Events Calendar
All Events
4th Annual Santa Bicycle Ride
Meet at Lakeside Park at 3 pm. Ride rolls at 3:30 pm.
Sunday Karaoke
Wrap up your weekend with Sunday Karaoke and Late Night Happy Hour every week at Finleys Bar & Grill in Nelson.
Check out our song list HERE
Book Babies
Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library in Nelson for rhymes, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment.
Drop-in. TUESDAYS at 10:30
Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON at the Nelson Public Library.
Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different.
Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
Open Stage Tuesdays @ Finley’s
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.
Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice
Wednesday Karaoke and Wing Night @ Finley’s
Beat those midweek blues by taking the stage and singing your favourite songs at Finleys Bar & Grill on Wednesday nights!
Check out our list of songs HERE
Family Story Time
Drop by the Nelson Public Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories!
All ages welcome.
Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings
The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit, and shop work from over 120 local artists in the Gift Shop.
Apres FREE! Thursday evenings
The days are shorter but the Nelson Museum is open longer! Thursdays from 4-8pm is FREE admission to the galleries, museum and Shop, where you can explore the newest exhibitions, learn about local history, and shop over 100 local artists!
Good Time Buffets Après Vinyl Set
Kick off your Boxing Day festivities with Golf Rosney and The Noisy Eater’s Good Times Buffet as they share their love of vinyl, blending Hip Hop, Soul, Funk & Disco. Just a couple of pals whose only concern is putting a smile on your face and bringing you the good times you deserve.
Boxing Day: Prayer Handz Live At Bloom Nightclub
Prayer Handz – Canadian Producer | DJ | MC
That feeling when house music hits your soul – when you can’t
help but feel your problems fade away and a smile make its
way to your face – that spiritual experience on the dance floor is
the type of gospel Prayer Handz sets out to deliver.
Meat & Prize Draws
Every Friday afternoon, the Nelson Royal Canadian Legion (402 Victoria Street – Stanley Street Entrance) holds meat & prize draws from 3 to 5 pm. There is also often a 50/50 draw. All proceeds to local charities. Please come out and join us in a great community cause.
December Music at Red Light Ramen
This December, let Red Light be your cozy Friday escape! From 6-9 PM every Friday, we’re filling the evening with curated soundscapes to set the perfect tone for the weekend. Our patio is the ideal spot to enjoy the fresh winter air, with heaters to keep you warm and music to soothe your soul. Whether inside or out, it’s all about great vibes and even better tunes. See you there!
The Royal Art Throwdown – Round 2
But let me give you a rundown so you know what to expect. On the night there will be 2 heats of 3 artis
Moontricks w/ guests – Night 1
MOONTRICKS!
Friday Dec 27th & Saturday Dec 28th, 2024
special guests TBA Doors open at 8pm both nights
Advance tickets $30 + fees at the Hume Hotel or online here: Night one:
Guided Cold War Bunker tours
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. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!
Moontricks w/ guests – Night 2
MOONTRICKS!
Friday Dec 27th & Saturday Dec 28th, 2024
special guests TBA Doors open at 8pm both nights
Advance tickets $30 + fees at the Hume Hotel or online here: Night one:
The Region
TRAVEL BOOK
Read our visitors guide online or order a copy of the official visitor's guide and map for our region.