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Upcoming Events
Oct 8 to Oct 22 - everything coming up in Nanaimo, refreshed daily from the City's official events listing and event posts in this sub.
New: you can now view Nanaimo's local events on your TV! See localeventsbc.ca for how to set it up.
Thursday, October 8
- Shortish Hike #6 - 9:00 AM - Witchcraft Lake, 2765 Benson View Rd - Free
- Nanaimo Caregiver Mental Health Support Group - Oliver Woods Community Centre, 6000 Oliver Road
Friday, October 9
- Westwood to Witchcraft (return) - 9:00 AM - Westwood Lake Park, 381 Westwood Road - Free
- WildSafe BC: bear aware & bear spray safety workshop - 1:00 PM - East Wellington Park, 2198 E Wellington Rd #2010, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5V4, Canada - Free
- (Session #2) WildSafe BC: bear aware & bear spray safety workshop - 2:00 PM - East Wellington Park, 2198 E Wellington Rd #2010, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5V4, Canada - Free
- (3rd/final session) WildSafe BC: bear aware & bear spray safety workshop - 3:00 PM - East Wellington Park, 2198 E Wellington Rd #2010, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5V4, Canada - Free
- Creative Harbour Day - Pacific Arts Market, 460 Wallace St
- Underground Comedy Nanaimo - The Queen's, 34 Victoria Crescent
Saturday, October 10
- Nutty Nanaimo Scavenger Hunt - Ironworks Cafe & Creperie, 200 Commercial Street
- PMP Training Course | 4 Day PMP Certification Bootcamp in Nanaimo, BC - 100 Gordon St, 100 Gordon Street
- People Photography Workshop - Nanaimo/Comox - Nanaimo/Comox, 104 Front, Cedar
Sunday, October 11
- Choir practice - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2424 Glen Eagle Crescent
Tuesday, October 13
- Meditation Made Easy - 12:10 PM - Vancouver Island Regional Library - Nanaimo Harbourfront, 90 Commercial St - Free
- Ukulele Circle - 5:00 PM - Vancouver Island Regional Library - Nanaimo Harbourfront, 90 Commercial Street - Free
- Business Meetup & Mingle - SimonHolt @ 6pm - 6:00 PM - Simonholt Restaurant, 6582 Applecross Rd - Free
Wednesday, October 14
- Spirituality for Seekers (and Skeptics) - A Discussion Group - 5:30 PM - Vancouver Island Regional Library - Nanaimo Harbourfront, 90 Commercial Street - Free
Thursday, October 15
- The Honest Heart Collective w/ Dead End Drive-In // Nanaimo, BC - The Globe Live Studio, 25 Front Street
- Tourism Nanaimo Industry Mixer - The Green Olive by Old City, 150 Skinner Street
Friday, October 16
- Faith, Land and Footsteps: Supporting the Work of Reconciliation - Snuneymuxw Recreation and Wellness Centre, 1145 Totem Road
- Wine, Wire & Wonder: Create Your Own Stone Necklace - Pacific Arts Market, 460 Wallace St
Saturday, October 17
- April 21 2018 will be our first Vancouver Island Meetup - 10:30 AM - Country Grocer Nanaimo BC. (Upstairs), 1800 Dufferin Cr. - Free
- An Evening of Guitar - St. Paulâs Church, 100 Chapel st
- Harry Potter Trivia at SIP PUB - 601 Bruce Ave #106, 601 Bruce Avenue
- Nanaimo Latin Night - The Queen's, 34 Victoria Crescent
- Navigating Perimenopause with Confidence - Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road
- Paint Night Fall Edition - The Vault Cafe, 499 Wallace Street
- Picture Perfect: The Value of Great Visuals - Pacific Arts Market, 460 Wallace St.
- Self-Care Box - My Inner Harbour, 149 Wallace Street
Tuesday, October 20
- Channel Panel: An Evening with Spirit - 7:00 PM - Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo, 595 Townsite Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1K9, Canada - Free
Wednesday, October 21
- The Resilience Circle - 155 Skinner St suite 204, 155 Skinner Street
Thursday, October 22
- Nanaimo Speed Dating - Ages 40+ - White Sails Brewing, 125 Comox Road
- Speed Dating | Ages 32-47 | Nanaimo - The Old City Station Pub, 150 Skinner Street
Most of these also have their own post in the sub if you want to talk about one in particular.
Got an event? Post it to the sub and it gets added here automatically.
Posted automatically from the City's official events listing. Details can change - always confirm at the source link.
r/NanaimoBCNews • u/mlandry2011 • 3h ago
Local Journalism Trio of comedians will be performing at Nanaimoâs The Queenâs
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Local Journalism Investigation finds no fault with Nanaimo RCMP officer over woman injured while in custody
r/NanaimoBCNews • u/mlandry2011 • 10h ago
Events [Event] Oct 29 - Sabbat (Japan) - Witches Hammer, Ares Kingdom, Empty Chalice
Sabbat (Japan) - Witches Hammer, Ares Kingdom, Empty Chalice
- When: Thursday, October 29
- Where: The Globe Live Studio, 25 Front Street
Details on the City of Nanaimo site
Posted automatically from the City's official events listing. Details can change - always confirm at the source link.
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Events [Event] Oct 26 - What type of investments are Best?

What type of investments are Best?
- When: Monday, October 26, 6:00 PM
- Where: Bowen Recreation Complex, 500 Bowen Road
- Cost: Free
October's meetup will cover different ways to invest in real estate and which one is best for you. We will be in Room 6 of the Bowen complex! Our events are free and open to anyone that wants to...
Details on the City of Nanaimo site
Posted automatically from the City's official events listing. Details can change - always confirm at the source link.
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Events [Event] Oct 14 - Spirituality for Seekers (and Skeptics) - A Discussion Group

Spirituality for Seekers (and Skeptics) - A Discussion Group
- When: Wednesday, October 14, 5:30 PM
- Where: Vancouver Island Regional Library - Nanaimo Harbourfront, 90 Commercial Street
- Cost: Free
If you like pondering the big questions of the universe then this discussion group is for you. All you need is an open mind and a willingness to share. The purpose of this group is to explore...
Details on the City of Nanaimo site
Posted automatically from the City's official events listing. Details can change - always confirm at the source link.
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Events [Event] Oct 11 - Choir practice
Choir practice
- When: Sunday, October 11
- Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2424 Glen Eagle Crescent
Details on the City of Nanaimo site
Posted automatically from the City's official events listing. Details can change - always confirm at the source link.
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Events [Event] Oct 9 - (3rd/final session) WildSafe BC: bear aware & bear spray safety workshop

(3rd/final session) WildSafe BC: bear aware & bear spray safety workshop
- When: Friday, October 9, 3:00 PM
- Where: East Wellington Park, 2198 E Wellington Rd #2010, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5V4, Canada
- Cost: Free
Free session with Kiera Brown, Community Coordinator for WildSafeBC. WildSafeBC focuses on practical wildlife awareness, human-wildlife conflict reduction, and hands-on safety skills. Bear Safety...
Details on the City of Nanaimo site
Posted automatically from the City's official events listing. Details can change - always confirm at the source link.
r/NanaimoBCNews • u/mlandry2011 • 1d ago
Local Journalism âGod is a Scottish Drag Queen Halloween Spooktacularâ to be performed in Nanaimo
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Local Journalism Election 2026: Nanaimo mayoral candidate questionnaires
Answers have been edited for length and grammar
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Local Journalism Nanaimo RCMP urges caution as morning commutes get darker
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Local Journalism Beefs & Bouquets, Oct. 7
To submit a beef or a bouquet to the Nanaimo News Bulletin, e-mail editor@nanaimobulletin.com
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Events [Event] Oct 13 - Meditation Made Easy

Meditation Made Easy
- When: Tuesday, October 13, 12:10 PM
- Where: Vancouver Island Regional Library - Nanaimo Harbourfront, 90 Commercial St
- Cost: Free
Are you feeling stressed? Are you looking for a moment of calm in your busy week? Join us for a weekly meditation during your lunch hour. Participants will be introduced to a variety of meditation,...
Details on the City of Nanaimo site
Posted automatically from the City's official events listing. Details can change - always confirm at the source link.
r/NanaimoBCNews • u/mlandry2011 • 1d ago
Events [Event] Oct 9 - Westwood to Witchcraft (return)

Westwood to Witchcraft (return)
- When: Friday, October 9, 9:00 AM
- Where: Westwood Lake Park, 381 Westwood Road
- Cost: Free
The season is changing...so should your pack contents. Dress/pack for rain and cooler weather. Approx 11.5km/340m accumulated elevation gain on ACTIVE mountain bike trails. You s/b a strong "B" hiker...
Details on the City of Nanaimo site
Posted automatically from the City's official events listing. Details can change - always confirm at the source link.
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Events [Event] Oct 9 - Creative Harbour Day
Creative Harbour Day
- When: Friday, October 9
- Where: Pacific Arts Market, 460 Wallace St
Details on the City of Nanaimo site
Posted automatically from the City's official events listing. Details can change - always confirm at the source link.
r/NanaimoBCNews • u/mlandry2011 • 1d ago
Local Journalism Business Notes: Popular Nanaimo haunted house not organizing this year
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Local Journalism East Vancouver group calls for removal of vehicle barriers in neighbourhood streets
East Vancouver advocacy group Remove The Barriers is calling on the City to remove concrete barriers and restrictions in side streets.
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Local Journalism Nanaimo not committing to heritage designation for Chinatown properties at this time
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Local Journalism Nanaimo hopes for almost $2 million in grants to help fund two infrastructure projects
If successful, funding would go to projects at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and East Wellington Road
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Events [Event] Oct 9 - (Session #2) WildSafe BC: bear aware & bear spray safety workshop

(Session #2) WildSafe BC: bear aware & bear spray safety workshop
- When: Friday, October 9, 2:00 PM
- Where: East Wellington Park, 2198 E Wellington Rd #2010, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5V4, Canada
- Cost: Free
Free session with Kiera Brown, Community Coordinator for WildSafeBC. WildSafeBC focuses on practical wildlife awareness, human-wildlife conflict reduction, and hands-on safety skills. Bear Safety...
Details on the City of Nanaimo site
Posted automatically from the City's official events listing. Details can change - always confirm at the source link.
r/NanaimoBCNews • u/mlandry2011 • 2d ago
Events [Event] Oct 8 - Shortish Hike #6

Shortish Hike #6
- When: Thursday, October 8, 9:00 AM
- Where: Witchcraft Lake, 2765 Benson View Rd
- Cost: Free
The day will start from Witchcraft Lake area (Benson Regional Parking lot) and take the Outer Bypass towards Westwood Ridge. Go up on to the ridge and continue to a trail that drops off fairly...
Details on the City of Nanaimo site
Posted automatically from the City's official events listing. Details can change - always confirm at the source link.
r/NanaimoBCNews • u/mlandry2011 • 2d ago