Spring Break Fun in Parksville & Qualicum Beach! Skates, Swims, Laughs & More!

Spring Break Fun in Parksville & Qualicum Beach! Skates, Swims, Laughs & More! ☀️⛸️‍🎨
📅 March 22nd–23rd, 2025 – Mark Your Calendars!
✨ Saturday, March 22nd
1️⃣ Spring Break Everyone Welcome Swims
• 📍 Ravensong Aquatic Centre, Qualicum Beach
• 🕐 March 21–28
• 🏊‍♂️ Drop-in swims all week long—bring your towel and your splashiest smile!
2️⃣ Spring Break Everyone Welcome Skates
• 📍 Oceanside Place Arena, Parksville
• 🕐 March 21–28
• ⛸️ Enjoy public skate times throughout the week!
3️⃣ Tigh-Na-Mara Spring Recreation Program
• 📍 Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, Parksville
• 🕐 March 21–29
• 🌟 Paint nights, trivia, rock climbing, science fun, and more for all ages!
4️⃣ Qualicum Beach Farmers Market
• 📍 Community Hall / Veterans Way
• 🕗 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• 🥕 Shop farm-fresh produce and local goods every Saturday morning!
5️⃣ Learning Saturdays: Salmon & Fish Friends!
• 📍 Qualicum Beach Museum
• 🕐 1:00 – 4:00 PM
• 🐟 Kid-friendly educational fun with crafts and dinosaur pals!
6️⃣ Build A Log Cabin Birdhouse Workshop
• 📍 Ricky’s Restaurant, Parksville
• 🕐 1:00 – 3:00 PM
• 🐦 Build and decorate your own cedar birdhouse with whimsical touches!
7️⃣ Comedy Misfits Parksville (19+)
• 📍 1025 Lee Road, Parksville
• 🕗 Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
• 🎤 A hilarious night of stand-up comedy from Island talent! $20 advance, $25 door.
8️⃣ Kevin’s Bacon at the Rocking Horse Pub
• 📍 2038 Rocking Horse Place, Nanoose Bay
• 🕗 7:00 – 8:00 PM
• 🎸 Dance party with live rock & roll hits! $10 at the door.
9️⃣ Knox Presents: Just the 2 of Us – Joëlle Rabu & Buwa
• 📍 Knox United Church, Parksville
• 🕗 7:30 – 9:30 PM
• 🎶 A rich musical journey across six decades & genres. Doors: 7:00 PM.
✨ Sunday, March 23rd
🔟 Art Bites: Discover Zentangle with Rita Blom
• 📍 The MAC – McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville
• 🕗 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• ✍️ Meditative line art with simple tools—materials provided!
1️⃣1️⃣ Art Bites: Watercolour with Carol Ann Owers
• 📍 The MAC – McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville
• 🕐 1:00 – 3:00 PM
• 🎨 Learn beginner-friendly techniques to create dreamy landscapes.
1️⃣2️⃣ Boardgames Afternoon at Paradise Fun Park
• 📍 375 Island Hwy W, Parksville
• 🕐 1:00 – 4:00 PM
• 🎲 Family-friendly fun in the castle for just $5.00!
1️⃣3️⃣ GotPop? & Knox Present: Alpha Yaya Diallo
• 📍 Knox United Church, Parksville
• 🕑 2:30 – 4:30 PM
• 🎸 Award-winning African guitarist & band—don’t miss this vibrant show!
1️⃣4️⃣ The Cher Show in Parksville
• 📍 Royal Canadian Legion Br. #49, Parksville
• 🕗 7:00 – 9:00 PM (Doors at 6 PM)
• 🌟 Tribute concert with costume, trivia, and all the Cher hits! $35–$40
1️⃣5️⃣ Karaoke at the Rod & Gun
• 📍 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville
• 🕗 8:00 – 10:00 PM
• 🎤 New sound system, prizes, and free pool! Hosted by Texas Timmy Douglas.
1️⃣6️⃣ Live Music at The Bayside
• 📍 The Bayside Restaurant & Lounge, Parksville
• 🕗 Friday & Saturday: 5:30 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM
• 🎶 Enjoy live tunes with a seaside view all weekend long!
🌟 So many reasons to explore the Oceanside region this weekend—what will you check out first? Let us know in the comments!