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Nov 20, 2019
to Dec 23, 2019
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Shop local this Christmas at Best Coast Pop Up.
Its happening again! We’re back at Woodgrove Centre!
We’re gathering up some exclusive west coast local makers!
Visit us at our new larger location in Woodgrove Centre November 20th to December 23rd at our Pop Up Shop storefront just past the food court, across from the mall entrance to Landmark Cinemas.
Find your favourites and even some new favourites at our upcoming pop up shop at Woodgrove Centre. We have over 125 different brands all local,...more info
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| Category: | Markets |
| Start: | Nov 20, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 6631 Island Highway North Nanaimo |
| Location: | Woodgrove Centre |
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Dec 10, 2019
to Dec 24, 2019
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Place a memory card with the name of your loved one on one of our trees
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Dec 10, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 24, 2019 |
| Time: | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Address: | 3200 North Island Highway Nanaimo, |
| Location: | Country Club Centre |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 13, 2019
to Dec 15, 2019
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Ride the famous Christmas Express! The train leaves every 20 minutes from 4:30 to 8:30
*As this event is a fundraiser for the museum, Coupons are not accepted (including Entertainment guides & groupons,) and Membership season’s passes are not valid.
$14.00 Adults/Seniors/Youth
$12.00 Children
Children 2 and under FREE
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Dec 13, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 15, 2019 |
| Time: | 4:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Address: | 2892 Drinkwater Road Duncan |
| Location: | BC Forest Discovery Centre |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 14, 2019
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Christmas in Hawaii - Saturday Afternoon Tea Dance
Christmas in Hawaii! Enjoy this tribute to the music of Don Ho featuring Anela Kahiamoe, a 30-year veteran of the Honolulu music scene.
Wear your loudest Hawaiian shirt!
Tea/coffee and goodies fundraiser with all proceeds to support Ovarian Cancer Research.
Dancing starts at 2pm - Tickets $20/ $30 couples.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 2:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) |
| Cost: | $20/ $30 couples |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 14, 2019
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Christmas on the Farm 2019
It's our favourite time of year! Join us at this free family-friendly event to celebrate Christmas "farm-style". There will be wagon rides, live music, Christmas storytelling, kids crafts and activities, a poutine food truck, free chocolate & popcorn, marshmallow roasting, and all your favourite farm animals!
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| Location: | Little Qualicum Cheeseworks |
| Cost: | $5 |
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Dec 14, 2019
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Darrill Hanscom Christmas Woodcraft Sale
Fine turned pepper & salt mills, pastry pins, toothpick holders, bowls, potpourri bowls, spurtles and other unique gift items. Also handcrafted stools, coat trees and children's rocking chairs.
Open Dec 6-9, 13-15 plus other days by appointment or by chance.
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| Category: | Markets |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 1590 Morello Road, Nanoose Bay |
| Location: | Darrill Hanscom Woodcraft |
| Email: | Send Email |
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Dec 14, 2019
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Celebrate the holiday season with holiday lights, carolling, hot dogs and much merriment at the Deep Bay Marina.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 5:00 – 7:00 pm |
| Address: | 180 Burne Road, Bowser |
| Location: | Deep Bay Marina |
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Dec 14, 2019
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Errington Christmas Craft Faires 2019
Celebrating a tradition that goes back 50 years, the Errington Hall will be full of local artists and crafters offering a wide variety of homegrown and handmade treasures just in time for the holiday. Due to the popularity of this event we have expanded the show to two weekends, each with a different set of unique, talented, local vendors.
Free admission. Hot refreshments available on site. Each purchase earns you a draw ticket to win a Prize Basket overflowing...more info
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| Category: | Markets |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| Address: | 1390 Errington Road, Errington |
| Location: | Errington War Memorial Hall |
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Dec 3, 2019
to Dec 21, 2019
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Fresh Start: OCAC Members Show
"Looking forward to the new year ahead and new beginnings" is the theme for this OCAC members show. Oceanside Community Arts Council members have submitted a variety of 2D art for this show, including photography and multi-media. Opening reception is Saturday, December 7th from 1-3 pm and the show will be at the MAC until December 21st.
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Dec 3, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 21, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre (The MAC) |
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Dec 10, 2019
to Jan 1, 2020
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Every night, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Visits with Santa: December 7-8; 14-15; 20-21-22-23
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
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| Category: | Family |
| Start: | Dec 10, 2019 |
| End: | Jan 1, 2020 |
| Time: | 5:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Address: | 6183 Whitaker Road Courtenay, |
| Location: | Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens |
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Dec 14, 2019
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HELLA BLUE is here to knock out some memorable dance beat blues from the 60s to today. From slow tunes to uptempo, if you can’t dance to it, we don’t play it. More than your standard blues fare, HELLA BLUE reworks the Chicago Blues Classics and adds a modern flare. Featuring the incredible vocals of Tami Blazer, crushing the bass is James Ireland, with screaming guitar solos from Stu Johnson and solid grooves by drummer Gabe Vadas. The members of Blue For You have each been performing in all genres of music for more than three decades.
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm - 9:30pm |
| Address: | #8 464 Island Highway East Parksville |
| Location: | Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge |
| Cost: | $15 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 15, 2019
to Dec 21, 2019
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'I Paint With Light Now' Digital Media Exhibition
Artist Statement:
"The intellectual process of painting has not changed for me since I switched to the digital format five years ago. It remains an intuitive, somewhat baffling and always mysterious activity for me. I would not be using digital if that essential part of painting had to be sacrificed. I think it's important for you to know that I first experienced and practiced my craft as a painter for 40 years before I tried this new technology. And I...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Nov 15, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 21, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 14, 2019
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Live Music at Smoke n Water
Come on down to Smoke n Water for live music every Friday and Saturday.
To see who is playing please visit www.facebook.com/smokenwaterbc/events.
Reservations are recommend for dinner!
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:00pm |
| Address: | 1600 Stroulger Road, Parksville |
| Location: | Smoke 'N Water @ Pacific Shores Resort & Spa |
| Cost: | No Cover |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 14, 2019
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5th Annual Magical Nights of Light 2019
If you thought last year's laser light show was spectacular, wait until you see this year's Magical Nights of Light!
• Magical Light Show
• Walk through at your own pace
• Hot Chocolate
• Visit with Santa
• And more ...!
Advance ticket purchase required. Tickets are non-refundable.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Address: | 1240 Leffler Rd., Errington |
| Location: | North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre |
| Cost: | Advance Tickets: $5 per person, 12 & under Free |
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Dec 14, 2019
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VIUs Milner Christmas Magic 2019
Outdoor Christmas light show for the whole family to enjoy: Dec 6 – 8, 13 - 15, 18 – 22, 2019.
Santa, live Christmas music, Teddy Bear Cottage, Storytelling, VIU Baking Students Gingerbread Houses, Refreshments, Tea Room, Gift Shops. Onsite shuttle for mobility challenged. Bring a flashlight. Sorry, we are unable to take Tea Room reservations.
Suggested donation: $5/adult, $2.50/child, $12.00/family (2 adults and up to 3 children/youths under 19 yrs). All entry d...more info
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 5:00pm - 8:30pm; last entry 8:00pm |
| Address: | 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Milner Gardens & Woodland |
| Cost: | Suggested donation: $5/adult, $2.50/child, $12.00/family (2 adults and up to 3 children/youths under 19 yrs). |
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Dec 14, 2019
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Raise your voices for a festive and merry musical performance. The Vancouver Island Symphony joins forces with three choirs all led by Patricia Plumley , in our yearly holiday concert! Carols, Nutcracker, Christmas tales, Candles and Mistletoe – all the ingredients are reunited for an unforgettable evening of Christmas Magic!
Guest Artists
Vancouver Island Symphony Children’s Choir
A Capella Plus
Village Voices
Patricia Plumley Choral Director
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:30pm |
| Address: | 125 Front Street Nanaimo, |
| Location: | The Port Theatre |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 10, 2019
to Dec 14, 2019
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When it comes to model trains, most people consider it more of a hobby than an art form but that misconception is about to be debunked at the Winter in Art Show at The Old School House Arts Centre. Come see trains surrounded by real-life and artistic sceneries. This display is sure to wake the inner child in everyone who sees it.
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Dec 10, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
| Address: | 112 Fern Road West, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | The Old School House Gallery |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 14, 2019
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club ride at Hammerfest trails
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 9:00am - 11:00pm |
| Location: | yellow gate just before you reach Englishman river park Errington |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Nov 27, 2019
to Dec 18, 2019
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North Pole-apalooza 2019
PDBA Celebrates “The Season in the City'! With pop-up rooftop Christmas trees, sparkling white lights on the Alberni Hwy., an all-decked out spruce on Craig St., and a sumptuous draw prize – the members of the Parksville Downtown Business Association are gearing up to celebrate the holiday season.
“North Pole-apalooza” is back for its sixth year. Enter between Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 to win a Gotta Love Downtown gift basket, brimming with treats and surprises from the 25 PDBA ...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Nov 27, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 14, 2019
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Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in BC
2019 is the UNESCO International year of Indigenous Languages. Languages are powerful and potent markers of identity and culture, yet many of us cannot even say “hello” in the language of the people on whose traditional territory we live, work and play.
You might just expand your vocabulary—and your appreciation for the Indigenous languages spoken in BC—after visiting the Qualicum Beach Museum to view the travelling exhibition “Our Living Languages: ...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 1:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Address: | 587 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Beach Museum |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 14, 2019
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Public Raku Day
Pyromania Pottery wants you to experience the magic & beauty of participating in a raku firing on Dec 14th. Choose an unglazed pot, starfish, seahorse, fish, leaf, heart, cat or whale made by one of our potters, glaze it with their help, and we will fire it for you in an hour or two.
Take it home that same day - reservations required! Please call 250-954-1775 between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily to book your spot!
Handicapped parking only the the upper parking beside the store.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am |
| Address: | 2344 Alberni Highway, Coombs |
| Location: | Pyromania Pottery |
| Cost: | $25 |
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Dec 14, 2019
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Rudolph's Christmas Preschool Party 2-5yrs
The elves are busy planning an exciting party for you and your parents to enjoy. A variety of craft stations and a special circle time will get you all in the holiday spirit. Parent participation is required. Oceanside Place Arena on Saturday, December 14 from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. Cost is $12.
Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:30am - 12:00pm |
| Address: | 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville |
| Location: | Oceanside Place Arena |
| Cost: | $12 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 14, 2019
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Splish Splash Everyone Welcome Swim
Splish splash everyone welcome swims at Ravensong Aquatic Centre are a water adventure you don’t want to miss. The lifeguards are going to bring out the pool toys for you to enjoy. From the rope swing to the snake there will be water play for everyone. These swims are on Saturdays, November 9, December 7 and 14 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and on Monday December 9 and 16 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm. Regular admission. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-752-5014 or view skate a...more info
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Address: | 737 Jones Street Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Ravensong Aquatic Centre |
| Cost: | regular admission |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 14, 2019
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Echo Players Presents: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Join us this holiday season at the Village Theatre for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!
In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids - some of the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem and the fun when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head on! This delightful comedy, adapted from the best-selling children's book, h...more info
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| Category: | Theatre |
| Date: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| Time: | 7:30pm, 2:00pm |
| Address: | 110 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Village Theatre |
| Cost: | $10, $14, $20, $23 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 12, 2019
to Dec 15, 2019
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Vancouver Island Market presents…
It’s a VIMterful Life!
December 12th-15th, 2019
at Nanaimo North Town Centre (formerly the old Sears Building)
Times:
Thursday, Dec 12 – 4PM-9PM
Friday, Dec 13 – 10AM-7PM
Saturday, Dec 14 – 10AM-6PM
Sunday, Dec 15 – 11AM-5PM
Our much anticipated Winter Market will showcase Vancouver Island’s local handmade artisans. Over 200+ vendors in craft, food, liquor sales, live music, entertainment, and gift shop will provide shoppers a unique opportunity to shop lo...more info
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| Category: | Markets |
| Start: | Dec 12, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 15, 2019 |
| Address: | 4750 Rutherford Road Nanaimo, |
| Location: | Nanaimo North Town Centre |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Dec 14, 2019
to Dec 31, 2019
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Winter Wonderland On Ice
It is a holiday tradition to take part in this magical skating event at Oceanside Place Arena. Special lighting and decor makes you feel as though you are skating on an outdoor pond at night. Even if you do not skate, come by and view the lights from the deck. Wheel chairs and strollers are welcome. The public skating schedule with free skating events will be available on November 18th at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.
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| Category: | Family |
| Start: | Dec 14, 2019 |
| End: | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Address: | 830 West Island Hwy, Parksville |
| Location: | Oceanside Place Arena |
| Cost: | Regular & Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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