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13 events near Nanaimo
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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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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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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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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Malaspina Theatre Presents: Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Vancouver Island University · Nanaimo, BC
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For over 30 years, the Satyr Players—VIU’s student theatre club—have brought the iconic Rocky Horror Show play to sold-out crowds, helping students break the ice and dive headfirst into our creative community. As we launch into our monumental 50th year of productions, we’re paying homage to the generations of alumni, students, and community members who built this legacy by bringing the full musical to the stage! The…
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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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Halloween Party at The Queen's
The Queen's · Nanaimo, BC
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The Queen's presents: HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE QUEEN'S Featuring: JAMES VICKERS BAND BOOMBOXER COSTUME CONTEST (19+) $500 TOTAL IN PRIZES Saturday, October 31st 2026 Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm - LATE Tickets: $15 LIMITED EARLY BIRD $20 ADVANCE Tickets available online through Showpass or in-person at The Queen's during regular business hours. ALL AGES FROM 6:30PM - 10:00PM (All minors must be accompanied by their…
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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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Take It To The Limit: The Music & Legacy of the Eagles
The Port Theatre · Nanaimo, BC
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Eagles fans! Get ready for an unforgettable live concert experience with "Take It to The Limit", celebrating the songs, stories and legacy of the Eagles! Returning to the Port Theatre in Nanaimo for one night on November 2nd! Experience the magic as "Take It To The Limit" brings to life your favorite Eagles hits, including classics like Hotel California, Heartache Tonight, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Take It To The…
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Home for the Holidays ~ An Ella Fitzgerald Christmas
Vancouver Island University · Nanaimo, BC
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Under the creative direction of A.J.E. Global Productions, in association with Ocean Entertainment Worldwide, comes a stunning new exclusive and limited engagement world premiere holiday concert celebrating the iconic ELLA FITZGERALD. Step out of the winter chill and into the elegant, warm, golden glow of a mid-century jazz club. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ~ AN ELLA FITZGERALD CHRISTMAS brings the magic of the "First…
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Nanaimo Chamber's Holiday Bash
Location: Coast Bastion Hotel Address: 11 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6E4 · Nanaimo, BC
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Nanaimo Chamber's Holiday Bash Let’s wrap up 2026 with meaningful conversations, festive energy, and a celebration of the incredible business community that makes Nanaimo thrive. This is the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce’s signature year-end networking celebration designed around what our members value most: authentic relationships and community connection. We promise it is not your typical holiday party! Join…
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Nanaimo Chamber's Holiday Bash
Location: Coast Bastion Hotel Address: 11 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6E4 · Nanaimo, BC
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Nanaimo Chamber's Holiday Bash Let’s wrap up 2026 with meaningful conversations, festive energy, and a celebration of the incredible business community that makes Nanaimo thrive. This is the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce’s signature year-end networking celebration designed around what our members value most: authentic relationships and community connection. We promise it is not your typical holiday party! Join…
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