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Vancouver Island Events

Dec 6, 2025
Dec 6, 2025
Celebrate the holiday season with a truly special shopping experience at our Artisan Christmas Market. This carefully curated event features a selection of talented local artisans offering unique, handcrafted gifts perfect for everyone on your list. Whether you're searching for one-of-a-kind treasures or just the right present for a loved one, you'll find it here—and maybe even a little something for yourself!

Mark your calendar and prepare to be inspired by the creativity and artistry on display. Our Artisan Christmas Market is the perfect place to find unique gifts, enjoy the festive atmo...more info
Category:Markets
Date:Dec 6, 2025
Time:10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address:Bradley Centre, Coombs
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Dec 6, 2025
Legion kitchen will be open for breakfast and lunch.
Category:Markets
Date:Dec 6, 2025
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Address:Parksville
Location:Royal Canadian Legion Branch 49
Website:Open Site
 
Dec 6, 2025
Our annual Christmas event is BACK!

Bundle up and and enjoy a range of kid's activities, Christmas crafts, storytelling, live music, wagon rides, holiday shopping, food, and hot drinks. Fun & festive for the whole family!

Please park at Morningstar Golf Course to catch a wagon ride to the farm. Accessible parking will be available in our main parking lot.

Admission proceeds are donated to the local Food Bank.
Category:Events
Date:Dec 6, 2025
Address:403 Lowry's Road, Parksville
Location:Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
Cost:Admission by donation (suggested $5/person)
Website:Open Site
 
Dec 6, 2025
Got Pop? Concerts & Greenview Taphouse presents: Comedy Night at Greenview Taphouse featuring headliner: Chris Griffin with special guests: Sophia Johnson & more!

Think of your wildest story; the one you love to tell people at parties. Chris Griffin has A LOT of them, and his comedy show is the perfect party to share them with you. Having established himself as one of comedy’s most dynamic storytellers and fresh off his full length special “Words Have Consequences” released in 2024 on 800 Pound Gorilla Media, Chris Griffin continues to tour and build a following around the world.
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Category:Events
Date:Dec 6, 2025
Time:7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Address:3730 Fairwinds Dr., Nanoose Bay
Location:Greenview Taphouse (at Fairwinds Golf Course)
Cost:$30 + s/c in advance, $35 at the door
Website:Open Site
 
Dec 6, 2025
Get ready for a magical afternoon filled with holiday cheer at the City of Parksville’s annual Cookies, Carols and More! event. Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 6 from 2 to 4 pm and gather your kids, families, friends, and neighbours to join in the festivities and fun at the Jensen Centre (132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville).

With live music, crafts, games, hot chocolate/cookie bar, facepainting, and a visit from Santa, this is wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season with your community and create lasting memories. Everyone is welcome at this free holiday event!

To suppor...more info
Category:Events
Date:Dec 6, 2025
Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address:132 Jensen Ave E, Parksville
Location:Jensen Centre
Cost:Free
 
Dec 6, 2025 to Dec 7, 2025
The 21st Annual Coombs Christmas Market will take place on Saturday, December 6 & 7, from 11am to 4pm. ​

Over 60 Local Vendors Artistans & Crafters. Featuring Delicious Food, Local Goodies And Festive Fun.
Category:Markets
Start:Dec 6, 2025
End:Dec 7, 2025
Time:11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address:1014 Ford Road, Coombs
Location:Coombs Fairgrounds
Website:Open Site
 
Dec 6, 2025
The Choristers present "Born In Bethlehem": a varied program of traditional, spiritual and seasonal favourites such as "All Through The Night" and the "Christmas Peace Canon" - a beautiful blending of "Dona, Nobis, Pacem" with "Silent Night" . Fun stuff too with "The Holiday Tango!".

Tickets available at Fireside Books (cash only), 464 Island Hwy E., Parksville or by advance request to cbchoirconcerts@gmail. com. Adults $20, 12 & under free.
Category:Concerts
Date:Dec 6, 2025
Time:2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Address:345 Pym St. Parksville
Location:Knox United Church
Cost:$20 (12 &under free)
Email:Send Email
 
Dec 6, 2025 to Dec 7, 2025
Join us for a cozy weekend of creativity and community! Hosted at Paradise Café inside Paradise Mini Golf, these guided pottery workshops with Vancouver Island ceramic artist Lilach Lotan invite you to explore clay in a fun, welcoming setting. Each day features a unique hand-building project - a Fairy House Lantern on Saturday and an Octopus Plate on Sunday.No experience is needed, and all materials, tools, and firing are included.

Between sessions, enjoy unlimited mini golf access and relax with a drink or snack from the café.

Fairy House Lantern Workshop – Saturday, December 6 - Imagin...more info
Category:Workshop
Start:Dec 6, 2025
End:Dec 7, 2025
Time:12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:Paradise Fun Park Cafe
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Dec 6, 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:Dec 6, 2025
Time:12–4 PM
Address:1245 Island Hwy E Parksville
Location:Parksville Museum
Cost:See Website
Website:Open Site
 
Dec 6, 2025
The Annual Indigenous Artisans’ Market is on December 6th at the Qualicum First Nation Band Hall.

This is a fundraiser to support the Singing Coho Canoe Family’s participation in Tribal Journey 2026.
Category:Markets
Date:Dec 6, 2025
Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address:5850 River Rd, Qualicum Beach
Location:Qualicum First Nation Band Hall
 
Dec 6, 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:Dec 6, 2025
Time:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address:587 Beach Road Qualicum Beach
Location:Qualicum Beach Museum
Cost:By Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Dec 6, 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:Dec 6, 2025
Time:5:30-8:30 pm
Address:240 Dogwood Street Parksville
Location:Bayside Restaurant & Lounge
Cost:Free
 
Dec 6, 2025
Bring your little ones to the MAC Dec 6th, and enjoy our creative Studio atmosphere, our Festival of Trees and some wonderful gingerbread houses!
Category:Family
Date:Dec 6, 2025
Time:10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Address:McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville
Location:McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:Free
 
Dec 6, 2025
Merry Little Christmas on the Farm & Walk of Lights.
Come and join us as we celebrate the beauty of the Christmas Season.
Category:Events
Date:Dec 6, 2025
Time:4-8 pm
Address:1515 Island Hwy E, Nanoose Bay
Location:Arbutus Meadows Farm
Cost:See Website
 
Dec 6, 2025
Make memories with family and friends this holiday season by experiencing Milner Christmas Magic’s outdoor stroll through thousands of twinkling lights and festive window displays.

Admission: 5:00pm-8:00pm with viewing until 8:30pm
Cost: By suggested donation of $8/Adult, $4/Child, or $20/Household.
Category:Events
Date:Dec 6, 2025
Time: 5:00pm-8:30pm
Address:2179 W Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach
Location:Milner Gardens
Cost:$8/Adult, $4/Child, or $20/Household
Website:Open Site
 
Dec 6, 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:Dec 6, 2025
Time:8:30am-12pm, Year Round
Address:644 Veterans Way Qualicum Beach
Location:Qualicum Beach Community Hall
 
Dec 6, 2025
Oceanside musicians, you gotta hear this! Real Deal hosts Jam Sessions first Saturday of every month at Deez!

All players and singers are welcome, whether you want to do a single act or play with other musicians. REAL DEAL will provide drums, guitar, and bass amps, so players bring your instruments and join in!
Category:Events
Date:Dec 6, 2025
Time:5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Address:3353 Island Highway West Qualicum Beach
Location:Deez Bar & Grill
Website:Open Site


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