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Join us for Youth Week 2026!

Join us as we celebrate youth in Nanaimo! Check out the YOUth Nanaimo Facebook page for more information on this year's events (www.facebook.com/YOUthNanaimo). 

Please note that pre-registration is required for some of the events (ones marked with *), and space is limited. Call 250-756-5200 or visit recreation.nanaimo.ca for details or to reserve your spot. 

YOUTH WEEK ACTIVITY INFORMATION

Friday, May 1

  • Youth Lounge & Pizza | 2-9 pm | FREE | 150670 | Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
  • Paddle & Pizza * | 4-6:30 pm | $10 | 162564 | Long Lake/Loudon Park
  • Toonie Swim | 7:30-9 pm | $2 | Drop-in | Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

Saturday, May 2

  • Weight Room Orientation * | 1-1:45 pm | FREE |162547 | Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
  • Youth Lounge Pizza Party | 2-9 pm | FREE | Drop-in | Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
  • Graffiti Works * |12:30-2:30 pm | $25 | 163015 | Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

Sunday, May 3

  • Babysitter Training * | 9 am-4:30 pm| $60 | 162836 | Beban Park Social Centre
  • Weight Room Orientation * | 1-1:45 pm | FREE| 162548 | Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
  • Toonie Skate | 3-4:30 pm | $2 |Drop-in| Cliff McNabb Arena

Monday, May 4

  • Spare Blox | 5-6:30 pm | FREE | Drop-in | Park Avenue Elementary
  • Spare Blox | 7-8:30 pm | FREE | Drop-in | Fairview Elementary

Tuesday, May 5

  • Dragon Boat Blitz * |4-6 pm | $10 |162565 | Long Lake/Loudon Park
  • Spare Blox | 6-7:30 pm | FREE | Drop-in | Uplands Elementary
  • Spare Blox | 6:30-8 pm | FREE | Drop-in | Oliver Woods

Wednesday, May 6

  • LIT Parent Info Night * | 6:30-7:30 pm | FREE | 163135 | Beban Park Social Centre
  • Spare Blox | 8:30-10 pm | FREE | Drop-in | John Barbsy School

Thursday, May 7

  • Youth Lounge - Sundae & Swim | 3-7 pm | 150669 | Drop-in| Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
  • Play with Clay: Handbuild * |4-6 pm | $5.40 | 163549 | Bowen Pottery Studio

 

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Last updated: April 10, 2026

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