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Ghost Hunt at the Museum
Vancouver Island Military Museum · Nanaimo, BC
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There have been mysterious happenings in Piper Park… something scurrying through the old miner’s cottage, and spectral sightings at the Military Museum. We need your help to find out what’s going on! Come by the museum to discover what ghosts and ghouls are lurking, and learn their stories. Costumes are encouraged all month long! Ghost Hunt at the Museum: Date and Time: October 2 - 31, all day while the museum is…
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Halloween 2026 | The Curse of Crystal Cavern
Nanaimo Museum · Nanaimo, BC
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Calling all Adventurers! A villain has placed a curse on the museum, and we need your help to banish them! Shiny, sparkly, sinister crystals plague the gallery but seem to be spreading from the coal mine. Prepare a shield and search the gallery for the banishment spell – you’ll need to find the magical sword and sorcerer’s grimoire. Then, you will be ready to brave the dark and enter the crystal cavern to lay your…
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Island Roots Farmers' Market
Beban Park Complex · Nanaimo, BC
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Join us each Wednesday in Beban Park for a vibrant market where fresh, local products meet community spirit! Explore a delightful array of fruits and vegetables (in season), meat, eggs, preserves, artisanal baking, soaps, and specialty goods from our region's best farmers and artisans. Come and meet your local farmers and producers. Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious flavours,…
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McNab's Corn Maze & Produce Farm
McNabs Corn Maze & Produce Farm · Yellow Point, BC
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The McNabs are excited to open up the Corn Maze once again for the 2026 season starting on Tuesday, September 15th. We will be open 7 days a week, from 10am until 5pm daily, until our final day on Halloween (October 31st). Tickets available at the gate Once again we’ll be selling our corn maze tickets at the entrance gate. Rates are listed on the corn maze page. Corn maze details For more information about the 2026…
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Pokémon Club
3200 N Island Hwy, Nanaimo, BC V9T 1W1 · Nanaimo, BC
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Join us on the last Wednesday of the month for an introduction to the Pokémon Trading Card Game! From 3-5pm, drop in to the Wellington Library for a beginner game tutorials and other fun Pokémon-themed activities. Open to children aged 6-14, caregiver participation required. Ideal for families who have been collecting cards but want to try playing the game they are designed for! Materials generously supplied by the…
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A Taste of Halloween - The Orangutan Project Benefit Concert
St. Andrew's United Church · Nanaimo, BC
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Come enjoy a night of exciting jazz music and tap, jazz and ballet dance at ‘A Taste of Halloween’, featuring the outstanding Teighan Couch Jazz Trio and the much-loved Nanaimo Harbour Dance. This special event, held to benefit conservation efforts of The Orangutan Project, whose Canadian chapter is here in BC, will be on Friday, October 16, at St Andrew’s United Church, 315 Fitzwilliam St. at 7 pm. Tickets, $35…
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Faith, Land, & Footsteps: Supporting the Work of Reconciliation
Recreation & Wellness Centre on Snuneymuxw Territory · Nanaimo, BC
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TICKETS- $15 PER PERSON ON EVENTBRITE https://MendNanaimo2026. eventbrite.ca OR EMAIL US @ circle.of.friends.nanaimo.bc@ gmail.com Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the presentation beginning at 6:00 p.m. and concluding at 8:00 p.m. We warmly invite you to join us on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Recreation and Wellness Centre on Snuneymuxw Territory (1145 Totem Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1H1), for an evening of learning,…
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Vancouver Island Community Day - The Science of Sound
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo · Nanaimo, BC
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Musical Instrument Zoo • Experiments • Meet a Musician • Meet a Scientist This FREE community event invites children ages 5 & up to enjoy a day of hands‑on music and science exploration, experimentation and fun. Join the Vancouver Island Symphony and Nanaimo Science at Country Club Centre, where kids can try an instrument of the orchestra, build their own, meet a scientist, meet a musician, experiment with the…
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Nanoose Bay Halloween Walk
BumbleBee Farm & Garden · Nanoose Bay, BC
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Dust off your Brooms.... Nanoose Bay Halloween Walk est. 2006 - 2026 RIP This October 2026 will be the last walk at our farm. NANOOSE BAY HALLOWEEN WALK — est. 2006–2026 October 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2026 Over 175 pumpkins will light the path at night! 🌙 Evening Walk: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 6:30–9:30 PM ☀️ Daytime Walk: Saturday & Sunday, (only) 12–2 PM - DAYTIME 12-2pm $10 is for anyone to enjoy the walk during…
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The Haunting of Beban House
Beban House · Nanaimo, BC
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Overview Two nights. One haunted house. Experience the history of Nanaimo's most haunted landmark if you dare to enter Beban House! Think you’re brave enough to enter Beban House after dark? The Haunting of Beban House returns October 23 & 24 for two nights of scares inside one of Nanaimo’s most historic buildings. BGC Central Vancouver Island transforms Beban House into a full haunted house experience, with themed…
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Nanaimo Clippers vs. Chilliwack Chiefs: Halloween Theme Game
Frank Crane Arena · Nanaimo, BC
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Halloween is coming early to the rink! Join the Nanaimo Clippers on October 25th for a spooktacular night of hockey, Halloween fun, and plenty of treats! Come dressed in your best costume, and everyone who dresses up will receive a prize! Bring your friends, bring your costumes, and get ready for a hauntingly good night at the rink! It’s the perfect way to kick off Halloween weekend with a night of hockey and fun…
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Queer Halloween Movie Screening: BODIES BODIES BODIES
Vancouver Island Regional Library - Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch · Nanaimo, BC
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Join us – in costume if you dare! – for a special after-hours screening of this queer murder-mystery-horror-comedy of errors! Snacks and drinks provided for free. Find out if the greatest horror of all is murder, or bored rich people… Bodies Bodies Bodies — a A24 release from Halina Reijn based on a spec script by Kristen Roupenian — stars Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Rachel Sennott, Lee Pace, Chase Sui…
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Boo Bash in the Plaza
Diana Krall Plaza · Nanaimo, BC
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Boo Bash in the Plaza Get ready for a festive afternoon in Downtown Nanaimo! Join us on Halloween, October 31, for Boo Bash in the Plaza, a family-friendly Halloween celebration at Diana Krall Plaza. DJs Food trucks Costume contest Pop up performers 1pm - 4pm Free to attend Diana Krall Plaza Come dressed in your Halloween best, bring a bag for treats and the family, and enjoy an afternoon of music, food, and…
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Nightmare on Skinner Stret
LevelTwo Nightclub · Nanaimo, BC
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This Halloween, don't miss the hottest club event on Vancouver Island! Www.mylushrooms.com presents... *** NIGHTMARE ON SKINNER STREET! *** Level 2 Nightclub ~ Nanaimo, B.C. ~ Saturday Oct.31st 8pm - 2am Audio & Visual supplied by Renegade Sound Collective (R.S.C.) Animatronics and Decor sponsored by Spirit Halloween Canada Ltd. Music Lineup *** BURCHILL - Calgary, AB *** Burchill is a dynamic force in Western…
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Trick or Treat at the Haunted Miner's Cottage
Vancouver Island Military Museum · Nanaimo, BC
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Date and Time: October 31, 1 - 3pm There have been mysterious happenings in Piper Park… something scurrying through the old miner’s cottage, and spectral sightings at the Military Museum. We need your help to find out what’s going on! Come by the museum to discover what ghosts and ghouls are lurking, and learn their stories. Costumes are encouraged all month long! Dare to knock on the door for ghoulishly good…
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Pastel Goth Eyeball Bat Post-Halloween Crafternoon
Vancouver Island Regional Library - Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch · Nanaimo, BC
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Join us at the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library November 1st from 1-3pm to keep the Halloween spirit going a bit longer for a post-Halloween spooky crafternoon! We will be making pastel goth eyeball bats. Supplies – including felt, needles, thread, and templates – provided, but limited. Arrive early to secure your spot. This craft is suited for teens and adults. Free snacks, drinks, and Halloween candy!
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A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration
Nanaimo Museum · Nanaimo, BC
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A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration 2026 Saturday, November 7, 2026 1:00–3:30 PM Nanaimo Museum Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with an afternoon of South Asian culture, music, dance, food, and community at the Nanaimo Museum! Join us for A Glimpse of India: Diwali Celebration, a free, family-friendly community event featuring talented local artists and performers, interactive cultural activities, a…
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Expedia Cruises Travel Expo!
Vancouver Island Conference Centre · Nanaimo, BC
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The Vancouver Island Conference Centre becomes your gateway to the world on Nov. 7 as the travel industry's biggest names come together for the inaugural Expedia Cruises Travel Expo. Meet industry experts, explore exclusive deals and enter for a chance to win an eight-day European river cruise from VIKING ! This one-day event is your ultimate travel inspiration destination — whether you're dreaming of a luxury…
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Wall to Wall Percussion
The Port Theatre · Nanaimo, BC
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Percussion superstar Vern Griffiths welcomes the audience into “his house” for a wildly fun, hands‑on percussion adventure. With creativity to spare, and yes, everything including the kitchen sink, using pots & pans, wooden spoons and glass bottles, Vern whips up a kitchen concerto, showing how anyone can make and play instruments at home. The show is interactive, imaginative, and an absolute blast.
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1st Inaugural Holiday Country Market
Holden Lake Farm · Nanaimo, BC
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Join us for two festive weekends as Holden Lake Farm transforms into a cozy holiday marketplace during the 11 days from Nov 19-26! Stroll through our warm greenhouse filled with twinkling lights, beautiful poinsettias, fresh greenery, handcrafted gifts, seasonal décor, artisan foods, and unique creations from talented Vancouver Island makers. Stay cozy in the countryside as you start your Christmas shopping,…
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Our Family & Friends Christmas with fraser+KEL
The Port Theatre · Nanaimo, BC
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Our Family & Friends Christmas features internationally renowned husband and wife duo fraser+KEL for a heartfelt symphonic holiday celebration! Fraser Walters is best known as co-founder of Universal Music’s multi-platinum and JUNO-winning supergroup The Tenors, with whom he co-created five studio albums and performed in thousands of concerts and broadcasts worldwide. Kelly Elizabeth Levesque, who has had an…
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Raffi
Port Theatre · Nanaimo, BC
2:00 p.m.
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Raffi
Port Theatre · Nanaimo, BC
2:00 p.m.
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