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  • Bastion Lighting Colour Purple and Blue on  November 30, 2026 for Stomach Cancer Awareness Day

    Nov 30, 2026, 5:00 PM

    Stomach Cancer Awareness Day is observed every year on November 30 to educate people about the disease and support those affected. 4,000 Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with stomach cancer and 2,000 Canadians are expected to die from the disease. The 5-year net survival rate is 29%. This means that, on average, about 29% of people diagnosed with stomach cancer will survive for at least 5 years.

  • Bastion Light Colour Orange from December 1 to 10, 2026 for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

    Dec 1, 2026

    United Nations has again called for an international campaign for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day)

  • Bastion Lighting Colours Red and Green from December 22-January 1, 2027 for Christmas

    Dec 22, 2026

    Christmas is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ and observed on December 25 with a broader cultural holidays with traditions of gift-giving, feasting, decorating, and family gatherings, blending Christian faith with secular customs.

  • Lions FREE Skate 2026-2027

    Jan 3, 2027, 12:00 PM

    The City of Nanaimo Parks & Recreation, Lions Club of Nanaimo, Save On Foods and many other community sponsors are proud to present the Lions Free Skates. Held Sundays, September 20 to March 21, 12-1:30 pm (On September 27, October 25, November 15, March 15 held 11:30 am-1 pm due to Clippers Games).

  • Lions FREE Skate 2026-2027

    Mar 14, 2027, 11:30 AM

    The City of Nanaimo Parks & Recreation, Lions Club of Nanaimo, Save On Foods and many other community sponsors are proud to present the Lions Free Skates. Held Sundays, September 20 to March 21, 12-1:30 pm (On September 27, October 25, November 15, March 14 held 11:30 am-1 pm due to Clippers Games).

  • Lions FREE Skate 2026-2027

    Mar 21, 2027, 12:00 PM

    The City of Nanaimo Parks & Recreation, Lions Club of Nanaimo, Save On Foods and many other community sponsors are proud to present the Lions Free Skates. Held Sundays, September 20 to March 21, 12-1:30 pm (On September 27, October 25, November 15, March 14 held 11:30 am-1 pm due to Clippers Games).

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!

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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.

Bastion Lighting Events

Do you have a cause or organization and would like to have a Bastion lighting event? Visit our Bastion Lighting Requests page to get details on how to qualify and request the Bastion be lit for you!

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