Events Calendar

All Events

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Book Babies

Venue:
Nelson Public Library
Community:
Nelson

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

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Crafternoon

Venue:
Nelson Public Library
Community:
Nelson

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.

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Befriending Grief Series

Venue:
Lower Uphill Location given upon registration
Community:
Nelson

This is a six-part series reclaiming the art of turning towards loss in service of healing. In community, we can transmute the powerful energies of sorrow into good grief.

We will gather for six weeks—this is a closed group, designed to support 

folks who are grieving in several ways:

Workshops
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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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STATE OF THE SNOWPACK

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson

The State of the Snowpack (SOTS) is a BC Public Safety Society passionate about empowering backcountry recreationists with local-as-it-gets snowpack information on a community-by-community basis so that we can all return home from the winter backcountry safely every day.

Community Events
Exhibition/Speakers
Sports
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Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Venue:
Christie Lee’s Hall
Community:
Nelson
Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango? We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview. The guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host and topic each week (check our Facebook page for host and topic announcements). We have an open practice after the lesson until 9:30pm. Dancers of all levels are welcome!
Community Events
Workshops
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Annual NDCU Members Sale @ the Nelson Museum

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

Calling all Nelson & District Credit Union members! Shop the Nelson Museum Gift Shop anytime Thursday, December 5 to Saturday, December 7 and receive 20% off your purchase — everything from stocking stuffers to original painting and prints! — all you need is a valid NDCU credit or debit card.

Community Events
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Family Story Time

Venue:
Nelson Public Library
Community:
Nelson

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.

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

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.

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Apres FREE! Thursday evenings

Venue:
Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery
Community:
Nelson

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!

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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A Pluckin’ Good Holiday Concert

Venue:
St. Saviour’s Anglican Church, Nelson
Community:
Nelson

Guitarists Emma Rush, Mike Rud, and Nikko Forsberg come together to play joyful and seasonal music for one, two, and three guitars! Don’t miss this special evening with three of Nelson’s finest guitarists. Tickets $25 available at Eddy Music, at the door, or reserve at 905 807 4792.

Live Performance
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PUNK ROCK CHRISTMAS

Venue:
The Royal
Community:
Nelson

Featuring sets from your old nelson house hold items….. BUCKET, TOASTER and ASBESTOS!

Live Performance
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Meat & Prize Draws

Venue:
corner of Stanley & Victoria
Community:
Nelson

 

 

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.

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December Music at Red Light Ramen

Venue:
Red Light Ramen
Community:
Nelson

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!

Kid Friendly
Food/Beverage
Live Performance
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Nelson Waldorf School Winter Faire

Venue:
The Nelson Waldorf School
Community:
Nelson

As the darkest part of the year approaches, the Nelson Waldorf School invites you to join us for a celebration of the magical winter season with children’s activities such as the popular cookie kingdom, candle dipping and children only store, as well as a cafe, used book store, and a local artisan market.

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Guided Cold War 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. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!

Community Events
Kid Friendly
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Holiday Market at MUD Ceramics Club

Venue:
MUD Ceramics Club
Community:
Nelson

Mark your calendars!! Support local artists and come say hello on Friday, December 6th from 4-8 pm. Plus, we will have cookies and refreshments!

Community Events
Markets/Festival
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Nelson Choral Singers: JUBILATE DEO

Venue:
Nelson United Church
Community:
Nelson

Nelson Choral Singers are performing an amazing choral work in 7 languages. Directed by Kathleen Neudorf, the 65 member choir is joined by soloists Noémi Kiss and Yuri Shinozawa plus musicians Carlisle Beresford, Rob Fahie, Vida Herbison, David Lane and Steven Parish. Tickets ($20 cash) at Otter Books or at the door.

Live Performance

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