Sports is about bettering ourselves. It's more about self-improvement, beating one's own record every day every moment. It helps us to gain the sportsmanship attitude not just towards game but towards life. While every sport follows different rules, participating in sports activities will help your brain take decisions faster. Participate in the sports events in Nanaimo like a football tournament, cricket, basketball, rugby/soccer, etc to helps to build your stamina.
Exercising and playing sports increase the flow of oxygen in the body. Get up, start running or join the next marathon, triathlon or cycling events near Nanaimo.
Find out sports events near you in Nanaimo or watch live match streaming in the cafes.
## Sports Events in Nanaimo - **Event Name**: Medieval Fall Fair 2026 - **Description**: We are thrilled to welcome everyone back for another year of Medieval fun, frivolity, and shopping! You can be prepared for: - Costume contest - Arts demos - Fighting demos - Archery demos - Shopping! - Medieval pop up Wedding Chapel - Bardic Performance - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3933 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLVWodQR4FUz9hv6wzlTLtrDWj3t-pO5FfSwybfCqMlfxkoxccq=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIrhUH4oeKtergBjON7x2PeilA2Ll-SBTM0ZWgu3jgLaS5dguA=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb69d5d2aeefc00.jpg - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/medieval-fall-fair-2026/200029402105747 - **Venue**: Coombs Fairgrounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82MmJhZjFhNWNhOGI0MWRlYjQzZmM0MDE3ZDU0MDdhMWE2ZTZmMzliYTFiNDkyYjk1YzFiZjZkYmRiZDY1Yzc2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDUyNy1kY2Y4ZThjOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzA3NzQwOA.avif - **Categories**: sports, food-drinks, shopping, pop-ups, contests, art - **Event Name**: Golf for Life 2026 - **Description**: Registration is now OPEN for the 33rd Annual Golf for Life presented by Hub International! For more than three decades, Golf for Life has brought together our community of golfers, sponsors and healthcare supporters for a day that makes a lasting differe - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/golf-for-life-2026/200030470592252 - **Venue**: Nanaimo Golf Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80ZGM0MGZhYzhlOWE0YWZhYzBhZDYwOGYwNjI1YWY4N2EyNDIyZjIyYzRlOWMzNjMzZWQzYjdiNzA0MDA3ZmE0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2U4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzEyMDI2MQ.avif - **Categories**: sports, workshops, nonprofit, golf - **Event Name**: Foos-A-Palooza - **Description**: Get ready for one of the most ridiculously fun weekends of the year at Wolf Brewing. Foos‑a‑Palooza is back and it’s bigger, louder, and more epic than ever. Friday, September 18 | Kickoff Party & Bracket Draw — 6:00 PM Saturday, September 19 | To - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 25 - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/foos-a-palooza/200030388266508 - **Venue**: Wolf Brewing Company - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mYTNmNTk2YzZhNzNjYmUwZjQwN2MyY2M0YTRkNTMxNzJjOWNmNDlkN2NmMTAzY2NmYzdmOWY0MDIyZTliNTc5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4MDgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzE0ODQ3OQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, sports, tournaments, festivals, live-music, music-festivals, contests, parties - **Event Name**: 10th Gripstrength Kettlebell Sport Open - **Description**: A CKA 🇨🇦 and IKO 🌎 League event! IN-PERSON: Date: Saturday September 5, 2026 Check In Time: 8am Lift Time: 10am Location: 6000 Oliver Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6T6 VIDEO SUBMISSION 📹 📹 📹 : Submission Opens: Sunday August 23rd 12:01 AM (PST) Submission Closes: - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 46 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 am (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/10th-gripstrength-kettlebell-sport-open/200029706875637 - **Venue**: Oliver Woods Rec Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xMDUxYzU4Y2QyMzRhOTM5NDI0OGU3YWY2MmQyNWI3MTZiNTE3MjNiNjA1MWY3OGI3YmIxOWM5ZWNjZGNhMWUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTU0MjIyMw.avif - **Categories**: sports, marathons - **Event Name**: Wednesday Night Summer Sailing - **Description**: Let's Go Sailing! This coming Wednesday Night. Skipper's Meeting at 17:00 (That's 5:00PM for you landlubbers) Meet at the Memorial Bench next to Carlos O'Bryan's. After the race you can tie up at or near Stones Marina (THANKS STONES! Once the new and mu - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Wed Sep 02 2026 (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/wednesday-night-summer-sailing/200030564359339 - **Venue**: Stones Marine Centre Inc. - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9jNjkyNzg0NzFmZWY1ZTExNGVhOGU4OTI2MmMyZmQxYmFiZDIzZjgyMjgwOTg4OGZmYWEyODI4MTA4Y2M0ZjIwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg0NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjgxODM5OQ.avif - **Categories**: sports, meetups - **Event Name**: VIPW 13th Anniversary night 2 NANAIMO - **Description**: Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling continues to bring you unforgettable experiences! Don't miss your chance to catch all of the Hard Hitting, High Flying, Keep you on the edge of your seat action! Card to be announced soon! {Card and Talent subject to chang - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 39 - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/vipw-13th-anniversary-night-2-nanaimo/200030229741601 - **Venue**: 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3K7, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy82NDFiZThlNjcxODBlNWIxZDFhMTM5ODcwMDBlMjczMGI3NTMxMjI3YTA2YzJjYjI1NzY2Y2VmMjliMDA4MDNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQzOTUxNw.avif - **Categories**: sports, kids - **Event Name**: Motion and Light Photography Workshop - Nanaimo/Comox - **Description**: Join us for a fun and interactive workshop where you'll learn all about motion and light photography hands-on!About this EventUnlock the secrets of motion and light in this immersive, hands-on - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/motion-and-light-photography-workshop-nanaimo-comox/100001359131110739 - **Venue**: Nanaimo/Comox - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kOTkzMjUzNDc0YmVjZmQ4ZGRjMTUwMWI5NjdiY2Y1MDY1ZjY0N2FjYjQyNTFlYTBhNDk1ZDJlNWMxYzVhODk3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2Q2ZWJlYy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjkyMjkwNTc.avif - **Price**: CAD 297 - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Art, Sports, Entertainment, Photography, Theatre, performances, trips-adventures ## Trending Events in Nanaimo - **Event Name**: An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - St Andrews, Nanaimo, BC(6:30pm) - **Description**: We are delighted to present... AN EVENING WITH RED DIRT SKINNERSRoots Music Canada describe the Red Dirt Skinners as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music.” Music News Magazine state that there is “an almost Floyd-like quality to some of th - **Venue**: St. Andrew's United Church, Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb68418d13dace4.jpg - **Event Name**: Creative Harbour Day - **Description**: 🎨 Creative Harbour Day — September 5th | 10am–5pmPacific Arts Market – Nanaimo GalleryJoin us for Creative Harbour Day as Nanaimo welcomes a cruise ship carrying - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a91ea26511dd.jpg - **Event Name**: Art in Action: Live Art & Music - **Description**: Join us at Pacific Arts Market for Art in Action, a BC Culture Days celebration featuring live artist demos, meet‑the‑artists, and local music. Our 2300 Sq. Ft. Gallery at 460 Wallace St. in Nanaimo showcases the work of over 80 Van - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a91ee4048aa0.jpg - **Event Name**: Wire-Wrapping Demo Day with Teresa Carrao - **Description**: Join local jewelry artist Teresa Carrao for a special Demo Day at Pacific Arts Market. Teresa will be wire‑wrapping a stunning larimar pendant from the Dominican Republic, using 925 sterling silver square and 1/3 round wire, and creating the piece from - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a6bfcce24bc7.jpg - **Event Name**: The Holiday Bazaar in Cedar 2026 - **Description**: Discover the magic of the season at the Holiday Bazaar! Explore a curated collection of unique locally-crafted art and gifts that will delight and inspire.15 minutes south of Downtown Nanaimo!November 21 - **Venue**: Cedar Community Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69447a2dea482.jpg - **Event Name**: Once Upon a Craft Fair - **Description**: Friday 12-7pm 🎄Saturday 10-5pm 🦄Sunday 10-4pm 🎀$5 entry. Come and go as you please for all three days with your wristband. ? 20% of entry goes to local community groups. Check out how much we raised in the past years! ? - **Venue**: Beban Park Social Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a418d1e76497.jpg - **Event Name**: Light 'EmUpTV 2nd Annual Cruise-In Car Show at Woodgrove - **Description**: Hey Nanaimo, We’re Back! Light ’EmUp.TV is excited to host the 2nd Annual Woodgrove Cruise-In Car Show at Woodgrove Shopping Centre! Let’s close out an incredible car season with another unforgettable show. Pre-register your vehicle today, and don’t for - **Venue**: Woodgrove Centre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8cc9705ed88ce90672830573675b08de8608ea726cab7a56d560aa8fdaa37605-rimg-w1200-h594-dc080808-gmir?v=1787485901 - **Event Name**: 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival & Fireworks in Nanaimo - **Description**: ✧ ˚ · . Join us for a delightful celebration including 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒, traditional festivities, family fun, and moonlit magic at our 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 Mid-Autumn Festival event! This September we are going to 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐔𝐏 Maffeo Sutton Park with the glow of a thousand lanterns - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park Nanaimo Harbour - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e6328d58b6891c132ec7693e0c32b326ac13cdf045083c7085543773932ff07d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1787542363 - **Event Name**: RockVIU 2026 New Student Orientation - **Description**: Kick off the first day of your VIU journey at RockVIU new student orientation on Tuesday, September 8!About this EventExplore the campus, get to know your profs and meet other students in your program!Your day kicks - **Venue**: VIU Gymnasium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f5035df68b71fa14b95273371c44171a976bccf9984cb6f2a8f8d47f4d349b97-rimg-w980-h461-dc444961-gmir.jpg?v=1780784884 ## Browse Sports Events by Date - [Sports Events Today in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sports--today) - [Sports Events This Weekend in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sports--this-weekend) - [Sports Events in September in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sports--september) - [Sports Events in October in Nanaimo](https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sports--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Sports events in Nanaimo? - **A:** Medieval Fall Fair 2026 (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am at Coombs Fairgrounds), Golf for Life 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Nanaimo Golf Club), Foos-A-Palooza (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Wolf Brewing Company), 10th Gripstrength Kettlebell Sport Open (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 am at Oliver Woods Rec Centre), Wednesday Night Summer Sailing (Wed Sep 02 2026 at Stones Marine Centre Inc.). - **Q**: What Sports events are happening in Nanaimo this weekend September 4–6, 2026? - **A:** 10th Gripstrength Kettlebell Sport Open (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 am at Oliver Woods Rec Centre). - **Q**: What Sports events are happening in Nanaimo in September 2026? - **A:** Medieval Fall Fair 2026 (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 10:00 am at Coombs Fairgrounds), Golf for Life 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Nanaimo Golf Club), Foos-A-Palooza (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Wolf Brewing Company), 10th Gripstrength Kettlebell Sport Open (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 am at Oliver Woods Rec Centre), Wednesday Night Summer Sailing (Wed Sep 02 2026 at Stones Marine Centre Inc.). - **Q**: How can I find Sports events in Nanaimo? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Sports events in Nanaimo on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Sports events in Nanaimo? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Sports events in Nanaimo? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Sports events in Nanaimo include Coombs Fairgrounds, Nanaimo Golf Club, Wolf Brewing Company. - **Q**: What is the price range for Sports events in Nanaimo? - **A:** Prices for Sports events in Nanaimo range from CAD 297 to CAD 297. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Sports events in Nanaimo? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Sports events in Nanaimo include Medieval Fall Faire, Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation, Nanaimo Kettlebell Club. - **Q**: What types of Sports events can I find in Nanaimo? - **A:** You can explore a variety of sports sub-genres and styles including Football, Race, Training, Rugby, Boxing and more. - **Q**: Are there any online Sports events available? - **A:** Yes, many Sports events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Sports events in Nanaimo? - **A:** Follow the Sports category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Sports events are listed in Nanaimo. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/e3/60106a87bd471da3f67c661438bc17/sports.png ## Sports events from nearby cities - [Sports events in Gabriola](https://allevents.in/gabriola/sports) - [Sports events in Crofton](https://allevents.in/crofton-bc/sports) - [Sports events in Qualicum Beach](https://allevents.in/qualicum-beach/sports) - [Sports events in Duncan](https://allevents.in/duncan-bc/sports) - [Sports events in Salt Spring Island](https://allevents.in/salt-spring-island/sports) - [Sports events in Richmond](https://allevents.in/richmond-bc/sports) - [Sports events in Shawnigan Lake](https://allevents.in/shawnigan-lake/sports)