Town Board
This is Nanaimo, BC's board — 154 goings-on pinned up for the next 30 days, most of them at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library and Nanaimo North Library. If it is happening around here, it belongs on this board — and if we have missed it, that is what the post-it button is for. A community board by Dayfari — not an official municipal board.
Advance voting for the 2026 BC General Local Election in Nanaimo. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Voting places: Beban Park Social Centre (2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC). See the official election page for full details.
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Babytime on Wednesday, Oct 7. Good one for the kids.
Nanaimo North Library hosts Nanaimo North LEGO® Club on Wednesday, Oct 7. Family-friendly.
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Worth bringing the whole family.
Unitarian Hall, Nanaimo hosts Nanaimo Open Mic Night - FUFON RAINBOW COMMITTEE-pflag on Wednesday, Oct 7. Worth bringing the whole family.
White Sails Brewing, Nanaimo hosts Sketchy Folks: October Meetup on Wednesday, Oct 7.
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Family Storytime at Nanaimo North at Nanaimo North Library. Good one for the kids.
Thursday, Oct 8, Port Theatre, Nanaimo hosts God is a Scottish Drag Queen. Expect a proper live set.
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Mindfulness Book Club on Thursday, Oct 8.
Thursday, Oct 8: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Bring the kids along.
General voting day is Saturday, October 17, 2026. Here is every way to cast a ballot in Nanaimo, who is running, and where the candidates are meeting voters.
Vote by mail is listed on the City voter information page; application deadline not captured
From the official declaration of candidates — listed alphabetically for each office.
Official election page — City of Nanaimo · Elections BC
Election details come from City of Nanaimo’s official election information — check the official page for last-minute changes. Dayfari is a community board, not an election authority.
Advance voting for the 2026 BC General Local Election in Nanaimo. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Voting places: Beban Park Social Centre (2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC). See the official election page for full details.
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Babytime on Wednesday, Oct 14. Family-friendly.
On the calendar for Wednesday, Oct 14: Dunberry LIVE @ The Queen's at Nanaimo.
Mark Thursday, Oct 15: Belt Making Workshop at Black Rabbit Kitchen, Nanaimo.
A Taste of Halloween - The Orangutan Project Benefit Concert plays at St. Andrew's United Church, Nanaimo on Friday, Oct 16. A live show, if you're in the mood for a night out. Family-friendly.
Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo hosts Vancouver Island Safety Conference - BC Forest Safety Council on Oct 16 to Oct 17.
2026 Craft Fair – Art/Crafts/Bake Sale sets up at Nanaimo Golf Club on Sunday, Oct 25. Browse the stalls and see what's in season. Bring the kids along.
Mark Oct 31 to Nov 1: Harbour City Hockey Classic at Nanaimo Ice Centre.
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Worth bringing the whole family.
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Babytime on Wednesday, Oct 7. Good one for the kids.
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Mindfulness Book Club on Thursday, Oct 8.
Tech Thursday at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library on Thursday, Oct 8.
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Meditation Made Easy on Tuesday, Oct 13.
On the calendar for Tuesday, Oct 13: Youth Chess Club at Nanaimo North Library. Family-friendly.
On the calendar for Thursday, Oct 8: Family Storytime at Nanaimo North at Nanaimo North Library. Good one for the kids.
Mark Friday, Oct 9: Baby Rhyme Time at Nanaimo North at Nanaimo North Library. Family-friendly.
Mark Wednesday, Oct 7: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Worth bringing the whole family.
Nanaimo Harbourfront Library hosts Mindfulness Book Club on Thursday, Oct 8.
Thursday, Oct 8: Nanaimo North Teen Photo Contest at Nanaimo North Library. Bring the kids along.
Tech Thursday at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library on Thursday, Oct 8.
Mark Saturday, Oct 10: Nanaimo Pen Club at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Nanoose Bay Studio Tour - Thanksgiving Tour is on Oct 10 to Oct 11 at Nanaimo.
Rascalz Live in Nanaimo with Special Guests is on Oct 10 to Oct 11 at Hosted by Wanapa's Entertainment, Nanaimo.
Tuesday, Oct 13: Drop-In Ukulele Circle at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library.
Boys High School Volleyball Tournament is on Oct 9 to Oct 10 at Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo.
Mark Oct 31 to Nov 1: Harbour City Hockey Classic at Nanaimo Ice Centre.
Advance voting for the 2026 BC General Local Election in Nanaimo. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Voting places: Beban Park Social Centre (2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC). See the official election page for full details.
Advance voting for the 2026 BC General Local Election in Nanaimo. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Voting places: Beban Park Social Centre (2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC). See the official election page for full details.
General voting day for the 2026 BC General Local Election in Nanaimo. Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Voting places: Beban Park Social Centre (2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC); Brechin Elementary School (510 Millstone Avenue, Nanaimo, BC);…
General voting day for the 2026 BC General Local Election in Nanaimo. Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Voting places: Protection Island Fire Hall (26 Pirates Lane, Nanaimo, BC). See the official election page for full details.
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Post an eventFree, always. School concerts, legion suppers, minor hockey, yard sales, church suppers, club nights — if it happens in Nanaimo, it belongs here.
This board is ours — neighbours built it and neighbours keep it honest. See something missing? A wrong date, a hall we have not listed, a group planning something in Nanaimo that should be pinned up? Tell us and we will fix it or add it. Your corrections are quite literally what makes this board trustworthy.
Send a correction or a tip — the same submit page handles tips, fixes, and new events, and we read every one.
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No. A community board by Dayfari — not an official municipal board. We are neighbours putting up a community board for Nanaimo; for official notices, bylaws, and town services, check the municipality's own website.
Use the Post an event button — a photo of the poster is enough. We review every post before it appears, and your name is shown on it as the poster once it is up.
We refresh the listings from our local sources regularly, and neighbours' approved posts go up as they come in. The Friday email rounds up whatever is on the board that week.
Small-town life does not stop at the town line. When Nanaimo's own board is quiet, we show what is on within about 40 km, clearly labelled with the town it is in.
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