All Events

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Give’R by The River

Venue:
6007 Kapak Road, Porto Rico, BC
Community:
Porto Rico

Give’R by the River June 27-28th This is the main musical lineup:

Speak of the Devil

The Gypsy Trip

BCCR

Little T Ft. Dare2Funk

The Day Olds

+ Special guests

Ty WebbEmerencz HoolaKeith McCafferty

Boat race, tours and more!!!

Markets/Festival
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Weekends at Finley’s

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

Finley’s In House DJ is ready with all your favourite dance floor tunes to keep you dancing all night long.

Late Nite Happy Hour from 8-11

Food/Beverage
Live Performance
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Crawford Bay Sunday Market

Venue:
Crawford Bay Community Park
Community:
Crawford Bay

 

The Crawford Bay Sunday Market runs Sundays from May 3 through October in Crawford Bay, except July 12 (Starbelly weekend). The market brings together local artisans, farmers, food vendors, and musicians, offering a welcoming gathering place for residents and visitors. More information and vendor details at cbsundays.ca. 

Community Events
Markets/Festival
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FREE COMMUNITY GARDEN TOUR

Venue:
Blewett Elementary School
Community:
Nelson

We are looking forward to hosting our 2026 annual garden tour! Along with visiting beautiful gardens we will learn about Biochar: what it is, how to make it and how to use it! Some light snack provided.

Community Events
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Children Beach Party

Venue:
Soul’s Paradise
Community:
Kootenay Bay
Everyone’s Invited! Celebrate the start of summer with us! Enjoy beach music, learn a fun choreography, hit a piñata, and splash around with water balloons.
Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Food, Love & Resistence

Venue:
Nelson District Rod and Gun Club
Community:
Nelson

Join Nelson4Palestine on Monday, June 29 for “FOOD, LOVE & RESISTANCE”, a fundraiser feast prepared by renowned Palestinian chef Izzeldin Bukhari with storytelling and live music.

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Tuesday Night Jazz @ The Hume

Venue:
Library Lounge
Community:
Nelson

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM JAZZ@THE HUME: JANUARY 2026 SCHEDULE
TUESDAY’S 6-9
Reservations Recommended

6th. CHLOE ALBERT – Vocals

13th. DAVE RESTIVO – Piano

20th. KIYO ELKUF – Sax

27th. DON MACDONALD – Violin

Food/Beverage
Live Performance
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Open Stage Tuesdays at Finley’s

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

All Musicians welcome!

We love showcasing incredible local talent so come down and show us yours. Or enjoy some great food, delicious drinks and even better talent live on stage.

Community Events
Live Performance
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Canada Day kicks off with the Nelson Lions Pancake Breakfast!

Venue:
Baker Street
Community:
Nelson

Beginning at 8am July 1st, the Nelson Lions Club will once again take over the 500 block of Baker St. for our annual Canada Day Pancake Breakfast fundraiser.

Enjoy pancakes, sausages, coffee, juice and more before you head to Lakeside Park for a day of July 1st festivities.

Charitable
Community Events
Food/Beverage
Markets/Festival
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Tea & Textiles

Venue:
J.B. Fletcher Store Museum
Community:
Ainsworth

The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting, crochet, embroidery, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.

Community Events
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Sinixt Canoe Journey at Lakeside Park

Venue:
Lakeside Park
Community:
Nelson

Sinixt paddlers will launch in Kaslo on June 27, camping in Garland Bay and Kokanee Creek, and arrive at Lakeside Park in Nelson on July 1st.

10am: Watch the landing of the dugout and sturgeon-nosed canoes as the paddlers arrive on the beach at Lakeside Park at the end of their journey from Kaslo.

10:45am: Join a community circle dance around the big drum

Community Events
Exhibition/Speakers
Workshops
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Wednesday Bunker Tours

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson
During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public.
Community Events
Exhibition/Speakers
Kid Friendly
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Collage Drop In

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

Thursday, April 2nd
4:30 – 7pm
Collage Drop In.
Come on in on the first Thursday of the month for a casual drop in collage space. We have some stellar content to create unique, stunning papercraft works. This is a great economical way to spend an evening with some friends, new and old. (will continue on May 7th, June 4th & July 2nd)

Art
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Darts Night

Venue:
Nelson Legion
Community:
Nelson

Join us at he legion for Darts Night every Thursday! Drop in.

Sports
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Open Stage Thursdays Finley’s

Venue:
Finley’s Bar & Grill
Community:
Nelson

There is so much amazing local talent in the Kootenays we need two nights a week to show it all off. All musicians and performers welcome.

Come down and show us what you’ve got or sit back and watch the amazing talents of others!

Community Events
Live Performance
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CHASE THE BEAR w/ FLOWSHINE

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson

Chase The Bear is a high-energy, six-piece Canadian rock band hailing from Vancouver, BC. Known for their dynamic, infectious, and hook-laden songs, the group delivers a heavy punch of live energy that has captivated
audiences across Canada and the Pacific Northwest.

Live Performance
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Five Fridays for Families

Venue:
Lions Park
Community:
Nelson

Five Fridays for Families – A free drop-in program for parents/caregivers and children ages 0–5. Enjoy songs, stories, games, and books in a fun outdoor setting.

Kid Friendly

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