Newcastle Community Third Annual Illuminight

Dec 9 Fairview community school winter Market

Fairview Community School is hosting its First Winter Market.
Please join us on Friday, December 9 from 4:30pm till 8:30pm
Enjoy Local Vendors, Concession Stand, Colouring Contest for kids, door prizes and more! With NO admission fee/
Bring your Country Grocer Receipts for an extra entry into a prize basket! 
All proceeds from the concession and vendor rentals will go towards the Fairview Community School Playground Project.

Dec. 9-11 Milner Gardens Christmas Magic

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9-11, 2022 AT 5 PM – 8 PM

Milner Christmas Magic
Milner Gardens & Woodland
Fri to Sunday, Dec 9-11

Make memories with family and friends this holiday season by experiencing Milner Christmas Magic’s outdoor stroll through thousands of twinkling lights and festive window displays. Find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list in our Gingerbread Gift Shop and drop off your letters to Santa in our North Pole Mailbox, with a wave to Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves! Warm up with a selection of fresh, hot food and refreshments for sale in front of Milner House, and remember to bring cash to get your own pair of Holiday Specs, holographic lenses that miraculously transform Christmas lights into magical figures! Admission runs from 5pm – 8pm with viewing until 8:30pm. Entry is by suggested donation of $5 per adult, $2 per child or $12 per household. Dress warm and grab your camera – you won’t want to miss it.

Dec. 9 Chamber of Commerce Christmas Comedy Luncheon

Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce Christmas Comedy Luncheon
Featuring David Milchard and Ken Lawson
Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Bring cash to participate in the Lotto Tree, Wine Wall (Sponsored by Mid Island Co-op), and a raffle for a Foody-Gift Card Prize Pack to dine at your favourite local Nanaimo restaurants. REGISTER HERE.

Dec 9 Winter Weekend Christmas Market

Winter Weekend Christmas Market
Fri, Dec 9
Sat, Dec 10
Sun, Dec 11
 
Nanaimo Art Gallery's Gallery Store triples in size during this three-day event. Find one-of-a-kind hand-crafted gifts for your friends and family. Members receive 15% off on all purchases during the Holiday Market. All proceeds from Gallery Store sales support both the livelihood of local artists and Gallery programming.

Dec. 10 - Breakfast with Santa, Lantzville Rotary


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 AT 9 AM – 11:30 AM
Costin Hall in Lantzville
Join us for our Annual Breakfast with Santa at Costin Hall on Saturday December 10th at 9:00 a.m. 
Tickets are $2.50/person and can be purchased in advance from Liev It Or List It and Central Drugs on Lantzville Rd. Along with Snaw-Naw-As Market - Shell - 50 Snaw-Naw-As Rd.

Dec 14 - Nanaimo Concert Band Christmas concert

Nanaimo Concert Band Christmas concert with Malaspina Choir. At Beban Park Auditorium. Admission by non-perishable good donation to the Salvation Army. Sunday, Dec. 14, 2:30 pm.