Events
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Wetlands Day Activities
Mar 22, 2026, 2:00 PM
EXPLORE! DISCOVER! CONNECT WITH NATURE! As part of Wetland Day, join us on Sunday, March 22, 2-4 pm at Brookwood Park (5740 Brookwood Drive) for free, family-friendly activities celebrating our wetlands! -Dip Netting -Story Walk -Guided Nature Walks at 2:20 pm & 3 pm This event is in partnership with Nanaimo Area Land Trust and Friends of Cottle Creek. -
Glow in the Dark Skate - April 1, 2026
Apr 1, 2026, 6:30 PM
Join us for Glow in the Dark Skates this spring and summer. Regular admission rates apply. -
Lions FREE Swim 2026
Apr 11, 2026, 12:30 PM
The City of Nanaimo Parks & Recreation, Lions Club of Nanaimo, Country Grocer and many other community sponsors are proud to present the Lions Free Swims. Held Saturdays, April 11-June 27, 12:30-2 pm at Beban Park Pool. -
Glow in the Dark Skate - April 19, 2026
Apr 19, 2026, 3:00 PM
Join us for Glow in the Dark Skates this spring and summer. Regular admission rates apply. -
Glow in the Dark Skate -May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026, 6:30 PM
Join us for Glow in the Dark Skates this spring and summer. Regular admission rates apply. -
Glow in the Dark Skate - May 17, 2026
May 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Join us for Glow in the Dark Skates this spring and summer. Regular admission rates apply. -
Glow in the Dark Skate - June 3, 2026
Jun 3, 2026, 6:30 PM
Join us for Glow in the Dark Skates this spring and summer. Regular admission rates apply. -
Glow in the Dark Skate - June 21, 2026
Jun 21, 2026, 3:00 PM
Join us for Glow in the Dark Skates this spring and summer. Regular admission rates apply. -
Glow in the Dark Skate - July 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026, 6:30 PM
Join us for Glow in the Dark Skates this spring and summer. Regular admission rates apply. -
Glow in the Dark Skate - July 19, 2026
Jul 19, 2026, 3:00 PM
Join us for Glow in the Dark Skates this spring and summer. Regular admission rates apply. -
Glow in the Dark Skate - August 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026, 6:30 PM
Join us for Glow in the Dark Skates this spring and summer. Regular admission rates apply. -
Glow in the Dark Skate - August 16, 2026
Aug 16, 2026, 3:00 PM
Join us for Glow in the Dark Skates this spring and summer. Regular admission rates apply.
Special Events
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Clubs and Organizations in Nanaimo
The City of Nanaimo is home to several clubs and organizations. From arts, social, sports or community, check out this Clubs and Organization Listing and see how you can get involved! Email parksandrecreation@nanaimo.ca to add your non profit group to this list or to update your organization information.
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