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Vancouver Island Events

 
Aug 15, 2021 to Aug 21, 2021
 
Aug 15, 2021
Aug 15, 2021
art

Go on, take a bite!

Have you been curious about trying an art class, but not sure what medium you would like? Not ready to commit to a full class (and art supplies) if you don’t know you’ll like it? Why not try this sampler course?

Art Bites is a course designed to give you a taste of a variety of art mediums. Each 2-hour class introduces you to a new medium and show you the basic techniques using a small array of supplies. Everything is provided; you don’t have to bring a thing! Go home each week w...more info
Category:Workshop
Date:Aug 15, 2021
Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville,
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:$30 includes all supplies
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021 to Aug 15, 2021
sky

Sport Jumper Details

There is limited capacity for this event. Only 40 skydivers will be accepted for this event. Others may register as non skydiving participants. You must have a minimum CSPA ACoP or equivlant.

The skydive package each skydiver purchases includes 10 jump tickets. Due to shuttling this means that there will be 5 skydives on Saturday and 5 on Sunday. We have hired a bus to transport skydivers to the plane so that we can hot load 3 loads at time. Bus will depart at 10am, Noon, ...more info
Category:Events
Start:Aug 13, 2021
End:Aug 15, 2021
Time:Fri., Aug. 13, 6:30 p.m. – Sun., Aug. 15, 8:00 p.m.
Address:1515 Island Hwy E, Nanoose Bay, BC
Location:Skydive Vancouver Island
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 15, 2021
jazz

Little Qualicum Cheeseworks presents... Jazz, Tea & Cheesecake at Morningstar Farm on August 15th:

Experience an Ellington-Basie Revival with Ken Lister (bass), James McRae (drums), Claudio Fantinato (tenor sax), Larry Miller (bari sax), Paul Nuez (trombone), and Dave Stewart (trumpet).
Miles Black Ensemble
Maureen Washington
Julia Copeman-Haynes
Tickets available at the Farmgate Store, Mulberry Bush Bookstores, Sea & Summit Bookshop, and at the door. Limited seating, arrive early. Bring a...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 15, 2021
Time:1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Address:403 Lowry's Road Parksville
Location:Little Qualicum Cheeseworks @ Morningstar Farm
Cost:$35/adults; $20/students at the door
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 15, 2021
Join us at the MAC as we celebrate the history of one of Parksville's most beloved summer events!

Kitefest is sponsored by the Parksville Lions Society and the BC Kitefliers Association, and was launched in July 2006 taking place during the community's Beachfest events during the summer months. KITEFEST is a non-competitive kite festival and takes place in the perfect setting at the Parksville Community Park. Hundreds of visitors and kite enthusiasts come to the annual two-day event which features childrens' kitemaking activities, teddy bear drop off, local judging and medals for fun catego...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 15, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville,
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:entrance by suggested donation, $5/person or $10/family
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 13, 2021 to Aug 15, 2021
This summer, Nanoose Bay Camp is excited to relaunch their Mids Camp! At Mids Camp, the fun is at an all-new level and there is something for every single student at mids camp. They love to do the most ridiculous games and challenges all while building friendship and your faith!
Category:Family
Start:Aug 13, 2021
End:Aug 15, 2021
Time:Fri., Aug. 13, 9:00 a.m. – Sun., Aug. 15, 10:00 a.m.
Address:2531 Nanoose Beach Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC
Location:Nanoose Bay Pentecostal Camp
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 15, 2021
music

Music at the Museum at the Parksville Museum, Sundays during the summer from 1-3pm in the courtyard.

Please bring your own lawn chairs. See you there!
Category:Concerts
Date:Aug 15, 2021
Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Address:1245 East Island Highway Parksville
Location:Parksville Museum
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 15, 2021
rock

VIR 25th Anniversary Mid-Island Picnic & Drive

Date: Sunday August 15th, 2021; Time: 11am, Drive will start at 1:30pm

Location: Meeting Point will be at Rocking Horse Pub, 2038 Sanders Road, Nanoose Bay, V9P 9C2 (just off NW Bay Rd)

2038 Sanders Rd - Google Maps

"The Rocking Horse Pub has been established for many years. It was built in 1972 as a residence. Arthur and Ada Knight changed it during 1977 from a home into the Rocking Horse Inn. Currently, the pub is owned by David and Karin...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 15, 2021
Time:11am, Drive will start at 1:30pm
Address:2038 Sanders Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC
Location:Rocking Horse Pub
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
Aug 16, 2021
Aug 16, 2021
friends

The Arbutus Toastmasters Club is in Parksville BC and meets every Monday night from 7:00PM - 9:00PM (except statutory holidays). We help people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. From young professionals to experienced managers to those seeking personal growth or just new friends and friendship. You’ll find a warm, supportive group that shares your goals with Arbutus Toastmasters. You are welcome to Join Us!

Currently we meet on-line via Zoom, but w...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 16, 2021
Time:7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Via Zoom - Contact us
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 16, 2021 to Aug 20, 2021
Campers will spend time amongst our cows, they will learn basic cheese making skills, bread making, fresh jam and so much more!
One of our goals at Blue Moon Acres is to bring kids together to connect with the earth, its creatures, themselves and eachother. This is at the centre of all of our programing.
For example, when we are learning about the bees, we draw parallels between the lives of the bees and what we can learn from them. We learn their importance and why we should protect their existance and how that can be done. This is all done is a fun and creative way.
During week 5 we will ...more info
Category:Events
Start:Aug 16, 2021
End:Aug 20, 2021
Time:Mon., Aug. 16, 9:00 a.m. – Fri., Aug. 20, 2:00 p.m.
Address:180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach, BC
Location:Qualicum Beach Family History Society
Cost:$260
 
Aug 16, 2021
yoga

Enjoy Yoga on the Beach on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30am - 10:30am throughout the summer until Aug. 30.

Please bring your yoga mat and water at least 20 minutes before class to ensure a place on the kite field (near the end of Beachside Drive in the Parksville Community Beach Park).

If you maintain a healthy distance, you will not need to wear a mask. We're looking forward to a sunny start and lots of fun together while we support Operation Freedom Paws (led by Barb Ashmead) in our commu...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 16, 2021
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Parksville Community Beach Park - Kite Field
Cost:Pre-registration required ($6/session)
Website:Open Site
Email:Send Email
Aug 17, 2021
Aug 16, 2021 to Aug 20, 2021
Campers will spend time amongst our cows, they will learn basic cheese making skills, bread making, fresh jam and so much more!
One of our goals at Blue Moon Acres is to bring kids together to connect with the earth, its creatures, themselves and eachother. This is at the centre of all of our programing.
For example, when we are learning about the bees, we draw parallels between the lives of the bees and what we can learn from them. We learn their importance and why we should protect their existance and how that can be done. This is all done is a fun and creative way.
During week 5 we will ...more info
Category:Events
Start:Aug 16, 2021
End:Aug 20, 2021
Time:Mon., Aug. 16, 9:00 a.m. – Fri., Aug. 20, 2:00 p.m.
Address:180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach, BC
Location:Qualicum Beach Family History Society
Cost:$260
 
Aug 17, 2021
art

Incorporating a mixed media approach, Griet’s works are a synastry of dynamic play. Poetic, moving, quirky and engaging, her works draw out concepts and challenges we engage with in real life and bring them to life in a variety of media. She also uses poetry, spoken word, and performance to enhance her material creations.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 17, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:By Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 17, 2021
Join us at the MAC as we celebrate the history of one of Parksville's most beloved summer events!

Kitefest is sponsored by the Parksville Lions Society and the BC Kitefliers Association, and was launched in July 2006 taking place during the community's Beachfest events during the summer months. KITEFEST is a non-competitive kite festival and takes place in the perfect setting at the Parksville Community Park. Hundreds of visitors and kite enthusiasts come to the annual two-day event which features childrens' kitemaking activities, teddy bear drop off, local judging and medals for fun catego...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 17, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville,
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:entrance by suggested donation, $5/person or $10/family
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 17, 2021
Make Things, Make Friends, MakerSpace

Monday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Tuesday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Wednesday: 6:00pm–9:00pm

Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Friday Closed

Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Sunday Closed

To provide a space that fosters creativity through sharing and developing expertise in a wide range of practical skills, for fun, personal interest and community enhancement. Make Things, Make Friends...

Oceanside Community Makerspace is a focal point for creative people to work together or individually in a safe and supportive environment, sharing tools, machines and related resour...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 17, 2021
Time:Various
Address:133 McMillan St, Parksville
Cost:Free
 
Aug 17, 2021
art

A textile artist, Boerky’s inspiration and creativity comes from the natural beauty that surrounds her and her love of play. She randomly chooses elements from printed cottons and designs her compositions. Her technique involves a meticulous cutting, fusing, machine stitching textile processes. 

An all season collection of miniature landscape scenes. These are derived representations from all four provinces Boerky has lived in.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Art
Date:Aug 17, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 17, 2021
market

Tuesdays, June 22 to August 31 - the #summerbytheseastreetmarket is on! Only 20 vendors can participate on each night. We will be at the Visitor Information Centre from 4 to 8pm. Food trucks and entertainment all part of the line up.
Category:Markets
Date:Aug 17, 2021
Time:4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address:1275 E Island Hwy Parksville,
Location:Parksville Visitor Centre
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 17, 2021
fabric

Sue Clark developed an artistic stitching technique that uses fabric and thread on stretched canvas to produce dynamic Embroidered Fabric Artworks.

Using fabric and thread as a medium much in the same way she had previously used oil paint. Broad strokes of intricately shaped pieces of hand-cut fabric are layered upon a stretched canvas. The fabric pieces are then blended together and detailed with countless, hand-pulled stitches in threads of silk and cotton producing an intriguing, richly layered r...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 17, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach,
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
Aug 18, 2021
Aug 16, 2021 to Aug 20, 2021
Campers will spend time amongst our cows, they will learn basic cheese making skills, bread making, fresh jam and so much more!
One of our goals at Blue Moon Acres is to bring kids together to connect with the earth, its creatures, themselves and eachother. This is at the centre of all of our programing.
For example, when we are learning about the bees, we draw parallels between the lives of the bees and what we can learn from them. We learn their importance and why we should protect their existance and how that can be done. This is all done is a fun and creative way.
During week 5 we will ...more info
Category:Events
Start:Aug 16, 2021
End:Aug 20, 2021
Time:Mon., Aug. 16, 9:00 a.m. – Fri., Aug. 20, 2:00 p.m.
Address:180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach, BC
Location:Qualicum Beach Family History Society
Cost:$260
 
Aug 18, 2021
art

Incorporating a mixed media approach, Griet’s works are a synastry of dynamic play. Poetic, moving, quirky and engaging, her works draw out concepts and challenges we engage with in real life and bring them to life in a variety of media. She also uses poetry, spoken word, and performance to enhance her material creations.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 18, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:By Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 18, 2021
Join us at the MAC as we celebrate the history of one of Parksville's most beloved summer events!

Kitefest is sponsored by the Parksville Lions Society and the BC Kitefliers Association, and was launched in July 2006 taking place during the community's Beachfest events during the summer months. KITEFEST is a non-competitive kite festival and takes place in the perfect setting at the Parksville Community Park. Hundreds of visitors and kite enthusiasts come to the annual two-day event which features childrens' kitemaking activities, teddy bear drop off, local judging and medals for fun catego...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 18, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville,
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:entrance by suggested donation, $5/person or $10/family
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 18, 2021
Join us for a fun morning of working with your hands, learning about Earthships, 'packing out' a tire wall and enjoying lunch together!


TheDoighouse is built using recycled materials, included 1171 reclaimed car tires.

Come learn how to ‘pack out’ an earthship tire wall. You will learn how recycled tires; pop cans and cement are used to create a structurally sound wall. This is a fun way to meet and get to know other people interested in earthships and intentional building community.

Tony will provide an overview of earthship building principles and construction. This is a unique ex...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 18, 2021
Time:9:00-1:30
Address:3585 Lioness Boulevard Qualicum Beach
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
Email:Send Email
 
Aug 18, 2021
art

A textile artist, Boerky’s inspiration and creativity comes from the natural beauty that surrounds her and her love of play. She randomly chooses elements from printed cottons and designs her compositions. Her technique involves a meticulous cutting, fusing, machine stitching textile processes. 

An all season collection of miniature landscape scenes. These are derived representations from all four provinces Boerky has lived in.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Art
Date:Aug 18, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 18, 2021
fabric

Sue Clark developed an artistic stitching technique that uses fabric and thread on stretched canvas to produce dynamic Embroidered Fabric Artworks.

Using fabric and thread as a medium much in the same way she had previously used oil paint. Broad strokes of intricately shaped pieces of hand-cut fabric are layered upon a stretched canvas. The fabric pieces are then blended together and detailed with countless, hand-pulled stitches in threads of silk and cotton producing an intriguing, richly layered r...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 18, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach,
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 18, 2021
yoga

Enjoy Yoga on the Beach on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30am - 10:30am throughout the summer until Aug. 30.

Please bring your yoga mat and water at least 20 minutes before class to ensure a place on the kite field (near the end of Beachside Drive in the Parksville Community Beach Park).

If you maintain a healthy distance, you will not need to wear a mask. We're looking forward to a sunny start and lots of fun together while we support Operation Freedom Paws (led by Barb Ashmead) in our commu...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 18, 2021
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Parksville Community Beach Park - Kite Field
Cost:Pre-registration required ($6/session)
Website:Open Site
Email:Send Email
Aug 19, 2021
Aug 16, 2021 to Aug 20, 2021
Campers will spend time amongst our cows, they will learn basic cheese making skills, bread making, fresh jam and so much more!
One of our goals at Blue Moon Acres is to bring kids together to connect with the earth, its creatures, themselves and eachother. This is at the centre of all of our programing.
For example, when we are learning about the bees, we draw parallels between the lives of the bees and what we can learn from them. We learn their importance and why we should protect their existance and how that can be done. This is all done is a fun and creative way.
During week 5 we will ...more info
Category:Events
Start:Aug 16, 2021
End:Aug 20, 2021
Time:Mon., Aug. 16, 9:00 a.m. – Fri., Aug. 20, 2:00 p.m.
Address:180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach, BC
Location:Qualicum Beach Family History Society
Cost:$260
 
Aug 19, 2021 to Aug 22, 2021
This summer, Nanoose Bay Camp is excited to relaunch their Highs weekend! At Nanoose you’ll laugh, cheer, experience friendship and support like you never thought possible. If you want to make some friends, connect with Jesus and lose your voice, come to their highs weekend.
Category:Family
Start:Aug 19, 2021
End:Aug 22, 2021
Time:Thu., Aug. 19, 9:00 a.m. – Sun., Aug. 22, 10:00 a.m.
Address:2531 Nanoose Beach Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC
Location:Nanoose Bay Pentecostal Camp
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 19, 2021
art

Incorporating a mixed media approach, Griet’s works are a synastry of dynamic play. Poetic, moving, quirky and engaging, her works draw out concepts and challenges we engage with in real life and bring them to life in a variety of media. She also uses poetry, spoken word, and performance to enhance her material creations.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 19, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:By Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 19, 2021
Join us at the MAC as we celebrate the history of one of Parksville's most beloved summer events!

Kitefest is sponsored by the Parksville Lions Society and the BC Kitefliers Association, and was launched in July 2006 taking place during the community's Beachfest events during the summer months. KITEFEST is a non-competitive kite festival and takes place in the perfect setting at the Parksville Community Park. Hundreds of visitors and kite enthusiasts come to the annual two-day event which features childrens' kitemaking activities, teddy bear drop off, local judging and medals for fun catego...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 19, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville,
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:entrance by suggested donation, $5/person or $10/family
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 19, 2021
Make Things, Make Friends, MakerSpace

Monday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Tuesday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Wednesday: 6:00pm–9:00pm

Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Friday Closed

Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Sunday Closed

To provide a space that fosters creativity through sharing and developing expertise in a wide range of practical skills, for fun, personal interest and community enhancement. Make Things, Make Friends...

Oceanside Community Makerspace is a focal point for creative people to work together or individually in a safe and supportive environment, sharing tools, machines and related resour...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 19, 2021
Time:Various
Address:133 McMillan St, Parksville
Cost:Free
 
Aug 19, 2021
art

A textile artist, Boerky’s inspiration and creativity comes from the natural beauty that surrounds her and her love of play. She randomly chooses elements from printed cottons and designs her compositions. Her technique involves a meticulous cutting, fusing, machine stitching textile processes. 

An all season collection of miniature landscape scenes. These are derived representations from all four provinces Boerky has lived in.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Art
Date:Aug 19, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 19, 2021
market

Make your way to Second Avenue for the Qualicum Beach Uptown Market, which, after a one-year hiatus, is once again slated to kick off Thursday nights July 8 - August 26.

Mingle, listen to music, have a snack, and peruse a wide variety of giftware from local artisans, as well as home-grown and specialty foods.

Thank you to our many sponsors, which include the Town of Qualicum Beach, Waypoint Insurance, Scott Rodway, Blackberry Creative, the Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation and our many loc...more info
Category:Markets
Date:Aug 19, 2021
Time:6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Address:Second Avenue
Location:QUALICUM BEACH UPTOWN STREET MARKET
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 19, 2021
fabric

Sue Clark developed an artistic stitching technique that uses fabric and thread on stretched canvas to produce dynamic Embroidered Fabric Artworks.

Using fabric and thread as a medium much in the same way she had previously used oil paint. Broad strokes of intricately shaped pieces of hand-cut fabric are layered upon a stretched canvas. The fabric pieces are then blended together and detailed with countless, hand-pulled stitches in threads of silk and cotton producing an intriguing, richly layered r...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 19, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach,
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
Aug 20, 2021
Aug 20, 2021
paint

The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) invites you to our 28th Annual Grand Prix Plein Air painting race modified for COVID19, for the summer of 2021! Every Friday in July and August, 3 painters in the streets! The Grand Prix d’Art is a three-hour painting “race” that requires artists to complete a work of art “en plein air” (working outside, not in a studio). Each artist is assigned a location in the Town of Qualicum Beach by lottery. The artwork must represent or be inspired by something that is visi...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 20, 2021
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old School House Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 16, 2021 to Aug 20, 2021
Campers will spend time amongst our cows, they will learn basic cheese making skills, bread making, fresh jam and so much more!
One of our goals at Blue Moon Acres is to bring kids together to connect with the earth, its creatures, themselves and eachother. This is at the centre of all of our programing.
For example, when we are learning about the bees, we draw parallels between the lives of the bees and what we can learn from them. We learn their importance and why we should protect their existance and how that can be done. This is all done is a fun and creative way.
During week 5 we will ...more info
Category:Events
Start:Aug 16, 2021
End:Aug 20, 2021
Time:Mon., Aug. 16, 9:00 a.m. – Fri., Aug. 20, 2:00 p.m.
Address:180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach, BC
Location:Qualicum Beach Family History Society
Cost:$260
 
Aug 20, 2021
music

TOSH Summer Mini Music Festival 2021:

POP UP Concerts at a private residence in QB

Classical: Friday, August 20
Cello Duo with Amy Laing & Rachel Pomedli

Amy Laing and Rachel Pomedli are thrilled to reunite in Qualicum Beach for their debut as "Island Cellos." Amy hails from Nanaimo and Rachel from Saskatoon, and they have both recently moved to Vancouver Island. Rachel and Amy first met in 2009 as members of the dynamic cello quartet LUSH, which toured China and performed numerous times i...more info
Category:Concerts
Date:Aug 20, 2021
Time:7-815 pm
Location:See Website
Cost:$50 - Location sent to ticket holders
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 20, 2021
Easy Walking Park in Main #1 Parking Lot at Rathtrevor Park.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 20, 2021
Time:9:00 – 10:30 a.m
Address:1240 Rath Rd, Parksville, BC
Location:Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 19, 2021 to Aug 22, 2021
This summer, Nanoose Bay Camp is excited to relaunch their Highs weekend! At Nanoose you’ll laugh, cheer, experience friendship and support like you never thought possible. If you want to make some friends, connect with Jesus and lose your voice, come to their highs weekend.
Category:Family
Start:Aug 19, 2021
End:Aug 22, 2021
Time:Thu., Aug. 19, 9:00 a.m. – Sun., Aug. 22, 10:00 a.m.
Address:2531 Nanoose Beach Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC
Location:Nanoose Bay Pentecostal Camp
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 20, 2021
art

Incorporating a mixed media approach, Griet’s works are a synastry of dynamic play. Poetic, moving, quirky and engaging, her works draw out concepts and challenges we engage with in real life and bring them to life in a variety of media. She also uses poetry, spoken word, and performance to enhance her material creations.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 20, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:By Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 20, 2021
Join us at the MAC as we celebrate the history of one of Parksville's most beloved summer events!

Kitefest is sponsored by the Parksville Lions Society and the BC Kitefliers Association, and was launched in July 2006 taking place during the community's Beachfest events during the summer months. KITEFEST is a non-competitive kite festival and takes place in the perfect setting at the Parksville Community Park. Hundreds of visitors and kite enthusiasts come to the annual two-day event which features childrens' kitemaking activities, teddy bear drop off, local judging and medals for fun catego...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 20, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville,
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:entrance by suggested donation, $5/person or $10/family
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 20, 2021
Lighthouse Country Meat Draw Every Friday @ 5 pm.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 20, 2021
Time:5:00 PM
Address:7035 West Island Hwy, Bowser
Location:Bowser Legion
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 20, 2021
Make Things, Make Friends, MakerSpace

Monday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Tuesday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Wednesday: 6:00pm–9:00pm

Thursday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Friday Closed

Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Sunday Closed

To provide a space that fosters creativity through sharing and developing expertise in a wide range of practical skills, for fun, personal interest and community enhancement. Make Things, Make Friends...

Oceanside Community Makerspace is a focal point for creative people to work together or individually in a safe and supportive environment, sharing tools, machines and related resour...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 20, 2021
Time:Various
Address:133 McMillan St, Parksville
Cost:Free
 
Aug 20, 2021
art

A textile artist, Boerky’s inspiration and creativity comes from the natural beauty that surrounds her and her love of play. She randomly chooses elements from printed cottons and designs her compositions. Her technique involves a meticulous cutting, fusing, machine stitching textile processes. 

An all season collection of miniature landscape scenes. These are derived representations from all four provinces Boerky has lived in.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Art
Date:Aug 20, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 20, 2021
fabric

Sue Clark developed an artistic stitching technique that uses fabric and thread on stretched canvas to produce dynamic Embroidered Fabric Artworks.

Using fabric and thread as a medium much in the same way she had previously used oil paint. Broad strokes of intricately shaped pieces of hand-cut fabric are layered upon a stretched canvas. The fabric pieces are then blended together and detailed with countless, hand-pulled stitches in threads of silk and cotton producing an intriguing, richly layered r...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 20, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach,
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 20, 2021
yoga

Enjoy Yoga on the Beach on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:30am - 10:30am throughout the summer until Aug. 30.

Please bring your yoga mat and water at least 20 minutes before class to ensure a place on the kite field (near the end of Beachside Drive in the Parksville Community Beach Park).

If you maintain a healthy distance, you will not need to wear a mask. We're looking forward to a sunny start and lots of fun together while we support Operation Freedom Paws (led by Barb Ashmead) in our commu...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 20, 2021
Time:9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:Parksville Community Beach Park - Kite Field
Cost:Pre-registration required ($6/session)
Website:Open Site
Email:Send Email
Aug 21, 2021
Aug 21, 2021
Come check out the Blacksmiths at the Parksville Museum every Saturday from 10am to 4pm for the remainder of the summer 2021 season. We feel so lucky to be sharing our space with some of the best Blacksmiths on Vancouver Island. Their work is a must see!

You are welcome to pull up a stump and watch the artists in action!
Category:Art
Date:Aug 21, 2021
Time:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address:1245 E. Island Highway Parksville,
Location:Parksville Museum
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 21, 2021 to Aug 23, 2021
sky

John Minos will be teaching Flight 101, 102 & 309 canopy courses at Skydive Vancouver Island on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of August 2021.
“The Active Pilot” (101): Say hello to Joe Jumper, our fully animated, three dimensional, pilot! Joe, along with your Flight-1 Instructor, will introduce the fundamentals of canopy flight to ensure consistent, soft landings. Together, they will ensure you fully understand the correct flare technique and develop the ability to debrief personal performance. The course ...more info
Category:Events
Start:Aug 21, 2021
End:Aug 23, 2021
Time:AUG 21 AT 5 AM PDT – AUG 23 AT 2 PM
Address:1515 Island Hwy East nanoose Bay
Location:Skydive Vancouver Island
Cost:See Website
 
Aug 21, 2021
market

Since 1973, the Errington Farmers’ Market has served the communities of Errington, Coombs, Hilliers, Whiskey Creek, and Parksville.

“Make it, Bake it, Grow it” is the basic tenet of farmers’ markets. This means that in order to sell at the market, each vendor has to be directly involved in the making, baking or growing of their product! Customers are encouraged to ask questions of the farmers, food producers and artisans to receive knowledgeable, accurate answers.

Shopping at farmers’ markets is ...more info
Category:Farmers Market
Date:Aug 21, 2021
Time:10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Address:1390 Errington Road Errington,
Location:Errington Community Park
 
Aug 19, 2021 to Aug 22, 2021
This summer, Nanoose Bay Camp is excited to relaunch their Highs weekend! At Nanoose you’ll laugh, cheer, experience friendship and support like you never thought possible. If you want to make some friends, connect with Jesus and lose your voice, come to their highs weekend.
Category:Family
Start:Aug 19, 2021
End:Aug 22, 2021
Time:Thu., Aug. 19, 9:00 a.m. – Sun., Aug. 22, 10:00 a.m.
Address:2531 Nanoose Beach Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC
Location:Nanoose Bay Pentecostal Camp
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 21, 2021
art

Incorporating a mixed media approach, Griet’s works are a synastry of dynamic play. Poetic, moving, quirky and engaging, her works draw out concepts and challenges we engage with in real life and bring them to life in a variety of media. She also uses poetry, spoken word, and performance to enhance her material creations.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 21, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:By Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 21, 2021
Join us at the MAC as we celebrate the history of one of Parksville's most beloved summer events!

Kitefest is sponsored by the Parksville Lions Society and the BC Kitefliers Association, and was launched in July 2006 taking place during the community's Beachfest events during the summer months. KITEFEST is a non-competitive kite festival and takes place in the perfect setting at the Parksville Community Park. Hundreds of visitors and kite enthusiasts come to the annual two-day event which features childrens' kitemaking activities, teddy bear drop off, local judging and medals for fun catego...more info
Category:Events
Date:Aug 21, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville,
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:entrance by suggested donation, $5/person or $10/family
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 21, 2021
Lighthouse Country Meat Draw Every Saturday @ 430 pm.
Category:Events
Date:Aug 21, 2021
Time:4:30 PM
Address:7035 West Island Hwy
Location:Bowser Location
Cost:Free
 
Aug 21, 2021
art

A textile artist, Boerky’s inspiration and creativity comes from the natural beauty that surrounds her and her love of play. She randomly chooses elements from printed cottons and designs her compositions. Her technique involves a meticulous cutting, fusing, machine stitching textile processes. 

An all season collection of miniature landscape scenes. These are derived representations from all four provinces Boerky has lived in.

On View from July 5th - Aug 28th.
Category:Art
Date:Aug 21, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 21, 2021

Please join the Parksville Museum and the Oceanside Model Railroaders in celebrating Railway Day at the Museum!

There will be model trains, live music by Topaz Jazz and hot dogs available for purchase, courtesy of Ala Cart Hotdogs!
Category:Events
Date:Aug 21, 2021
Time:10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
Address:1245 Island Hwy East
Location:Parksville Museum
Cost:See Website
 
Aug 21, 2021 to Aug 27, 2021
cloud

Star Gate Seminars - Remote Viewing Intensive (Level I & II)
(Full Immersion Six-Day Residential Program)

In this special full-immersion six-day residential program, participants learn the proven protocol created by the Stanford Research Institute for U.S. Military Intelligence’s former ‘Top Secret’ program Project Star Gate.

Level I is the introductory stage of Star Gate’s Remote Viewing protocol. Beginning with personalized instruction along with increasingly challenging remote viewing sess...more info
Category:Workshop
Start:Aug 21, 2021
End:Aug 27, 2021
Time:August 21 18:00 - August 27 10:00 pm
Address:1876 Morello Road · Nanoose Bay
Location:Bay View Retreat
Cost:$1,495. CAD (Includes all seminar activities, meals, lodging, and local airport or ferry pickup & drop-off)
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 21, 2021
shop

Join us for this Sumo Lego Robotics Workshop at the Oceanside Community Makerspace. We will build and program LEGO robots and participate in a Sumo competition!

This workshop is for youth 9 to 14 years of age.
Bring water and a snack.
No previous LEGO or programming experience is required.
Check out fb.com/oceansidemakerspace and fb.com/JunioTechOceanside for more local hands-on programs.
Category:Workshop
Date:Aug 21, 2021
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville
Location:Oceanside Community Makerspace
Cost:$40
Website:Open Site
 
Aug 21, 2021
fabric

Sue Clark developed an artistic stitching technique that uses fabric and thread on stretched canvas to produce dynamic Embroidered Fabric Artworks.

Using fabric and thread as a medium much in the same way she had previously used oil paint. Broad strokes of intricately shaped pieces of hand-cut fabric are layered upon a stretched canvas. The fabric pieces are then blended together and detailed with countless, hand-pulled stitches in threads of silk and cotton producing an intriguing, richly layered r...more info
Category:Art
Date:Aug 21, 2021
Time:11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:122 Fern Road West Qualicum Beach,
Location:The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site

 
Aug 15, 2021 to Aug 21, 2021
 


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