Region guide
Parksville and Qualicum area markets, beach days, family plans, and nature stops. Start close to home, then branch out if something nearby is worth the drive.
Nearby option
The Georgia Strait Swingout
Check advance tickets and door sales.
Browse events
Showing picks for this area.
Events inside the area you picked.
0 events
Nothing here right now.
Try all events, switch regions, or scan the calendar by date.
Close enough to consider after starting in Oceanside.
3 events
#1
Sat
9
May
A Merville Hall swing-dance evening with a lesson, live big-band energy, and a friendly community feel.
Check advance tickets and door sales.
#2
Sun
10
May
A Mother’s Day concert with a 65-piece local concert band at the Florence Filberg Centre.
Confirm ticket details before treating it as free.
#3
Fri
8
May
COVE and XL Pants bring a small-room music night to The Waverley in Cumberland.
Verify age policy and ticket availability.
Bigger Island plans when the event is worth leaving the area for.
4 events
#1
Sat
9
May
The 163rd Highland Games runs May 9-17, with the main Topaz Park weekend May 16-17.
Check the main festival dates before booking.
#2
Mon
4
May
Norm Foster’s golf-course comedy-drama is running at Chemainus Theatre through mid-May.
Longer trip; book ahead.
#3
Fri
8
May
Esquimalt’s festival weekend packs in the midway, parade, marketplace, kids activities, and food.
Best as part of a Victoria weekend.
#4
Mon
4
May
Campbell River nature week with trail walks, talks, and Greenways Land Trust events.
Check program times.
Nearby area shortcuts