Recreation programs in Halifax, Nova Scotia
255 wellness and recreation listings in Halifax, including recreation programs, fitness, seniors programs, youth programs and community centre. 13 free, 1 open 24 hours.
African Diaspora Associations for the Maritimes
Organization
- 2.3 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Last verified
Alice House - Counselling and Programs for Children and Youth
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
ANS - Chat 'N' Chill
- 1.4 km from centre
- See website for dates and locations
- Website checked March 2026
ANS - Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Club
- 1.4 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
ANS - Healthy Relationships, Sexuality and Autism (HRSA)
- 1.4 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
ANS - Person Directed Planning Program
- 1.4 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
ANS - Women's Autism/Autistic Project
- 1.4 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
APSEA - Summer Camps
Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority
- 2.0 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
Arthur Kidston Memorial United Church Camp
Organization
- 63 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Free
- Last verified
Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority
Organization
- 2.0 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Website checked March 2026
Autism Nova Scotia
Organization
- 1.4 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
BBBS NS - Bigbunch (group Mentoring Program)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Nova Scotia Foundation
- 2.2 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
BBBS NS - E-Mentor as Career Coach (eMaCC)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Nova Scotia Foundation
- 2.2 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
BBBS NS - In-School Mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters Nova Scotia Foundation
- 2.2 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
BBBS NS - One-to-One Mentoring Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters Nova Scotia Foundation
- 2.2 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
BIANS - Music Therapy
Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia
- 5.0 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
BIANS - Weekly Coffee Chats
Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia
- 5.0 km from centre
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
BIANS - Yoga for Acquired Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia
- 5.0 km from centre
- Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., via Zoom
- Website checked March 2026
Big Brothers Big Sisters Nova Scotia Foundation
Organization
- 2.2 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax
Big Brothers Big Sisters Nova Scotia Foundation
- 2.2 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
Boys & Girls Club of Preston
Organization
- 15 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
Boys & Girls Club of Yarmouth - Summer Day Camp
- 5.9 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Monday to Friday: 8:00am 5:30pm
- Fee for service
- Website checked March 2026
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax
Organization
- 5.7 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Last verified
Boys and Girls Club of East Dartmouth
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax
- 5.7 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Last verified
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax
- 5.7 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Free
- Last verified
Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia
Organization
- 5.0 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Monday Friday 10:00 am -3:00 pm
- Website checked March 2026
Building Futures Club
Organization
- 17 km from centre
- Monday to Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm
- Walk in
- Last verified
Canadian Mental Health Association - Halifax-Dartmouth Branch
Organization
- 0.5 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
Canadian Paraplegic Association (Nova Scotia)
Organization
- 2.8 km from centre
- Adults (25-64)
- Website checked March 2026
Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development
Organization
- 3.1 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Adults (25-64)
- Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Last verified
CFC - Infant Massage
- 5.9 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Thursdays afternoon at 1:15 pm
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
CFC - Parenting Support
- 5.9 km from centre
- Pregnancy and before birth
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
CFC - Playroom
- 5.9 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Free
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
CFC - Wellness Programs
- 5.9 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
CFC - Youth
- 5.9 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
Chebucto Family Centre
Organization
- 5.9 km from centre
- Pregnancy and before birth
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
CJS Halifax Region - The Hive Girls Group
Community Justice Society Halifax Region
- 1.9 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
CL - A.L.F.S. (Active Living for Seniors)
- 2.3 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Website checked March 2026
CL - Bingo and Trivia
- 2.3 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Mondays 1:00pm - 2:00pm via Zoom
- Website checked March 2026
CL - Bridge Club
- 2.3 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Mondays 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
- Website checked March 2026
CL - Chair Yoga
- 2.3 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Tuesdays 10:00am - 11:00am via Zoom
- Website checked March 2026
CL - Chatty Crafters
- 2.3 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Mondays ZOOM meeting 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Website checked March 2026
CL - Indoor Walking
- 2.3 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am
- Website checked March 2026
CL - L.I.F.E (Low Impact Functional Exercise)
- 2.3 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Mondays ZOOM class 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Website checked March 2026
CMHA Halifax-Dartmouth Branch - Building Bridges Program
Canadian Mental Health Association - Halifax-Dartmouth Branch
- 0.5 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
CMHA Halifax-Dartmouth Branch - Mental Health Community Coffee House
Canadian Mental Health Association - Halifax-Dartmouth Branch
- 0.5 km from centre
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
CMHA Halifax-Dartmouth Branch - Social Clubs
Canadian Mental Health Association - Halifax-Dartmouth Branch
- 0.5 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
CNIB - Halifax
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Newfoundland & Labrador
- 1.2 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
CNIB Halifax - Children and Youth Programs
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Newfoundland & Labrador
- 1.2 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
CNIB Halifax - Culture, Sports and Recreation Programs
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Newfoundland & Labrador
- 1.2 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
CNIB Halifax - Score
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Newfoundland & Labrador
- 1.2 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
COH - Open Arms
- 0.4 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
COH - Senior's Ministries
- 0.4 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Website checked March 2026
Community Justice Society Halifax Region
Organization
- 1.9 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Adults (25-64)
- Website checked March 2026
CRC - First Aid and CPR
Canadian Red Cross - Abbotsford
- 6.3 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Last verified
Dalhousie BEAM - Because Everyones Ability Matters
Organization
- 1.7 km from centre
- End of life
- Thursdays from 6pm-7pm
- Last verified
Dartmouth Adult Service Centre
Organization
- 6.3 km from centre
- Adults (25-64)
- Older adults (65+)
- Last verified
Dartmouth Senior Citizens Service Centre Commission
Organization
- 2.0 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Last verified
Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre
Organization
- 2.0 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Website checked March 2026
DSSC - Recreational Activities
Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre
- 2.0 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
DSSC - Special Events Program
Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre
- 2.0 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Fee for service
- Website checked March 2026
East Dartmouth Community Centre
Organization
- 5.7 km from centre
- See Description
- Website checked March 2026
Excalibur ADHD Association
Organization
- 2.2 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Last verified
Fairview United Family Resource Centre
Organization
- 3.8 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
Family SOS - Head Office
Organization
- 0.3 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
Family SOS - Spryfield
- 6.3 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
Farrell Hall / Dartmouth North Temporary Location
Organization
- 2.5 km from centre
- Mon 9-5, Tues 9-7, Wed-Fri 9-5, Say 10-1
- Last verified
FSOS - BEEA Honey with Heart
- 0.3 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
FSOS - Healthy Kidz
- 6.3 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
FSOS - Healthy Teenz
- 0.3 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
FSOS - Healthy Teenz
- 6.3 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
FSOS - Teenz Talk
- 0.3 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
Girl Guides of Canada - Halifax
Organization
- 3.6 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Mon to Fri 9a.m.5p.m.
- Last verified
HACL - Circle of Support: Peer Support Program
Halifax Association for Community Living - Veith House
- 1.4 km from centre
- Support groups are offered once per month
- Website checked March 2026
HACL - Halifax Developmental Centre for Early Learning
Halifax Association for Community Living - Main Office
- 3.1 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Monday Friday 7:30am-5:30pm
- Website checked March 2026
Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre
Organization
- 2.2 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
Halifax Area Leisure Therapeutic Riding Society
Organization
- 0.9 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Sliding scale
- Website checked March 2026
Halifax Association for Community Living - Main Office
Organization
- 3.1 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
Halifax Association for Community Living - Veith House
Organization
- 1.4 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
Halifax Childrens Aid Foundation
Nova Scotia Council for the Family
- 0.8 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Last verified
Halifax Community YMCA
Organization
- 0.1 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Last verified
Halifax Search and Rescue - GPS Course
- 13 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
Halifax Search and Rescue - Hug-a-Tree Program
- 13 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
Healthy Minds Cooperative
Organization
- 1.9 km from centre
- Adults (25-64)
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
HMC - Peer Connect
- 1.9 km from centre
- Free
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
HMC - Therapeutic Writers Group
- 1.9 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
HMFRC - Children & Parents
Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre
- 2.2 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
HMFRC - Relocation Welcome
Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre
- 2.2 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
Home Instead - Companionship
- 1.4 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Last verified
KidSport Halifax Regional Municipality
Organization
- 1.0 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Last verified
Little Picasso Day Care & Art Centre
Organization
- 6.4 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
- Last verified
LOVE Mikmaq Programs
- 0.2 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Free
- Last verified
Love NS - Regional Leadership Retreat
- 0.2 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Last verified
Memory Lane Family Place Association
Organization
- 13 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Last verified
Mikmaw Native Friendship Society
Organization
- 0.2 km from centre
- Please contact
- Website checked March 2026
Native Council of Nova Scotia - Dartmouth Regional Office
Organization
- 2.5 km from centre
- Last verified
NCNS - Taliaq Mikmaki
Native Council of Nova Scotia - Dartmouth Regional Office
- 2.5 km from centre
- Free
- Last verified
Needham Community Centre
Organization
- 1.9 km from centre
- Monday-Friday 8:30am9:00pm Saturday
- Last verified
New Start Counselling
Organization
- 1.9 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Last verified
North End Community Circle (NECC Halifax)
Organization
- 1.4 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Adults (25-64)
- Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Last verified
Northwood Care - Halifax
Organization
- 0.6 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Website checked March 2026
Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development - African Canadian Services
Organization
- 0.5 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Last verified
Nova Scotia Early Childhood Development Intervention Services
Organization
- 5.7 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
Nova Scotia Lung Association
Organization
- 2.8 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Adults (25-64)
- Website checked March 2026
NSLA - Camp Treasure Chest
- 2.8 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
NWH - Pauline Potter Fitness Centre
- 0.3 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Website checked March 2026
PACT - Dad's Saturday Morning Monthly Group
Parents & Children Together Association
- 8.3 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
Parents & Children Together Association
Organization
- 8.3 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
Phoenix Centre For Youth
Organization
- 1.5 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Monday, Wednesday
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
Phoenix Youth & Community Centre
Organization
- 2.1 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- 9am 5pm with occasional evening programming
- Website checked March 2026
PYCC - Arts, Recreation and Leadership
Phoenix Youth & Community Centre
- 2.1 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
PYCC - Youth Outreach Program
Phoenix Youth & Community Centre
- 2.1 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Monday to Friday, 9 AM 5 PM
- Website checked March 2026
Read to Me
Organization
- 1.8 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Free
- Last verified
Sackville Seniors Advisory Council
Organization
- 16 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
Saint Georges YouthNet
Organization
- 0.2 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
SGYN - After-School Program
- 0.2 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
SGYN - Summer Camp
- 0.2 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
SGYN - Teen Program
- 0.2 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
SH - Crib Club
- 1.7 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Every Thursday at 1:00
- Last verified
SH - Today Cafe
- 1.7 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM
- Last verified
Sheet Harbour Sexual Health Centre Association
Organization
- 88 km from centre
- Pregnancy and before birth
- Youth (13-24)
- Last verified
Silver & Gold Seniors' Drop-In Centre
Organization
- 16 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
SMUC - Halifax Circus Circle
- 1.6 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
SOSNS - Active Start
Special Olympics Society of Nova Scotia
- 4.9 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
SOSNS - Become an Athlete
Special Olympics Society of Nova Scotia
- 4.9 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
SOSNS - FUNdamentals
Special Olympics Society of Nova Scotia
- 4.9 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
South House Sexual & Gender Resource Centre
Organization
- 1.7 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Adults (25-64)
- 10am-2pm Monday-Friday
- Free
- Last verified
Special Olympics Nova Scotia
Special Olympics Society of Nova Scotia
- 4.9 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
Spryfield Lions Rink & Recreation Centre
Organization
- 5.2 km from centre
- Open Daily 6 am 11 pm
- Last verified
SS - Active Bodies, Active Lives
- 3.1 km from centre
- Website checked March 2026
Strongest Families Institute
Organization
- 13 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Website checked March 2026
The Club Inclusion
Organization
- 2.2 km from centre
- Children (4-12)
- Youth (13-24)
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
The Fairview Resource Centre
Fairview United Family Resource Centre
- 3.8 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
The North Grove
Organization
- 3.1 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
The Salvation Army Maritime Division
Organization
- 5.0 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
TNG - Child Development
- 3.1 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
TNG - Parent-child interactive programs
- 3.1 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
TNG - Sunshine Gang Summer Camp
- 3.1 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
Ward 5 Neighborhood Centre
Organization
- 1.2 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Last verified
YMCA - Forever Fit 55
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
- 1.2 km from centre
- Older adults (65+)
- Last verified
YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
Organization
- 1.2 km from centre
- Mon-Fri 6am-8pm / Sat
- Last verified
YMCA Purdys Wharf Child Care Centre
- 0.9 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
- Last verified
Youth Project
Organization
- 0.2 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Website checked March 2026
YP - Connect the Dots
- 0.2 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- See description for hours
- Website checked March 2026
YP - Drop-In
- 0.2 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- 2nd Tuesday of the month 5-8pm
- Walk in
- Website checked March 2026
YP - Gender Creative Kids Hangout
- 0.2 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- 2nd Tuesday of the month 2-4pm
- Website checked March 2026
YP - Non-Binary Hangout!
- 0.2 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- 4th Tuesday of the month 6-8pm
- Website checked March 2026
YP - Parents & Family Group
- 0.2 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- 4th Thursday of the month 6-8pm
- Free
- Website checked March 2026
YP - Transformers
- 0.2 km from centre
- Youth (13-24)
- 3rd Wednesday of the month 6-8pm
- Website checked March 2026
YWCA - Halifax
Organization
- 5.2 km from centre
- Babies and toddlers (0-3)
- Children (4-12)
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Last verified
Wellness and recreation near you
Open mapMap of wellness and recreation listings in Halifax.
Common questions about wellness and recreation in Halifax
How many wellness and recreation listings are there in Halifax?
255 wellness and recreation listings in Halifax, Nova Scotia, including recreation programs, fitness, seniors programs, youth programs and community centre: 128 services and 127 organizations. Each one shows a phone number where the organization lists one and a last verified date.
Are any wellness and recreation services in Halifax free?
13 of the 255 listings are listed as free: Big Brothers Big Sisters Nova Scotia Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax, Bread of Life Ministries Association and 10 more. Check the listing for who it is for.
Is any wellness and recreation help in Halifax available 24 hours?
1 listing is open 24 hours, 7 days a week: YWCA - Halifax.
How current are the wellness and recreation listings for Halifax?
The most recent verified date among these listings is February 2023. 149 of the 255 carry "Website checked March 2026", which means the organization's website was confirmed live then; it is not a verification of the details.
What if none of these wellness and recreation listings is close to me?
The nearest communities with listings are Indian Brook 14 (29 km), Stewiacke (30 km) and East Hants (40 km). Each community page lists its own wellness and recreation services.

