For guests of Qualicum Breeze Resort

Looking ahead in Bowser

What is already announced for the months ahead. Big events — festivals, concerts, games — are often listed months out; smaller ones appear a few weeks before. This page adds more every week, so check back closer to your stay.

Your stay

November 2026

Events

  1. Fri, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 22 visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com

    WinterFest Craft Fair

    Friday and Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 10am to 4pm, at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street. Handmade gifts, a student art showcase and live entertainment. Entry is $5 for all three days.

  2. Sat, Nov 28 visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com

    Ho Ho Ho Handmade Market, Qualicum Beach

    Saturday 28 November, 10am to 3pm, at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street. More than 60 local vendors sell jewelry, winter clothing, sweet treats and home décor. Entry is free.

  3. Sun, Nov 29 vimarketplace.ca

    Bowser Legion Christmas Craft Fair

    Local makers sell seasonal decor, knitting, preserves and West Coast gifts at the Bowser Legion Hall on Sunday, November 29, from 10am to 4pm. Entry is free.

December 2026

Events

  1. Thu, Dec 3 to Sun, Dec 20 visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com

    Milner Christmas Magic, Qualicum Beach

    Garden paths lit with colourful displays at Milner Gardens & Woodland, 2179 West Island Highway. Open 5:30 to 8:30pm on December 3–6, 10–13 and 17–20. Hot chocolate is sold, and shuttles run on select nights.

  2. Fri, Dec 4 visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com · another page

    Christmas Night Market, Qualicum Beach

    Local vendors, street food, gingerbread and hot chocolate, with Christmas music and heaters, on Friday, December 4, from 4 to 8:30pm. It's at Veterans Way and the Community Hall, and entry is free.

  3. Sat, Dec 5 visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com · another page

    Christmas Artisan Market, Qualicum Beach

    Handmade crafts from Mid Island Artisans at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, on Saturday, December 5, from 10am to 3pm. Donations to the local food bank are accepted.

  4. Thu, Dec 10 to Sun, Dec 27 visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com

    Echo Players, A Winter Wager, Qualicum Beach

    Community theatre adaptation of a modern fairy tale, with music and movement, at the Village Theatre, 110 W 2nd Ave. It runs on select dates from December 10 to 27, so check the performance dates before you go.

  5. Sat, Dec 12 visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com

    Artisan Christmas Market, Nanoose Bay

    Handcrafted items from Mid Island Artisans, Saturday from 10am to 3pm at Nanoose Place Community Centre, 2925 Northwest Bay Road. Nanoose Bay is a short drive south of Bowser.

  6. Sat, Dec 12 visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com

    The Market That Sleighs, Parksville

    Saturday 12 December, 10am to 3pm, at the Jensen Centre, 132 Jensen Ave E. Local makers and food vendors, plus "Kid Entrepreneurs" selling their own handmade items. Bring your holiday gift list.

  7. Thu, Dec 31 visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com

    Happy Noon Year, Parksville

    A daytime New Year's party for kids, run by the Parksville Downtown Business Association, from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Memorial Plaza. Kids are invited to wear sparkly party clothes.

January 2027

Nothing announced yet.

February 2027

Nothing announced yet.

March 2027

Nothing announced yet.

April 2027

Nothing announced yet.