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Comox Float Your Boat Friday

Bring a chair, sun protection, and money for food or market purchases.

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3 events

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

Start with a free noon concert, then wander to Marina Park for market tables, food trucks, and a waterfront afternoon.

Before you go

Bring a chair, sun protection, and money for food or market purchases.

Free family planBest for familiesFree

Walk or bike between the concert corner and Marina Park; parking is available around the marina and downtown.

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Aug 2 · Downtown Comox

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

Comox Marina Park welcomes everyone for live music, food, family activities, and the finish-line energy of the YANA Ride.

Before you go

The party is open to everyone; food, raffle entries, and fundraiser purchases cost extra.

NearbyBest for familiesFree

Use the marina as a daytime stop and leave a break before the evening concert at Simms.

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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

Close Sunday beside the Courtenay River with a free set built around Steely Dan favourites and deeper cuts.

Before you go

Bring a lawn chair or blanket; food is available for purchase in the park.

Evening planBest for familiesEvening

Arrive around 6:30 p.m. for a comfortable lawn spot near the stage.

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Aug 2 · City of Courtenay

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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

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1 event

Through

3JAN

SUN

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

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