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  • Oct.10.Sat 10:00am Halifax Waterfront Food, Artisan And Vendor Market - Point Pleasant Park
  • Oct.11.Sun 10:00am Halifax Waterfront Food, Artisan And Vendor Market - Point Pleasant Park
  • Oct.13.Tue 01:00pm CNIB Weekly Walking Group (Point Pleasant Park)
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  • Oct.17.Sat 09:00am Salty 7 Trail Race (Cole Harbour Heritage Park)

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