Featured Event: 19th Annual Gabriola Island Thanksgiving Studio Tour (Saturday through Monday)
More than 55 studios on beautiful Gabriola Island will open their doors on Thanksgiving weekend to welcome the public. From art for your wall to art for your hand, the Gabriola Studio Tour includes artists working in many media: glass, photography, acrylics, watercolour, jewellery, illustration, basketry, leatherwork, sculpture, mixed media, textiles, wood and more—there’s something for everyone! At many of the studios, the artists will be at work demonstrating their technique, whether that be glassblowing, painting, tie-dye, felting, mosaics, silversmithing, ceramics and more. Explore Gabriola’s artsy side over the weekend and get inspired by the art and creativity on display. The entry to all studios is free of charge, open from 10:00am to 5:00pm. For more information on participating artists and studios please visit their website HERE.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 6TH
9:00am-1:00pm: Ladysmith Fall Farmers Market, 49th Parallel Grocery (Cedar), FREE
10:00-11:00am: NS3’s Science Studio (Drop-In), 3004 Departure Bay Road, $4/child
10:00am-6:00pm: McNab’s Corn Maze and hayrides, $8/adult $5/child
6:00-8:00pm: Eat Drink Learn: Cheese Making 101-Mozza, Lucky’s Liquor Store, $60/adult
7:00pm: On The Dock: Brandon Stone, Mike Bauche, Young Plantz (live music), Dinghy Dock Pub, $20 (incl. ferry)
8:00pm-10:00pm: The Incompleat Folksinger by Pete Seeger, Malaspina Theatre (VIU), $20/advance $25/door
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7TH
10:00-11:00am: NS3’s Science Studio (Drop-In), 3004 Departure Bay Road, $4/child
10:00am-6:00pm: McNab’s Corn Maze and hayrides, $8/adult $5/child
4:00-6:30 pm: Bowen Road Farmers Market at Beban Park.
7:00-9:00pm: Wine Wednesdays (live music), Marina’s Tavern and Pizza, FREE
7:00-9:00pm: Herbicidal Maniacs “live” in concert, The Queens, $6/door
8:00pm-10:00pm: The Incompleat Folksinger by Pete Seeger, Malaspina Theatre (VIU), $20/advance $25/door
Credit: NS3
THURSDAY OCTOBER 8TH
10:00-11:00am and 3:00-5:00pm: NS3’s Science Studio (Drop-In), 3004 Departure Bay Road, $4/child (adults free)
10:00am-6:00pm: McNab’s Corn Maze and hayrides, $8/adult $5/child
8:00pm: Live at Longwood, Longwood Brew Pub, FREE
8:00pm-10:00pm: The Incompleat Folksinger by Pete Seeger, Malaspina Theatre (VIU), $20/advance $25/door
Credit: Pete Seeger
FRIDAY OCTOBER 9TH
10:00am-4:00pm: Morningstar Bison Ranch Tours, train ride $20/adult $5/child.
10:00am-6:00pm McNab’s Corn Maze and hayrides, $8/adult $5/child
12:00-4:00 pm Bastion Waterfront Farmers Market, next to the Bastion. FREE
5:00-9:00pm Oktoberfest at Fairwinds, Benz Lounge, Patio & Bistro (Nanoose), $27/adult
7:00 & 9:00pm: The Laugh Lounge, Old City Station Pub, $10/per show
8:00-10:00pm: Clinton Fearon: Jamaican reggae solo acoustic (live), The Queens, $15/advance $17/door
Credit: Clinton Fearon
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10TH
9:00am-12:00pm: NS3’s Science Studio (Drop-In), 3004 Departure Bay Road, $4/child
10:00am-4:00 pm Morningstar Bison Ranch Tours, train ride $20/adult $5/child.
10:0am-4:00pm: Nanoose Bay Studio Tour, Various locations (Nanoose), FREE
10:00am-5:00pm: 19th Annual Thanksgiving Studio Tour, Gabriola, FREE *See information under Featured Event*
10:00am-6:00pm: McNab’s Corn Maze and hayrides, $8/adult $5/child
7:30pm-11:00pm: Fox Glove and Nat (live music), Tiger Mountain Music (Lantzville), $15/adult
SUNDAY OCTOBER 11TH
10:00am-2:00pm: Cedar Farmers Market at the Crow and Gate Pub Field in Cedar.
10:00am-4:00pm: Morningstar Bison Ranch Tours, train ride $20/adult $5/child.
10:00am-4:00pm: Nanoose Bay Studio Tour, Various locations (Nanoose), FREE
10:00am-5:00pm: 19th Annual Thanksgiving Studio Tour, Gabriola, FREE *See information under featured event*
10:00am-6:00pm: McNab’s Corn Maze and hayrides, $8/adult $5/child
10:30am-2:30pm: Mozzarella and Chevre Cheese Making Corse, Gabriola Island, $95/person, pls call 250-247-8635
1:30-4:00 pm: Lantzville Farmers Market, St. Phillip’s Church (Lantzville), FREE
Credit: Harbour City Seniors
MONDAY OCTOBER 12th
10:00am-4:00pm: Nanoose Bay Studio Tour, Various locations (Nanoose), FREE
10:00am-5:00pm: 19th Annual Thanksgiving Studio Tour, Gabriola, FREE *See information under featured event*
10:00am-6:00pm McNab’s Corn Maze and hayrides, $8/adult $5/child
For more local events, visit www.tourismnanaimo.com/events
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