2026 Nanaimo Open & 30+ Badminton Tournament
Friday, October 02, 2026
Oliver Woods Community Centre
Friday's standout Sports pick. It's on at Oliver Woods Community Centre. One of 2 Sports events that day, and the one we'd choose.
Dayfari Editors' Picks
Oct 02–Oct 04 · Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo, you've outdone yourself. 29 events across Friday to Sunday — that's a proper weekend calendar. We sifted through the whole thing and these are our picks.
The spread is community and arts, with Saturday stacking up 9 events — the busiest day of the three. Ticketed events start at CAD 12.5.
If you're bringing the crew: Nanaimo North Library has 6 things on, so you can park yourselves there and let the weekend come to you.
Friday, October 02, 2026
Oliver Woods Community Centre
Friday's standout Sports pick. It's on at Oliver Woods Community Centre. One of 2 Sports events that day, and the one we'd choose.
Saturday, October 03, 2026
The Globe Live Studio
This made our list because Saturday needed an Arts anchor, and The Globe Live Studio delivers. Bring a friend. This one's better shared.
Sunday, October 04, 2026
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library
The Sunday plan writes itself: Community at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library. Set a reminder in the Dayfari app so you don't sleep on it.
Friday, October 02, 2026
Nanaimo North Library
If Family is your thing, Friday has your name on it. Nanaimo North Library hosts this one, a solid Friday plan.
Saturday, October 03, 2026
Westwood Lake Park
Sports fans, Saturday is your night: Westwood Lake Park is the place. Worth circling on the calendar.
Every event on in Nanaimo this weekend, day by day:
Friday — 12 events
Saturday — 9 events
Sunday — 8 events
See the full weekend calendar →
All upcoming events in Nanaimo →
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