Seasonal Events
McNabs Corn Maze: Sept 29-Oct 31 (10am - 5pm)
We typically open the gates to the corn maze in mid-September, but it depends on the corn! Pumpkins are usually ready nearer the end of September. By the time October comes around, we're usually open 7 days a week.
Website link
Coastal Black Pumpkin Fest: Sept 29-Oct 31 (10am - 4pm)
We welcome you to join us for our 14th Annual Coastal Black Pumpkin Fest.
We will be opening 5 days a week, starting September 26th to October 31th. Thursday to Monday from 10am to 4pm including the Holiday (Truth & Reconciliation Day and Thanksgiving Monday).
Join us for a Fall Family Tradition.
Included with your ticket:
- Vancouver Island’s only Jumping Pillow
- Corn Maze & Round Bale Maze
- Visit Barnyard Animals including BCs only Micro Miniature Highland Cows 'Strawberry Shortcake' and 'Apple Cider'
- Play festive games: Pumpkin Bowling & Ringtoss
- Take a Wagon Ride
- Try Pumpkin TicTacToe
- Mini Western Village
- Meet the O’Lantern Family and read their story
- Great Photo Ops
We have fun extra’s for you to enjoy & purchase:
- Pick your Pumpkins
- Potato Cannons (shoot potato's at targets in our field)
- Country Kitchen (Food & Beverages)
- Fireside Cafe (Food/Snacks/Desserts/Beverages) New Specialty Coffee Machine, PSL anyone!
- Wine & Cider Garden
- Swag & Honey
Silver Meadows Farm Cornmaze: Oct 1-31st (9:30am - 5:30pm)
Silver Meadows Farm is a local business located in Errington. We strive to provide fresh produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, and local hand made crafts. We are best known for amazing fresh corn and strawberries.
Facbook page
Ongoing Activities
Baby Activities (0-18m)
Healthy Beginnings (0-6m)
Wed, 2-3:30pm.
Every week has a different topic. View Facebook monthly calendar to see the topic for that week.
1665 Grant Ave (Nanaimo health unit)
Baby Rhyme Time (0-24m)
Fri, 10:30-11am
Located the beautiful North Nanaimo library. You can view their calendar online to make it's on for the week.
Family Storytime Library (0-6 years)
Thurs, 10:30-11am
Located the beautiful North Nanaimo library. You can view their calendar online to make it's on for the week.
New Mom's, Dad's & Babies (0-6m)
They provide prenatal classes, baby groups and many more resources. We didn't see a calendar online but on their website there's a link to a facebook page & phone number for more info.
602 Haliburton St
Nanaimo Parks & Rec
Check out their activity guide for some 1-5 year programs (or website for programs).
(They do charge $, but there's 50% discount for low income/refugee. View details and to apply, fill out this form, or call).
Toddler Activities (18m - 5yrs)
Tiny Tots (0-5 years)
Wed, 10-11am
This casual play group is right in Country Club mall, which makes it the ideal drop in play group. They have songs + a book at the end.
Country Club Mall (Check link for outside play dates).
Nanaimo Child Development Centre (0-6 years)
Tues & Thurs, 9-11:30am
There's an outdoor area with a playground, a covered patio with toys and an inside area as well. It starts with play time and ends with a story/song. This facility has lots of resources so it's a great intro step to possibly find more support.
1135 Nelson St
Family Storytime at Nanaimo North (0-6 years)
Thurs, 10:30-11am
This beautiful library has a great structured mix of story, songs, & visual props to keep everyone engaged. (Downtown Nanaimo & Ladysmith libraries also have this on different days and not as busy).
Strong Starts (0-5 years)
Check out their activity guide for some 1-5 year programs (or website for programs).
Mon - Fri, 9-12pm
Located a multiple school in Nanaimo, simply register online and show up! There's lots of play stations to choose from and a teacher to answer any questions.
Find one near you.
Ladysmith Friends & Family (0-6m)
Tues-Fri, 9:30am-12pm
Located in Ladysmith, they either play inside in the large building with toys, crafts and a place to run around, or in their outside space. Check the calendar.
Nanaimo Parks & Rec
Check out their activity guide or website.
(They do charge $, but there's 50% discount for low income/refugee. View details and to apply, fill out this form, or call).
Kids Activities (5-12yrs)
Nanaimo Parks & Rec
Check out their activity guide or website.
(They do charge $, but there's 50% discount for low income/refugee. View details and to apply, fill out this form, or call).