# Best Things To Do In Nanaimo Today | Events In Nanaimo Today | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Discover things to do near Nanaimo today! From outdoor adventures and cultural experiences, to delicious food and nightlife, there's something for everyone in Nanaimo. Plan your visit now and make the most of your day in this vibrant and exciting city.
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## today Events in Nanaimo

- **Event Name**: Free Dancing in the Park
  - **Description**: Dance Nanaimo, Argentine Tango Nanaimo, Club 256, and Nanaimo West Coast Swing Collective are collaborating to host free dancing in the park this summer!

Free 1-hour Workshops

No partner needed!
Welcoming - Respectful - Inclusive

Workshop Schedule:
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  - **Date**: Tue Jul 14 2026 (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/free-dancing-in-the-park/200030289470231
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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- **Event Name**: Sculptural In Nature
  - **Description**: Sculptural In Nature: A Small Sculpture Show
Opening Reception: Thursday July 9, 2026 from 7 PM - 9 PM, Light refreshments will be served
Show runs July 9 - 25, 2026
115 Chapel St. Downtown Nanaimo BC

Sculptural In Nature brings together a collection of
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  - **Date**: Tue Jul 14 2026 (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/sculptural-in-nature/200030390486400
  - **Venue**: 115 Chapel st, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia v9r 4h5
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  - **Categories**: Art, Exhibitions, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: New Moon Song Circle Playshop - Rebirth of Light and Life
  - **Description**: Raise and weave your voice in a community song circle / informal harmony workshop celebrating the new moon, and the regeneration of light and hope from darkness. Easy-to-learn, harmony-rich songs that lift the heart and soul, taught by call and response i
  - **Date**: Tue Jul 14 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Jul 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/new-moon-song-circle-playshop-rebirth-of-light-and-life/200030397500202
  - **Venue**: Kin Hut Activity Centre
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, Entertainment, performances, Music

## 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**: Live Poppy Painting
  - **Description**: Art Zone Feature Night: Live Poppy Painting with Kelly Mitchelmore — July 16As part of the Commercial Street Night Market, Pacific Arts Market is thrilled to welcome painter Kelly Mitchelmore for an
  - **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**: 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**: 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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- **Event Name**: Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta
  - **Description**: The 40th Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta will be held July 19, 2026, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo. In the morning, teams representing local businesses and organizations will build boats on site at the park, and then
  - **Venue**: Maffeo Sutton Park
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- **Event Name**: Snuneymuxw Days 2026
  - **Description**: 🎉 Snuneymuxw Days 2026: You are invited!

Celebrating our sacred lands, waters, and each other. 

From July 24 to 26, you’re invited to be a part of timeless traditions and some fierce competition.

🌐Check out www.SnuneymuxwDays.com for more info.

Everyo
  - **Venue**: 668 Centre St , Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9R 4Z4
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- **Event Name**: Sail Past on Wheels Fun Parade
  - **Description**: Bring the Family Downtown for 1 of Nanaimo's longest running Parades. Upwards of 100 floats, including Tubbers, will begin on Albert Street, cross the highway then follow Commercial Street to Front St winding up at beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park on Comox Ro
  - **Venue**: Commercial St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada
- **Event Name**: RON JAMES | NANAIMO
  - **Description**: Call: (250) 754-8550
Book online: https://tinyurl.com/m49ttv89

Canada’s #1 stand-up road warrior Ron James, is in the driver’s seat once again and bound full throttle for the 'big wide open' with his new show, "The Noise Between Our Ears".

With a seismi
  - **Venue**: 125 Front St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6Z4, Canada
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top today events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Free Dancing in the Park (Tue Jul 14 2026 at Maffeo Sutton Park), Sculptural In Nature (Tue Jul 14 2026 at 115 Chapel st, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia v9r 4h5), New Moon Song Circle Playshop - Rebirth of Light and Life (Tue Jul 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kin Hut Activity Centre).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Nanaimo today July 14, 2026?
  - **A:** Free Dancing in the Park (Tue Jul 14 2026 at Maffeo Sutton Park), Sculptural In Nature (Tue Jul 14 2026 at 115 Chapel st, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia v9r 4h5), New Moon Song Circle Playshop - Rebirth of Light and Life (Tue Jul 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kin Hut Activity Centre).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Nanaimo in July 2026?
  - **A:** Free Dancing in the Park (Tue Jul 14 2026 at Maffeo Sutton Park), Sculptural In Nature (Tue Jul 14 2026 at 115 Chapel st, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia v9r 4h5), New Moon Song Circle Playshop - Rebirth of Light and Life (Tue Jul 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kin Hut Activity Centre).
- **Q**: How can I find today events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming today 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 today 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 today events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting today events in Nanaimo include Maffeo Sutton Park, 115 Chapel st, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia v9r 4h5, Kin Hut Activity Centre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for today events in Nanaimo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting today events in Nanaimo include Nanaimo WCS Collective, Nanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery, Sylvia Humble.
- **Q**: Are there any online today events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many today events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
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