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Free Events on Vancouver Island

Before you break the bank!

On a budget, but looking for things to do? 

Here are all the great events happening on Vancouver Island for FREE! With all these ideas, there should be no excuses for boredom.  

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Opening Reception: Summer Small Works Show & Sale

Thu. June 25th, 2026 Victoria

Join us for the Opening Reception on Thursday, June 25, from 5-8pm, with artists in attendance.

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🇳🇿 New Zealand vs Belgium Watch Party – 2026 Alberni Valley Indigeneous-Led Soccer Community Celebration Soccer

Fri. June 26th, 2026 Port Alberni

Free, 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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Butterfly Release

Sat. June 27th, 2026 Port Alberni

Annual butterfly release fundraiser to raise funds for Alberni Valley Hospice. Fun family-friendly event!

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2026 Cedar Summer Witches Market (Weekend 2)

Sat. June 27th, 2026 - Sun. June 28th, 2026 Nanaimo

Awaken your inner witch at this bewitched marketplace where magick lingers in every corner!

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Parksville Downtown Farmers Market

Sun. June 28th, 2026 Parksville

New 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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Canada Day with Doctors of Rock 'n Roll

Wed. July 1st, 2026 Ladysmith

Canada Day with Doctors of Rock 'n Roll and guests.

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Canada Day open House July 1st Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10 Harewood

Wed. July 1st, 2026 Nanaimo

Royal 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 Alberni

Free, 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 Alberni

Free, 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 Alberni

Free, 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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