Central Island | This Week's Events
The following is a list of the events happening in the next 7 days in and around Nanaimo, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Tofino, Port Alberni and Central Vancouver Island
If you are looking for ways to keep from feeling cooped up we hope that something in the following list of events keeps you sane.
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Events happening this week...
Loom Knit Socks
Tue. June 30th, 2026 NanaimoJoin us and learn how to make these fun and simple loom knit socks!
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Canada Day open House July 1st Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 Harewood
Wed. July 1st, 2026 NanaimoRoyal Canadian Legion Branch 10 Nanaimo - Canada 🇨🇦 Day -Open House
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⚽ Match 84 Watch Party – 2026 Alberni Valley Indigenous-Led Soccer Community Celebration
Thu. July 2nd, 2026 Port AlberniFree, family-friendly live big-screen FIFA World Cup 2026 match viewing! Part of the Indigenous-led regional soccer community celebration proudly funded by the Province of BC.
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⚽ Match 83 Watch Party – 2026 Alberni Valley Indigenous-Led Soccer Community Celebration
Thu. July 2nd, 2026 Port AlberniFree, family-friendly live big-screen FIFA World Cup 2026 match viewing! Part of the Indigenous-led regional soccer community celebration proudly funded by the Province of BC.
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⚽ Match 85 Watch Party – 2026 Alberni Valley Indigenous-Led Soccer Community Celebration
Thu. July 2nd, 2026 Port AlberniFree, family-friendly live big-screen FIFA World Cup 2026 match viewing! Part of the Indigenous-led regional soccer community celebration proudly funded by the Province of BC.
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Free BBQ and Dance
Fri. July 3rd, 2026 NanaimoKick off the summer with a Free Dance and Burger!! Mixed Playlist & Songs by Request WCS, Social Ballroom, Latin, Tango, Line Dance Hosted by Dance Nanaimo RSVP at [email protected]
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The Vancouver Reptile Expo - Island Edition
Sat. July 4th, 2026 - Sun. July 5th, 2026 NanaimoSince 2018, the Vancouver Reptile Expo has showcased BC's finest breeders and suppliers of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, and more!
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Parksville Downtown Farmers Market
Sun. July 5th, 2026 ParksvilleNew Sunday Farmers Market at the MAC Community Garden featuring local farmers, bakers, jam and pickle makers and other small food producers. Support farmers to ensure a resilient, vibrant food supply.
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⚽ Round of 16 Watch Party – 2026 Alberni Valley Indigenous-Led Soccer Community Celebration
Tue. July 7th, 2026 BamfieldFree, family-friendly live big-screen FIFA World Cup 2026 match viewing! Part of the Indigenous-led regional soccer community celebration proudly funded by the Province of BC.
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Free Dancing in the Park
Tue. July 7th, 2026 NanaimoFree Dancing in the Park Free 1-hour Workshops No partner needed! Welcoming - Respectful - Inclusive
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