Holidays in Halifax

10/16/2026

Things are heating up at the Holidays in Halifax Annual Chili Cookoff!

Bring your crockpot filled with your best chili and compete for bragging rights. The competition was heated last year - so come hungry, sample the entries, and vote for our community’s best chili recipe!

Who will take the top spot this year?

To sign up, contact Cidalia, Branch Manager at Rockland Trust’s Halifax Branch, at [email protected].

10/14/2026

The holiday season is almost here, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our Halifax community. Join us for our annual Holidays in Halifax event, featuring festive activities for all ages and a Christmas Market filled with seasonal cheer. Local makers, artisans, and businesses are invited to be part of the celebration as vendors. Reserve your spot today: https://halifaxma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1085/record-types/1006562

09/08/2026

The Holidays in Halifax is excited to announce that the Holiday Market is now accepting vendor applications. Local Vendors are invited to apply to be part of this festive community event, which will take place at Halifax Elementary School and be open from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Submit a vendor application here: https://halifaxma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1085/record-types/1006562

After you finish your holiday shopping, we invite you to enjoy the many other activities planned as part of The Holidays in Halifax. More details about those events will be shared soon.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email: [email protected]

07/21/2026

The Town of Halifax is pleased to announce that the 2025 Annual Town Report is now available.

The report provides residents with a comprehensive overview of Town government activities, department accomplishments, financial information, election results, Town Meeting actions, and key events that occurred throughout 2025. Updates from town departments and public bodies are also included.

Residents are encouraged to review the Annual Town Report to learn more about the work completed and accomplishments made on behalf of the community during the past year.

The Town extends its appreciation to all elected and appointed officials, volunteers, employees, and residents whose contributions help make Halifax a strong and vibrant community.

For additional information or questions, please contact the Board of Selectmen's Office by calling 781-294-1316 or e-mailing Steven Solbo ([email protected]) or Pamela McSherry ([email protected]).

Download 2025 Annual Town Report (PDF): https://www.halifaxma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=1393

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Halifax Fireworks

06/24/2026

Get ready, Halifax! Saturday is planned to be a fun-filled day at the Halifax Fireworks Celebration with community spirit, great food, music, and plenty of family-friendly fun!

Community Fair: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Halifax Museum: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
BBQ Fundraiser Lunch: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Food Trucks, Music, and Fun: 5:00 PM
Fireworks: Begin at Dark

Bring the whole crew - family, friends, and neighbors - and come celebrate with us! Enjoy the festivities, support the BBQ fundraiser, and end the day with a sparkling fireworks show. We can’t wait to see the community come together!

06/21/2026

To our fellow Halifax residents, family, friends, and neighbors from surrounding towns: please join us for a BBQ Lunch Fundraiser in support of our beloved hometown tradition - The Halifax Fireworks and Holidays in Halifax.

Come hungry and bring your family and friends for a delicious lunch cooked up by the amazing Sarcastic Swine. It will be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy great food, connect with the community, and help raise the funds needed to keep the Halifax Fireworks shining bright for years to come.

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Halifax Town Green, 499 Plymouth Street, Halifax, MA

Every meal helps support a tradition that brings our town together. We hope to see you there!

06/19/2026

Start making your plans for next weekend - Halifax is the place to be! Saturday, June 27th will be filled with hometown pride, family-friendly activities, great food, music, and a spectacular fireworks display for the whole community to enjoy.

Morning festivities begin at 10am: Antique Tractors, Community Fair (featuring local Vendors and Activities and the Halifax Museum will be open for visitors.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a delicious BBQ Fundraiser Lunch with Sarcastic Swine (11am-2pm). It’s the perfect way to enjoy great food while supporting the community. Beginning at 5:00pm, head over to Halifax Elementary School for food trucks, music, and more community fun as we celebrate together into the evening. Stay for the grand finale! A spectacular fireworks display will light up the night sky after dark.

If you have questions or would like to be a vendor at the fair, please contact Janice at [email protected] or Kimberly at [email protected].
Bring the family. Invite your friends. Celebrate Halifax together!

06/18/2026

06/15/2026

We warmly invite the community, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sports Teams, Landscapers, Local Businesses, and anyone ready to spark a little teamwork to join us for a Firework Field Clean Up Day on June 28 from 9:00 a.m.

The more the merrier — many hands make light work, and together we can make the cleanup go off with a bang. It may not be the most glamorous job, but it is a necessary one to help make the event shine.

Students from any town looking for volunteer hours are more than welcome to pitch in, and we are happy to provide documentation of the hours participated — consider it a bright way to earn service time.

We would be grateful for any time and support you can offer as we work together to keep this wonderful Halifax tradition glowing strong.

06/14/2026

Join us on June 27th for a celebration of Community, Nation, and Hometown Fun!

Start the day at our Community Fair beginning at 10:00 AM—bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a day full of connection, celebration, and local spirit.

Come hungry for lunch at our BBQ Fundraiser with Sarcastic Swine! Proceeds will support Halifax Fireworks and Holidays in Halifax, so every bite helps keep our community celebrations shining bright.
Then, stick around as the fireworks celebration kicks off at 5:00 PM with food trucks, music, and more festive fun leading up to the big show once it’s dark out!

Mark your calendars, invite your crew, and come celebrate with us—we can’t wait to see you there!