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Vancouver Island Events

 
Apr 13, 2025 to Apr 19, 2025
 
Apr 13, 2025
Apr 13, 2025
Category:Events
Date:Apr 13, 2025
Time:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address:375 Island Hwy W Parksville
Location:Paradise Fun Park
Website:Open Site
Apr 14, 2025
Apr 14, 2025
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 we will be resuming our LIVE meetings in September. Please email us at Arbutustoastmasters@gmai...more info
Category:Events
Date:Apr 14, 2025
Time:7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 14, 2025
Drop-in Fitness (various classes @ $7-$8/class)
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 14, 2025
Time:Mon, Wed & Fri 9:00 - 10:00am
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
Cost:$7-$8/class
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 15, 2025
Time:Tues & Thurs 11:45 - 4:00, Sun 12:45 - 5:00
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
 
Apr 15, 2025
Category:Events
Date:Apr 15, 2025
Time:3 PM - Close
Address:2690 Island Highway W, Qualicum Beach
Location:Qualicum Beach Cafe
 
Apr 15, 2025
Join Sylvia Humble for a fun and informal group, singing in harmony by ear. From pop songs to world music and sea shanties, Sylvia creates a welcoming and joyful experience connecting with others in song, without auditions or sheet music.

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Category:Events
Date:Apr 15, 2025
Time:Tues 6:30 - 8:00pm
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 15, 2025
Tues, Thurs, & Fri mornings.
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 15, 2025
Time:Tues, Thurs, & Fri mornings
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
Apr 16, 2025
Apr 16, 2025
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 16, 2025
Time:Wednesday Early bird: 6:00pm Reg. games: 6:45pm
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 16, 2025
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 16, 2025
Time:Wed. 10:00 - noon
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 16, 2025
Drop-in Fitness (various classes @ $7-$8/class)
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 16, 2025
Time:Mon, Wed & Fri 9:00 - 10:00am
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
Cost:$7-$8/class
 
Apr 16, 2025
Games Night - Bowser Legion. Click on Website Link for More Information.
Category:Events
Date:Apr 16, 2025
Time:5:00 PM
Address:7035 Island Hwy W Bowser, BC
Location:The Royal Canadian Legion
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 16, 2025
Category:Events
Date:Apr 16, 2025
Time:3 PM - Close
Address:2690 Island Highway W, Qualicum Beach
Location:Qualicum Beach Cafe
 
Apr 16, 2025
Join us for a fun, free brain flex. Starts at 6pm every Wednesday! Bring your friends!
Category:Events
Date:Apr 16, 2025
Time:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address:425 Stanford Ave East, Parksville
Location:Mount Arrowsmith Brewing
Website:Open Site
Apr 17, 2025
Apr 17, 2025 to May 16, 2025
Take part in this year’s 19th annual hunt for the golden shoe in regional and community parks. Each week a golden shoe is hidden in an RDN park and a clue to its location is released. Head out to the park to find the shoe, log your entry and maybe win a prize. Adventurers of all ages will enjoy the hunt. Clues and instructions for the locations of the shoes will be posted weekly to getinvolved.rdn.ca/goldenshoe, and RDN social media (Facebook and Instagram) starting April 11.
For more info click WEBSITE link.
Category:Events
Start:Apr 17, 2025
End:May 16, 2025
Location:Various RDN Parks
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 17, 2025
We are a small group of friendly & supportive amateurs discovering & learning facts about ancient history through Roman and Byzantine coins.

Each member chooses one or two ancient coins from various sources and shares monthly a few related historical facts. For example:

What year or time-period does the coin represent?
Describe a few key related historical events during this time-period.
Who (Emperor?) was in power during this time?
Main sources of information used?
Purchasing coins is not necessary and beginners welcome! We meet monthly in Qualicum Beach on the 3rd Thursday ...more info
Category:Events
Date:Apr 17, 2025
Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:Qualicum Beach
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 17, 2025
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 17, 2025
Time:Thurs & Sun 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 17, 2025
For more information https://nanooseplace.org/all-scheduled-activities
Category:Events
Date:Apr 17, 2025
Time:4:30, 5:30 & 6:30
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 17, 2025
Beginners: 4:30pm, EzInt: 5:30pm, Int/Adv: 6:30.
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 17, 2025
Time:Thurs. 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 17, 2025
Our CREATIVE KIDS programming is taking off in Oceanside! Bring your little ones to these fun, engaging and interactive ARTS programs coming up for SPRING!

We are hosting our EASTER EGG-Stravaganza in the Garden on Saturday, APRIL 20TH - only $15/child and we provide ALL supplies! We are also delighted to partner with RDN for Youth Art @ MAC, and Little Hands, Big Creations @ Craig St. Commons.
Category:Family
Date:Apr 17, 2025
Time:9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville
Location:The MAC Community Garden
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 17, 2025
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 17, 2025
Time:2nd, 3rd & 4th Thurs 9:00 - 2:00
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 17, 2025
Come join us for Music Bingo! Starts at 6pm on Thursday. Lots of prizes to be won!
Category:Events
Date:Apr 17, 2025
Time:6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address:425 Stanford Ave East, Parksville
Location:Mount Arrowsmith Brewing
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 17, 2025
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 17, 2025
Time:Thursdays 10 - 12
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
 
Apr 17, 2025
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 17, 2025
Time:Tues & Thurs 11:45 - 4:00, Sun 12:45 - 5:00
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
 
Apr 17, 2025
Category:Events
Date:Apr 17, 2025
Time:6:30 – 8:30pm
Location:Errington Hall
 
Apr 17, 2025
Tues, Thurs, & Fri mornings.
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 17, 2025
Time:Tues, Thurs, & Fri mornings
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
 
Apr 17, 2025 to Apr 20, 2025
Spot the Bunnies hiding throughout the Gardens for an Easter Treat!

Pick up a bunny trail activity sheet at the Welcome Centre with clues to help you complete tasks and spot the bunnies hiding through the winding garden paths! Remember to return your completed activity sheet to the Pool House Gift Shop to collect your Easter treat.

Only certified service dogs are permitted on the grounds.
Category:Family
Start:Apr 17, 2025
End:Apr 20, 2025
Time:See Website
Address:2179 Island Hwy W Qualicum Beach
Location:Milner Gardens & Woodland
Cost:$10/Adult, $6/Youth, Children (12 and under), Milner Members and current VIU students are free
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 17, 2025 to May 4, 2025
Category:Theatre
Start:Apr 17, 2025
End:May 4, 2025
Location:Village Theatre - Qualicum Beach
Apr 18, 2025
Apr 17, 2025 to May 16, 2025
Take part in this year’s 19th annual hunt for the golden shoe in regional and community parks. Each week a golden shoe is hidden in an RDN park and a clue to its location is released. Head out to the park to find the shoe, log your entry and maybe win a prize. Adventurers of all ages will enjoy the hunt. Clues and instructions for the locations of the shoes will be posted weekly to getinvolved.rdn.ca/goldenshoe, and RDN social media (Facebook and Instagram) starting April 11.
For more info click WEBSITE link.
Category:Events
Start:Apr 17, 2025
End:May 16, 2025
Location:Various RDN Parks
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 18, 2025
Drop-in Fitness (various classes @ $7-$8/class)
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 18, 2025
Time:Mon, Wed & Fri 9:00 - 10:00am
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
Cost:$7-$8/class
 
Apr 18, 2025
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 18, 2025
Time:Fridays 3:00 - 5:00
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 18, 2025
Category:Events
Date:Apr 18, 2025
Time:Every weekend. Friday and Saturday evenings, music from 5:30-8:30 pm and Sunday mornings 11am-2pm.
Address:240 Dogwood Street, Parksville
Location:Bayside Restaurant & Lounge
 
Apr 18, 2025
March Dance with Malloomba Boogie Band
Category:Concerts
Date:Apr 18, 2025
Time:10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Address:2601 Alberni Highway Parksville
Location:Coombs Rodeo Grounds
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 18, 2025
Strengthen & tone all muscle groups with weight bearing exercises. Must have the ability to stand for about 45 min and lift light to moderate weights. Class begins with a warm-up followed by muscle group work for the entire body. The last 15 minutes of class is on the floor, strengthening your core, stability, and balance; finishing with stretching. Bring your own weights (1-5 pounds), a mat, towel, and water. Led by Monique Huibregtse, (B.Ed.,M.Ed., Ed.D.) For m stronghealthyhappymh@gmail.com

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Category:Events
Date:Apr 18, 2025
Time:Fri 8:45 - 9:45
Cost:$7 per class - drop in
 
Apr 18, 2025
Tues, Thurs, & Fri mornings.
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 18, 2025
Time:Tues, Thurs, & Fri mornings
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
 
Apr 17, 2025 to Apr 20, 2025
Spot the Bunnies hiding throughout the Gardens for an Easter Treat!

Pick up a bunny trail activity sheet at the Welcome Centre with clues to help you complete tasks and spot the bunnies hiding through the winding garden paths! Remember to return your completed activity sheet to the Pool House Gift Shop to collect your Easter treat.

Only certified service dogs are permitted on the grounds.
Category:Family
Start:Apr 17, 2025
End:Apr 20, 2025
Time:See Website
Address:2179 Island Hwy W Qualicum Beach
Location:Milner Gardens & Woodland
Cost:$10/Adult, $6/Youth, Children (12 and under), Milner Members and current VIU students are free
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 17, 2025 to May 4, 2025
Category:Theatre
Start:Apr 17, 2025
End:May 4, 2025
Location:Village Theatre - Qualicum Beach
Apr 19, 2025
Apr 17, 2025 to May 16, 2025
Take part in this year’s 19th annual hunt for the golden shoe in regional and community parks. Each week a golden shoe is hidden in an RDN park and a clue to its location is released. Head out to the park to find the shoe, log your entry and maybe win a prize. Adventurers of all ages will enjoy the hunt. Clues and instructions for the locations of the shoes will be posted weekly to getinvolved.rdn.ca/goldenshoe, and RDN social media (Facebook and Instagram) starting April 11.
For more info click WEBSITE link.
Category:Events
Start:Apr 17, 2025
End:May 16, 2025
Location:Various RDN Parks
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 19, 2025
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 19, 2025
Time:Thurs & Sun 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Centre
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 19, 2025
Bring the fam to Little Qualicum Cheeseworks for some Easter fun on April 19th! We'll have all sorts of activities going on, including:
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Easter egg hunt⁠ (all day - we'll replenish hidden egg stashes as needed)
Crafts & games
Spring Photobooth
Food trucks: Knockananna Grill & Mizu Ice Cream

The event is free to attend and runs from 10-4 or as supplies last!
Category:Family
Date:Apr 19, 2025
Time:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address:401 Lowry's Rd, Nanaimo District,
Location:Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
Cost:Free
 
Apr 19, 2025
Join us for a Saturday morning swim, 9:00am-12:00pm, Saturday, April 19 at Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Qualicum Beach. Regular admission. Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online to view all drop-in skate and swim times at rdn.bc.ca/recreation
Category:Family
Date:Apr 19, 2025
Time:9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Address:737 Jones Street Qualicum Beach
Location:Ravensong Aquatic Centre
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 19, 2025
Friends of Foster Park Easter Event! Hop on over for an egg-citing family event at Foster Park! Join us on Saturday, April 19, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM for a fun-filled Easter celebration!

Activities Include:
Family Scavenger Hunt
Games for all ages
Meet the Easter Bunny
Free Prize Draws
DJ Connor will be dropping beats

Hot dogs, chips, and water will be available by donation to support the event! Plus, don’t miss out on our Raffle Basket Draw – tickets are just 2 for $1!

Proudly sponsored by Denise Dumbrell from RE/MAX and Quality Foods Parksville!

Foster Park is at the corner...more info
Category:Family
Date:Apr 19, 2025
Time:11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Address:Corner of Pym St and Sanderson Rd Parksville
Location:Foster Park
 
Apr 19, 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:Apr 19, 2025
Time:1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address:587 Beach Road Qualicum Beach
Location:Qualicum Beach Museum
Cost:By Donation
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 19, 2025
Every Saturday we have incredible bands performing at the Rocking Horse from acoustic sets to electrifying blues, and rock & roll. 🎶 Groove to upbeat originals and covers that will keep you on your feet all night long.

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Category:Concerts
Date:Apr 19, 2025
Address:2038 Rocking Horse Pl, Nanoose Bay
Location:Rocking Horse Pub
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 19, 2025
Category:Events
Date:Apr 19, 2025
Time:Every weekend. Friday and Saturday evenings, music from 5:30-8:30 pm and Sunday mornings 11am-2pm.
Address:240 Dogwood Street, Parksville
Location:Bayside Restaurant & Lounge
 
Apr 19, 2025
Here's a great opportunity to try out a really fun, and surprisingly inexpensive sport. Lawn Bowling combines aspects of curling, pool, chess and golf in a game that is low impact, engaging, builds strength and stamina, helps develop cognitive skill, all is a social and welcoming atmosphere. Club members and certified coaches will be on hand to assist.



What are you waiting for? Come out and try your hand at lawn bowls... it's much more than you imagined.
Category:Events
Date:Apr 19, 2025
Time:1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Address:149 East Stanford Ave Parksville
Location:Parksville Lawn Bowling Club
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 19, 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:Apr 19, 2025
Time:Saturday from 8:30am-12pm
Address:644 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach
Location:Qualicum Beach Community Hall
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 17, 2025 to Apr 20, 2025
Spot the Bunnies hiding throughout the Gardens for an Easter Treat!

Pick up a bunny trail activity sheet at the Welcome Centre with clues to help you complete tasks and spot the bunnies hiding through the winding garden paths! Remember to return your completed activity sheet to the Pool House Gift Shop to collect your Easter treat.

Only certified service dogs are permitted on the grounds.
Category:Family
Start:Apr 17, 2025
End:Apr 20, 2025
Time:See Website
Address:2179 Island Hwy W Qualicum Beach
Location:Milner Gardens & Woodland
Cost:$10/Adult, $6/Youth, Children (12 and under), Milner Members and current VIU students are free
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 17, 2025 to May 4, 2025
Category:Theatre
Start:Apr 17, 2025
End:May 4, 2025
Location:Village Theatre - Qualicum Beach

 
Apr 13, 2025 to Apr 19, 2025
 


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