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Vancouver Island Events

Apr 26, 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 26, 2025
Here is your chance to Double Your Pleasure - Double Your Fun. Dennis will present a demo and discussion on building a diptych. He will give you tips and possibilities to work up your version in the class. At the end of the class you will have produced a very unique piece of art. Along the way you will be pleased with your labours and have a ton of fun getting it to a completion point. Come on out and give it a try, it’s really not that scary!

All materials provided

About the Instructor: Dennis takes pleasure in the process of painting the things he is passionate about. He wants to encou...more info
Category:Workshop
Date:Apr 26, 2025
Time:10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Address:133 McMillan Street Parksville
Location:The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre
Cost:See Website
 
Apr 26, 2025
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Category:Events
Date:Apr 26, 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 26, 2025
Join us for our first live music event! Musician: Dj TurnbullWhen: Saturday, April 26th, 2025Time: 5 pm till 8 pm
Category:Concerts
Date:Apr 26, 2025
Time:5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Address:123 Craig St. Parksville
Location:Pacific Brimm Cafe & Bistro
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 26, 2025
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting our Earth Day Forest Walk again this year. Verna Mumby, local Consulting Arborist also known as “the Tree Lady”, will be guiding attendees through the wonderful forest paths along Thames Creek in Bowser. Verna’s knowledge of the forest ecosystem is fascinating to listen to, and makes us fully appreciate this precious resource.

The walk will last approximately 60 minutes. The goal of this walk is educational, so we ask that dogs not attend. The path is well developed, but has up and down terrain. Light hikers and possibly a walking pole ar...more info
Category:Events
Date:Apr 26, 2025
Time:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Address:Bowser
Cost:Free
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 26, 2025
Embark on a whimsical crafting adventure as we journey into the enchanted world of gnomes with our needle felting workshop. Join us for a delightful class where fluffy wool transforms into charming little beings that bring a touch of magic and mischief to any space. From sculpting rosy cheeks and bushy beards to fashioning pointed hats and sturdy boots, you'll explore the techniques needed to bring these delightful characters to life with every poke of the felting needle.
Category:Workshop
Date:Apr 26, 2025
Time:2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Address:Ricky's Family Restaurant
Location:Parksville
Cost:Free
 
Apr 26, 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 26, 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 26, 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.

Click on Website Link for More Information.
Category:Concerts
Date:Apr 26, 2025
Address:2038 Rocking Horse Pl, Nanoose Bay
Location:Rocking Horse Pub
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 26, 2025
Category:Events
Date:Apr 26, 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 26, 2025
Discover Original BC Art on the 2025 Nanoose Bay Studio Tour!

Showcase | April 26 – A special preview of this year’s new and returning artists! All under one "new" roof!

Immerse yourself in the creativity of Vancouver Island’s finest artists! The Nanoose Bay Studio Tour invites you to explore unique studios, meet talented local artists, and take home original BC artwork. Whether you're a visitor or a local art lover, this is your chance to experience the vibrant arts community of Nanoose Bay.

April 26th Nanoose Bay Studio Studio Showcase - All Artists Under One Roof
Location: Nanoose...more info
Category:Art
Date:Apr 26, 2025
Time:10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address:2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
Location:Nanoose Place Community Center
Cost:Free
 
Apr 26, 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 26, 2025
Time:Saturday from 8:30am-12pm
Address:644 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach
Location:Qualicum Beach Community Hall
Website:Open Site
 
Apr 26, 2025
The Repair Café Oceanside is a free community event to which people can bring their damaged items from home. Volunteers skilled in repair contribute their time to help you get your items fixed for free! It’s also a chance to learn with like-minded folks who believe in reusing instead of just discarding still-useful goods into the landfill. You can watch and even help, while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee. It is a positive, friendly and interesting experience for all.

A repair Café spring event is being hosted on Saturday April 26th from 10AM to 1PM. We have a variety of fixers focusing on ...more info
Category:Events
Date:Apr 26, 2025
Time:10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Address:150 Village Way Qualicum Beach
Location:St. Stephen's United Church
Cost:Free
 
Apr 26, 2025
Curious about what Milner Gardens & Woodland is all about? Have you ever driven past us and thought, "I've got to stop in there one day." Well, here's your perfect opportunity!

We will be opening up the gates completely FREE on Saturday, April 26th for our reimagined Spring Plant Sale & Open House. The rhododendrons will be in full bloom, and we'd love to say hello!
Category:Markets
Date:Apr 26, 2025
Time:11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Address:2179 Island Hwy West, Qualicum Beach
Location:Milner Gardens & Woodland
Cost:Free
 
Apr 24, 2025 to Apr 26, 2025
We're hosting 2 great events with Sympli... a favourite BC collection of fashions.

On April 24th we will be hosting a private evening Sympli Fashion Show right here in our boutique, complete with refreshments. There are a limited number of seats so attending is by reservation only. Reserve your spot early!

The following days, April 25th and 26th, we are excited to show you the samples that Sympli has sent to us. See why this is such a much loved collection!
Category:Events
Start:Apr 24, 2025
End:Apr 26, 2025
Time:6:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Address:174 Corfield St., Parksville
Cost:See Website
 
Apr 17, 2025 to May 4, 2025
Category:Theatre
Start:Apr 17, 2025
End:May 4, 2025
Location:Village Theatre - Qualicum Beach


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