# Events & Things To Do In Nanaimo on 23rd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 23rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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Discover the best events and activities in Nanaimo on 23rd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Garage Sale 2026
  - **Description**: 27th Annual Surf Shop Garage Sale 
It’s back! Join us May 23, 2026 for our 27th Annual Surf Shop Garage Sale at Island Surf Company. We’re blowing out our rental wetsuits and rental surfboards to make space for our new fleet, and everything in the surf sh
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    - Count: 70
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:30 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/garage-sale-2026/200029782973500
  - **Venue**: 3464 Brittain Blvd, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 1W2
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- **Event Name**: NMBC Presents: Murderhorn Maiden – Part the Fifth
  - **Description**: All-Female Enduro Race Organized by the Nanaimo Mountain Bike ClubAbout this EventThe NMBC is so excited to present the fifth annual Murderhorn Maiden, an all-female enduro race in Nanaimo.
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nmbc-presents-murderhorn-maiden-part-the-fifth/100001981910482605
  - **Venue**: South Mt Benson - Red Gate, Nanaimo
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  - **Price**: CAD 20 to 85
  - **Categories**: sports, workshops, contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: MakeTime For Kids - May 2026
  - **Description**: 🎉 MAKE TIME… FOR MAKETIME! 🔧🧲🛠️
Makerspace Nanaimo
(Ages 5–14… and kids at heart)

🚸 Parents, let’s be honest…
You’ve built 92 Lego towers, explained 14 broken remotes, and somehow ended up in a glitter-based science project. Again. It’s time to channel a
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    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/maketime-for-kids-may-2026/200029813459447
  - **Venue**: 2221A McGarrigle Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9S 4M4
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  - **Categories**: kids, it
- **Event Name**: F'N Nanaimo - May (Saturmay edition) ft. K. Lani
  - **Description**: Saturdays are here! Let's dance!

Doors: 5:45pm 
Lesson: 6-7 (Taught by K Lani )
Social dancing: 7-10pm
DJ'd by Patrick & tbd

Cost: sliding scale, 5-20$ (no one will be turned away for lack of funds) e-transfer is available. 

Volunteers: if you woul
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 05:45 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 09:45 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/fn-nanaimo-may-saturmay-edition-ft-k-lani/200029915207949
  - **Venue**: Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo Rites of Passage
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- **Event Name**: VIPW RETURNS TO 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 cha
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/vipw-returns-to-nanaimo/200029909125144
  - **Venue**: 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3K7, Canada
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  - **Categories**: Sports, Kids
- **Event Name**: Get Your Groove On
  - **Description**: Morning Dance Gathering
Live DJ
Music • Movement • Fun
Morning snacks, cold drinks & coffee included
Kids welcome
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 18
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 23 2026 at 11:30 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/get-your-groove-on/200029828839759
  - **Venue**: North Nanaimo
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  - **Categories**: kids
- **Event Name**: Hummingbird Planter Workshop at GARDENWORKS Nanaimo
  - **Description**: Join us for this hands-on workshop and create a beautiful Hummingbird haven!About this EventLet our experts guide you with crafting up the perfect patio or garden addition. Participants will fill a versatile Emma bowl wit
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  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/hummingbird-planter-workshop-at-gardenworks-nanaimo/100001977086424718
  - **Venue**: GARDENWORKS Nanaimo
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  - **Price**: CAD 78
  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Hammond Bay Studio Tour
  - **Description**: A wonderful group of artists are hosting the Hammond Bay Studio Tour this May...we are creating new fabulous work for you to see!
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    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 24 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/hammond-bay-studio-tour/200029915208951
  - **Venue**: Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T, Canada
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Vegan Potluck
  - **Date**: Sat May 23 2026 at 12:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimo-vegan-potluck/200029905716822
  - **Venue**: Vancouver Island Regional Library + Fans
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, potluck

## 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**: 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**: Dave Teichroeb & Road Poets
  - **Description**: Hot off the release of their second album it's guaranteed to be a must see show. Road Poets perform riff laden songs with great guitar tone and meaningful lyrics. Lead singer/guitarist Dave Teichroeb writes the songs and delivers them with clever turns
  - **Venue**: The Queen's, Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69cdd4080732f.jpg
- **Event Name**: Morgan Wallen at The Port Theatre - BC
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Morgan Wallen at The Port Theatre - BC, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at The Port Theatre - BC in the heart of Nanaimo, BC for an
  - **Venue**: The Port Theatre - BC
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- **Event Name**: Fred Frith at the Vault! Phipps Pt. in support
  - **Description**: Big name, small room. Couldn't be happier to host this one. If you know, go right to buy tickets. If aren't familiar read on then get your admission secured. Tickets are limited. Room capacity is 47. 

Fred Frith steps across the threshold and lands in Na
  - **Venue**: The Vault Cafe
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- **Event Name**: Curious ComiCon 2026
  - **Description**: Come join us for Western Canada's largest FREE comic and geek culture convention at Country Club Centre in Nanaimo! All proceeds from the event go to a local charity!

The Cosplay Contest is back! Online registration closes at noon on the day of the event
  - **Venue**: Country Club Centre
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- **Event Name**: WRESTLEFEST III
  - **Description**: Wrestlefest returns bigger, louder, and more violent than ever.

Recognized as the largest professional wrestling event in Western Canada, Wrestlefest III brings together multiple wrestling companies, multiple champions, and the best talent from across th
  - **Venue**: Frank Crane Arena
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- **Event Name**: The World of Orcas Tour (NANAIMO) Sun pm, Apr 26
  - **Description**: We'll dive into stories about the Orcas in our waters, explore the space where we coexist, and... ideally, see them ourselves.About this EventThe World of Orcas TourI have spent th
  - **Venue**: 90 Front St #5
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- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Blues Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Nanaimo Blues Festival (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) returns on Thursday August 6 - Sunday August 9, 2026. 

Nanaimo Blues Festival has some blues for everyone – from R&B, boogie-woogie, blues-rock, to Chicago blues, jump blues, soul & gospel and so much
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Garage Sale 2026 (Sat May 23 2026 at 08:30 am at 3464 Brittain Blvd, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 1W2), NMBC Presents: Murderhorn Maiden – Part the Fifth (Sat May 23 2026 at 08:00 am at South Mt Benson - Red Gate, Nanaimo), MakeTime For Kids - May 2026 (Sat May 23 2026 at 01:00 pm at 2221A McGarrigle Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9S 4M4), F'N Nanaimo - May (Saturmay edition) ft. K. Lani (Sat May 23 2026 at 05:45 pm at Unitarian Fellowship of Nanaimo Rites of Passage), VIPW RETURNS TO NANAIMO (Sat May 23 2026 at 06:30 pm at 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 3K7, Canada).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Nanaimo include 3464 Brittain Blvd, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K 1W2, South Mt Benson - Red Gate, Nanaimo, 2221A McGarrigle Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9S 4M4.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Nanaimo range from CAD 20 to CAD 85. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Nanaimo include Island Surf Co., Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club, Makerspace Nanaimo.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Nanaimo.

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