Spring Break Fun in Parksville & Qualicum Beach! Skates, Swims, Laughs & More! 
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Saturday, March 22nd
Spring Break Everyone Welcome Swims• 
Ravensong Aquatic Centre, Qualicum Beach
Ravensong Aquatic Centre, Qualicum Beach• 
March 21–28
March 21–28• 
Drop-in swims all week long—bring your towel and your splashiest smile!
Drop-in swims all week long—bring your towel and your splashiest smile!
Spring Break Everyone Welcome Skates• Oceanside Place Arena, Parksville
Oceanside Place Arena, Parksville• March 21–28
March 21–28• 
Enjoy public skate times throughout the week!
Enjoy public skate times throughout the week!
Tigh-Na-Mara Spring Recreation Program• Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, Parksville
Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, Parksville• March 21–29
March 21–29• 
Paint nights, trivia, rock climbing, science fun, and more for all ages!
Paint nights, trivia, rock climbing, science fun, and more for all ages!
Qualicum Beach Farmers Market• Community Hall / Veterans Way
Community Hall / Veterans Way• 
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM• 
Shop farm-fresh produce and local goods every Saturday morning!
Shop farm-fresh produce and local goods every Saturday morning!
Learning Saturdays: Salmon & Fish Friends!• Qualicum Beach Museum
Qualicum Beach Museum• 1:00 – 4:00 PM
1:00 – 4:00 PM• 
Kid-friendly educational fun with crafts and dinosaur pals!
Kid-friendly educational fun with crafts and dinosaur pals!
Build A Log Cabin Birdhouse Workshop• Ricky’s Restaurant, Parksville
Ricky’s Restaurant, Parksville• 1:00 – 3:00 PM
1:00 – 3:00 PM• 
Build and decorate your own cedar birdhouse with whimsical touches!
Build and decorate your own cedar birdhouse with whimsical touches!
Comedy Misfits Parksville (19+)• 1025 Lee Road, Parksville
1025 Lee Road, Parksville• Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 7:00 – 8:30 PM• 
A hilarious night of stand-up comedy from Island talent! $20 advance, $25 door.
A hilarious night of stand-up comedy from Island talent! $20 advance, $25 door.
Kevin’s Bacon at the Rocking Horse Pub• 2038 Rocking Horse Place, Nanoose Bay
2038 Rocking Horse Place, Nanoose Bay• 7:00 – 8:00 PM
7:00 – 8:00 PM• 
Dance party with live rock & roll hits! $10 at the door.
Dance party with live rock & roll hits! $10 at the door.
Knox Presents: Just the 2 of Us – Joëlle Rabu & Buwa• Knox United Church, Parksville
Knox United Church, Parksville• 7:30 – 9:30 PM
7:30 – 9:30 PM• 
A rich musical journey across six decades & genres. Doors: 7:00 PM.
A rich musical journey across six decades & genres. Doors: 7:00 PM. Sunday, March 23rd
Art Bites: Discover Zentangle with Rita Blom• The MAC – McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville
The MAC – McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM• 
Meditative line art with simple tools—materials provided!
Meditative line art with simple tools—materials provided! Art Bites: Watercolour with Carol Ann Owers• The MAC – McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville
The MAC – McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville• 1:00 – 3:00 PM
1:00 – 3:00 PM• 
Learn beginner-friendly techniques to create dreamy landscapes.
Learn beginner-friendly techniques to create dreamy landscapes. Boardgames Afternoon at Paradise Fun Park• 375 Island Hwy W, Parksville
375 Island Hwy W, Parksville• 1:00 – 4:00 PM
1:00 – 4:00 PM• 
Family-friendly fun in the castle for just $5.00!
Family-friendly fun in the castle for just $5.00! GotPop? & Knox Present: Alpha Yaya Diallo• Knox United Church, Parksville
Knox United Church, Parksville• 
2:30 – 4:30 PM
2:30 – 4:30 PM• Award-winning African guitarist & band—don’t miss this vibrant show!
Award-winning African guitarist & band—don’t miss this vibrant show! The Cher Show in Parksville• Royal Canadian Legion Br. #49, Parksville
Royal Canadian Legion Br. #49, Parksville• 7:00 – 9:00 PM (Doors at 6 PM)
7:00 – 9:00 PM (Doors at 6 PM)• Tribute concert with costume, trivia, and all the Cher hits! $35–$40
Tribute concert with costume, trivia, and all the Cher hits! $35–$40 Karaoke at the Rod & Gun• 163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville
163 Alberni Hwy, Parksville• 8:00 – 10:00 PM
8:00 – 10:00 PM• New sound system, prizes, and free pool! Hosted by Texas Timmy Douglas.
New sound system, prizes, and free pool! Hosted by Texas Timmy Douglas. Live Music at The Bayside• The Bayside Restaurant & Lounge, Parksville
The Bayside Restaurant & Lounge, Parksville• Friday & Saturday: 5:30 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM
Friday & Saturday: 5:30 PM | Sunday: 11:00 AM• Enjoy live tunes with a seaside view all weekend long!
Enjoy live tunes with a seaside view all weekend long! So many reasons to explore the Oceanside region this weekend—what will you check out first? Let us know in the comments!