A Packed Weekend of Markets, Gardening, Games & Community Fun!

A Packed Weekend of Markets, Gardening, Games & Community Fun! 🎉🌿🎲
📅 May 1st–3rd, 2026 – Here’s What’s Happening:
✨ Friday, May 1st
1️⃣ Sedum Teacup Planter Workshop at Truffle Farm
📍 Truffle Farm, Parksville
🕐 1:00 – 3:00 PM
🌱 Create a whimsical live sedum teacup planter ($65)
2️⃣ Bingo Night at Greenview Taphouse
📍 Greenview Taphouse, Nanoose Bay
🕕 6:00 – 9:00 PM
🎟️ Drinks, prizes, laughs, and community fun
✨ Saturday, May 2nd
3️⃣ Qualicum Beach Farmers Market
📍 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach
🕣 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
🥕 Fresh produce, baking, and local goods
4️⃣ All About the Garden Sale
📍 525 Yambury Rd, Qualicum Beach
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🌼 Plants, veggie starts, and garden treasures
5️⃣ Errington Farmers Market
📍 Errington Community Park
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🍓 Local produce, artisan goods, flowers, and more
6️⃣ Milner Gardens 25th Anniversary & Spring Plant Sale
📍 Milner Gardens, Qualicum Beach
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM
🌸 Free admission, plant deals, spring celebrations
7️⃣ Science in the Park – Shoreline Science
📍 Descanso Bay Regional Park, Gabriola Island
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🔬 Hands-on intertidal exploration and marine science fun (Free)
8️⃣ Rainbow Wisdom Book Launch Party
📍 Qualicum Beach Café
🕖 7:00 – 8:00 PM
🌈 Celebrate LGBTQ+ voices with Mischa Oak & drag entertainment ($30)
✨ Sunday, May 3rd
9️⃣ Boardgames Afternoon at Paradise Fun Park
📍 Paradise Fun Park, Parksville
🕐 1:00 – 4:00 PM
🎲 Family-friendly board games for all ages ($5)
🌟 From garden lovers and market-goers to bingo fans and board game enthusiasts, there’s something for everyone this weekend! Which event are you most excited for?