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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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Zonta Presents : Retro Dance Party | Live Music, Dinner & Dance Fundraiser
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 · Nanaimo, BC
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Groove through the Decades - One Night. Endless Hits. Big Impact. Zonta Club of Nanaimo presents an evening of Dinner, Dancing & Live Music. The music you know from the 70's, 80's & 90's brought to you by The Melody Kings from White Rock, BC. Join us at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #256 on Oct 16, 2026. Doors open at 5:30pm, ticket price includes a burger, salad & a drink, AND a $25 tax reciept from the NRGH…
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Global Donut Days, On Two Wheels
Diana Krall Plaza · Nanaimo, BC
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A morning ride through Nanaimo for Global Donut Days - part social, part city tour, but mostly an excuse to ride bikes, drink coffee and eat doughnuts. Global Donut Days brings communities around the world together to explore what Doughnut Economics looks like in practice. Nanaimo has been showing up surprisingly big in that global conversation, even if some of the work still flies - or rides - a little under the…
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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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HalloQueen Dance Party
Nanaimo Curling Club · Nanaimo, BC
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👻 🏳️🌈 Saturday, October 31st – HalloQueen Dance Party Time & Location: 7:30 PM at the Nanaimo Curling Club, 106 Wall St., Nanaimo, BC Tickets: $30 each ($35 at the door) - EARLY BIRD PRICING: The first 50 tickets will be available for $25 Overview: (19+) Get ready to haunt the dance floor! Nanaimo Pride is thrilled to present the ultimate Halloween party. Step into a spooky night filled with high-energy music…
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Power Hour Networking lunch
Simonholt Restaurant · Nanaimo, BC
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Join us on the first Wednesday of every month from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Simon Holt for a relaxed and welcoming networking lunch. Here's how it works: Order your lunch directly from the menu when you arrive. We start with brief introductions so everyone has a chance to meet. Each month features a guest speaker who shares insights on a topic of interest in a short 10 minute presentation. We then enjoy lunch…
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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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Building Resilient Communities Conference
Vancouver Island Conference Centre · Nanaimo, BC
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The Building Resilient Communities Conference will be hosted November 16-20, 2026 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. This provincial event is estimated to attract 300 attendees. Below is a tentative food & beverage schedule: Monday, November 16: - No breakfast provided - No lunch provided - Dinner provided Tuesday, November 17: - Breakfast provided - Lunch provided - Evening reception Wednesday, November 18:…
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