Special Events
World Ocean Day 2023
Kinsmen Park, Departure Bay BeachCelebrate World Ocean Day with FREE programing and information sessions for students at Departure Bay Beach! 3x 15-minute sessions by advanced registration, starting a 9:00 AM on June 8th. SEAMOR Marine, a local Subsea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) manufacturer, Nanaimo Science, a non-profit science education organization, and the City of... Read more
Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary Poker Tournament for Nanaimo Science & Volunteer Nanaimo
Moose Lodge #1052, 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaWe are pleased to be selected as one of the benefactors for this charity Texas Hold'em Tournament that is being organized by Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary! For adults only! Test your skill and luck, while helping support Nanaimo Science and the Volunteer Nanaimo for Youth Network! Tickets $100 includes buy-in and... Read more
Family Fun Night with the City of Nanaimo
Moose Lodge #1052, 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC 1356 Cranberry Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaBring the whole family out for an evening of fun with Nanaimo Science, the City of Nanaimo and many others! FREE activities for children of all ages. 4:00 - 7:00 PM Departure Bay Kiwanis Park
Pacific Salmon Foundation – Science in the Park
Englishman River Regional ParkJoin us for a FREE Science in the Park session all about salmon! During this crucial time in their lifecycles, our rivers are seeing the return of salmon. Learn about these fish with hands-on science activities for the whole family. This special event is made possible thanks to funding from... Read more
Pacific Salmon Foundation – Science in the Park
Join us for a FREE Science in the Park session all about salmon! During this crucial time in their lifecycles, our rivers are seeing the return of salmon. Learn about these fish with hands-on science activities for the whole family. This special event is made possible thanks to funding from... Read more
Nanaimo Science @ Nanaimo River Hatchery Spawning Day Fundraiser
Nanaimo River Hatchery 2775 Rugby Road, Nanaimo, BCWe will be at the Nanaimo River Hatchery supporting their annual fundraiser, "Spawning Day"! This is a great event for the whole family! Entry is by donation, and cash will also be helpful for the salmon BBQ, or for kids to "buy" a fry (young salmon) to release down the... Read more
Nanaimo Science @ Country Club Centre Santa Breakfast
Country Club Centre 3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC - British Columbia, CanadaWe are looking forward to taking part in Breakfast with Santa at @countryclubcentre this Sunday! We will have hands-on science activities and demonstrations for the whole family! Make sure to come see us across from the Information/Lotto Kiosk during this special fundraiser/ticketed event!
FlyOLand Bi-Weekly Science Program
FlyOLandJoin FlyOland Nanaimo and Nanaimo Science for a bi-weekly science program featuring hands-on experiments and mind-blowing discoveries. The program runs from September 12th to December 5th and is suitable for children aged 5 to 10. Registration is required. Click the '2024 Science Activity Events' section on bookeo.com/flyoland-booking to sign up.
Friday Night Social
Country Club Centre 3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC - British Columbia, CanadaOcean Explorers Night - Join us for an evening of hands-on science activities and crafts, where the mysteries of the deep blue sea come to life! Free!
Costume Boo-Tique
Country Club Centre 3200 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, BC - British Columbia, CanadaJoin us at The Costume Boo-tique, a FREE costume event promoting sustainability and affordability this Halloween! We’ll have a wide selection of gently-used costumes available. By choosing a pre-loved costume, you’ll be reducing your environmental impact while still enjoying all the fun of the season. Let’s make this Halloween not... Read more
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