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14 events near Nanaimo
Cedar Farmers Market
Woodbank School · Nanaimo, BC
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The Cedar Farmers Market features locally grown fruit & vegetables, ethically raised meat, sustainable seafood, potted plants, fresh-cut flowers, pottery, jewelry, food trucks, hot locally-roasted coffee, cold treats, all-natural bath & beauty care, home decor, and so much more!
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Fringe Festival Monthly Toast
The Green Olive by Old City Station · Nanaimo, BC
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The Fringe may be packed away, but the connections, ideas, and creative sparks are still bubbling! Join us on Sept 28th from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Old City Station Pub, 150 Skinner Road, Nanaimo, BC, in the Olive Room, for Fringe Toast—a relaxed post-Fringe gathering for artists, arts workers, creatives, and friends of the festival. A huge thank you to Old City Station Pub and the City of Nanaimo for helping us keep the…
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GERTIE Thanksgiving Studio Tour Charter
Gabriola Island, BC · Gabriola Island, BC, BC
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Get Onboard GERTIE for the 30th Thanksgiving Studio Tour on Gabriola Island. Chartered routes will be offered on Sunday Oct 11 & Monday Oct 12; both days offer a half day and full day option. GERTIE picks tour passengers up at the following locations: The Folklife Village, The Ferry or Garden Homes. *Sunday Oct 11 Lunch break; visit Ground Up for a special deal for passengers! *12pm drop off at the village only.…
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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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Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival
Maffeo Sutton Park · Nanaimo, BC
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The Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival is hosted at Maffeo Sutton Park July 11-12. The festival is a provincial event with an estimated attendance of 400 people.
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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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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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Once Upon a Craft Fair
Beban Park Complex · Nanaimo, BC
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ONCE UPON A CRAFT FAIR 2300 bowen rd, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia v9t 3k7 Friday 12-7pm 🎄 Saturday 10-5pm 🦄 Sunday 10-4pm 🎀 $5 entry. Come and go as you please for all three days with your wristband. 🫖 20% of entry goes to local community groups. Check out how much we raised in the past years! 💥 Hourly door prize...$200 worth of craft fair money to spend at the craft fair drawn hourly. Up to $3,400 🦝…
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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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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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Canadian Famous Comedy Tour
The Green Olive by Old City Station · Nanaimo, BC
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🇨🇦Welcome to the Canadian Famous Comedy Tour!🤩 Join us at the trendy Green Olive night filled with Canadian talent and entertainment. Come witness the best of Canadian Standup comedy, brought to you by the folks at COWBELL COMEDY🐮🛎️ Headlined by BRAYDON LYNCH (Just For Laughs Toronto, Sirius XM, San Francisco Comedy Competition, Burbank Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival) 📍The Green Olive - 150 Skinner…
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Salish Sea Shorts Film Festival
Vancouver Island University · Nanaimo, BC
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A little something we’ve been working on… 🎬🌊 SALISH SEA SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 🌊🎬 Get ready for an evening celebrating the Salish Sea, the people who love it, and the stories that inspire us to protect it! 💙 Join us for an inspiring collection of short films celebrating ocean stories in short form—from our local coastlines and marine life to powerful stories of conservation, adventure and connection. ✨ PLUS! 🛍️…
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