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BC Days (BCFDC)

Family event on B.C. Day in August at B.C. Forest Discovery Center.

Street: 2892 Drinkwater Road
Duncan,
Phone: 250-715-1113
Email: info.bcfdc@shawlink.ca


Breastfeeding Challenge

Annual VIHA event to support breastfeeding. Prizes for photo contest provided by community sponsors.

Street: 675 Canada Avenue
Duncan, V9L 1T9
Phone: 250-709-3050
Website: http://www.viha.ca
Mailing Address: 675 Canada Avenue, Duncan, B.C. V9L 1T9


Canada Day Celebrations

Canada Day celebrations and entertainment for families at Transfer Beach.



Canada Day Celebrations (Chemainus)

Canada Day celebrations.

Phone: 250-246-3944


Carol Ship Sail Past

Santa's ship brings Santa to meet children and lit up sailboats sail by. Hosted by Maple Bay Rowing Club. Event occurs in Christmas season.

Phone: 250-746-4521


Chemainus Christmas Carol Ship

Santa, boat ride, hot chocolate.

Phone: 250-246-3944


Children and Apple Pie Fair

Annuyal Children and Apple Pie Family Fun Fair with food, games and entertainment for families at Evergreen Independent School. Late May.

Phone: 250-743-3643


Christmas Express

BC Forest Discovery Center hosts: rides on a 1910 steam train; visits with Santa; live entertainment; and special attractions.

Phone: 250-715-1113


Christmas in Chemainus

Christmas parade and festivities

Phone: 250-246-3944


Christmas of the Past

People dress up in pioneer costumes and create a "living history" experience and opportunity to interact with these actors. Displays on loan from the Cowichan Valley Museum such as a one horse sleigh could also be present. Event is held in the Christmas season.

Street: Canada Avenue
Phone: 250-746-6612
Email: cvmuseum.archives@shaw.ca


Cobble Hill Fair

Entertainment for families, agricultural displays and livestock held at the Cobble Hill Fair Grounds.

Phone: 250-743-5263


Cowichan Bay Boat Festival

Past events have included: "Fast and Furious" boat building competition; Kid's remote control boats; kid's boat building booth; kid's fun mural painting; clam chowder competition; maritime exhibits and entertainment.

Street: 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd
Phone: 250-746-4955


Cowichan Cultural Expo

Celebration of cultural diversity, entertainment, displays and demonstrations at the Duncan City Square.

Phone: 250-748-9263


Cowichan Fleece and Fibre Fair

Kid's activities; vendors; displays; demonstrations; hands-activities; spinner's circle; knitter's circle; food.

Phone: 250-743-0851
Email: jacoba@telus.net


Cowichan Lake Area Family Canada Day Street Dance

Events in the past have included: Games for kids; face painting; birthday cake; vendors and entertainers.



Cowichan Sportsplex 12 Hour Relay and All Sports Tournament

Walk/run; soccer; slo pitch; field hockey; ball hockey; children's activities; live entertainment; prizes; fireworks

Phone: 250-746-5666
Email: Sportsplex1@telus.net


Cowichan Valley Car Picnic

Family picnic after touring valley in various vintage and unique vehicles.



Cowichan Valley Spring Flower Show

Spring flower show at Saint Peters Church. 5 and under are free.



Downtown Duncan Halloween Spooktacular

Trick or treating and costume in downtown core and haunted house.

Phone: 250-715-1700


Downtown Duncan's Christmas Kickoff

Music, Santa, treats, a mascot contest, hayrides and fireworks. Event is held during Christmas season.

Phone: 250-715-1700


Duncan Summer Festival

Staged family entertainment in City Square and Grand Parade. Run by Cowichan Festival Society.

Phone: 250-748-1231


Duncan Summer Festival

Week-long Summer festival in July with a family focus and Children's Day. Parade, Children's Parade, street vendors, entertainment.

Duncan,
Phone: 250-748-1231
Email: summerfestival@shaw.ca
Website: http://www.cowichanfestival.com/


Easter Egg Hunt (BC Forest Discovery Centre)

Easter egg hunt at the BC Forest Discovery Centre. Not free.



Fathers Day (BCFDC)

Father's Day celebration at the BC Forest Discovery Center.



Halloween at Valley View Centre

Fireworks; bonfire; prizes. Halloween.



Hoedown Dance

Local musicians performing at Providence Farm.

Phone: 250-746-4204


Honeymoon Bay Days

Past events included: Bingo, parade, kids fair, breakfast, fireworks.

Phone: 250-749-3841


In Bloom (NCC)

A celebration, music and tours of the Garry Oak Preserve wildflowers in bloom. Occurs in the spring.

Phone: 1-888-404-8428


Island International Children's Festival

Provides arts and cultural education through entertainment: music; dance; acrobats; cirque du soleil; puppets; First Nations artistry's; clowns; and art walls.

Phone: 1-877-554-3378
Website: http://www.childrensfestival.com


Island's Folk Festival

Music and dancing; panel concerts; jam sessions; workshops; children's activities; arts and crafts; food vendors; free shuttle; camping.
Held at Providence Farm

Street: 1843 Tzouhalem Road
Phone: 250-748-3975 (Cowich
Website: http://www.folkfest.bc.ca


Labour Day at BCFDC

Picnic, games, crafts, scavenger hunt, train rides

Phone: 250-715-1113


Ladysmith Celebrates

Family games, soap box derby, bathtub races, food and live music.

Phone: 250-245-2112


Ladysmith Fall Fair

Crafts, special events at the Frank Jamieson Community Center

Phone: 250-245-4486


Ladysmith Festival of Lights

Evening of festivites, commuity dinner, parade, family entertainment and fireworks.

Phone: 250-245-5888
Website: http://www.ladysmithfol.com


Lake Days

Breakfast on the town, parade, fair, logger sports, river activities and food at Saywell Park

Phone: 250-749-3120


Light Up and Celebration of Christmas



Low Tide Day - Cowichan Land Trust

Annual outdoor event in Cowichan Bay sponsored by the Cowichan Land Trust and other partners. Beach clean up and marine biology activities for children and families. Held at low tide in late May. Nature.

Street: 6 - 55 Station Street
Duncan, V9L 1M2
Phone: 250-746-0227
Email: cclt@naturecowichan.net
Website: http://youth.naturecowichan.net/
Mailing Address: 5 - 55 Station Street, Duncan, B.C. V9L 1M2


Mill Bay Family Festival

Special playground equipment brought in such as: Giant slide, Clyde caterpillar, Merry Go Swing etc.
Prizes, displays, food and crafts.



Mothers Day (BCFDC)

Mothers admitted free and kids make special gifts for moms at the BC Forest Discovery Center.

Phone: 250-715-1113


Mothers Day Heritage Home Tour

Tour several heritage homes and have tea.

Phone: 250-746-6612


Quw'utsun Smuneem Elementary School Annual Bazaar and Luncheon

Annual school bazaar and luncheon in school gym. November. Fundraiser.

Street: 3121 Glenora Road
Duncan, V9L 6R9
Phone: 250-748-1779
Email: education@cowichantribes.com
Website: http://www.cowichantribes.com/memberservices
Mailing Address: 3121 Glenora Road, Duncan, B.C. V9L 6R9


Ready, Set, Learn - School District 79

Drop-in education and health fair to help parents and preschoolers get ready for school. Held at various schools and community centres throughout the Cowichan Valley. Early learning.

Street: Various locations
Phone: 250-748-3936
Email: werickson@sd79.bc.ca


Special Woodstock

Family-orientated music festival for special needs people and able bodied people too.

Street: 1843 Tzouhalem Rd
Phone: 250-746-1079
Email: linway@shaw.ca
Website: http://specialwoodstock.ca/index.html


Sun Fest

Music event with many bands (2007 it was at Avalon Acres on Herd Rd).



Sunrise Waldorf School Family Christmas Fair

Warm festive ambience, children's activities, music, puppet shows, artisan's market, delicious food and more. Free admission.

Street: Lakeside Road
Phone: 250-743-7253
Email: mail@sunrisewaldorfschool.org
Website: http://www.sunrisewaldorfschool.org


Thanksgiving Harvest Fest

Decorated train rides and family activities.

Phone: 250-715-1113


Vancouver Island Baby Fair

The largest event on Vancouver Island dedicated to pregnancy, birth, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, parents and grandparents. Family event.
Early March.

Street: 2300 Bowen Road
Nanaimo,
Website: http://www.vancouverislandbabyfair.com
Mailing Address: Beban Park Social Centre


Winter Wonderland Christmas Carnival

Skating, face painting, refreshments, bonfire, music and other stuff.





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