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Vancouver Island Events

Nov 29, 2025
Nov 29, 2025 to Nov 30, 2025
7th Annual Rock & Gem Show

4$ per person (12 and under free with adult)
Category:Events
Start:Nov 29, 2025
End:Nov 30, 2025
Time:9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Address:$4
Location:Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
 
Nov 29, 2025
Come one and all for our annual Christmas Bazaar!! We will have our regifting table, local vendors, baking - including our famous Christmas Cakes- and so much more!!
Be sure to mark your calendars and come join us for a day of festive fun!!
Category:Markets
Date:Nov 29, 2025
Time:9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Address:407 Wembley Rd., Parksville
Location:St. Edmunds Anglican Church
 
Nov 29, 2025
Grinchmas 2025, November 29, 10 AM – 4 PM at the Jensen Centre, Parksville.

Join us for a day of festive fun with 60+ local vendors, The Spud Barn Food Truck, Mt. Crumpet Bar, and so much more!

Entry by donation if you are able — new toys, non-perishable food, or cash — supporting the Oceanside Family Program.

Bring your holiday spirit (and your inner Grinch!) for shopping, treats, and community cheer!
Category:Events
Date:Nov 29, 2025
Time:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:Parksville
Website:Open Site
 
Nov 29, 2025
Opening Social: Thursday, Nov 13, 4-6pm
Be among the first to explore our new Heritage Gift Gallery! We’re proud to showcase the work of 28 talented local makers. From ornaments and accessories to ceramics, jewellery, original wall art, woodwork, and awesome home décor — you’re sure to find the perfect gift for your favourite people (and maybe yourself too!).

Enjoy light refreshments and snacks, and discover their unique creations — all taking place within our Main Hall. Some of the artists will be in attendance!

Can’t make it to the opening social? You can pop by to explore the Herita...more info
Category:Markets
Date:Nov 29, 2025
Time:12–4 PM
Address:1245 Island Hwy E Parksville
Location:Parksville Museum
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Nov 29, 2025
NEW at the Qualicum Beach Museum: We are now open on Saturdays!

If you are looking for something for the family to do on Saturday afternoons - bonus points if it's fun and educational - look no further than 'Learning Saturdays' at the Qualicum Beach Museum!

Each Saturday afternoon, educational crafts, reading materials, and activities will be available for kids of all ages, and the theme changes every month.

February's theme? Salmon & Fish Friends!

March's theme? Endangered Species

April's theme? Earth & Our Environment


Learning Saturdays occurs on a drop-in basis w...more info
Category:Events
Date:Nov 29, 2025
Time:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address:587 Beach Road Qualicum Beach
Location:Qualicum Beach Museum
Cost:By Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Nov 29, 2025
Live Music at The Bayside

Join us for live music every weekend. Friday and Saturday evenings, music from 5:30-8:30 pm and Sunday mornings 11am-2pm. Visit our website for musician line-up.
Category:Events
Date:Nov 29, 2025
Time:5:30-8:30 pm
Address:240 Dogwood Street Parksville
Location:Bayside Restaurant & Lounge
Cost:Free
 
Nov 29, 2025
Malloomba Boogie Band and Lazy Mike & the Argyle Jets

Two Great Bands for the price of one! Tickets are $25 dollars in advance, and $30 dollars at the door... better get yours early!

The "Malloomba Boogie Band" with special guests "Lazy Mike & the Argyle Jets" will be playing all of your favourite dancing tunes for you to rock the night away! The kitchen will be open until 11pm with all kinds of great food to keep you going! And word is, it is someone's (who we all know) Birthday that night too!

Tickets at Fireside books, Parksville 250-248-1234, Coombs Petro-Can 250-586-6111,...more info
Category:Concerts
Date:Nov 29, 2025
Time:8:00 PM - 11:58 PM
Location:Coombs Rodeo Grounds
Cost:$25
 
Nov 29, 2025
Come and explore what over 55 vendors have to offer. spend the day, listen to the speakers, have a reading and perhaps a healing session, try a 15 min. Sound bath. Perhaps the crystal you don’t even know you needed is there waiting, perhaps in a jewelry, for yourself or as a gift. So many great unique gift ideas.

Or just come, enjoy walking around, chat and ask questions from the vendors. They love to share all about what they are offering and why they believe in what they are offering, the energy in the rooms is simply amazing, come and feel for yourself.

A chance to rejuvenate your min...more info
Category:Events
Date:Nov 29, 2025
Time:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address:345 Pym St. Parksville
Location:Knox United Church
Cost:Free Admission
Website:Open Site
 
Nov 29, 2025
Sherwin-Williams Mistint Blowout for Charity Event. Support the Parksville/Qualicum SPCA during this, your best chance ever to get a can, or a few, of Sherwin-Williams industry leading paints at an impossible price.

Just pick from the selection of pre-tinted paints and make a donation to the Parksville/Qualicum SPCA (min. $10 suggested).

Free snacks with each donation courtesy of our local Thrifty Foods. Special deals and giveaways throughout the day from Sherwin-Williams.

Sat Nov 29 - 10:00-2:00 - Sherwin-Williams, Parksville – Shelly Square, Shelly Road & Island Hwy
Category:Events
Date:Nov 29, 2025
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Address:233 Shelly Road Parksville
Location:Sherwin-Williams
Cost:By Donation min. $10 suggested
Email:Send Email
 
Nov 29, 2025
It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Nanoose Bay! The much-loved Christmas Craft Market & Café is back — bursting with festive cheer, handmade treasures, and cozy holiday vibes.

What to Expect: Step inside Nanoose Place and be greeted by the scent of hot coffee, baked treats, and holiday music in the air. Browse dozens of talented local artisans offering everything from pottery and jewelry to candles, cards, woodwork, and one-of-a-kind gifts.

Take a Break at the Café: After shopping, pull up a chair at the festive café for a warm drink, homemade goodies, and a chance to catch ...more info
Category:Markets
Date:Nov 29, 2025
Time:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Nov 29, 2025
Visit Qualicum Beach Farmers Market every Saturday from 8:30am-12pm, Year Round and enjoy an incredible selection of fresh produce and locally produced goods. Our vendors make, bake, or grow the products they offer for sale.

Get to know who produces your food. Discover the wealth of mid-Island production from a wide variety of local home and commercial providers. Learn from them in person the joys and challenges of delivering quality fruits, vegetables and berries, maintaining heritage varieties and assuring the freshest and best flavoured homemade products.

We love your fur babies too, ...more info
Category:Markets
Date:Nov 29, 2025
Time:8:30am-12pm, Year Round
Address:644 Veterans Way Qualicum Beach
Location:Qualicum Beach Community Hall
 
Nov 29, 2025
Rock the night away with Red Giant at the Lighthouse Hall! Mark your calendar, this is a fundraising event for this fantastic community resource and we are so pleased to be a part of this event. A night of great music, fun and lots of dancing! Bring out your group of fiends and family to support this worthy cause!
Category:Events
Date:Nov 29, 2025
Time:7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address:240 Lions Way, Lighthouse Country
Location:The Lighthouse Hall
Cost:$25
 
Nov 29, 2025
Get ready for the Beacon Hill Carol, a heartfelt tribute to life right here on Vancouver Island, presented as part of the upcoming concerts of the Island Bel Canto Singers on November 29 and December 6.
Category:Concerts
Date:Nov 29, 2025
Time:7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address:345 Pym St. Parksville
Location:Knox United Church
Cost:$30


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