Fall & Winter EVENTS FAMILY FISHING CHALLENGE October 19-26 Get outside and go fishing! Join our Fishing for Fun programs to learn tips and tricks of this sport or head out on your own to see what you can catch in one of our local lakes. There will be a fish release on Friday, October 24, 12 noon at Colliery Dam Park. WINTER WONDERLAND December 24, 26-31 Frank Crane Arena Join us for our annual “West Coast Winter Wonderland”! This multiday event offers free skating thanks to the generous support of local businesses and community organizations. See our website in December for session times and sponsors. ACTIVATE 2026 January 1 Beban Park Bring in the new year with swimming, skating and more. See our website in December for all the details. BIRD COUNT January 3 Oliver Woods Community Centre Join the Nanaimo Area Land Trust and Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture for a fun, family-friendly birdwatching event. Spot and identify local birds, enjoy a warm drink and make a pine cone feeder to take home. This event is free! FAMILY DAY February 16 We will have a variety of free events for all ages from open gym time, swimming, skating, arts, crafts and more - all taking place at Oliver Woods Community Centre, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Frank Crane Arena. See our web page in the new year for more details. LUMINOUS PATHS Coming this Winter Maffeo Sutton Park This free winter art festival is a celebration of light, art and community featuring a variety of temporary light-based public art pieces. See our website in the new year for details. WATER TO EARTH MONTH March 22 to April 22 Activities and events to celebrate both World Water Day and Earth Day! This is a partnership between the City of Nanaimo and Regional District of Nanaimo. Go to getinvolved.rdn.ca/team-watersmart for event details this spring. See page 5 for more Fall and Winter special events.
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