Cultural, Community or Seasonal

Wed May 29, 2013 - Wed September 25, 2013

Make it, Bake it or Grow It. Chemainus Wednesday Market runs June through September.

Sun June 16, 2013 - Sun June 16, 2013

Dads and grand-dads will enjoy the annual vintage truck and tractor show. The day includes a vintage tractor parade, slow tractor race, and train rides!

**When accompanied by their child, Fathers come in for only $2**

Mon July 01, 2013 - Mon July 01, 2013

Celebrate Canada Day with reduced admission to the museum. Cost is $2.00 per person, children 4 yrs and under are free. This event features, live music, a flag ceremony, face painting, a bouncy castle, BBQ, birthday cake, and much more. A fun day for the whole family!

Mon July 01, 2013 - Mon July 01, 2013

Various Canada Day events & activities throughout the day.

Mon July 01, 2013 - Mon July 01, 2013

Join us in a celebration of Canada's birthday. This day is a real birthday party with live entertainment, crafts, face painting & ol' time sports day races for everyone. Island Savings & Peter Baljet provide the admission & train rides. Please check website for more information.

Sat July 06, 2013 - Sat July 06, 2013

The Annual Nanaimo Toy Run will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2013. This event in support of the children of Greater Nanaimo is open to all riders & supporters. The ride will start at the Cedar Community Hall and proceed through downtown Nanaimo ending at Beban Park. At Beban Park the events are open to everyone including: bike games, live bands, beer gardens, Show & Shine, food and merchandise vendors, prizes for competitors, children's events and more! Riders are reminded to bring a new unwrapped toy for the ride.

Sat August 03, 2013 - Sun August 04, 2013

An exhilarating annual event for over 40 years. Ladysmith Days celebrates the abundant pool of resident entertainers in Ladysmith with an exciting line-up of musicians, singers & dancers. Pancake breakfast, parade, market, face painting, babrecue,petting zoo, games, entertainment & lots more, topped off with fireworks Sunday night.

Tue August 06, 2013 - Tue August 06, 2013

Join us for lively musical entertainment as we celebrate BC Day with a fun day for the kids! Jump aboard with unlimited train rides, bouncy castle, games, and a concession! This annual event is a family favourite and brings out the inner child in everyone!

The museum opens at 10 am and closes at 4:30 pm. The train runs from 11:00 am - 4 pm, on the half hour. Regular admission rates apply and this event is included in BCFDC memberships.

Fri August 16, 2013 - Sun August 18, 2013

"Picture yourself at the Fair - From Pioneer Days to Modern Ways" celebrates the VIEX as the largest and oldest event in the community for 118 years. Come see our new midway - Shooting Star Amusements, headline entertainment for 3 days, clowns, home show, livestock displays, home arts, kidszone, kennel club and k9 demos, sheepdog trials, skateboard competitions, goat milking demos & pie eating contest & NEW this year - our community garden. VIEX is fun for everyone!

Sat August 24, 2013 - Sat August 24, 2013

Don't miss the old-fashioned Cobble Hill Fair. This real country fair & exhibition has delighted visitors with agricultural displays, livestock & great family entertainment since 1909. Events include: pancake breakfast, parade, blacksmith demos, sheepdog trials, livestock shows, hall exhibits, horse show, 4-H shows, kids games, trade show, all-day entertainment, vintage machineries, 4-H livestock auction & much more.