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3JAN

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Ongoing now

Started Fri, Jun 5

Arts

Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life

Victoria · Royal BC Museum · Included with museum admission; free for members

Opening week makes the Royal BC Museum show feel timely for a rainy Victoria day trip.

Worth the driveCheck ticketsRain-friendlyLonger trip

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May 21 · Royal BC Museum

Event date

14AUG

FRI

11:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Community

Comox Float Your Boat Friday

Comox Valley · Downtown Comox and Marina Park · Free to attend; purchases extra

The noon concert and nearby marina market leave room to drop in briefly or stay downtown through the afternoon.

Free family planBest for familiesFreeEasy nearby

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Aug 2 · Downtown Comox

Starts

14AUG

FRI

Starts 8:30 PM

Through Sat, Aug 15

Arts

Coastal Community Credit Union Light Up!

Oceanside · Parksville Community Park and Beach · Suggested donation of $5 per person

The late opening changes a familiar daytime exhibition into a short-run evening event with the beach beside it.

Worth the driveBest for familiesEveningSome driving

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Aug 2 · Parksville Beach Festival

Event date

16AUG

SUN

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Community

YANA Ride Party in the Park

Comox Valley · Comox Marina Park · Free to attend; ride registration and donations optional

The marina celebration stands on its own: riders and non-riders can share the music, food, activities, and fundraiser atmosphere.

NearbyBest for familiesFreeEasy nearby

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Aug 2 · You Are Not Alone

Event date

16AUG

SUN

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Music

Simms Summer Concerts: Stealing Dan

Comox Valley · Simms Millennium Park · Free

This is a relaxed second act after the daytime marina gathering, with enough time between the two events to make both practical.

Evening planBest for familiesEveningEasy nearby

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Aug 2 · City of Courtenay