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Jul 13, 2026
to Aug 14, 2026
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Buskers are a diverse cross section of Vancouver Island musicians who perform daily during the Parksville Beach Festival, at the beachfront gazebo adjacent to the sand sculpting exhibition.
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Jul 13, 2026 |
| End: | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Time: | Daily 11 am - 1 pm & 2 pm - 4 pm |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 21, 2026
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Come for just the day!
Now in both garden and studio we are set for a super creative time. Our talented and patient instructor Kat Cearns will guide you through art projects, creativity boosters and games. Gain confidence and learn art skills and techniques while trying new mediums. As well as all the art there will be camp games, beach walks and popsicles.
Examples of art projects include: Comics, drawing, zines, portraits, acrylic painting, mosaics, paper mache, art boxes, rock painting, collage and more.
Maximum number of participants: 12
About the instructor:
Kat Cearns is...more info
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Time: | 10am-3pm |
| Address: | 133 McMillan Street, Parksville |
| Location: | McMillan Arts Centre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2026
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Namaaaaste with Baby Goats — Goat Yoga is Back!
Join us on July 9, 10, 14, 16, 19, 21, and 23 at 7:00 PM (check-in at 6:45 PM) for a one-of-a-kind outdoor yoga experience at Superior Farms, featuring our newest baby goats!
This 45-minute beginner-friendly class is perfect for all experience levels. Flow through gentle yoga poses while our playful baby goats roam freely, cuddle up beside you, and may even hop onto your back. Expect plenty of laughter, adorable moments, and a truly unforgettable evening on the farm.
$47.95 + GST (includes one complimentary dealcoholized beverage)
Bring...more info
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Time: | 7:00 PM |
| Address: | 7995 Superior Road, Lantzville |
| Cost: | $47.95 + GST |
| Phone: | 250-390-2435 |
| Website: | Open Site |
| Email: | Send Email |
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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 21, 2026
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Grab your local take-out or food truck dinner and join us for outdoor fun with local buskers, new arts & crafts every week, fun games & contests!
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Address: | Memorial Plaza Parksville |
| Location: | Memorial Plaza |
| Cost: | Free Admission |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 21, 2026
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Grab your local take-out or food truck dinner and join us for outdoor fun with local buskers, new arts & crafts every week, fun games & contests!
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| Category: | Family |
| Date: | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Address: | Memorial Plaza Parksville |
| Location: | Memorial Plaza |
| Cost: | Free Admission |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 21, 2026
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Looking for something different to do this summer?
Historical walking tours leave every Tuesday morning from the Qualicum Beach Museum! An experienced local guide will take you on a journey through town, sharing the stories of Qualicum's many heritage buildings and the people and events that shaped the town.
Visit www.qualicummagicalhistorytours.com to book a tour today!
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Address: | 587 Beach Road Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Starts at the Qualicum Beach Museum |
| Cost: | $20 |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Jul 13, 2026
to Aug 16, 2026
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The competition begins with “pound up” on Thursday, July 9 when the sculptors build and fill their forms. Once their forms are filled and the sculptor feels they are solidly packed, they may remove their forms and begin to carve.
Gates open to the public to watch the sculptors carving starting Friday, July 10, at 2:00pm.
Judging will take place on Sunday, July 12, from 3:00-4:30pm and the winners will be announced on-site at approximately 5:00pm.
Missed the competition? No need to worry! You can visit the exhibition from July 13 through to August 16, 2026. Gate is open from 9:30am...more info
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| Category: | Events |
| Start: | Jul 13, 2026 |
| End: | Aug 16, 2026 |
| Time: | 9:30am to 8:30pm daily |
| Location: | Parksville Community Park |
| 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 21, 2026
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During the lovely Tuesday evenings of summer in Parksville, BC, the Summer by the Sea Street Market is the perfect weekly stop and shop for both locals and visitors! The street market is within walking distance of our stunning beach and community park, which hosts Parksville's annual BeachFest and Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition. As one of the largest markets on the island, in its 23rd year, our street market has fantastic participation of local merchants, as well as both full season and drop-in vendors from all over Vancouver Island, making for just the right amount of variety eac...more info
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| Category: | Markets |
| Date: | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Time: | 6:00 PM – Dusk |
| Location: | Craig Street, Downtown Parksville |
| Website: | Open Site |
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