Things to Do in Nanaimo, BC
Family activities, museums, markets, and outdoor events in Nanaimo.
Sat, Oct 3 · 12:00 p.m.
Dink’s Hotdog Eating Contest
21 Nicol St
$25 +
FreeWed, Oct 7 · 5:00 p.m.
LEGO® Build It. Blast It. Save the Day! at Staples Store 116
Staples Nanaimo Island Hwy Store 116
Free
Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 a.m.
Mozzarella, Burrata and Bocconcini
Madd Acres
$65.23 +
Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 p.m.
Children's Royal Tea Party
500 Bowen Rd
$40 +
Fri, Oct 23 · 9:00 a.m.
Notice. Recognize. Respond. Making Learning Visible Through the Pedagogy of Play
Duffering Learning Center
$100 +
Fri, Oct 23 · 6:00 p.m.
The Haunting of Beban House
Beban House
$7 +
FreeSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 a.m.
LEGO® | Disney Stitch
Staples Nanaimo Island Hwy Store 116
Free
FreeThu, Oct 29 · 10:00 a.m.
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup Cooking Class
Bowen Park Kitchen
Free
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:00 p.m.
Halloween Pre Party
The Queen's
$17.40 +
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:30 a.m.
Soft Cheeses
Madd Acres
$161.08 +
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 a.m.
Festive Holiday Planter Workshop at GARDENWORKS Nanaimo
GARDENWORKS Nanaimo
$89.59 +
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 a.m.
Batchmakers Apple Crisp Workshop
Nanaimo Foodshare
$10 +
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 p.m.
Festive Holiday Planter Workshop at GARDENWORKS Nanaimo
GARDENWORKS Nanaimo
$89.59 +
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 a.m.
The Holiday Bazaar 2026
Cedar Community Hall
$0 +
Sun, Nov 22 · 11:00 a.m.
Batchmakers Big Batch Lasagna Workshop
Nanaimo Foodshare
$10 +
Sun, Nov 22 · 7:00 p.m.
Canadian Famous Comedy Tour
The Green Olive by Old City
$22.63 +
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 a.m.
LaFF's 22 Annual Winter Celebration
Aggie Hall
See listing
Sat, Nov 28 · 9:30 a.m.
Mozzarella, Burrata and Bocconcini with Chevre
Madd Acres
$107.83 +
Sun, Nov 29 · 11:00 a.m.
Batchmakers Canning Together: Seasonal Preserves Workshop
Nanaimo Foodshare
$10 +
Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 a.m.
Soft Cheeses
Madd Acres
$161.08 +
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 a.m.
Gifts From the Heart 2026
Aggie Hall
$0 +
Sat, Dec 19 · 9:30 a.m.
Brie and Neufchâtel
Madd Acres
$155.76 +
Sun, Jan 10 · 11:00 a.m.
Batchmakers Breakfast Workshop
Nanaimo Foodshare
$10 +
Sun, Jan 17 · 11:00 a.m.
Batchmakers Spanakopita Workshop
Nanaimo Foodshare
$10 +