# Meetups Events In Nanaimo

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Discover meetups in Nanaimo designed for every interest and community. From startup networking events and entrepreneur gatherings to coffee meetups, fitness groups, singles meetups, creative communities, and casual social events, there’s always something happening near you.<br>Meetups in Nanaimo are a great way to connect with like-minded people, build meaningful relationships, learn new skills, and explore local communities and experiences. Whether you're looking to grow your professional network or simply meet new people, you’ll find events that match your interests and goals.<br><br>
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## Meetups Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Art in Action: Meet the Artists at Pacific Arts Market
  - **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 Gallery at 460 Wallace St. in Nanaimo showcases the work of over 80 Vancouver Island artists and makers,
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/art-in-action-meet-the-artists-at-pacific-arts-market-tickets/80002323265542
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: exhibitions, fine-arts, crafts
- **Event Name**: RockVIU New Students' Orientation
  - **Description**: Kick off your university journey with fun, friends, and all the tips you need to rock your first year!
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 08 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue Sep 08 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/rockviu-new-students-orientation/100001990185891576
  - **Venue**: Vancouver Island University
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Caregiver Mental Health Support Group
  - **Description**: A free, safe, and non-judgemental support group in Nanaimo for families, partners, and friends navigating a loved one's mental illness.About this EventFind Empathy and Strength in Our Nanaimo CommunityCaring
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimo-caregiver-mental-health-support-group/100001096482953029
  - **Venue**: Oliver Woods Community Centre
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit, health-wellness, Meetups
- **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
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  - **Date**: Wed Aug 26 2026 (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/wednesday-night-summer-sailing/200030564359339
  - **Venue**: Stones Marine Centre Inc.
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  - **Categories**: sports, meetups
- **Event Name**: Meet the Freemasons
  - **Description**: DISCOVER THE MASONIC FAMILY

Ashlar Lodge No. 3 invites the public to join us for a welcoming and informative Masonic Family Gathering in downtown Nanaimo.

Many people have heard of Freemasonry, but fewer are familiar with the many organizations that mak
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 27 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Aug 27 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/meet-the-freemasons/200030546612952
  - **Venue**: Nanaimo, British Columbia
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, charities, night-markets, business, conferences
- **Event Name**: Salon Artificium 2027
  - **Description**: Event Steward:  Aspasia Bevilacqua / Eleni Harvalias
more information to come
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 36
  - **Date**: Sat Mar 06 2027 at 09:00 am – Sat Mar 06 2027 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/salon-artificium-2027/200030445694531
  - **Venue**: 975 Shearme Rd, Nanaimo District, BC V0R, Canada
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- **Event Name**: Hope in the Harbour 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready to be inspired and uplifted at Hope in the Harbour 2026, where community and hope shines bright.About this EventOn November 25, 2026 we are having an event at the convention centre where we will share informatio
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 11:30 am – Wed Nov 25 2026 at 01:30 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/hope-in-the-harbour-2026/100001993363800788
  - **Venue**: Vancouver Island Conference Centre
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  - **Price**: CAD 95 to 700
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Cinecentral Script Session at the downtown library
  - **Description**: Calling Nanaimo’s Film Creative

Writers. Actors. Filmmakers.

Read scripts, Provide feedback.

Writing a script bring it in. Not sure where to start start here!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 14
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 08 2026 at 05:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/cinecentral-script-session-at-the-downtown-library/200030547545421
  - **Venue**: 90 Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5G4
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, literary-art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Resilient Women In Business Networking Event
  - **Description**: Connect, learn &amp; grow with supportive women in business. Real conversations, practical tips, mastermind &amp; meaningful connections. Join us!About this Event✨We Meet Monthly to build the Like, Know an
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 08 2026 at 05:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/nanaimo-resilient-women-in-business-networking-event/100001295215015979
  - **Venue**: Bin 4 Burger Lounge
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  - **Price**: CAD 17
  - **Categories**: fitness, Business
- **Event Name**: Hartwood Fall TUTR 2026
  - **Description**: info to come
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 40
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/hartwood-fall-tutr-2026/200030413713342
  - **Venue**: Nanaimo, British Columbia
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- **Event Name**: AGM
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars for our AGM - Tuesday, October 20, 6:30 pm at St. Andrew's United Church on Wesley Street.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 20 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/agm/200030448339220
  - **Venue**: St. Andrews United Church Nanaimo
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## 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
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- **Event Name**: Edward Savage's Top 5 Wildlife Photography Tips
  - **Description**: Art Zone Feature Night: My Top 5 Wildlife Photography TipsPresented by Canadian Photographer, Author &amp; Naturalist Guide Edward SavageThursday Night Art Zone – Pacific Arts Market,
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **Event Name**: Creative Harbour Day
  - **Description**: 🎨 Creative Harbour Day — September 5th | 10am–5pm  Pacific Arts Market – Nanaimo GalleryJoin us for Creative Harbour Day as Nanaimo welcomes a cruise ship carryi
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **Event Name**: Art in Action: Meet the Artists at Pacific Arts Market
  - **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 Gallery at 460 Wallace St. in Nanaimo showcases the work of over 80 Vancouver Island artists and makers,
  - **Venue**: Pacific Arts Market
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- **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
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: THE PINK PALACE, a Sweet Tooth Burlesque Revue Play!
  - **Description**: The Pink Palace! Our debut showing created by Sweet Tooth Burlesque Revue,Featuring Forcible &amp; Spink, Bobinsky &amp; The Circus Mice! and more!Thursday August 27th at The Queens, Nanaimo. Doors 6pm, Show 7pmEvent Link THE PINK
  - **Venue**: The Queen's, Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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- **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
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- **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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Meetups events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Art in Action: Meet the Artists at Pacific Arts Market (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Pacific Arts Market), RockVIU New Students' Orientation (Tue Sep 08 2026 at 09:00 am at Vancouver Island University), Nanaimo Caregiver Mental Health Support Group (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at Oliver Woods Community Centre), Wednesday Night Summer Sailing (Wed Aug 26 2026 at Stones Marine Centre Inc.), Meet the Freemasons (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 05:00 pm at Nanaimo, British Columbia).
- **Q**: What are the top free Meetups events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Art in Action: Meet the Artists at Pacific Arts Market (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Pacific Arts Market), RockVIU New Students' Orientation (Tue Sep 08 2026 at 09:00 am at Vancouver Island University), Nanaimo Caregiver Mental Health Support Group (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at Oliver Woods Community Centre).
- **Q**: What Meetups events are happening in Nanaimo in August 2026?
  - **A:** Wednesday Night Summer Sailing (Wed Aug 26 2026 at Stones Marine Centre Inc.), Meet the Freemasons (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 05:00 pm at Nanaimo, British Columbia).
- **Q**: How can I find Meetups events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Meetups 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 Meetups 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 Meetups events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Meetups events in Nanaimo include Pacific Arts Market, Vancouver Island University, Oliver Woods Community Centre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Meetups events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Prices for Meetups events in Nanaimo range from CAD 17 to CAD 700. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Meetups events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Meetups events in Nanaimo include Pacific Arts Market, Office of Student Experience, Vancouver Island University, Mental Health Recovery Partners - Central Island.
- **Q**: Are there any online Meetups events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Meetups 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 Meetups events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Follow the Meetups category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Meetups events are listed in Nanaimo.

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