A Full Weekend of Markets, Music & Family Fun in Parksville & Qualicum Beach! 
April 11th–12th, 2026 – Save the Dates!
Saturday, April 11th
Qualicum Beach Farmers Market • 
Qualicum Beach Community Hall / Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach
Qualicum Beach Community Hall / Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach • 
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM • 
Fresh local produce, baked goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors
Fresh local produce, baked goods, and handcrafted items from local vendors
Birds & Bino’s BC NatureKids Outing w/ Arrowsmith Naturalists • Seaside Nature Park – Faye Smith Memorial Pavilion, Qualicum Beach
Seaside Nature Park – Faye Smith Memorial Pavilion, Qualicum Beach • 
10:00 – 11:00 AM
10:00 – 11:00 AM • 
Family-friendly birdwatching adventure with hands-on learning and wildlife observation
Family-friendly birdwatching adventure with hands-on learning and wildlife observation
Arrowsmith Cycling Club Family Group Ride • Englishman River Falls Provincial Park – Picnic Shelter, Errington
Englishman River Falls Provincial Park – Picnic Shelter, Errington • 
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM • 
Relaxed, family-friendly group ride for all ages and abilities as part of the Brant Wildlife Festival
Relaxed, family-friendly group ride for all ages and abilities as part of the Brant Wildlife Festival
Book Reading with Joline Martin • Vancouver Island Regional Library, Qualicum Beach
Vancouver Island Regional Library, Qualicum Beach • 
2:00 PM
2:00 PM • 
Author reading of War Resisters with books available for purchase (free event)
Author reading of War Resisters with books available for purchase (free event)
An Evening of West Coast Swing • Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd, Qualicum Beach
Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd, Qualicum Beach • 
6:30 – 9:00 PM
6:30 – 9:00 PM • 
Free beginner lesson followed by social dancing ($10 suggested donation)
Free beginner lesson followed by social dancing ($10 suggested donation)
The Raven Lunatics Live • Crown & Anchor Pub, Qualicum Bay
Crown & Anchor Pub, Qualicum Bay • 
8:00 PM
8:00 PM • 
Live music performance to cap off the night
Live music performance to cap off the night Sunday, April 12th
Second Sunday Market & Pancake Breakfast • Lighthouse Community Centre, Qualicum Bay
Lighthouse Community Centre, Qualicum Bay • 8:00 – 11:30 AM
8:00 – 11:30 AM • 
Monthly community market with breakfast fundraiser and local vendors
Monthly community market with breakfast fundraiser and local vendors
Community Breakfast at Kwalikum Secondary School • Kwalikum Secondary School, Qualicum Beach
Kwalikum Secondary School, Qualicum Beach • 
9:30 – 11:00 AM
9:30 – 11:00 AM • 
Pancakes, bannock, eggs, and more in support of local school food programs
Pancakes, bannock, eggs, and more in support of local school food programs
Brant Wildlife Family Festival • Oceanside Place, Parksville
Oceanside Place, Parksville • 
12:30 – 3:00 PM
12:30 – 3:00 PM • 
Free family event with skating, face painting, music, and educational activities
Free family event with skating, face painting, music, and educational activities
Which event are you heading to this weekend?