Sunshine, Art, Markets & Music — It’s All Happening This Weekend!

Sunshine, Art, Markets & Music — It’s All Happening This Weekend! 🌞🎶🍿
📅 Saturday & Sunday, July 19–20 — Mark your calendars!
✨ Saturday, July 19th
1️⃣ Summer Breeze Self-Guided Studio Tour
📍 Nanoose Bay (Start: 3784 Mallard Place)
🕙 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🖼️ Explore studios, meet local artists, and tour the Nanoose Bay peninsula on this free self-guided art adventure!
2️⃣ Qualicum Beach Farmers Market
📍 Community Hall / Veterans Way
🕗 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
🥕 Stock up on farm-fresh produce, baked goods, and handmade treasures!
3️⃣ Yoga at Point Park
📍 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay
🕥 10:30 – 11:30 AM
🧘‍♀️ Free outdoor yoga with stunning marina views. Bring your mat & water!
4️⃣ Errington Farmers Market
📍 1390 Errington Road
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🍓 Shop local vendors, enjoy live music, and grab a bite from the food truck!
5️⃣ The Amazing Art Race
📍 Memorial Plaza to MAC Community Garden, Parksville
🕘 Race Starts: 9:30 AM | 🎨 Finishes: 1:00 PM
🏁 Artists race through downtown painting live—vote for your fave!
6️⃣ Tim Hortons Summer Concert: Don Peterson & the Tone Rangers
📍 193 Island Hwy East, Parksville
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎸 Free outdoor concert featuring rock classics performed by top-tier local musicians!
7️⃣ The Dallas Grey Icon Tour
📍 1390 Errington Rd, Nanaimo District
🕖 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💃 A full-scale concert experience with electrifying dance and powerhouse vocals!
8️⃣ CrissCross: David Vest & Terry Robb Live
📍 Knox United Church, Parksville
🕖 Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:00 PM
🎶 Honky-tonk piano and world-class acoustic guitar. Tickets: $30.
9️⃣ Acoustic Island Tour 2025
📍 French Creek Pub
🕖 Show: 7:00 PM
🎤 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
🕘 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Movie starts at dark)
🍿 Outdoor movie night! Bring a blanket and enjoy popcorn under the stars.
✨ Sunday, July 20th
1️⃣1️⃣ Boardgames Afternoon at Paradise Fun Park
📍 375 Island Hwy W, Parksville
🕐 1:00 – 4:00 PM
🎲 Play all kinds of games for just $5! Great fun for all ages.
1️⃣2️⃣ Music Trivia at Pacific Moon Rising
📍 1600 Stroulger Road
🕑 2:00 – 4:30 PM
🎵 Join solo or as a team and win prizes, gift cards & bragging rights!
1️⃣3️⃣ Karaoke Night at Rod & Gun
📍 Rod & Gun, Parksville
🕗 8:00 PM – Close
🎤 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! 🎉