Events

  • Lions FREE Swim 2024

    Apr 27, 2024, 1:00 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 27 to June 29, 1-2:30 pm at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (no session on June 15).
  • Youth Week 2024

    May 1, 2024, 7:00 PM

    Come and celebrate Youth Week with us!
  • Family Fishing Day 2024

    May 12, 2024, 10:00 AM

    Celebrate BC's annual Family Fishing Weekend with us! *Learn to Fish *Musical Entertainment *Trout Release
  • Concerts in the Park "Laura Kelsey"

    May 12, 2024, 1:00 PM

    This summer, bring a lawn chair and a picnic while enjoying some great musical entertainment in some of Nanaimo's most beautiful and popular parks. These concerts are FREE and are great for the whole family! GENRE: SINGER/SONGWRITER
  • Concerts in the Park "Mostly Motown & Turnpike"

    May 17, 2024, 6:00 PM

    This summer, bring a lawn chair and a picnic while enjoying some great musical entertainment in some of Nanaimo's most beautiful and popular parks. These concerts are FREE and are great for the whole family! GENRE: MOTOWN/DANCE & CLASSIC ROCK (Double Feature Concert)
  • Concerts in the Park "Baby Bleu"

    Jun 12, 2024, 6:00 PM

    This summer, bring a lawn chair and a picnic while enjoying some great musical entertainment in some of Nanaimo's most beautiful and popular parks. These concerts are FREE and are great for the whole family! GENRE: POP/FOLK
  • Lions FREE Swim 2024

    Jun 22, 2024, 1:00 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 27 to June 29, 1-2:30 pm at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (no session on June 15).
  • Concerts in the Park "Shindigs, Dangerbox & Maverick Cinema"

    Jun 28, 2024, 5:00 PM

    This summer, bring a lawn chair and a picnic while enjoying some great musical entertainment in some of Nanaimo's most beautiful and popular parks. These concerts are FREE and are great for the whole family! GENRE: INDIE ROCK & POP FUNK (TRIPLE FEATURE CONCERT)
  • Concerts in the Park "Dagger Harbour"

    Jul 10, 2024, 6:00 PM

    This summer, bring a lawn chair and a picnic while enjoying some great musical entertainment in some of Nanaimo's most beautiful and popular parks. These concerts are FREE and are great for the whole family! GENRE: FOLK
  • Concerts in the Park "String Fever"

    Jul 17, 2024, 6:00 PM

    This summer, bring a lawn chair and a picnic while enjoying some great musical entertainment in some of Nanaimo's most beautiful and popular parks. These concerts are FREE and are great for the whole family! GENRE: 30s, 40s, SWING, FOLK, CELTIC
  • Concerts in the Park "Cosmic Dust"

    Jul 31, 2024, 6:00 PM

    This summer, bring a lawn chair and a picnic while enjoying some great musical entertainment in some of Nanaimo's most beautiful and popular parks. These concerts are FREE and are great for the whole family! GENRE: AMBIENT GROOVES
  • Concerts in the Park "Piu"

    Aug 7, 2024, 6:00 PM

    This summer, bring a lawn chair and a picnic while enjoying some great musical entertainment in some of Nanaimo's most beautiful and popular parks. These concerts are FREE and are great for the whole family! GENRE: ELECTRONIC SYNTH POP
  • Concerts in the Park "Dublin2"

    Aug 14, 2024, 6:00 PM

    This summer, bring a lawn chair and a picnic while enjoying some great musical entertainment in some of Nanaimo's most beautiful and popular parks. These concerts are FREE and are great for the whole family! GENRE: CELTIC/FOLK
  • Concerts in the Park "Mike Alviano"

    Aug 21, 2024, 6:00 PM

    This summer, bring a lawn chair and a picnic while enjoying some great musical entertainment in some of Nanaimo's most beautiful and popular parks. These concerts are FREE and are great for the whole family! GENRE: CONTEMPORARY FOLK
  • Concerts in the Park "Sundown: The Gordon Lightfoot Experience & The Sineolas"

    Aug 23, 2024, 6:00 PM

    This summer, bring a lawn chair and a picnic while enjoying some great musical entertainment in some of Nanaimo's most beautiful and popular parks. These concerts are FREE and are great for the whole family! GENRE: CONTEMPORARY FOLK, TEXAS SWING, BLUES & R&B (Double Feature)

Special Events

The City of Nanaimo hosts special events year round, so check back here often or join us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter as we are always adding more!

Hosting a Special Event in a City of Nanaimo Park?

Do you have plans to host an event in one of Nanaimo's Parks?

If you are looking for community events happening in and around Nanaimo, visit www.tourismnanaimo.com and view the events page.

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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Last updated: February 29, 2024

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