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Do you have a child who loves to sing? The Vancouver Island Symphony’s Noteworthy Kids Choir, led by VIS choir director Patricia Plumley, is perfect for children aged 7 through 12 and starts October 1, 2025. No experience is necessary! Learn more about the program and register at https://vancouverislandsymphony.com/noteworthy-kids-sing |
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Image by: Sean Fenzl For Commercial St., artist Samuel Roy-Bois has created a series of artworks that directly respond to the vibrant street where Nanaimo Art Gallery is located. Drawing inspiration from architecture and streetscape elements, large wooden sculptures echo Commercial Street’s built environment—the street’s layout, a vanished window, and a cairn that has recently been removed—as well as aspects of its social dynamics and commercial exchanges. Roy-Bois has collaborated with local artists and businesses to engage in what he calls a sculptural conversation—building community connections that transcend physical boundaries. Through these relationships, Roy-Bois brings new elements into play with his sculptural forms. These include a drinking glass borrowed from Mon Petit Choux cafe, a record chosen by the artist and one recommended by Steve Lebitsching from Fascinating Rhythm, antique and imported objects from Steven Johns of Red Shelf Decor, and a shirt bought, and one borrowed, from Rumours Vintage Collective. Commercial St also includes artistic contributions by Bronwyn Arundel from Nanaimo Ceramic Arts, graffiti artist Doktoer, and photographs by David Spearing courtesy of Nanaimo Archives. The exhibition is accompanied by new writing from Canadian poet, essayist, and novelist Lisa Robertson. The artworks and objects in this exhibition reflect the everchanging network of events, individuals, and materials present on Commercial Street, brought together through playful interactions, coalescing in sculptural form. Commercial St. is the final exhibition through which we ask How can we play together? Learn more about this exhibition on a Friday Lunchtime Tour in the Gallery or during a special guest walking tour. More information here. 
Get ready for a night where Latin beats meet Halloween treats! Whether you're 21 or 49, single or salsa-savvy, a reggaetón rookie or a bachata boss — this is your night to come alive! Join us for Nanaimo’s most vibrant Halloween experience, blending the warmth of Latin culture with the wild fun of Halloween in one unforgettable party: What’s Going Down: Live DJ Set by DJ Nawalita ( https://www.instagram.com/bailamosnanaimo/ ) She’s bringing the fire with a hypnotic mix of reggaetón, salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue, and Latin house — plus a few spooky throwback remixes (yes, Thriller is getting a Latin twist). Zumba Class with Fab https://www.instagram.com/fablethbridgezumba?igsh=MWMxN3lhanJtdWwzMA== at 10pm New to Latin dance? No problem! Fab’s moves are easy, fun, and energizing and will get everyone moving — no partner or experience needed. Perfect way to start the night, loosen up, and maybe meet someone new Costume Contests & Prizes Come dressed to impress (or scare, or seduce, or slay)! We’re handing out prizes for: Best Overall Costume AND: If you post your costume before the party with our event tag, you’ll be automatically entered into a VIP giveaway! So get posting! TICKETS: Earlybird: $10– Limited availability! Tier 2: $15 Tier 3 & Door: $20 https://admitone.com/events/nanaimo/community/party/baila-o-muere-latin-halloween-party/K1C6JL Follow & Tag: @BailamosNanaimo Dare to dance... or die trying. #BailaOMuereNanaimo Event terms & conditions / policies: All ticket sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations allowed. Attendees must 19 years old and over. Two IDs are required.
$10 – $20
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Enjoy a Drum Making session with Snuneymuxw First Nation member, Donna Manson. Location: Kin Hut #12730 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC Learn teachings about the making and using of the drum per the teachings she has learned and shares. After the drums are finished we will have a short time of sharing with tea, salmon and crackers, and fruit. The drum offers the heartbeat that connects us through celebrations, ceremonies, prayers and daily life within the First Nations communities of Canada. ‘Connection is the correction.’ Crimson Coast Dance is honoured to support the hosting of this event on behalf of Donna Manson. Bring your good spirit and learn more about the beauty of Coast Salish traditions, practices and protocol. **Note, these drums are made by Donna’s son Isaac with the wood of the land and skins harvested locally by First Nation members. Donna works to ensure the materials are quality for this purpose. Each has a unique voice. We hope you will enjoy the voice of your drum. We are unable to guarantee its sound, tone or timber, or to take responsibility otherwise. 
This October, we have the privilege of presenting a wonderful women’s play for Yellow Point Drama Group at Cedar Community Hall. In fact, while it is a play about women, it’s not just for women; it’s for everyone who’s ever had a mother! On the morning after 18 year old Polly loses her virginity on a pew at the Congregational church, her two grandmothers, one an illiterate farmer from Saskatoon and the other a Jewish intellectual from Pennsylvania, draw upon their own life experiences to offer advice and direction to Polly and her mother Jessica who is mourning the very recent death of her lover. Filled with pathos, passion, regret, insight and humour, this play touches on every woman’s experiences and the choices we have all had to make. We know you will relate! We are pleased to offer a special group rate of $20 per person to your party of 10 or more. This year’s schedule includes 6 matinee performances to accommodate those who don’t like driving on dark rainy nights, as well as 3 Friday evenings. You can order tickets at https://yellowpointdramagroup.tickit.ca/events/29167 Or see our web page at https://www.yellowpointdramagroup.org/if-we-are-women
$25
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Join Samuel Roy-Bois and Curator Jesse Birch for a screening of DÉTOURNEMENT | Samuel Roy-Bois, a documentary film by AvidEye Productions that features the internationally acclaimed Canadian contemporary artist in his home, in his studio, and in the land of the Syilx/Okanagan Valley. At the time of filming in 2023, the area was directly impacted by the catastrophic McDougall Creek and Okanagan wildfires, which left their mark on the land and on Roy-Bois’ work.The screening will be followed by a conversational tour of the exhibition Commercial St. AvidEye is comprised of Jill Henderson a Scottish/Canadian producer and communications professional; and Venezuelan/Canadian director and producer Aquiles Ascencion.
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In a world that never stops talking or spinning, what might you experience when you press pause on your roles, responsibilities and distractions -- for just one day ? Held in sacred silence, this one-day immersive retreat invites you to gently step away from the swirl of daily life and reconnect with the deeper parts of yourself. Who are you beneath the noise ? Set against the backdrop of ocean and mountain, "Silence by the Sea" offers a full day of guided and silent meditation, yoga, silent reflection, and gentle self-inquiry. A silent retreat is a purposeful pause from speaking, technology, and daily distractions — designed to quiet the outer noise, and reconnect you with your deeper self. Silence isn’t about the outside world quieting itself; it’s about becoming still, unplugging, breathing deeply and letting go of distractions. includes breakfast & lunch sunrise yoga & yin yoga *Outdoor/ocean & mountain view sessions* guided and silent meditation walking meditation journaling bolsters, eye pillows, blankets, foam blocks provided *weather permitting $199 - early bird ends September 5th Summer debut retreat sold out ! 2 new fall dates: September 28th and October 26th Hosted by Elle DAmico, E-RYT, CMT, Owner of Namaskar Yoga Studio
$199
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Voted Nanaimo's Best Farmers' Market, this small-town gem draws big crowds—and it’s easy to see why! Nestled in the picturesque village of Cedar, just 15 minutes south of Nanaimo, the market is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere. Families gather on the grassy fields of Woodbank Primary School to enjoy the best of Vancouver Island, with free live music on the Cedar Stage. The stage is quickly becoming a crowd favorite, offering free seating and tents for shelter so visitors can relax and enjoy the performances rain or shine. What began nearly 30 years ago as a handful of local farmers selling produce and preserves by the roadside has grown into a thriving market with 100 stalls, making it one of the Island’s most beloved destinations. After a peaceful drive through the countryside, visitors are greeted by an impressive array of local vendors offering everything from fresh produce and baked goods to hot meals, icy treats, and unique artisan crafts.
Free
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The best Sunday blues jam by The Nanaimo Blues Society. Different host band every week. Doors 2:00pm. Music 3:00pm.
$10
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This October, we have the privilege of presenting a wonderful women’s play for Yellow Point Drama Group at Cedar Community Hall. In fact, while it is a play about women, it’s not just for women; it’s for everyone who’s ever had a mother! On the morning after 18 year old Polly loses her virginity on a pew at the Congregational church, her two grandmothers, one an illiterate farmer from Saskatoon and the other a Jewish intellectual from Pennsylvania, draw upon their own life experiences to offer advice and direction to Polly and her mother Jessica who is mourning the very recent death of her lover. Filled with pathos, passion, regret, insight and humour, this play touches on every woman’s experiences and the choices we have all had to make. We know you will relate! We are pleased to offer a special group rate of $20 per person to your party of 10 or more. This year’s schedule includes 6 matinee performances to accommodate those who don’t like driving on dark rainy nights, as well as 3 Friday evenings. You can order tickets at https://yellowpointdramagroup.tickit.ca/events/29167 Or see our web page at https://www.yellowpointdramagroup.org/if-we-are-women
$25
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The Ocean Film Festival Tour is an annual event that showcases a selection of the world's most stunning ocean-themed films. Now in its 12th year, the festival continues to inspire, entertain, and educate audiences about the beauty and challenges of the oceans. The Ocean Film Festival was created in Australia 12 years ago. It aims to inspire the world to explore and enjoy our oceans, protect, and respect them, promote ocean conservation, and unite people to celebrate its wonders. The Film Festival worldwide has hosted more than 1200 screenings, with over 360,000 audience members and raised tens of thousands of dollars for ocean charities. The Ocean Film Festival World Tour includes a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles covering topics such as ocean adventure and exploration, the oceanic environment, marine creatures, ocean related sports, coastal cultures and ocean lovers.
$28.00
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Prosper Peak Mine once kept Ash Hollow alive—but greed sealed its doom. When the canaries stopped singing, gas and fire swallowed the miners. Only Foreman Elias Crowe crawled out, babbling about voices in the dark. Now the mine lies cursed. On foggy nights, canaries sing from below, luring the living toward the dead. You’ve been sent to reopen it—but remember: if the song stops, it’s already too late Join us THIS OCTOBER Entry By Donation *Minimum $5 Donation*
$5
Welcome folks to the 5th Haunted Halloween Yard walk! This year's course has changed,with different things to scare you, the only thing the same is the car smash because everyone enjoys it! The walk will be going from 6 pm to 10 PM from the 27th to the 31st of October! Hot chocolate and candy at the end if you survive LoL Always need co hosts to help cover the costs because a lot of people attend! Entrance fee is by donation and all is welcome, updates on the event throughout the next few weeks! lots of scary and fun stuff happening this year!
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Join us every Monday night. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged! Open mics are a great way to get some experience on stage and meet other like-minded artists.If you have multiple instruments or a more complicated setup, please let me know ahead of time so we can ensure we have the required equipment Children encouraged and welcome!
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Prosper Peak Mine once kept Ash Hollow alive—but greed sealed its doom. When the canaries stopped singing, gas and fire swallowed the miners. Only Foreman Elias Crowe crawled out, babbling about voices in the dark. Now the mine lies cursed. On foggy nights, canaries sing from below, luring the living toward the dead. You’ve been sent to reopen it—but remember: if the song stops, it’s already too late Join us THIS OCTOBER Entry By Donation *Minimum $5 Donation*
$5
Welcome folks to the 5th Haunted Halloween Yard walk! This year's course has changed,with different things to scare you, the only thing the same is the car smash because everyone enjoys it! The walk will be going from 6 pm to 10 PM from the 27th to the 31st of October! Hot chocolate and candy at the end if you survive LoL Always need co hosts to help cover the costs because a lot of people attend! Entrance fee is by donation and all is welcome, updates on the event throughout the next few weeks! lots of scary and fun stuff happening this year! 
Our draft league in Nanaimo will usher you into a world of great dodgeball with the most widely used ruleset in BC. Come touch our premium balls that have hit, grazed, and deflected into every body part of a player's body since 2004. Bounce them. Hold 2. Hold 5! Catch 1! Catch 2! Pass them to a teammate! Season 10's draft league will expand on our growing dodgeball community with veteran players stepping up to captain the next wave of new players. Each season will have its own double-elimination playoffs as well as Legendary Pub Nights! Once registered, you'll be assessed (throw/catch in-game) on Exhibition Week so we can draft you onto a team that will thrive with your skillset (newbies are the best!). Please let us know if you prefer to have a buddy stay with you when teams are being created.
$10
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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, community connections, and a celebration of local agriculture. Support our local economy while savouring the bounty of our region! We are inside the Centennial Building from October 2, 2024 - May 7, 2025. We move outside on May 14 until October. PLUS Special Christmas Farmers' Market on Sunday, December 22 from 10 - 2:30.
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Play It Forward: Sports Equipment Drive & Community Giveaway! We’re a group of fourth-year Vancouver Island University Nursing Students completing our community practicum with the City of Nanaimo’s Recreation Prescription Program — and we’re excited to invite you to Play It Forward! Our Goal: To make recreation more accessible for youth and families across Nanaimo by collecting new or gently used sports equipment and giving it back to the community. Together, we can reduce financial barriers, promote active living, and strengthen community connections through play. Equipment Drop-Off Days: Bring your gently used or new sports equipment donations to:VIU Parking Lot U (in front of the Windsor Trades Building, Wakesiah Ave) Wednesday, October 29 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Community Giveaway Day: Families are invited to come pick up equipment for their kids — by donation — ensuring everyone has a chance to get active and have fun! Same location – VIU Parking Lot U (Windsor Trades Building) Thursday, November 27 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Let’s work together to Play It Forward and make recreation accessible for all!
By Donation
Reconciliation Theatre Society is excited to announce the Hallowe’en Spooktacular 2025 will be putting the Halloween spirit into fans of all things scary Wednesday, October 29th and Thursday, October 30th at The OV Arts Centre at 25 Victoria Road in Downtown Nanaimo. The third annual event offers visitors the chance to walk through and explore the haunted basement of the OV Theatre. As you make your way through scenes created by Reconciliation Theatre designers, the Cellar Dwellers scare team from RTS Youth Theatre will animate the spooky scenes to scare and delight you. After your walk-through, come and sit for a spell and take in a spine-tingling story from Never Whistle at Night: An Anthology of Indigenous Dark Fiction, Our talented storytellers share creepy and chilling tales from talented contemporary Indigenous writers in a haunting experience is open to all ages. (content warnings posted). Proceeds from this annual south-end tradition help Reconciliation Theatre Society raise the necessary funds to bring affordable youth theatre programming to the OV Arts Centre throughout the school year. RTS Youth Theatre, which meets on a drop-in basis every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, welcomes all kids aged 12 to 18 who wish to explore live theatre and improv with certified and experienced teachers. Reconciliation Theatre Society greatly appreciates the support of the City of Nanaimo and the BC Gaming Society. With their support, Reconciliation Theatre Society can continue to remove barriers to quality arts programming for Nanaimo families. Halloween Spooktacular tickets are available at the door: $10 for adults, $5 for children, and family passes are $20 (max. 2 adults). The event opens at 5pm and the last entry is at 9pm each night. Are YOU ready to be UN-SETTLED?
$10
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🎮 Join Us for Epic Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournaments! 🏆 PLEASE READ: If you would like to register for this event, please use the following link: https://www.start.gg/hub/harbour-hustle 📅 Every Wednesday 🕖 Doors Open at 5:30 PM 🎮 Official Tournament Begins at 6:45PM 🏢 VIU Building 250, Room 125 🎁 All Ages & Skill Levels Welcome Are you ready to prove your Smash skills and conquer the ultimate showdown? Look no further! Join us every Wednesday at VIU for thrilling Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournaments that will leave you at the edge of your seat. 🎮 Tournament Details: 💰 Entry Fee: Only $5 🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM, giving you time to warm up and meet fellow players. 🏆 Our official Tournament kicks off at 6:45 PM, so be prepared to showcase your skills. 🎮 Don't worry if you're new to the scene - we welcome players of all ages and skill levels. 🎮 Bring your own controller and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. 🔥 Who will emerge as the best Smasher? 🔥 Join us, test your mettle, and may the best Smasher reign supreme! Don't miss out on the action-packed fun and the chance to be crowned the ultimate champion. See you there! 🌟
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🎮 Join Us for Epic Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournaments! 🏆 PLEASE READ: If you would like to register for this event, please use the following link: https://www.start.gg/hub/harbour-hustle 📅 Every Wednesday 🕖 Doors Open at 5:30 PM 🎮 Official Tournament Begins at 6:45PM 🏢 VIU Building 250, Room 125 🎁 All Ages & Skill Levels Welcome Are you ready to prove your Smash skills and conquer the ultimate showdown? Look no further! Join us every Wednesday at VIU for thrilling Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournaments that will leave you at the edge of your seat. 🎮 Tournament Details: 💰 Entry Fee: Only $5 🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM, giving you time to warm up and meet fellow players. 🏆 Our official Tournament kicks off at 6:45 PM, so be prepared to showcase your skills. 🎮 Don't worry if you're new to the scene - we welcome players of all ages and skill levels. 🎮 Bring your own controller and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. 🔥 Who will emerge as the best Smasher? 🔥 Join us, test your mettle, and may the best Smasher reign supreme! Don't miss out on the action-packed fun and the chance to be crowned the ultimate champion. See you there! 🌟
Welcome folks to the 5th Haunted Halloween Yard walk! This year's course has changed,with different things to scare you, the only thing the same is the car smash because everyone enjoys it! The walk will be going from 6 pm to 10 PM from the 27th to the 31st of October! Hot chocolate and candy at the end if you survive LoL Always need co hosts to help cover the costs because a lot of people attend! Entrance fee is by donation and all is welcome, updates on the event throughout the next few weeks! lots of scary and fun stuff happening this year! 
Nanaimo Theatre Group is delighted to open its 64th season with the heartwarming and witty production of Glorious! by Peter Quilter. The show is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York City socialite and amateur singer who could not carry a tune but was convinced she was a great soprano. The pinnacle of her career was when, at the age of 76, she gave a legendary public performance in Carnegie Hall! In this touching play, also a movie with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, what begins as a joke becomes a lesson in how to live your dream. The play is ultimately about love in its many forms. Peter Quilter's plays have been presented in major theatres in 50 countries around the world and translated into over 30 languages.
$28
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Reconciliation Theatre Society is excited to announce the Hallowe’en Spooktacular 2025 will be putting the Halloween spirit into fans of all things scary Wednesday, October 29th and Thursday, October 30th at The OV Arts Centre at 25 Victoria Road in Downtown Nanaimo. The third annual event offers visitors the chance to walk through and explore the haunted basement of the OV Theatre. As you make your way through scenes created by Reconciliation Theatre designers, the Cellar Dwellers scare team from RTS Youth Theatre will animate the spooky scenes to scare and delight you. After your walk-through, come and sit for a spell and take in a spine-tingling story from Never Whistle at Night: An Anthology of Indigenous Dark Fiction, Our talented storytellers share creepy and chilling tales from talented contemporary Indigenous writers in a haunting experience is open to all ages. (content warnings posted). Proceeds from this annual south-end tradition help Reconciliation Theatre Society raise the necessary funds to bring affordable youth theatre programming to the OV Arts Centre throughout the school year. RTS Youth Theatre, which meets on a drop-in basis every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, welcomes all kids aged 12 to 18 who wish to explore live theatre and improv with certified and experienced teachers. Reconciliation Theatre Society greatly appreciates the support of the City of Nanaimo and the BC Gaming Society. With their support, Reconciliation Theatre Society can continue to remove barriers to quality arts programming for Nanaimo families. Halloween Spooktacular tickets are available at the door: $10 for adults, $5 for children, and family passes are $20 (max. 2 adults). The event opens at 5pm and the last entry is at 9pm each night. Are YOU ready to be UN-SETTLED?
$10
Prosper Peak Mine once kept Ash Hollow alive—but greed sealed its doom. When the canaries stopped singing, gas and fire swallowed the miners. Only Foreman Elias Crowe crawled out, babbling about voices in the dark. Now the mine lies cursed. On foggy nights, canaries sing from below, luring the living toward the dead. You’ve been sent to reopen it—but remember: if the song stops, it’s already too late Join us THIS OCTOBER Entry By Donation *Minimum $5 Donation*
$5
Welcome folks to the 5th Haunted Halloween Yard walk! This year's course has changed,with different things to scare you, the only thing the same is the car smash because everyone enjoys it! The walk will be going from 6 pm to 10 PM from the 27th to the 31st of October! Hot chocolate and candy at the end if you survive LoL Always need co hosts to help cover the costs because a lot of people attend! Entrance fee is by donation and all is welcome, updates on the event throughout the next few weeks! lots of scary and fun stuff happening this year! 
3 days until opening night! Join us for The Duggan Haunt 2025 - Two nights of scares and fun! Mark your calendars for October 30th and 31st
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Hand-Building Ceramic Mug Workshop Participants are invited to a fun and creative clay experience where they’ll design and hand-build their very own ceramic mug. This beginner-friendly workshop introduces essential hand-building techniques to create a unique, functional piece of art. No prior pottery experience is required — just a sense of creativity and a willingness to get a little muddy. All materials, tools, and kiln firings are provided. After the workshop, each mug will be glazed and fired, ready for pickup a few weeks later. Whether crafting a cozy mug for personal use or a thoughtful handmade gift, this workshop offers a perfect opportunity to relax, connect, and discover the joy of working with clay.
$45
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For the layout of our biggest show of the year we have 3 sets. Halloweeny Set, featuring performances that are cosplay and characters in various burlesque and drag acts Intermission Spooky Set, featuring the darker side of this season, light blood droplets in performances or kinky and intense performance with various burlesque and drag acts. Intermission Gorelesque Set, Full Gore and or Blood acts with full stage drop sheets, heavy intensity themed acts of Burlesque and Drag. Sweet Tooth Burlesque Revue is a body positivity theater based Vaudevillian style production located in Nanaimo BC founded and created by Eyevanna Candygasm, who has produced and performed creating STBR events since 2012, STBR has mentored and developed New Performers shows 3 times a years, in January, April and September, and is always looking for volunteers for various roles, aswell as seeking sponsors and merchants for events. Performers are all ages, sizes, diversabilities, lgbtq+ inclusive, and constantly adapting to modern inclusivity needs as they arise
$25
Nanaimo Theatre Group is delighted to open its 64th season with the heartwarming and witty production of Glorious! by Peter Quilter. The show is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York City socialite and amateur singer who could not carry a tune but was convinced she was a great soprano. The pinnacle of her career was when, at the age of 76, she gave a legendary public performance in Carnegie Hall! In this touching play, also a movie with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, what begins as a joke becomes a lesson in how to live your dream. The play is ultimately about love in its many forms. Peter Quilter's plays have been presented in major theatres in 50 countries around the world and translated into over 30 languages.
$28
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Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Halloween party in Nanaimo with El Devine. This is not your average Halloween - legendary party DJ, El Devine, will be mixing music videos, classic horror movie clips, and Halloween visuals live on the big screen to create an immersive party experience you will not find anywhere else. The Nanaimo Bar will be decked out to celebrate the biggest dance party of the year - this is not to be missed - and of course, costumes are highly encouraged! VIBES: 70S · 80S · 90S · 2000S · POP· DISCO · HIP-HOP · RNB · NEW WAVE · DANCE Costume Parade Prizes Drink Specials Halloween Décor and more! Learn More: @islanddjco on Instagram @djeldevine on Instagram This is a 19+ event. All attendees must present two valid pieces of government-issued ID, regardless of age. Faces must remain fully visible at all times — full-face masks, heavy face paint, or FX that obscure recognition by security or staff are not permitted per BC law.
$15
DJS! Candy! Costumes! Dancing! Costumes *strongly* encouraged or if you don't have a costume, dress goth / fabulous / glam / blitz kid / kinky / weird / wild! DJS playing mostly NEW + 1980s music that could come from ANY of these genres....
$20
This October, we have the privilege of presenting a wonderful women’s play for Yellow Point Drama Group at Cedar Community Hall. In fact, while it is a play about women, it’s not just for women; it’s for everyone who’s ever had a mother! On the morning after 18 year old Polly loses her virginity on a pew at the Congregational church, her two grandmothers, one an illiterate farmer from Saskatoon and the other a Jewish intellectual from Pennsylvania, draw upon their own life experiences to offer advice and direction to Polly and her mother Jessica who is mourning the very recent death of her lover. Filled with pathos, passion, regret, insight and humour, this play touches on every woman’s experiences and the choices we have all had to make. We know you will relate! We are pleased to offer a special group rate of $20 per person to your party of 10 or more. This year’s schedule includes 6 matinee performances to accommodate those who don’t like driving on dark rainy nights, as well as 3 Friday evenings. You can order tickets at https://yellowpointdramagroup.tickit.ca/events/29167 Or see our web page at https://www.yellowpointdramagroup.org/if-we-are-women
$25
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Open Mic this Friday! and the last Friday of EVERY month🥳 All writers are welcome to drop-in and read 5 minutes of their work-in-progress😊 All "listeners" are welcome too 😄
Free
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Downtown Nanaimo & Old City Quarter Trick-or-TreatDate: Thursday, October 31 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Select businesses throughout Old City Quarter & Downtown Nanaimo Join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun as Old City Quarter and Downtown Nanaimo transform into a family-friendly trick-or-treat route! Local businesses will be handing out candy to little ghouls and goblins—just wear your costume, bring a bag, and don’t forget to say “Trick or Treat!” Participating businesses will be posted on the event page shortly, along with a website link for reference. Stay tuned! At the Nanaimo Museum:• Enjoy a Hallowe’en themed Museum! • Take part in craft activities! • Complete a scavenger hunt for spooky surprises • Prizes will be handed out while supplies last, so arrive early and join the fun! More fun activities to be announced! Come celebrate community spirit, creativity, and a safe Halloween adventure for all ages in the heart of downtown Nanaimo.
Free
Prosper Peak Mine once kept Ash Hollow alive—but greed sealed its doom. When the canaries stopped singing, gas and fire swallowed the miners. Only Foreman Elias Crowe crawled out, babbling about voices in the dark. Now the mine lies cursed. On foggy nights, canaries sing from below, luring the living toward the dead. You’ve been sent to reopen it—but remember: if the song stops, it’s already too late Join us THIS OCTOBER Entry By Donation *Minimum $5 Donation*
$5
Welcome folks to the 5th Haunted Halloween Yard walk! This year's course has changed,with different things to scare you, the only thing the same is the car smash because everyone enjoys it! The walk will be going from 6 pm to 10 PM from the 27th to the 31st of October! Hot chocolate and candy at the end if you survive LoL Always need co hosts to help cover the costs because a lot of people attend! Entrance fee is by donation and all is welcome, updates on the event throughout the next few weeks! lots of scary and fun stuff happening this year!
3 days until opening night! Join us for The Duggan Haunt 2025 - Two nights of scares and fun! Mark your calendars for October 30th and 31st
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GIVE'ER Nanaimo's tribute to Canadian RockFeaturing: Jay StevensBob MoffattTrevor Manuel Mike Wedge
$16.50
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The HalloQueen Dance returns. Costumes encouraged, glitter welcome, big queer energy guaranteed. Tell your friends and start planning the look.
$30
Nanaimo Theatre Group is delighted to open its 64th season with the heartwarming and witty production of Glorious! by Peter Quilter. The show is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York City socialite and amateur singer who could not carry a tune but was convinced she was a great soprano. The pinnacle of her career was when, at the age of 76, she gave a legendary public performance in Carnegie Hall! In this touching play, also a movie with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, what begins as a joke becomes a lesson in how to live your dream. The play is ultimately about love in its many forms. Peter Quilter's plays have been presented in major theatres in 50 countries around the world and translated into over 30 languages.
$28
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Nanaimo Chamber’s Fall Market at Nanaimo North Town Centre Saturday, November 1st - 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, November 2nd - 11 am to 5 pm From the team behind the beloved Commercial Street Night Market, the Chamber is launching a brand-new seasonal event: the Nanaimo Chamber’s Fall Market. The Fall Market will showcase a curated collection of handmade goods, artisan products, festive treats, fall fashion, and more. This cozy indoor event offers a unique opportunity to shop local, discover new small businesses, and connect with the community in a warm, welcoming environment. Event Highlights: Co-Presented by: Home Saver Depot This two-day event is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy the best of local this fall season. With no need to worry about weather, parking, or outdoor logistics, the indoor setting makes for a comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience for all ages. 
Capture the Beauty of Your Eyes: Experience Eyemazy Iris Photography in Woodgrove Centre (Nanaimo) at their temporary popup shop, right beside guest services. Eyemazy Canada has setup their mobile operation and they are ready to introduce you to iris photography this Christmas season. Popular with singles, couples and families they create amazing, meaningful and cherished keepsakes. Gift cards are available! Discover this truly unique and surprising experience, as they reveal the intricate structures, patterns and colours, in your own eye! Eyemazy’s specialized macro photo technology captures an ultra high resolution image of your own eye. No appointment needed, just walk in during mall hours. The free preview takes about 2 minutes per person. If you want to go ahead with your new iris photo, they use specialized editing technology to remove light reflections leaving your iris as close to natural as possible. Beautiful prints are available in 5x7” or 8x10” sizes and are ready to take with you in 5-10 minutes per iris! Choose from a number of options like added special effects, digital files and a whole range of stunningly beautiful premium prints. Canadian made, top quality pieces on Metal or Canvas can also be ordered. Whether you’ve seen the new concept on social media or you love unique art experiences this is a great opportunity to get your own! Don’t delay, this cool new Eyemazy Popup will be gone after Dec 31, 2025.
$60
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and ghouls~Cadaver Carnival Studios presents: A Haunted Holiday Market! A family friendly market filled with geeky, spooky, and festive delights!Come support local artists and vendors while supporting not one, but two amazing charities!This market will be taking place at Wellington Hall in Nanaimo from 11am-6pm on November 1st.Entry will be by donation, with all proceeds going to Loaves & Fishes and The Great Nanaimo Toy Drive!We will have door prizes to be won as well as a scavenger hunt for children!Costumes and/or tacky holiday sweaters are encouraged! Let’s get festive!
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Join us for a drop-in day of discovery all about salmon! Explore the incredible life cycle of these iconic fish, their journey from stream to sea and back again, and why they matter to the entire ecosystem. Hands-on activities, nature observation, and storytelling will guide families through the science of salmon in one of the best places to witness their seasonal return.
Free
This October, we have the privilege of presenting a wonderful women’s play for Yellow Point Drama Group at Cedar Community Hall. In fact, while it is a play about women, it’s not just for women; it’s for everyone who’s ever had a mother! On the morning after 18 year old Polly loses her virginity on a pew at the Congregational church, her two grandmothers, one an illiterate farmer from Saskatoon and the other a Jewish intellectual from Pennsylvania, draw upon their own life experiences to offer advice and direction to Polly and her mother Jessica who is mourning the very recent death of her lover. Filled with pathos, passion, regret, insight and humour, this play touches on every woman’s experiences and the choices we have all had to make. We know you will relate! We are pleased to offer a special group rate of $20 per person to your party of 10 or more. This year’s schedule includes 6 matinee performances to accommodate those who don’t like driving on dark rainy nights, as well as 3 Friday evenings. You can order tickets at https://yellowpointdramagroup.tickit.ca/events/29167 Or see our web page at https://www.yellowpointdramagroup.org/if-we-are-women
$25
Nanaimo Theatre Group is delighted to open its 64th season with the heartwarming and witty production of Glorious! by Peter Quilter. The show is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York City socialite and amateur singer who could not carry a tune but was convinced she was a great soprano. The pinnacle of her career was when, at the age of 76, she gave a legendary public performance in Carnegie Hall! In this touching play, also a movie with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, what begins as a joke becomes a lesson in how to live your dream. The play is ultimately about love in its many forms. Peter Quilter's plays have been presented in major theatres in 50 countries around the world and translated into over 30 languages.
$28
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Do you have a child who loves to sing? The Vancouver Island Symphony’s Noteworthy Kids Choir, led by VIS choir director Patricia Plumley, is perfect for children aged 7 through 12 and starts October 1, 2025. No experience is necessary! Learn more about the program and register at https://vancouverislandsymphony.com/noteworthy-kids-sing
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Do you have a child who loves to sing? The Vancouver Island Symphony’s Noteworthy Kids Choir, led by VIS choir director Patricia Plumley, is perfect for children aged 7 through 12 and starts October 1, 2025. No experience is necessary! Learn more about the program and register at https://vancouverislandsymphony.com/noteworthy-kids-sing |
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Image by: Sean Fenzl For Commercial St., artist Samuel Roy-Bois has created a series of artworks that directly respond to the vibrant street where Nanaimo Art Gallery is located. Drawing inspiration from architecture and streetscape elements, large wooden sculptures echo Commercial Street’s built environment—the street’s layout, a vanished window, and a cairn that has recently been removed—as well as aspects of its social dynamics and commercial exchanges. Roy-Bois has collaborated with local artists and businesses to engage in what he calls a sculptural conversation—building community connections that transcend physical boundaries. Through these relationships, Roy-Bois brings new elements into play with his sculptural forms. These include a drinking glass borrowed from Mon Petit Choux cafe, a record chosen by the artist and one recommended by Steve Lebitsching from Fascinating Rhythm, antique and imported objects from Steven Johns of Red Shelf Decor, and a shirt bought, and one borrowed, from Rumours Vintage Collective. Commercial St also includes artistic contributions by Bronwyn Arundel from Nanaimo Ceramic Arts, graffiti artist Doktoer, and photographs by David Spearing courtesy of Nanaimo Archives. The exhibition is accompanied by new writing from Canadian poet, essayist, and novelist Lisa Robertson. The artworks and objects in this exhibition reflect the everchanging network of events, individuals, and materials present on Commercial Street, brought together through playful interactions, coalescing in sculptural form. Commercial St. is the final exhibition through which we ask How can we play together? Learn more about this exhibition on a Friday Lunchtime Tour in the Gallery or during a special guest walking tour. More information here.
Get ready for a night where Latin beats meet Halloween treats! Whether you're 21 or 49, single or salsa-savvy, a reggaetón rookie or a bachata boss — this is your night to come alive! Join us for Nanaimo’s most vibrant Halloween experience, blending the warmth of Latin culture with the wild fun of Halloween in one unforgettable party: What’s Going Down: Live DJ Set by DJ Nawalita ( https://www.instagram.com/bailamosnanaimo/ ) She’s bringing the fire with a hypnotic mix of reggaetón, salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue, and Latin house — plus a few spooky throwback remixes (yes, Thriller is getting a Latin twist). Zumba Class with Fab https://www.instagram.com/fablethbridgezumba?igsh=MWMxN3lhanJtdWwzMA== at 10pm New to Latin dance? No problem! Fab’s moves are easy, fun, and energizing and will get everyone moving — no partner or experience needed. Perfect way to start the night, loosen up, and maybe meet someone new Costume Contests & Prizes Come dressed to impress (or scare, or seduce, or slay)! We’re handing out prizes for: Best Overall Costume AND: If you post your costume before the party with our event tag, you’ll be automatically entered into a VIP giveaway! So get posting! TICKETS: Earlybird: $10– Limited availability! Tier 2: $15 Tier 3 & Door: $20 https://admitone.com/events/nanaimo/community/party/baila-o-muere-latin-halloween-party/K1C6JL Follow & Tag: @BailamosNanaimo Dare to dance... or die trying. #BailaOMuereNanaimo Event terms & conditions / policies: All ticket sales are final. No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations allowed. Attendees must 19 years old and over. Two IDs are required.
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Enjoy a Drum Making session with Snuneymuxw First Nation member, Donna Manson. Location: Kin Hut #12730 Departure Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC Learn teachings about the making and using of the drum per the teachings she has learned and shares. After the drums are finished we will have a short time of sharing with tea, salmon and crackers, and fruit. The drum offers the heartbeat that connects us through celebrations, ceremonies, prayers and daily life within the First Nations communities of Canada. ‘Connection is the correction.’ Crimson Coast Dance is honoured to support the hosting of this event on behalf of Donna Manson. Bring your good spirit and learn more about the beauty of Coast Salish traditions, practices and protocol. **Note, these drums are made by Donna’s son Isaac with the wood of the land and skins harvested locally by First Nation members. Donna works to ensure the materials are quality for this purpose. Each has a unique voice. We hope you will enjoy the voice of your drum. We are unable to guarantee its sound, tone or timber, or to take responsibility otherwise.
This October, we have the privilege of presenting a wonderful women’s play for Yellow Point Drama Group at Cedar Community Hall. In fact, while it is a play about women, it’s not just for women; it’s for everyone who’s ever had a mother! On the morning after 18 year old Polly loses her virginity on a pew at the Congregational church, her two grandmothers, one an illiterate farmer from Saskatoon and the other a Jewish intellectual from Pennsylvania, draw upon their own life experiences to offer advice and direction to Polly and her mother Jessica who is mourning the very recent death of her lover. Filled with pathos, passion, regret, insight and humour, this play touches on every woman’s experiences and the choices we have all had to make. We know you will relate! We are pleased to offer a special group rate of $20 per person to your party of 10 or more. This year’s schedule includes 6 matinee performances to accommodate those who don’t like driving on dark rainy nights, as well as 3 Friday evenings. You can order tickets at https://yellowpointdramagroup.tickit.ca/events/29167 Or see our web page at https://www.yellowpointdramagroup.org/if-we-are-women
$25
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Join Samuel Roy-Bois and Curator Jesse Birch for a screening of DÉTOURNEMENT | Samuel Roy-Bois, a documentary film by AvidEye Productions that features the internationally acclaimed Canadian contemporary artist in his home, in his studio, and in the land of the Syilx/Okanagan Valley. At the time of filming in 2023, the area was directly impacted by the catastrophic McDougall Creek and Okanagan wildfires, which left their mark on the land and on Roy-Bois’ work.The screening will be followed by a conversational tour of the exhibition Commercial St. AvidEye is comprised of Jill Henderson a Scottish/Canadian producer and communications professional; and Venezuelan/Canadian director and producer Aquiles Ascencion.
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In a world that never stops talking or spinning, what might you experience when you press pause on your roles, responsibilities and distractions -- for just one day ? Held in sacred silence, this one-day immersive retreat invites you to gently step away from the swirl of daily life and reconnect with the deeper parts of yourself. Who are you beneath the noise ? Set against the backdrop of ocean and mountain, "Silence by the Sea" offers a full day of guided and silent meditation, yoga, silent reflection, and gentle self-inquiry. A silent retreat is a purposeful pause from speaking, technology, and daily distractions — designed to quiet the outer noise, and reconnect you with your deeper self. Silence isn’t about the outside world quieting itself; it’s about becoming still, unplugging, breathing deeply and letting go of distractions. includes breakfast & lunch sunrise yoga & yin yoga *Outdoor/ocean & mountain view sessions* guided and silent meditation walking meditation journaling bolsters, eye pillows, blankets, foam blocks provided *weather permitting $199 - early bird ends September 5th Summer debut retreat sold out ! 2 new fall dates: September 28th and October 26th Hosted by Elle DAmico, E-RYT, CMT, Owner of Namaskar Yoga Studio
$199
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Voted Nanaimo's Best Farmers' Market, this small-town gem draws big crowds—and it’s easy to see why! Nestled in the picturesque village of Cedar, just 15 minutes south of Nanaimo, the market is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere. Families gather on the grassy fields of Woodbank Primary School to enjoy the best of Vancouver Island, with free live music on the Cedar Stage. The stage is quickly becoming a crowd favorite, offering free seating and tents for shelter so visitors can relax and enjoy the performances rain or shine. What began nearly 30 years ago as a handful of local farmers selling produce and preserves by the roadside has grown into a thriving market with 100 stalls, making it one of the Island’s most beloved destinations. After a peaceful drive through the countryside, visitors are greeted by an impressive array of local vendors offering everything from fresh produce and baked goods to hot meals, icy treats, and unique artisan crafts.
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The best Sunday blues jam by The Nanaimo Blues Society. Different host band every week. Doors 2:00pm. Music 3:00pm.
$10
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This October, we have the privilege of presenting a wonderful women’s play for Yellow Point Drama Group at Cedar Community Hall. In fact, while it is a play about women, it’s not just for women; it’s for everyone who’s ever had a mother! On the morning after 18 year old Polly loses her virginity on a pew at the Congregational church, her two grandmothers, one an illiterate farmer from Saskatoon and the other a Jewish intellectual from Pennsylvania, draw upon their own life experiences to offer advice and direction to Polly and her mother Jessica who is mourning the very recent death of her lover. Filled with pathos, passion, regret, insight and humour, this play touches on every woman’s experiences and the choices we have all had to make. We know you will relate! We are pleased to offer a special group rate of $20 per person to your party of 10 or more. This year’s schedule includes 6 matinee performances to accommodate those who don’t like driving on dark rainy nights, as well as 3 Friday evenings. You can order tickets at https://yellowpointdramagroup.tickit.ca/events/29167 Or see our web page at https://www.yellowpointdramagroup.org/if-we-are-women
$25
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The Ocean Film Festival Tour is an annual event that showcases a selection of the world's most stunning ocean-themed films. Now in its 12th year, the festival continues to inspire, entertain, and educate audiences about the beauty and challenges of the oceans. The Ocean Film Festival was created in Australia 12 years ago. It aims to inspire the world to explore and enjoy our oceans, protect, and respect them, promote ocean conservation, and unite people to celebrate its wonders. The Film Festival worldwide has hosted more than 1200 screenings, with over 360,000 audience members and raised tens of thousands of dollars for ocean charities. The Ocean Film Festival World Tour includes a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles covering topics such as ocean adventure and exploration, the oceanic environment, marine creatures, ocean related sports, coastal cultures and ocean lovers.
$28.00
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Prosper Peak Mine once kept Ash Hollow alive—but greed sealed its doom. When the canaries stopped singing, gas and fire swallowed the miners. Only Foreman Elias Crowe crawled out, babbling about voices in the dark. Now the mine lies cursed. On foggy nights, canaries sing from below, luring the living toward the dead. You’ve been sent to reopen it—but remember: if the song stops, it’s already too late Join us THIS OCTOBER Entry By Donation *Minimum $5 Donation*
$5
Welcome folks to the 5th Haunted Halloween Yard walk! This year's course has changed,with different things to scare you, the only thing the same is the car smash because everyone enjoys it! The walk will be going from 6 pm to 10 PM from the 27th to the 31st of October! Hot chocolate and candy at the end if you survive LoL Always need co hosts to help cover the costs because a lot of people attend! Entrance fee is by donation and all is welcome, updates on the event throughout the next few weeks! lots of scary and fun stuff happening this year!
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Join us every Monday night. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged! Open mics are a great way to get some experience on stage and meet other like-minded artists.If you have multiple instruments or a more complicated setup, please let me know ahead of time so we can ensure we have the required equipment Children encouraged and welcome!
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Prosper Peak Mine once kept Ash Hollow alive—but greed sealed its doom. When the canaries stopped singing, gas and fire swallowed the miners. Only Foreman Elias Crowe crawled out, babbling about voices in the dark. Now the mine lies cursed. On foggy nights, canaries sing from below, luring the living toward the dead. You’ve been sent to reopen it—but remember: if the song stops, it’s already too late Join us THIS OCTOBER Entry By Donation *Minimum $5 Donation*
$5
Welcome folks to the 5th Haunted Halloween Yard walk! This year's course has changed,with different things to scare you, the only thing the same is the car smash because everyone enjoys it! The walk will be going from 6 pm to 10 PM from the 27th to the 31st of October! Hot chocolate and candy at the end if you survive LoL Always need co hosts to help cover the costs because a lot of people attend! Entrance fee is by donation and all is welcome, updates on the event throughout the next few weeks! lots of scary and fun stuff happening this year!
Our draft league in Nanaimo will usher you into a world of great dodgeball with the most widely used ruleset in BC. Come touch our premium balls that have hit, grazed, and deflected into every body part of a player's body since 2004. Bounce them. Hold 2. Hold 5! Catch 1! Catch 2! Pass them to a teammate! Season 10's draft league will expand on our growing dodgeball community with veteran players stepping up to captain the next wave of new players. Each season will have its own double-elimination playoffs as well as Legendary Pub Nights! Once registered, you'll be assessed (throw/catch in-game) on Exhibition Week so we can draft you onto a team that will thrive with your skillset (newbies are the best!). Please let us know if you prefer to have a buddy stay with you when teams are being created.
$10
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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, community connections, and a celebration of local agriculture. Support our local economy while savouring the bounty of our region! We are inside the Centennial Building from October 2, 2024 - May 7, 2025. We move outside on May 14 until October. PLUS Special Christmas Farmers' Market on Sunday, December 22 from 10 - 2:30.
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Play It Forward: Sports Equipment Drive & Community Giveaway! We’re a group of fourth-year Vancouver Island University Nursing Students completing our community practicum with the City of Nanaimo’s Recreation Prescription Program — and we’re excited to invite you to Play It Forward! Our Goal: To make recreation more accessible for youth and families across Nanaimo by collecting new or gently used sports equipment and giving it back to the community. Together, we can reduce financial barriers, promote active living, and strengthen community connections through play. Equipment Drop-Off Days: Bring your gently used or new sports equipment donations to:VIU Parking Lot U (in front of the Windsor Trades Building, Wakesiah Ave) Wednesday, October 29 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Community Giveaway Day: Families are invited to come pick up equipment for their kids — by donation — ensuring everyone has a chance to get active and have fun! Same location – VIU Parking Lot U (Windsor Trades Building) Thursday, November 27 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Let’s work together to Play It Forward and make recreation accessible for all!
By Donation
Reconciliation Theatre Society is excited to announce the Hallowe’en Spooktacular 2025 will be putting the Halloween spirit into fans of all things scary Wednesday, October 29th and Thursday, October 30th at The OV Arts Centre at 25 Victoria Road in Downtown Nanaimo. The third annual event offers visitors the chance to walk through and explore the haunted basement of the OV Theatre. As you make your way through scenes created by Reconciliation Theatre designers, the Cellar Dwellers scare team from RTS Youth Theatre will animate the spooky scenes to scare and delight you. After your walk-through, come and sit for a spell and take in a spine-tingling story from Never Whistle at Night: An Anthology of Indigenous Dark Fiction, Our talented storytellers share creepy and chilling tales from talented contemporary Indigenous writers in a haunting experience is open to all ages. (content warnings posted). Proceeds from this annual south-end tradition help Reconciliation Theatre Society raise the necessary funds to bring affordable youth theatre programming to the OV Arts Centre throughout the school year. RTS Youth Theatre, which meets on a drop-in basis every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, welcomes all kids aged 12 to 18 who wish to explore live theatre and improv with certified and experienced teachers. Reconciliation Theatre Society greatly appreciates the support of the City of Nanaimo and the BC Gaming Society. With their support, Reconciliation Theatre Society can continue to remove barriers to quality arts programming for Nanaimo families. Halloween Spooktacular tickets are available at the door: $10 for adults, $5 for children, and family passes are $20 (max. 2 adults). The event opens at 5pm and the last entry is at 9pm each night. Are YOU ready to be UN-SETTLED?
$10
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🎮 Join Us for Epic Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournaments! 🏆 PLEASE READ: If you would like to register for this event, please use the following link: https://www.start.gg/hub/harbour-hustle 📅 Every Wednesday 🕖 Doors Open at 5:30 PM 🎮 Official Tournament Begins at 6:45PM 🏢 VIU Building 250, Room 125 🎁 All Ages & Skill Levels Welcome Are you ready to prove your Smash skills and conquer the ultimate showdown? Look no further! Join us every Wednesday at VIU for thrilling Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournaments that will leave you at the edge of your seat. 🎮 Tournament Details: 💰 Entry Fee: Only $5 🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM, giving you time to warm up and meet fellow players. 🏆 Our official Tournament kicks off at 6:45 PM, so be prepared to showcase your skills. 🎮 Don't worry if you're new to the scene - we welcome players of all ages and skill levels. 🎮 Bring your own controller and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. 🔥 Who will emerge as the best Smasher? 🔥 Join us, test your mettle, and may the best Smasher reign supreme! Don't miss out on the action-packed fun and the chance to be crowned the ultimate champion. See you there! 🌟
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🎮 Join Us for Epic Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournaments! 🏆 PLEASE READ: If you would like to register for this event, please use the following link: https://www.start.gg/hub/harbour-hustle 📅 Every Wednesday 🕖 Doors Open at 5:30 PM 🎮 Official Tournament Begins at 6:45PM 🏢 VIU Building 250, Room 125 🎁 All Ages & Skill Levels Welcome Are you ready to prove your Smash skills and conquer the ultimate showdown? Look no further! Join us every Wednesday at VIU for thrilling Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournaments that will leave you at the edge of your seat. 🎮 Tournament Details: 💰 Entry Fee: Only $5 🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM, giving you time to warm up and meet fellow players. 🏆 Our official Tournament kicks off at 6:45 PM, so be prepared to showcase your skills. 🎮 Don't worry if you're new to the scene - we welcome players of all ages and skill levels. 🎮 Bring your own controller and get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch. 🔥 Who will emerge as the best Smasher? 🔥 Join us, test your mettle, and may the best Smasher reign supreme! Don't miss out on the action-packed fun and the chance to be crowned the ultimate champion. See you there! 🌟
Welcome folks to the 5th Haunted Halloween Yard walk! This year's course has changed,with different things to scare you, the only thing the same is the car smash because everyone enjoys it! The walk will be going from 6 pm to 10 PM from the 27th to the 31st of October! Hot chocolate and candy at the end if you survive LoL Always need co hosts to help cover the costs because a lot of people attend! Entrance fee is by donation and all is welcome, updates on the event throughout the next few weeks! lots of scary and fun stuff happening this year!
Nanaimo Theatre Group is delighted to open its 64th season with the heartwarming and witty production of Glorious! by Peter Quilter. The show is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York City socialite and amateur singer who could not carry a tune but was convinced she was a great soprano. The pinnacle of her career was when, at the age of 76, she gave a legendary public performance in Carnegie Hall! In this touching play, also a movie with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, what begins as a joke becomes a lesson in how to live your dream. The play is ultimately about love in its many forms. Peter Quilter's plays have been presented in major theatres in 50 countries around the world and translated into over 30 languages.
$28
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Reconciliation Theatre Society is excited to announce the Hallowe’en Spooktacular 2025 will be putting the Halloween spirit into fans of all things scary Wednesday, October 29th and Thursday, October 30th at The OV Arts Centre at 25 Victoria Road in Downtown Nanaimo. The third annual event offers visitors the chance to walk through and explore the haunted basement of the OV Theatre. As you make your way through scenes created by Reconciliation Theatre designers, the Cellar Dwellers scare team from RTS Youth Theatre will animate the spooky scenes to scare and delight you. After your walk-through, come and sit for a spell and take in a spine-tingling story from Never Whistle at Night: An Anthology of Indigenous Dark Fiction, Our talented storytellers share creepy and chilling tales from talented contemporary Indigenous writers in a haunting experience is open to all ages. (content warnings posted). Proceeds from this annual south-end tradition help Reconciliation Theatre Society raise the necessary funds to bring affordable youth theatre programming to the OV Arts Centre throughout the school year. RTS Youth Theatre, which meets on a drop-in basis every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, welcomes all kids aged 12 to 18 who wish to explore live theatre and improv with certified and experienced teachers. Reconciliation Theatre Society greatly appreciates the support of the City of Nanaimo and the BC Gaming Society. With their support, Reconciliation Theatre Society can continue to remove barriers to quality arts programming for Nanaimo families. Halloween Spooktacular tickets are available at the door: $10 for adults, $5 for children, and family passes are $20 (max. 2 adults). The event opens at 5pm and the last entry is at 9pm each night. Are YOU ready to be UN-SETTLED?
$10
Prosper Peak Mine once kept Ash Hollow alive—but greed sealed its doom. When the canaries stopped singing, gas and fire swallowed the miners. Only Foreman Elias Crowe crawled out, babbling about voices in the dark. Now the mine lies cursed. On foggy nights, canaries sing from below, luring the living toward the dead. You’ve been sent to reopen it—but remember: if the song stops, it’s already too late Join us THIS OCTOBER Entry By Donation *Minimum $5 Donation*
$5
Welcome folks to the 5th Haunted Halloween Yard walk! This year's course has changed,with different things to scare you, the only thing the same is the car smash because everyone enjoys it! The walk will be going from 6 pm to 10 PM from the 27th to the 31st of October! Hot chocolate and candy at the end if you survive LoL Always need co hosts to help cover the costs because a lot of people attend! Entrance fee is by donation and all is welcome, updates on the event throughout the next few weeks! lots of scary and fun stuff happening this year!
3 days until opening night! Join us for The Duggan Haunt 2025 - Two nights of scares and fun! Mark your calendars for October 30th and 31st
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Hand-Building Ceramic Mug Workshop Participants are invited to a fun and creative clay experience where they’ll design and hand-build their very own ceramic mug. This beginner-friendly workshop introduces essential hand-building techniques to create a unique, functional piece of art. No prior pottery experience is required — just a sense of creativity and a willingness to get a little muddy. All materials, tools, and kiln firings are provided. After the workshop, each mug will be glazed and fired, ready for pickup a few weeks later. Whether crafting a cozy mug for personal use or a thoughtful handmade gift, this workshop offers a perfect opportunity to relax, connect, and discover the joy of working with clay.
$45
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For the layout of our biggest show of the year we have 3 sets. Halloweeny Set, featuring performances that are cosplay and characters in various burlesque and drag acts Intermission Spooky Set, featuring the darker side of this season, light blood droplets in performances or kinky and intense performance with various burlesque and drag acts. Intermission Gorelesque Set, Full Gore and or Blood acts with full stage drop sheets, heavy intensity themed acts of Burlesque and Drag. Sweet Tooth Burlesque Revue is a body positivity theater based Vaudevillian style production located in Nanaimo BC founded and created by Eyevanna Candygasm, who has produced and performed creating STBR events since 2012, STBR has mentored and developed New Performers shows 3 times a years, in January, April and September, and is always looking for volunteers for various roles, aswell as seeking sponsors and merchants for events. Performers are all ages, sizes, diversabilities, lgbtq+ inclusive, and constantly adapting to modern inclusivity needs as they arise
$25
Nanaimo Theatre Group is delighted to open its 64th season with the heartwarming and witty production of Glorious! by Peter Quilter. The show is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York City socialite and amateur singer who could not carry a tune but was convinced she was a great soprano. The pinnacle of her career was when, at the age of 76, she gave a legendary public performance in Carnegie Hall! In this touching play, also a movie with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, what begins as a joke becomes a lesson in how to live your dream. The play is ultimately about love in its many forms. Peter Quilter's plays have been presented in major theatres in 50 countries around the world and translated into over 30 languages.
$28
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Get ready for a one-of-a-kind Halloween party in Nanaimo with El Devine. This is not your average Halloween - legendary party DJ, El Devine, will be mixing music videos, classic horror movie clips, and Halloween visuals live on the big screen to create an immersive party experience you will not find anywhere else. The Nanaimo Bar will be decked out to celebrate the biggest dance party of the year - this is not to be missed - and of course, costumes are highly encouraged! VIBES: 70S · 80S · 90S · 2000S · POP· DISCO · HIP-HOP · RNB · NEW WAVE · DANCE Costume Parade Prizes Drink Specials Halloween Décor and more! Learn More: @islanddjco on Instagram @djeldevine on Instagram This is a 19+ event. All attendees must present two valid pieces of government-issued ID, regardless of age. Faces must remain fully visible at all times — full-face masks, heavy face paint, or FX that obscure recognition by security or staff are not permitted per BC law.
$15
DJS! Candy! Costumes! Dancing! Costumes *strongly* encouraged or if you don't have a costume, dress goth / fabulous / glam / blitz kid / kinky / weird / wild! DJS playing mostly NEW + 1980s music that could come from ANY of these genres....
$20
This October, we have the privilege of presenting a wonderful women’s play for Yellow Point Drama Group at Cedar Community Hall. In fact, while it is a play about women, it’s not just for women; it’s for everyone who’s ever had a mother! On the morning after 18 year old Polly loses her virginity on a pew at the Congregational church, her two grandmothers, one an illiterate farmer from Saskatoon and the other a Jewish intellectual from Pennsylvania, draw upon their own life experiences to offer advice and direction to Polly and her mother Jessica who is mourning the very recent death of her lover. Filled with pathos, passion, regret, insight and humour, this play touches on every woman’s experiences and the choices we have all had to make. We know you will relate! We are pleased to offer a special group rate of $20 per person to your party of 10 or more. This year’s schedule includes 6 matinee performances to accommodate those who don’t like driving on dark rainy nights, as well as 3 Friday evenings. You can order tickets at https://yellowpointdramagroup.tickit.ca/events/29167 Or see our web page at https://www.yellowpointdramagroup.org/if-we-are-women
$25
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Open Mic this Friday! and the last Friday of EVERY month🥳 All writers are welcome to drop-in and read 5 minutes of their work-in-progress😊 All "listeners" are welcome too 😄
Free
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Downtown Nanaimo & Old City Quarter Trick-or-TreatDate: Thursday, October 31 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Select businesses throughout Old City Quarter & Downtown Nanaimo Join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun as Old City Quarter and Downtown Nanaimo transform into a family-friendly trick-or-treat route! Local businesses will be handing out candy to little ghouls and goblins—just wear your costume, bring a bag, and don’t forget to say “Trick or Treat!” Participating businesses will be posted on the event page shortly, along with a website link for reference. Stay tuned! At the Nanaimo Museum:• Enjoy a Hallowe’en themed Museum! • Take part in craft activities! • Complete a scavenger hunt for spooky surprises • Prizes will be handed out while supplies last, so arrive early and join the fun! More fun activities to be announced! Come celebrate community spirit, creativity, and a safe Halloween adventure for all ages in the heart of downtown Nanaimo.
Free
Prosper Peak Mine once kept Ash Hollow alive—but greed sealed its doom. When the canaries stopped singing, gas and fire swallowed the miners. Only Foreman Elias Crowe crawled out, babbling about voices in the dark. Now the mine lies cursed. On foggy nights, canaries sing from below, luring the living toward the dead. You’ve been sent to reopen it—but remember: if the song stops, it’s already too late Join us THIS OCTOBER Entry By Donation *Minimum $5 Donation*
$5
Welcome folks to the 5th Haunted Halloween Yard walk! This year's course has changed,with different things to scare you, the only thing the same is the car smash because everyone enjoys it! The walk will be going from 6 pm to 10 PM from the 27th to the 31st of October! Hot chocolate and candy at the end if you survive LoL Always need co hosts to help cover the costs because a lot of people attend! Entrance fee is by donation and all is welcome, updates on the event throughout the next few weeks! lots of scary and fun stuff happening this year!
3 days until opening night! Join us for The Duggan Haunt 2025 - Two nights of scares and fun! Mark your calendars for October 30th and 31st
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GIVE'ER Nanaimo's tribute to Canadian RockFeaturing: Jay StevensBob MoffattTrevor Manuel Mike Wedge
$16.50
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The HalloQueen Dance returns. Costumes encouraged, glitter welcome, big queer energy guaranteed. Tell your friends and start planning the look.
$30
Nanaimo Theatre Group is delighted to open its 64th season with the heartwarming and witty production of Glorious! by Peter Quilter. The show is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York City socialite and amateur singer who could not carry a tune but was convinced she was a great soprano. The pinnacle of her career was when, at the age of 76, she gave a legendary public performance in Carnegie Hall! In this touching play, also a movie with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, what begins as a joke becomes a lesson in how to live your dream. The play is ultimately about love in its many forms. Peter Quilter's plays have been presented in major theatres in 50 countries around the world and translated into over 30 languages.
$28
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Nanaimo Chamber’s Fall Market at Nanaimo North Town Centre Saturday, November 1st - 10 am to 6 pm Sunday, November 2nd - 11 am to 5 pm From the team behind the beloved Commercial Street Night Market, the Chamber is launching a brand-new seasonal event: the Nanaimo Chamber’s Fall Market. The Fall Market will showcase a curated collection of handmade goods, artisan products, festive treats, fall fashion, and more. This cozy indoor event offers a unique opportunity to shop local, discover new small businesses, and connect with the community in a warm, welcoming environment. Event Highlights: Co-Presented by: Home Saver Depot This two-day event is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy the best of local this fall season. With no need to worry about weather, parking, or outdoor logistics, the indoor setting makes for a comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience for all ages.
Capture the Beauty of Your Eyes: Experience Eyemazy Iris Photography in Woodgrove Centre (Nanaimo) at their temporary popup shop, right beside guest services. Eyemazy Canada has setup their mobile operation and they are ready to introduce you to iris photography this Christmas season. Popular with singles, couples and families they create amazing, meaningful and cherished keepsakes. Gift cards are available! Discover this truly unique and surprising experience, as they reveal the intricate structures, patterns and colours, in your own eye! Eyemazy’s specialized macro photo technology captures an ultra high resolution image of your own eye. No appointment needed, just walk in during mall hours. The free preview takes about 2 minutes per person. If you want to go ahead with your new iris photo, they use specialized editing technology to remove light reflections leaving your iris as close to natural as possible. Beautiful prints are available in 5x7” or 8x10” sizes and are ready to take with you in 5-10 minutes per iris! Choose from a number of options like added special effects, digital files and a whole range of stunningly beautiful premium prints. Canadian made, top quality pieces on Metal or Canvas can also be ordered. Whether you’ve seen the new concept on social media or you love unique art experiences this is a great opportunity to get your own! Don’t delay, this cool new Eyemazy Popup will be gone after Dec 31, 2025.
$60
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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and ghouls~Cadaver Carnival Studios presents: A Haunted Holiday Market! A family friendly market filled with geeky, spooky, and festive delights!Come support local artists and vendors while supporting not one, but two amazing charities!This market will be taking place at Wellington Hall in Nanaimo from 11am-6pm on November 1st.Entry will be by donation, with all proceeds going to Loaves & Fishes and The Great Nanaimo Toy Drive!We will have door prizes to be won as well as a scavenger hunt for children!Costumes and/or tacky holiday sweaters are encouraged! Let’s get festive!
Free
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Join us for a drop-in day of discovery all about salmon! Explore the incredible life cycle of these iconic fish, their journey from stream to sea and back again, and why they matter to the entire ecosystem. Hands-on activities, nature observation, and storytelling will guide families through the science of salmon in one of the best places to witness their seasonal return.
Free
This October, we have the privilege of presenting a wonderful women’s play for Yellow Point Drama Group at Cedar Community Hall. In fact, while it is a play about women, it’s not just for women; it’s for everyone who’s ever had a mother! On the morning after 18 year old Polly loses her virginity on a pew at the Congregational church, her two grandmothers, one an illiterate farmer from Saskatoon and the other a Jewish intellectual from Pennsylvania, draw upon their own life experiences to offer advice and direction to Polly and her mother Jessica who is mourning the very recent death of her lover. Filled with pathos, passion, regret, insight and humour, this play touches on every woman’s experiences and the choices we have all had to make. We know you will relate! We are pleased to offer a special group rate of $20 per person to your party of 10 or more. This year’s schedule includes 6 matinee performances to accommodate those who don’t like driving on dark rainy nights, as well as 3 Friday evenings. You can order tickets at https://yellowpointdramagroup.tickit.ca/events/29167 Or see our web page at https://www.yellowpointdramagroup.org/if-we-are-women
$25
Nanaimo Theatre Group is delighted to open its 64th season with the heartwarming and witty production of Glorious! by Peter Quilter. The show is based on the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York City socialite and amateur singer who could not carry a tune but was convinced she was a great soprano. The pinnacle of her career was when, at the age of 76, she gave a legendary public performance in Carnegie Hall! In this touching play, also a movie with Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant, what begins as a joke becomes a lesson in how to live your dream. The play is ultimately about love in its many forms. Peter Quilter's plays have been presented in major theatres in 50 countries around the world and translated into over 30 languages.
$28
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