display lots	FREE PARKING
Waterfront Development	Halifax Boardwalk	Live performance by Samba Nova on the boardwalk from 1-2:30
Waterfront Development	Tall Ships Quay, Halifax Waterfront	Free Argentine style tango dance demonstration with Tangonova Dancers at 1:00 pm
Weber's Foods	Historic Brewery Market	Come by and try our smoked sausage, salami and BBQ sausages
Wildflower Clothing	Clyde St.	20% off storewide + free lemonade & treats
Woozles	Birmingham St.	Sing a summery song & get 10% off your purchase. Free sidewalk chalk for our young artists while supplies last
World Tea House	Argyle St.	Toonie Teas from our newly released spring collection

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Open City 2015

By Gordon | Published: April 22, 2015

It’s coming…… stay tuned for details

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By Gordon | Published: March 24, 2015

OK – enough winter already. Enough of the real winter & just as importantly, enough talking about winter and letting it dictate how we live!

This April, we’re inviting everyone in Halifax to leave their desk at lunch – go for a walk on the boardwalk, grab a coffee or lunch with your friends that you haven’t seen since Christmas and ignore the mighty mounds of snow & ice that are trying to hide our beautiful city. We want you to take that yoga class you’ve always been thinking about. We want you to go buy yourself a new spring dress and wear it – regardless of what Mother Nature is saying. We want you to smile, be adventurous and show our resilience to weather of any sort.

There will be deals, there will be prizes, there will be sun & some days, there will also be weather above the freezing point.

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