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Aug 15, 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: | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Address: | 1390 Errington Road Errington, |
| Location: | Errington Community Park |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Aug 15, 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: | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Time: | 11am to 3pm |
| Address: | See Website |
| Location: | The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Aug 15, 2026
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Come try out a yoga class at Fairwinds Wellness Club for free! Join us on our private lawn area for a serene morning yoga experience.
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM |
| Address: | 3455 Fairwinds Drive Nanoose Bay |
| Location: | Fairwinds Wellness Club |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Aug 15, 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: | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Time: | 5:30-8:30 pm |
| Address: | 240 Dogwood Street Parksville |
| Location: | Bayside Restaurant & Lounge |
| Cost: | Free |
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Aug 15, 2026
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Nanoose Bay Cafe Weekend Brunch
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| Category: | Events |
| Date: | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Time: | Saturday & Sunday Until 3pm |
| Address: | 3521 Dolphin Dr Nanoose Bay |
| Location: | Nanoose Bay Cafe |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Aug 15, 2026
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Live music, ocean air, summer nights - what more could you ask for?
Tickets available now: https://www.nanoosebaycafe.com/waterfront-music-series
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Time: | 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Address: | 3521 Dolphin Dr Nanoose Bay |
| Location: | Nanoose Bay Cafe |
| Cost: | $40 |
| 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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Aug 15, 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: | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Time: | 8:30am-12pm, Year Round |
| Address: | 644 Veterans Way Qualicum Beach |
| Location: | Qualicum Beach Community Hall |
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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 29, 2026
to Sep 6, 2026
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Come and join us for our popular Summer Recreation Program! From June 29 to September 6, we're running activities for kids, adults, families, and groups. The first three days of the season feature Kids Club programming, with our full Summer Recreation schedule kicking off July 2. This year’s schedule includes favourites like S’mores & Stories, Family Olympics, Stuffies Workshop, Paint Nights, and more. Plus, this year we've added Beach Volleyball and Paddleboard Yoga experiences for Summer 2026. Whether you’re staying with us, visiting for the day, or part of the local community, everyone ...more info
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| Category: | Family |
| Start: | Jul 29, 2026 |
| End: | Sep 6, 2026 |
| Address: | 1155 Resort Dr Parksville |
| Location: | Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort |
| Cost: | See Website |
| Website: | Open Site |
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Aug 15, 2026
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Locals and visitors alike look forward to the ever popular FREE Tim Hortons Summer Concert Series Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Parksville Outdoor Theatre in the Community Park. Concert dates are: July 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, Aug 1, 14, 15, 2026.
2026 Schedule:
July 17 – The Rockin’ Crew (Yacht Rock)
July 18 – Wunderbread (70s)
July 24 – LJ Mounteney (Rhythm & Blues)
July 25 – Sunset Strip (80s)
July 31 – Mid Island Blues Allstars (Blues)
Aug 1 – Maxwell Smart (Classic Rock)
Aug 14 – Apollos (Variety)
Aug 15 – Whiskey Business (Country)
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| Category: | Concerts |
| Date: | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Time: | Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:30pm-8:30pm |
| Address: | Parksville Community Park |
| Location: | Parksville Outdoor Theatre |
| Cost: | Free |
| Website: | Open Site |
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