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Jul 11, 2026
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The Parksville Beach Festival Society is excited to announce that legendary Canadian rock band April Wine will headline the Opening Weekend Concert on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Parksville Outdoor Theatre in beautiful Parksville Community Park.
Presented by Van-Roc Interiors, the concert officially kicks off the 2026 festival with a night of classic Canadian rock. Victoria’s own The Tumblin’ Dice will open the show, bringing high-energy country and rock favourites to get the crowd warmed up.
Formed in 1969, April Wine became one of Canada’s most successful rock bands, selling more t...more info
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | Doors open: 4:30pm |
| Location: | Parksville Community Park |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
to Jul 12, 2026
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Parksville Beach Festival - Ever wanted to build a sandcastle like the pros? Now's your chance! Join expert sculptors for hands on lessons and learn the secrets behind crafting incredible sand art. No experience needed, just bring your creativity! All ages welcome!
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| End: | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Address: | 193 Island Hwy E, Parksville |
| Location: | Parksville Community Park |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
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All Ages – in the MAC Art Garden
Using a natural epoxy we will add flowers / herbs from the garden to create a necklace or sun catcher.
Join Cally Phillips in the MAC Art Garden for a sustainable art project as she shares her process and passion for creation.
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | MAC Art Garden |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
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Since 1973, the Errington Farmers’ Market has served the communities of Errington, Coombs, Hilliers, Whiskey Creek and Parksville.
“Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Raise or Forage it!” is the basic tenet of our farmers’ market. 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.
Wide variety of vendors including produce, chicken, cheese, eggs, jams, honey, meat, baked goods, beau...more info
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| Category: | Farmers Market |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Address: | 1390 Errington Road Errington, |
| Location: | Errington Community Park |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
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VIVA Canada Exhibition features the work of pastel artist, Joan Larson, who has created a series of artwork depicting her train journey across Canada. These artworks will be imbedded in a life-size VIA train image, which will stretch around the walls of the Concert Gallery. A realistic set featuring a ticket window, historic posters of train travel across the country, luggage racks, and local train memorabilia will invite the summer visitors to 'experience' a journey across Canada in situ. Playback Theatre group will also be presenting a series of innovative and participatory sketches of trave...more info
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| Category: | Art |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 11am to 3pm |
| Address: | See Website |
| Location: | The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
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Slow down. Breathe deep. Reconnect. ⁠
Step into the calm of nature with our gentle, Guided Forest Therapy Walks inspired by shinrin-yoku. Enjoy a relaxed, sensory experience in an RDN park. This walk is designed to reduce stress, boost your mood and help you feel more grounded and connected.⁠
Choose from July 11, 25 and August 8⁠, from 9-11:30 a.m.⁠ All ages & fitness levels welcome⁠. Ends with tea and a light snack⁠.
Register today and tag or share with someone who could use a little extra calm in their life. View detail...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Location: | Various Locations |
| Cost: | $45 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
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This is a true beginner class for those who have never used any art medium or those new to watercolour. This is a full 2 days to acquire the skills needed to harness the three factors that you need to allow the magic of watercolor to shine through. We will be working on simple designs and projects to achieve this. We will focus on the three factors of water, paint and paper. This is a skills class so meant to be fun and and enjoyable way to start with watercolor. Registration required.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Address: | 1063 Ganske Rd, Qualicum North |
| Cost: | $200 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
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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.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 5:30-8:30 pm |
| Address: | 240 Dogwood Street Parksville |
| Location: | Bayside Restaurant & Lounge |
| Cost: | Free |
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Jul 11, 2026
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Get ready for a high-energy Saturday night as Los Borrachos take the stage!
Known for their electrifying performance and crowd-pleasing rock sound, they're bringing the energy to The Shady for an unforgettable evening by the ocean.
Grab your friends, enjoy a great meal, sip on your favourite drink, and settle in for a night of live music and waterfront vibes.
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Address: | 3109 Island Highway West Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Shady Waterfront Restaurant |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
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Make Your Own Sea Glass Necklace
Handpick your favourite piece of sea glass, shape, solder and texture your sterling silver. Polish and assemble your one of a kind necklace. No experience needed.
All tools and materials included.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Address: | 141 Fourth Ave East Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Evenflow Studio |
| Cost: | $160 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
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Create your own custom cold process soap from scratch—choose your scent, design your colours, and take home 10–12 bars you made yourself.
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| Category: | Workshop |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Address: | 141 Fourth Ave East Qualicum Beach Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Evenflow Studio |
| Cost: | $100 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 10, 2026
to Jul 12, 2026
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Come walk the gardens, listen to live music, enjoy some yummy food, and shop the wonderful talented Vancouver Island artisans!
This is such a beautiful event. Can’t wait to be there on Sunday where Team Susan Forrest will be at the registration tent! Come say hiiii!!!
16th Annual Nanoose Bay Art in the Garden! Presents...2026 Artisan Market
3 DAYS
July 10th Noon - 6pm
July 11th 10am- 4pm
July 12th 10am- 4pm
Entrance fee $10 per person - children 12 years and under of age are free.
Partial proceeds of the entrance fee going to the Nanoose Community Services,...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Jul 10, 2026 |
| End: | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Address: | Various - See Website |
| Location: | Nanoose Bay |
| Cost: | $10 per person |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
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Nanoose Bay Cafe Weekend Brunch
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | Saturday & Sunday Until 3pm |
| Address: | 3521 Dolphin Dr Nanoose Bay |
| Location: | Nanoose Bay Cafe |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
to Aug 17, 2026
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Known to locals as Beach Fest, this 5 ½ week long family-oriented festival runs from July 11 to August 17. Not only does it include the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition; the public can also learn to sculpt like a professional; enjoy weekend concerts, daily buskers on the boardwalk; a weekend Artisan Market and two evenings where the sculptures are illuminated for late night viewing.
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| End: | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Time: | Various |
| Address: | Corfield Road, just off Highway 19A (Exit 46). |
| Location: | Parksville Community Park |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
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Join us for our 6th community clean at Parksville Community Park!
We’ll be meeting from 11 AM –1 PM to clean up the beach and surrounding area, removing litter and debris before it has the chance to impact our ocean, wildlife, and coastline.
All are welcome! no experience needed. Bring a friend, dress for the weather, and come help make a difference in our local community.
Where: Parksville Community Park. Time: 11 AM–1 PM.
We can’t wait to see you there and don’t forget to sign the waiver ahead of time: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/TLeytevzYybLDSKiiMDfrV/web
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Location: | Parksville Community Park |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
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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
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| Category: | Markets |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | 8:30am-12pm, Year Round |
| Address: | 644 Veterans Way Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Beach Community Hall |
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Jul 10, 2026
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Parksville Beach Festival - Fun in the sun at the Parksville Community Park located alongside Parksville’s beautiful beach. Starting with the world-renowned, signature event, the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition, opening weekend is July 10, 11 and 12 with the sculpture exhibition open until August 16. This ever-popular event features a 30-hour competition between thirty international master sculptors inspired by this years's theme: "Beauties and Beasts"
Public entry to the competition begins at 2pm Friday, July 10. Sculpting is complete by 2:45pm on Sunday, July 13, at which time th...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Jul 10, 2026 |
| End: | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Time: | 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Location: | Parksville Community Park |
| Cost: | suggested donation of $5 per person |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 2, 2026
to Sep 30, 2026
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Silver Meadows Farm is a local business located in Errington. We strive to provide fresh produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, and local hand made crafts. We are best known for amazing fresh corn and strawberries.
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| Category: | Farmers Market |
| Start: | Jul 2, 2026 |
| End: | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Time: | Open Daily 9:30-5:30 |
| Address: | 1019 Errington Rd Errington |
| Location: | Silver Meadows Farm Market |
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Jul 11, 2026
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Prepare to ignite your summer with the Vancouver Island Symphony’s Summer Sizzle Festival! We’re thrilled to welcome you back to a world where breathtaking music meets the stunning beauty of Vancouver Island!
This summer, we’re thrilled to elevate your concert experience with our beloved Pop Up Concerts at your favourite island spots, plus exciting new venues with more to discover. Indulge in exquisite wines, tea and dinner that perfectly complement our performances. For the best value grab a series ticket for all three concerts. Join the musicians of the Vancouver Island Symphony for a sum...more info
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Address: | See Website |
| Location: | San Pareil in Parksville |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 11, 2026
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Prepare to ignite your summer with the Vancouver Island Symphony’s Summer Sizzle Festival! We’re thrilled to welcome you back to a world where breathtaking music meets the stunning beauty of Vancouver Island!
This summer, we’re thrilled to elevate your concert experience with our beloved Pop Up Concerts at your favourite island spots, plus exciting new venues with more to discover. Indulge in exquisite wines, tea and dinner that perfectly complement our performances. For the best value grab a series ticket for all three concerts. Join the musicians of the Vancouver Island Symphony for a sum...more info
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Time: | See Website |
| Location: | Various Locations - PQB |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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