Xperium city guide

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 Sep 14–Oct 5 2:30 PM–4:30 PM Weekly on Monday
Class or seminar

Builders’ Club at the Wellington Library

Age guidance: Children ages 3 and older; a parent, guardian, or caregiver must remain in the branch

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 14 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
Community event

Transcend

Age guidance: Youth ages 12 through 17

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 16–Dec 16 10:30 AM–11:00 AM Weekly on Wednesday
Community event

Babytime

Age guidance: Babies and caregivers

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 16 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Film screening

Film Screening: Foragers

Age guidance: Adults and teens

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 17 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Community event

September Business After Business

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

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 17 5:45 PM–6:45 PM
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Club

Age guidance: Adults only

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 18 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Fair

Fall Career Fair

Age guidance: Post-secondary students, alumni, staff, faculty, and public job seekers

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 18 12:15 PM–12:45 PM
Tour

Lunchtime Tour of 'Biophilia'

Age guidance: All ages

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 18 7:30 PM–9:30 PM
Show

MA:Q at Nanaimo Jazz Festival

Age guidance: Varies by activity

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 18 7:30 PM–10:00 PM
Show

Dan Mangan

Age guidance: Varies by activity

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 19 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Community event

Art in Action

Age guidance: Varies by activity

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 19 7:30 PM–11:00 PM
Dance

Deep Frequency: A Sober Dance in the Deep Blue Sea

Age guidance: Varies by activity

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 20 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Workshop

Art Lab Sunday: Foam Plate Printing

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

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 20 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Community event

Glow in the Dark Skate

Age guidance: Varies by activity

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 20 4:00 PM–5:30 PM
Show

Menopause The Musical

Age guidance: Varies by activity

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 20 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Show

Mares of Thrace with Burnt Lung, Yegg and Cultist

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

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 21 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
Community event

Transcend

Age guidance: Youth ages 12 through 17

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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Event Sep 21 7:30 PM–9:30 PM
Show

The Alan Jackson Experience

Age guidance: Varies by activity

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.