# Things To Do In Parksville This Weekend | May 1-3, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Parksville is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Parksville this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore.

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## Weekend Events in Parksville

- **Event Name**: MAC School - Art Bites - Brilliant Alcohol Inks with Mary Unger
  - **Description**: May 3 PM – Brilliant Alcohol Inks with Mary Unger

In this session you will create with colourful alcohol ink using various tools and
techniques while making free flow abstract designs.

All materials provided for this class.

About the Instructor: Mary U
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parksville/mac-school-art-bites-brilliant-alcohol-inks-with-mary-unger/200029952378316
  - **Venue**: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H5
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  - **Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Mushroom House or Garden Gnome Paintable @ Ricky's Parksville
  - **Description**: Paint your own charming garden gnome (20 cm high) and bring it to life with bright colors, patterns, and personality. A fun, relaxing project that’s great for all skill levels and makes a delightful addition to any garden or indoor space. Made of white re
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parksville/mushroom-house-or-garden-gnome-paintable-rickys-parksville/200029657059639
  - **Venue**: Ricky's Family Restaurants (Parksville)
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- **Event Name**: MAC School - Art Gems - Mosaics with Debra Hagen May 2nd 2026 - 10am-2pm
  - **Description**: May 2 – Mosaics – Debra Hagen

Feel like creating with a medium that’s been used for thousands of years? In this class you will have the opportunity to do just that! We will be using a glass tile from Italy called smalti. It comes in many different colour
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parksville/mac-school-art-gems-mosaics-with-debra-hagen-may-2nd-2026-10am-2pm/200029952376105
  - **Venue**: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H5
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  - **Categories**: art, workshops
- **Event Name**: CLASS FULL - Art Bites - Palette Knife Painting with Deborah Nicol -May 3rd 2026 -10am-12pm
  - **Description**: May 3 AM – Palette Knife Painting with Deborah Nicol

A fun and creative session, using palette knife techniques and acrylics to create rich images by ‘smearing and scraping’ your paint (rather than paint brush methods), on your canvas

All materials prov
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parksville/class-full-art-bites-palette-knife-painting-with-deborah-nicol-may-3rd-2026-10am-12pm/200029952378416
  - **Venue**: 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H5
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  - **Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Earthquake Hazards & Emergency Preparedness
  - **Description**: Learn about the earthquake hazards in our area and how to plan for them. Handouts provided.
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parksville/earthquake-hazards-and-emergency-preparedness/200029952375603
  - **Venue**: 345 Pym St., Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P1C8
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- **Event Name**: From this World to the... NEXT
  - **Description**: Adison Wood Music and the Parksville Adventist Faith Community present a Worshipful Concert with reflective, Christ-centered words and songs.
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parksville/from-this-world-to-the-next/200029961149124
  - **Venue**: 795 Island Hwy W, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H6
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: CatSpan 2026 Online Auction
  - **Description**: ⏰ The countdown is on! Auction opens Friday, May 1 at 12:00PM (noon) and closes Tuesday, May 5 at 8:00PM.

🚨 Register Now! Make sure that you’re ready to bid when the auction opens on May 1. 

To register, go to GalaBid.com/CatSpanAuction2026 

If you pre
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parksville/catspan-2026-online-auction/200029937383855
  - **Venue**: Parksville, B.C.
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## Trending Events in Parksville

- **Event Name**: An Evening with Blue Rodeo is NOW SOLD OUT!
  - **Description**: The Parksville Beach Festival Society, in collaboration with Collective Entertainment & Events Group Ltd., is proud to present An Evening with Blue Rodeo on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the Parksville Outdoor Theatre in the Parksville Community Park.
  - **Venue**: 193 Island Hwy E, Parksville, BC V9P, Canada
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- **Event Name**: Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition
  - **Description**: Parksville Beach Festival promises fun in the sun at the Parksville Community Park located alongside Parksville’s beautiful beach. Starting with the world-renowned, signature event, the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition, opening weekend is July 10,
  - **Venue**: 193 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H2
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- **Event Name**: Van-Roc Interiors "Opening Weekend" Concert Featuring April Wine
  - **Description**: Presented by Van-Roc Interiors, April Wine officially kicks off the 2026 festival with a night of classic Canadian rock. Victoria’s own The Tumblin' Dice will open the show, bringing high-energy country and rock favourites to get the crowd warmed up.

For
  - **Venue**: 193 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H2
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- **Event Name**: Blue Rodeo in Parksville
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Blue Rodeo Experience LIVE at Parksville Outdoor Theatre—This Friday, August 21, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Blue Rodeo is hitting
  - **Venue**: Parksville Outdoor Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition
  - **Description**: Parksville Beach Festival promises fun in the sun at the Parksville Community Park located alongside Parksville’s beautiful beach.  Starting with the world-renowned, signature event, the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition, opening weekend is July 10
  - **Venue**: Parksville Community Beach Park
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- **Event Name**: Mid Island Co-op Beachfest ROCKS!
  - **Description**: This three day music festival, sponsored by Mid Island Co-op celebrates old time rock and roll, classic rock and more!

Featured bands for 2026 are: Zachary Stevenson's Rock & Roll Call (50's/60's rock & roll, plus other classics), Petty Fever (To
  - **Venue**: 193 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H2
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- **Event Name**: ATTACK OF DANGER BAY!! THE 25TH & FINAL YEAR!!
  - **Description**: ***REGISTRATION IS OPEN*** WWW.COASTLONGBOARDING.COM 

THIS IS IT... THE FINAL ATTACK OF DANGER BAY... THE END OF AN ERA.. THE EVENT THAT CHANGED LIVES FOREVER!!! THE EVENT THAT LIT DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING ON FIRE & SPREAD WORLDWIDE IS LAYING TO REST A
  - **Venue**: Pender Harbour, British Columbia
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- **Event Name**: 81st Annual Pender Harbour May Day
  - **Description**: Join us in Madeira Park for the 81st annual May Day celebrations on May 16th, 2026!

As the longest running event on the Sunshine Coast, BC, May Day is a popular event in the community and we welcome visitors from around the world to join us in Pender Har
  - **Venue**: Madeira Park, BC
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- **Event Name**: DANIEL WESLEY 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR at The Rod & Gun Pub (Parksville BC)
  - **Description**: Got Pop? Concerts & The Rod & Gun Pub presents:

Daniel Wesley - 20TH Anniversary Tour (Solo/Acoustic)

with special guest

Friday May 8th 2026
at The Rod & Gun Pub
163 Alberni Hwy., Parksville BC
Doors: 7pm, Showtime: 8pm
19+ Show. Please bri
  - **Venue**: Rod And Gun 163 Alberni Hwy. Parksville
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Parksville?
  - **A:** MAC School - Art Bites - Brilliant Alcohol Inks with Mary Unger (Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 pm at 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H5), Mushroom House or Garden Gnome Paintable @ Ricky's Parksville (Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 pm at Ricky's Family Restaurants (Parksville)), MAC School - Art Gems - Mosaics with Debra Hagen May 2nd 2026 - 10am-2pm (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H5), CLASS FULL - Art Bites - Palette Knife Painting with Deborah Nicol -May 3rd 2026 -10am-12pm (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H5), Earthquake Hazards & Emergency Preparedness (Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm at 345 Pym St., Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P1C8).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Parksville this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** MAC School - Art Bites - Brilliant Alcohol Inks with Mary Unger (Sun May 03 2026 at 01:00 pm at 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H5), Mushroom House or Garden Gnome Paintable @ Ricky's Parksville (Sun May 03 2026 at 06:00 pm at Ricky's Family Restaurants (Parksville)), MAC School - Art Gems - Mosaics with Debra Hagen May 2nd 2026 - 10am-2pm (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H5), CLASS FULL - Art Bites - Palette Knife Painting with Deborah Nicol -May 3rd 2026 -10am-12pm (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H5), Earthquake Hazards & Emergency Preparedness (Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm at 345 Pym St., Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P1C8).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Parksville?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Parksville on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Parksville?
  - **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 Weekend events in Parksville?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Parksville include 133 McMillan Street, Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P 2H5, Ricky's Family Restaurants (Parksville), 345 Pym St., Parksville, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9P1C8.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Parksville?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Parksville include MAC School for the Creative Arts, Lost Arts Club, Knox United Church - Parksville, BC.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend 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 Weekend events in Parksville?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Parksville.

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