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October 2026 · Island local time

Saturday, October 24

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3JAN

SUN

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Started Fri, Jun 5

Runs through Sun, Jan 3 · Check daily hours

Royal BC Museum

Coffins, jewellery and everyday objects illuminate ancient Egyptian beliefs about life and the afterlife in a Royal BC Museum exhibition through January 3, 2027.

Regular museum admission: adults $32; seniors/youth $22; students $19; ages 5 and under free

Before you go

Included with museum admission. The exhibition uses light, sound and scent; consider sensory preferences before visiting.

Read the guide Original listing Source checked · Sep 20 · Royal BC Museum

Starts

21OCT

WED

Starts 7:30 PM

Through Sun, Oct 25

Comox Valley · Arts

Little Shop of Horrors

Oct 21 to Oct 25 · starts 7:30 PM · Check daily hours

Sid Williams Theatre

Three Legged Dog Productions brings the darkly comic musical to Courtenay for six performances at the Sid Williams Theatre.

$35 admission, taxes and fees included

Before you go

Choose one of six October 21–25 performances. Admission is $35; some dates have limited tickets.

Read the guide Original listing Source checked · Sep 25 · Sid Williams Theatre

Event date

24OCT

SAT

12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sat, Oct 24, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Arts & Commerce Hub

Make beaded poppies with Ahousaht artist Elizabeth George in a free community workshop honouring Indigenous veterans.

Free workshop

Before you go

October 24, noon–5 p.m. at the Arts & Commerce Hub beneath the Legion. Free workshop; check with the host about materials and space before travelling.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Sep 29 · West Coast NEST — Clayoquot Biosphere Trust