April Adventures Around Qualicum Beach, Parksville & Beyond!

April 4th–6th, 2025 – Mark Your Calendars!

Friday, April 4th

Kw’a’luxw (Englishman) River Estuary Tour – Shelly Road

• Parksville

• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Learn about estuary conservation during this guided nature walk. Space is limited!

Tour of Heritage Forest

• Heritage Forest, Qualicum Beach

• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Stroll through old-growth forest while learning about ecology, history & preservation. Free!

Deep Bay Marine Field Station – Open House

• Bowser

• 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Explore marine life, aquaria, labs & touch tanks. Entry by donation!

Shorebird Photography Workshop with Diana McPherson

• 124 West 2nd Ave, Qualicum Beach

• 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Bring your camera and learn to photograph coastal birds in action! Entry by donation (suggested $150).

Lift-Off Gala

• Beach Club Resort, Parksville

• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

• Live music, appetizers, silent auction & 50/50 draw. Tickets $60 in advance.

Saturday, April 5th

Qualicum Beach Farmers Market

• Community Hall / Veterans Way

• 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

• Fresh produce, baked goods, and local creations!

MABR BioBlitz

• Milner Gardens & Woodland, Qualicum Beach

• 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Identify local birds, plants & insects with expert guides! Registration required.

Art Gems – Mosaics with Smalti with Debra Hagen

• The MAC, Parksville

• 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Craft with Italian glass tiles! Materials provided.

Free SOS Learning Series: Understanding the Teenage Brain

• SOS Community Services Centre, Parksville

• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Explore teen brain development with Gary Anaka. Free with pre-registration!

Spring Juried Exhibition – Meet the Artists

• McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville

• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• Award presentation and artist meet-and-greet! Open daily through April 27.

Pacific Brant Carving & Art Show (Day 1)

• Civic Centre, Qualicum Beach

• 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Stunning wildlife art & carvings. Admission: $6 (under 12 free).

Learning Saturdays at the Museum

• Qualicum Beach Museum

• 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Drop-in kids’ activities—this month’s theme: Salmon & Fish Friends!

Climate Café

• Qualicum Beach

• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Open conversation circle on climate emotions & experiences. Free with registration.

Ryder Bachman Band – Live Music

• The Shady Rest, Qualicum Beach

• 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Bluesy vibes by the beach—free show!

Lazy Mike & The Argyle Jets at Rocking Horse Pub

• Nanoose

• 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM

• Get your dancing shoes ready! Cover: $10

Sunday, April 6th

Art Bites – Hand Stitch a Stunning Quilt with Carolyn Shaw

• The MAC, Parksville

• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Make a kawandi quilt placemat—even if you’ve never sewn before! All materials included.