Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in halifax, NS

What are Buskers Mommy?

by Raechelle Masuda

August 10, 2009

This past weekend we took the kids down to the Halifax International Busker Festival. My five year old was quite curious and wanted to understand what a Busker does. A Busker is a street performer, when Busking, one is performing in a public place in order to receive tips. The Halifax International Busker Festival, provides a unique opportunity to witness live street theatre. With 44 performers on six stages from noon to 11 p.m. daily starting August 6-16, 2009 there is something for everyone.
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Canada Day Celebrations in Halifax

by Raechelle Masuda

June 25, 2009

This is our first Canada Day celebrations in Halifax. Last year we were embarking on our first official family vacation, so we stopped in Fredericton to take in some Canada Day Festivities. Although the activities were fantastic and the kids had a fabulous time, I am really looking forward to attending the celebration in Halifax this year.
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June Events in Halifax

by Raechelle Masuda

June 09, 2009

We have sailed through the first weekend of June already! It always feels like the summer months cruise by much faster than the winter months! Maybe because there is so much to do in the summertime! Summertime in the city has so much to offer. Not to mention the surrounding areas. Here is a quick peak at some activities you and the kids can enjoy this month in Halifax.
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The Tall Ships Are Coming!

by Raechelle Masuda

May 07, 2009

I was so excited to discover that this summer the Tall Ships are coming to Nova Scotia. When we first moved here, the Tall Ships were something most mentioned to us by friends that had lived in Halifax. It is a must see they said. After checking out the Tall Ships Nova Scotia Festival website I am more than convinced it truly is a must see.
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99 Things To Do with Children in Halifax, NS

by Raechelle Masuda

April 07, 2009

I have been attempting to tackle this massive, all-inclusive and fun list for months. There is so much to do in Halifax, NS with children! In fact now that I have completed the list, I can think of additional activities! What would you add to your list?
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Do You Know Your Birds?

by Raechelle Masuda

February 16, 2009

This week is the Great Backyard Bird Count, which is an annual 4 day event across North America. For 15 minutes a day, people tally the birds they see in their area, to help scientists get an idea of the birds out there. For example, "In 2008, participants reported more than 9.8 million birds of 635 species. They submitted more than 85,000 checklists, an all-time record for the count ."

I think this is an amazing activity that we can all get our children involved in. There are regional checklists to help you know what to look for. Halifax's checklist can be found here (you may need to put in your postal code). The Great Backyard Bird Count also has a great section for kids , that includes activities, colouring sheets and much more.

The website includes three easy steps for children (and their parents) to get involved:

1. Plan to count birds for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count, February 13–16, 2009. You can count each day or just some of the days and you can count in different places. Just be sure to keep a separate list of birds for each day and each location.

2. For each type of bird you see, count the most you see at any one time. For example, maybe you see two chickadees when you start watching, then five chickadees a few minutes later. The number you put on your list for chickadees is five. Do not add two plus five. (This way way you don't accidentally count the same bird twice.)

3. Enter your results on the Great Backyard Bird Count web site! Then watch the maps as more and more people enter their reports.

So how about it, will you be counting the birds in your area this year?

99 Things Continued ...

by Raechelle Masuda

January 27, 2009

Back in September I started a list of 99 things I want to experience with the children in Halifax . So far we have done some of the things listed. We attempted to go whale watching twice last summer. Both times we did not see any whales. My preschooler was so disappointed! We promised her another trip this coming summer and hopefully we will time it just right! We have went  Read more...