Sunshine, Art, Markets & Music — It’s All Happening This Weekend! 
Saturday & Sunday, July 19–20 — Mark your calendars!
Summer Breeze Self-Guided Studio Tour• 
Nanoose Bay (Start: 3784 Mallard Place)
Nanoose Bay (Start: 3784 Mallard Place)• 
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM• 
Explore studios, meet local artists, and tour the Nanoose Bay peninsula on this free self-guided art adventure!
Explore studios, meet local artists, and tour the Nanoose Bay peninsula on this free self-guided art adventure!
Qualicum Beach Farmers Market• Community Hall / Veterans Way
Community Hall / Veterans Way• 
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM• 
Stock up on farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade treasures!
Stock up on farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade treasures!
Yoga at Point Park• 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay
3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay• 
10:30 – 11:30 AM
10:30 – 11:30 AM• 
Free outdoor yoga with stunning marina views. Bring your mat & water!
Free outdoor yoga with stunning marina views. Bring your mat & water!
Errington Farmers Market• 1390 Errington Road
1390 Errington Road• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM• 
Shop local vendors, enjoy live music, and grab a bite from the food truck!
Shop local vendors, enjoy live music, and grab a bite from the food truck!
The Amazing Art Race• Memorial Plaza to MAC Community Garden, Parksville
Memorial Plaza to MAC Community Garden, Parksville• 
Race Starts: 9:30 AM | 
Finishes: 1:00 PM
Race Starts: 9:30 AM | Finishes: 1:00 PM• 
Artists race through downtown painting live—vote for your fave!
Artists race through downtown painting live—vote for your fave!
Tim Hortons Summer Concert: Don Peterson & the Tone Rangers• 193 Island Hwy East, Parksville
193 Island Hwy East, Parksville• 
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM• 
Free outdoor concert featuring rock classics performed by top-tier local musicians!
Free outdoor concert featuring rock classics performed by top-tier local musicians!
The Dallas Grey Icon Tour• 1390 Errington Rd, Nanaimo District
1390 Errington Rd, Nanaimo District• 
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM• 
A full-scale concert experience with electrifying dance and powerhouse vocals!
A full-scale concert experience with electrifying dance and powerhouse vocals!
CrissCross: David Vest & Terry Robb Live• Knox United Church, Parksville
Knox United Church, Parksville• Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:00 PM
Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:00 PM• Honky-tonk piano and world-class acoustic guitar. Tickets: $30.
Honky-tonk piano and world-class acoustic guitar. Tickets: $30.
Acoustic Island Tour 2025• French Creek Pub
French Creek Pub• Show: 7:00 PM
Show: 7:00 PM• 
Free live music by The Black Cats, Wasn’t Not (Chevelle tribute), Philo & Kevin Saunders!
Free live music by The Black Cats, Wasn’t Not (Chevelle tribute), Philo & Kevin Saunders!
Sunset Cinema – The Wild Robot• Kite Field, Parksville Community Beach Park
Kite Field, Parksville Community Beach Park• 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Movie starts at dark)
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Movie starts at dark)• Outdoor movie night! Bring a blanket and enjoy popcorn under the stars.
Outdoor movie night! Bring a blanket and enjoy popcorn under the stars.
Sunday, July 20th Boardgames Afternoon at Paradise Fun Park• 375 Island Hwy W, Parksville
375 Island Hwy W, Parksville• 
1:00 – 4:00 PM
1:00 – 4:00 PM• 
Play all kinds of games for just $5! Great fun for all ages.
Play all kinds of games for just $5! Great fun for all ages. Music Trivia at Pacific Moon Rising• 1600 Stroulger Road
1600 Stroulger Road• 
2:00 – 4:30 PM
2:00 – 4:30 PM• 
Join solo or as a team and win prizes, gift cards & bragging rights!
Join solo or as a team and win prizes, gift cards & bragging rights! Karaoke Night at Rod & Gun• Rod & Gun, Parksville
Rod & Gun, Parksville• 8:00 PM – Close
8:00 PM – Close• End your weekend with free pool, happy hour, and karaoke hosted by Texas Timmy Douglas!
End your weekend with free pool, happy hour, and karaoke hosted by Texas Timmy Douglas!
Which events are on your list this weekend? Let’s show up for our amazing local scene! 