Community, Music & Local Fun in Parksville–Qualicum! 
January 24th–25th, 2026
Saturday, January 24th
Qualicum Beach Farmers Market • 
Community Hall / Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach • 
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM • 
Fresh produce, baked goods & locally made goods (year-round market)
Repair Café Oceanside • St. Stephen’s United Church, Qualicum Beach • 
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Free community repair event for small appliances, clothing, electronics & more
Learning Saturdays: Frozen in Time • Qualicum Beach Museum • 
1:00 – 4:00 PM • 
Drop-in educational crafts & activities for kids exploring the Ice Age
Mark Crissinger Band • Rocking Horse Pub, Nanoose Bay • 
6:00 – 7:00 PM • 
Live blues with Mark Crissinger (early show, $10 admission)
The Wardens – Mountain Music • Errington War Memorial Hall • 
Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM • 
Award-winning Canadian folk trio live in concert ($25)
Sunday, January 25th
Science in the Park: Winter in the Park • Meadow Drive Community Park, Nanaimo • 
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM • 
Family-friendly science exploration with nature hikes, games & activities
Which event are you heading to? Let’s support local and make some memories this weekend! 
January 24th–25th, 2026 Saturday, January 24th Qualicum Beach Farmers Market • Community Hall / Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach • 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM • Fresh produce, baked goods & locally made goods (year-round market) Repair Café Oceanside • St. Stephen’s United Church, Qualicum Beach • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Free community repair event for small appliances, clothing, electronics & more Learning Saturdays: Frozen in Time • Qualicum Beach Museum • 1:00 – 4:00 PM • Drop-in educational crafts & activities for kids exploring the Ice Age Mark Crissinger Band • Rocking Horse Pub, Nanoose Bay • 6:00 – 7:00 PM • Live blues with Mark Crissinger (early show, $10 admission) The Wardens – Mountain Music • Errington War Memorial Hall • Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:00 PM • Award-winning Canadian folk trio live in concert ($25) Sunday, January 25th Science in the Park: Winter in the Park • Meadow Drive Community Park, Nanaimo • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM • Family-friendly science exploration with nature hikes, games & activities Which event are you heading to? Let’s support local and make some memories this weekend!