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Things to do in Nanaimo

Nanaimo Museum gives a downtown visit a local-history focus through exhibitions and community stories. Recreation then takes you to larger neighbourhood facilities, with Beban Park and Oliver Woods offering different sports and program settings.

Decide whether the day is centred downtown or includes a separate recreation stop. Check museum opening hours and your chosen pool or gym session, and leave time to travel between the venues.

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What to do in Nanaimo right now

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Event Aug 30–Dec 27 3:00 PM–7:00 PM Every week on Sunday
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Sunday Blues Jam

Age guidance: The official sources do not state an age restriction

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 1, 2026–Aug 24, 2027 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Weekly on Tuesday
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TAPS Day Program

Age guidance: Adults age 55 and older

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 1, 2026–Aug 24, 2027 2:00 PM–3:00 PM Weekly on Tuesday
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Nordic Walking Group

Age guidance: Adults age 55 and older

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 2, 2026–Aug 25, 2027 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Weekly on Wednesday
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Kitchen Social with Nanaimo Foodshare

Age guidance: Adults age 55 and older

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 2–Dec 23 3:00 PM–6:00 PM Every week on Wednesday
Market

Island Roots Farmers' Market

Age guidance: Varies by activity

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 2–Dec 2 6:00 PM–7:00 PM Every month on the 1st Wednesday
Workshop

Read, Reflect, Write: Poetry Workshop

Age guidance: The official City listing does not state an age restriction

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 3, 2026–Aug 26, 2027 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Weekly on Thursday
Community event

TAPS Day Program

Age guidance: Adults age 55 and older

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 10–Nov 19 10:30 AM–11:00 AM Weekly on Thursday
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Family Storytime at Nanaimo North

Age guidance: Children from birth through age 6 and their families

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 11–Nov 20 10:30 AM–11:00 AM Weekly on Friday
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Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North

Age guidance: Babies from birth through 24 months with a parent or caregiver; older siblings are welcome

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 12 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Festival

Nanaimo Jazz Festival: Free Concerts in the Park (Saturday)

Age guidance: Varies by activity

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 12 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Festival

Chase River Heritage Days Carnival

Age guidance: All ages

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 12 12:30 PM–3:30 PM
Workshop

Orange Shirt Pin - Crafternoon Series

Age guidance: Ages 15+

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 12 6:00 PM–10:00 PM
Show

Sara Carbone with Juice and Louis B

Age guidance: The official venue listing does not state an age restriction

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 13 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Festival

Nanaimo Jazz Festival: Free Concerts in the Park (Sunday)

Age guidance: Varies by activity

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 13 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Community event

Listening, Once Again, to Our Great Mother: Book Launch

Age guidance: Adults only

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 13 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Workshop

Art Lab Sunday: Micro or Macro

Age guidance: All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 13–Oct 4 3:00 PM–3:30 PM Weekly on Sunday
Community event

Family Storytime at the Wellington Library

Age guidance: Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 13 3:15 PM–6:15 PM
Competition

Nanaimo Buccaneers vs. Port Alberni Bombers

Age guidance: Spectator event; the official league schedule does not publish age restrictions

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Plan your time

A local starting point for Nanaimo

Nanaimo Museum

Explore exhibitions and public programs about the city's history and culture.

Beban Park Recreation Centre

Compare arena, pool, fitness, and outdoor sports activities across the recreation campus.

Oliver Woods Community Centre

Look for gym activities and community programs at the neighbourhood recreation facility.

Planning things to do in Nanaimo

What can I find in this city guide?

Xperium combines bookable Experiences, upcoming public Events, active Meet Ups, and publicly accessible Spots in one Nanaimo discovery page.

How current are the listings?

The guide is built from live public Xperium data. Discovery rules automatically remove private, hidden, and no-longer-current options.

Can I add something happening in Nanaimo?

Yes. Local hosts and organizers can create an account and publish eligible Experiences, Events, and Meet Ups for people to discover.