Kidical Mass is an international movement for child- and cycling-friendly cities. Our rides are a celebration of cycling and a way to show that kids & families need safe spaces to ride in their communities.
Our rides are an opportunity for adults and children to ride together in an urban setting. Everyone is welcome, and our participants often include:
- families with grown-ups and children all on their own bikes
- grown-ups carrying children on adult bikes (e.g. with kid-seats, trail-a-bikes, trailers or cargo bikes)
- grown-ups without children
We strive to make each ride comfortable for people of all ages and abilities. Each ride is no more than a few kilometres, and is supported by community ride marshals.
Upcoming Rides
Please check back soon for details of our 2024 ride season.
May 29
Halifax WestmountJune 19
Clayton Park / Mainland North TrailJuly 16
Dartmouth Crichton ParkAugust 14
Halifax Isleville ParkSeptember 18
Dartmouth Crichton ParkOctober 15
Halifax (Nocturne Quiet Parade)May 7
Halifax WaterfrontJune 4
Central-South End HalifaxJuly 16
Henry Findlay ParkDowntown Dartmouth
August 13
St. Stephen's Elementary SchoolNorth End Halifax
September 24
West End HalifaxOctober 29
Crichton Park Elementary SchoolDartmouth
May 5
Halifax WaterfrontJune 16
Central-South End HalifaxJuly 14
DartmouthAugust 11
North-End HalifaxSeptember 8
West-End HalifaxOctober 20
Downtown DartmouthAlso check out our calendar page.
What to expect on a Kidical Mass ride
- We will meet at 9:30am and the rides will start at 10:00am
- Our rides are an opportunity for kids and their grown-ups to ride their bikes (or scooters) together, on multi-use pathways and city streets.
- Rides typically start and/or end at a playground, or other kid-friendly destination
- Rides are planned, led and marshalled by community volunteers
- Snacks and drinks are provided at the end of the ride
- Meeting places and routes will be specified for each ride, including a map and turn-by-turn directions
- We’ll have activities to help you meet and connect with new friends and familiar faces, including activities and prizes for the kids!
- If we need to cancel due to weather conditions, we will post a notice on this website by 7:30am on the day of the ride.
- Please help protect our community from COVID-19. Our rides and activities take place entirely outdoors, but we do ride as a group and share outdoor public space with many others. Masks are welcomed, but please stay home if you feel unwell.
Connect With Us
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Connect with local families who like to bike with kidsEmail Us
KidicalMassHfx@gmail.comPast Rides
Please check back soon for details of our 2024 ride season.
May 29, 2022
Halifax WestmountJune 19, 2022
Clayton Park / Mainland North TrailJuly 16, 2022
Dartmouth Crichton ParkAugust 14, 2022
Halifax Isleville ParkSeptember 18, 2022
Dartmouth Crichton ParkOctober 15, 2022
Halifax (Nocturne Quiet Parade)May 7, 2023
Halifax WaterfrontJune 4, 2023
Central-South End HalifaxJuly 16, 2023
Henry Findlay ParkDowntown Dartmouth
August 13, 2023
St. Stephen's Elementary SchoolNorth End Halifax
September 24, 2023
West End HalifaxOctober 29, 2023
Crichton Park Elementary SchoolDartmouth