Holiday Magic Around Qualicum Beach, Parksville & Area! 
December 4th 1. Dylan Thomas’s “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” – Parksville Museum Heritage Church
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Parksville Museum, Heritage Church
Parksville Museum, Heritage Church• 
Storytelling, harp & song that take you back to Christmases past. (Also shows Dec 4 & 5.)
Storytelling, harp & song that take you back to Christmases past. (Also shows Dec 4 & 5.) 2. Milner Christmas Magic – Milner Gardens & Woodland
• Milner Gardens, Qualicum Beach
Milner Gardens, Qualicum Beach• 
Twinkling lights, garden paths and family-friendly Christmas displays. (Runs select evenings through December.)
Twinkling lights, garden paths and family-friendly Christmas displays. (Runs select evenings through December.) 3. Swing Into the Season: Holiday Jazz at TOSH
• The Old School House Arts Centre, Qualicum Beach
The Old School House Arts Centre, Qualicum Beach• 
Fundraiser evening with Phil Dwyer & Ken Lister, plus tasty bites and desserts.
Fundraiser evening with Phil Dwyer & Ken Lister, plus tasty bites and desserts. December 5th4. Christmas Night Market
• Veterans Way & Community Hall, Qualicum Beach
Veterans Way & Community Hall, Qualicum Beach• 
Outdoor evening market with local vendors, treats, hot chocolate and Santa.
Outdoor evening market with local vendors, treats, hot chocolate and Santa. 5. Coombs Youth Fiddle Group Christmas Concert
• Grace United Church, Coombs
Grace United Church, Coombs• 
A cozy Christmas show filled with live fiddle music.
A cozy Christmas show filled with live fiddle music. December 6th6. Last Stop Christmas Shop Market
• Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hall
Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hall• 
Two-day indoor market with local vendors and open concession. (Dec 6–7, listed here.)
Two-day indoor market with local vendors and open concession. (Dec 6–7, listed here.) 7. Bradley Christmas Artisan Market
• The Bradley Centre, Coombs
The Bradley Centre, Coombs• 
Curated artisan market with handcrafted gifts and festive atmosphere.
Curated artisan market with handcrafted gifts and festive atmosphere. 8. Christmas on the Farm – Little Qualicum Cheeseworks
• Morningstar Farm, Parksville
Morningstar Farm, Parksville• 
Wagon rides, food trucks, kids’ crafts, farm animals & holiday shopping.
Wagon rides, food trucks, kids’ crafts, farm animals & holiday shopping. 9. Red Cod Forge Christmas Crawl
• Red Cod Forge Gallery, Nanoose Bay
Red Cod Forge Gallery, Nanoose Bay• 
Metal art, jewelry, painting and forging demos in support of local charities.
Metal art, jewelry, painting and forging demos in support of local charities. 10. Santa Brunch – Qualicum Beach Cafe
• Qualicum Beach Cafe
Qualicum Beach Cafe• 
Oceanview brunch with photos with Santa, crafts and family fun.
Oceanview brunch with photos with Santa, crafts and family fun. 11. Gingerbread Cookie Decorating & Card Craft
• McMillan Arts Centre (MAC), Parksville
McMillan Arts Centre (MAC), Parksville• 
Free drop-in gingerbread & card-making fun for kids and families.
Free drop-in gingerbread & card-making fun for kids and families. 12. Decorate Your Own Christmas Tree
• Buckerfield’s, Parksville
Buckerfield’s, Parksville• 
Kids decorate their own mini tree with lights and ornaments to take home.
Kids decorate their own mini tree with lights and ornaments to take home. 13. Parksville Legion Christmas Craft & Bake Sale
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 49, Parksville
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 49, Parksville• 
Local makers, baked goodies and the kitchen open for breakfast and lunch.
Local makers, baked goodies and the kitchen open for breakfast and lunch. 14. Coombs Christmas Market
• Coombs Fairgrounds
Coombs Fairgrounds• 
Long-running Christmas market with over 60 local vendors, food and festive fun.
Long-running Christmas market with over 60 local vendors, food and festive fun. 15. Merry Little Christmas on the Farm Market
• Bethlehem / lavender farm (Coombs area)
Bethlehem / lavender farm (Coombs area)• Walk of lights, Bethlehem village, hay wagon rides, market, food trucks & more. (Also Dec 13 & 20.)
Walk of lights, Bethlehem village, hay wagon rides, market, food trucks & more. (Also Dec 13 & 20.) 16. Craig Bay Choristers – “Born in Bethlehem”
• Knox United Church, Parksville
Knox United Church, Parksville• 
Classic Christmas choral concert supporting Oceanside Hospice.
Classic Christmas choral concert supporting Oceanside Hospice. 17. Cookies & Carols
• Jensen Centre, Parksville
Jensen Centre, Parksville• 
Free afternoon of carol singing, cookies and community cheer.
Free afternoon of carol singing, cookies and community cheer. December 7th18. Santa Brunch – Nanoose Bay Cafe
• Nanoose Bay Cafe
Nanoose Bay Cafe• 
Holiday brunch by the water with Santa photos and family-friendly vibes.
Holiday brunch by the water with Santa photos and family-friendly vibes. 19. Sea Thrift “A Very Merry Artisan Christmas Market”
• Qualicum Beach Community Hall
Qualicum Beach Community Hall• 
Artisan market raising funds for Oceanside Hospice.
Artisan market raising funds for Oceanside Hospice. 20. Grinchmas Family-Style Bingo
• FP Coffee Roasters, Parksville
FP Coffee Roasters, Parksville• 
Drag, music, games, prizes, Santa pics & ugly sweater fun in support of Oceanside Christmas Wishes.
Drag, music, games, prizes, Santa pics & ugly sweater fun in support of Oceanside Christmas Wishes. December 8th21. Victoria Symphony Christmas Pops – 2 Performances
• Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre• Holiday favourites with special guest vocalists and afternoon & evening shows.
Holiday favourites with special guest vocalists and afternoon & evening shows. December 9th22. Cheers to Local – Pines Gift Shop at Tigh-Na-Mara
• Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville
Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville• 
Shop Island-made gifts with hot drinks, treats and the option to stay for dinner at Cedars.
Shop Island-made gifts with hot drinks, treats and the option to stay for dinner at Cedars. December 10th23. Christmas Trivia Night Fundraiser
• French Creek Pub
French Creek Pub• 
Burger, beer & trivia night supporting Canadian Parents for French, with 50/50 draw and family-friendly rounds.
Burger, beer & trivia night supporting Canadian Parents for French, with 50/50 draw and family-friendly rounds. December 11th24. Seaglass Snowman Workshop
• Nanoose Bay Cafe
Nanoose Bay Cafe• 
Create a lit-up seaglass snowman on rustic cedar for festive décor or gifting.
Create a lit-up seaglass snowman on rustic cedar for festive décor or gifting. December 13th25. Family Skate – Winter Wonderland
• Oceanside Place, Parksville
Oceanside Place, Parksville• 
Family skate “en français” with rentals included; entry by donation to CPF.
Family skate “en français” with rentals included; entry by donation to CPF. 26. Errington Christmas Craft Faire
• Errington War Memorial Hall
Errington War Memorial Hall• Free-admission craft fair with local makers, lunch and refreshments available.
Free-admission craft fair with local makers, lunch and refreshments available. 27. The Market That Sleighs
• Jensen Centre, Parksville
Jensen Centre, Parksville• 
65 vendors, baked goods, hot drinks, popcorn, cotton candy, mini donuts, youth entrepreneurs & live music.
65 vendors, baked goods, hot drinks, popcorn, cotton candy, mini donuts, youth entrepreneurs & live music. 28. Artisan Market – Bradley Centre
• The Bradley Centre, Coombs
The Bradley Centre, Coombs• 
Mid Island Artisans Collective’s last market of the year, supporting the food bank.
Mid Island Artisans Collective’s last market of the year, supporting the food bank. 29. Interactive Culinary Experience at The Truffle Farm
• The Truffle Farm
The Truffle Farm• 
Hands-on cooking class with Chef Nick Mackay-Finn, plus local food and wine pairings.
Hands-on cooking class with Chef Nick Mackay-Finn, plus local food and wine pairings. 30. Armoury Biker Church Christmas Concert
• Coombs Fairground, 1014 Ford Road
Coombs Fairground, 1014 Ford Road• 
Free-entry fundraiser with live music, food, family games and a silent auction.
Free-entry fundraiser with live music, food, family games and a silent auction. 31. Island Surf After Hours Christmas Sip & Shop Night
• Island Surf Company, Parksville
Island Surf Company, Parksville• Cookies, cocktails, discounts, door prizes and stocking stuffer shopping.
Cookies, cocktails, discounts, door prizes and stocking stuffer shopping. 32. Caroling & Christmas Cheer – Parksville Museum
• Parksville Museum
Parksville Museum• 
Ticketed caroling sessions (6 pm or 7 pm) plus festive lights and treats as a museum fundraiser.
Ticketed caroling sessions (6 pm or 7 pm) plus festive lights and treats as a museum fundraiser. December 14th33. Santa Breakfast – Extreme Eatz
• Extreme Eatz Bar & Grill at Arrowsmith Golf Course, Qualicum Beach
Extreme Eatz Bar & Grill at Arrowsmith Golf Course, Qualicum Beach• 
Breakfast buffet with Santa and two morning seatings for families.
Breakfast buffet with Santa and two morning seatings for families. December 18th34. Paint Night with Kelsie at Nanoose Bay Cafe
• Nanoose Bay Cafe
Nanoose Bay Cafe• Guided festive paint night with food and drinks available.
Guided festive paint night with food and drinks available. December 20th35. Christmas Concert – Errington Hall
• Errington War Memorial Hall
Errington War Memorial Hall• Community Christmas concert with live music and holiday spirit.
Community Christmas concert with live music and holiday spirit. December 29th36. “Starry Sleigh Ride” Paint Party – Island Art Night
• Tigh-Na-Mara / Cedars Restaurant, Parksville
Tigh-Na-Mara / Cedars Restaurant, Parksville• 
Holiday paint party with step-by-step instruction and a festive night out.
Holiday paint party with step-by-step instruction and a festive night out. December 31st – New Year’s Celebrations37. Kids New Year’s Eve Dance Party
• Bradley Centre, Coombs
Bradley Centre, Coombs• 
Early-evening dance party just for kids to ring in the New Year.
Early-evening dance party just for kids to ring in the New Year. 38. Happy Noon Year 2026
• Memorial Plaza, Parksville
Memorial Plaza, Parksville• 
Family-friendly countdown at noon with DJ, activities and an early balloon drop.
Family-friendly countdown at noon with DJ, activities and an early balloon drop. 39. New Year’s Eve Dinner Party – Bayside Resort
• Bayside Oceanfront Resort, Parksville
Bayside Oceanfront Resort, Parksville• Special NYE dinner party by the sea to welcome 2026 in style.
Special NYE dinner party by the sea to welcome 2026 in style. 40. Pacific Moon Rising New Year’s Eve – Spanish Boots
• 1600 Strougler Rd, Nanoose Bay
1600 Strougler Rd, Nanoose Bay• Live music, four-course dinner and champagne at midnight with Spanish Boots.
Live music, four-course dinner and champagne at midnight with Spanish Boots. 41. Extreme Eatz New Year’s Eve Bash
• Extreme Eatz Bar & Grill / Arrowsmith Golf Course
Extreme Eatz Bar & Grill / Arrowsmith Golf Course• 
NYE party with dinner, music and midnight celebrations.
NYE party with dinner, music and midnight celebrations. 42. New Year’s Eve Party at Nanoose Bay Cafe
• Nanoose Bay Cafe
Nanoose Bay Cafe• 
Five-course menu, live entertainment and a waterfront countdown to midnight
Five-course menu, live entertainment and a waterfront countdown to midnight Which ones are you circling on your calendar? Save this post so you don’t miss any of the Christmas markets, concerts, skates or New Year’s parties!