Activate 2025!

Join us at Nanaimo's New Year's Day event, Activate 2025!

Held on Wednesday, January 1, from 12 to 5 pm at Beban Park. Admission purchase is available in advance at any recreation centre or at the door for $10 per person (2 years & under are free).

Enjoy swimming, skating, entertainment, games, crafts, inflatables, a StoryWalk, an ice sculpture, concession, food trucks and more!

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2024 Holiday Season Hours for City Facilities

A full list of hours is now available on our website. For information on Parks and Recreations facility hours please visit our facility hours of operations page.

You can also visit our  drop-in schedules page for more information on  Winter Wonderland,  Activate 2025 and holiday swimming schedules.

See you in 2025!

We are taking a break from My Nanaimo This Week, making this the last edition of 2024. We wish you a Happy New Year! May 2025 be healthy and filled with joy.

HOLIDAY HOURS

New Year's Eve Swim

End the year with a swim at the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre on December 31, from 6 to 8 pm. Our fun staff will also lead some games and crafts. Regular admission rates apply.

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Tuesday,

December 24

10 to 11:30 am (Parent & Tot): sponsored by an anonymous sponsor

11:45 am to 1:15 pm sponsored by Bellamy Orthodontics

1:30 to 3 pm sponsored by DB Perks & Assoc./Team Aquatics

Thursday, 

December 26

10 to 11:30 am (Family Skate) sponsored by Windley Contracting

11:45 am to 1:15 pm sponsored by Herold Engineering

1:30 to 3 pm sponsored by Woodgrove Centre

3:15 to 4:45 pm sponsored by Central Drugs

Friday, 

December 27

10 to 11:30 am (Parent & Tot) sponsored by MJR Tree Services

11:45 am to 1:15 pm sponsored by  Nanaimo Area Land Trust

1:30 to 3 pm sponsored by  Woodgrove Centre

3:15 to 4:45 pm sponsored by  Dawn Walton & Associates

7:45 to 9:30 pm sponsored by Rona+

Saturday, December 28

9 am to 2 pm (Pancake Breakfast) sponsored by Nanaimo Kinsmen, CIMCO, Bellamy Orthodontics and Country Grocer

10 to 11:30 am (Family Skate) sponsored by Country Grocer

11:45 am to 1:15 pm sponsored by Aspengrove School

1:30 to 3 pm sponsored by Knappett Industries

3:15 to 4:45 pm sponsored by Bach Real Estate Group

7:45 to 9:30 pm sponsored by Coastal Community Credit Union

Sunday,

December 29

10 to 11:30 am (Parent & Tot) sponsored by The Wolf (Island Radio)

11:45 am to 1:15 pm sponsored by Lions Club

1:30 to 3 pm sponsored by Nanaimo Skating Club

3:15 to 4:45 pm sponsored by Hazelwood Construction

7:45 to 9:30 pm sponsored by MJR Tree Services

Monday,

December 30

10 to 11:30 am (Family) sponsored by Miranda Construction

11:45 am to 1:15 pm sponsored by Nanaimo News Bulletin

1:30 to 3 pm sponsored by Shaw Electric

3:15 to 4:45 pm sponsored by The Wave (Island Radio)

7:45 to 9:30 pm sponsored by VMAC Air

Tuesday,

December 31

10 to 11:30 am (Parent & Tot) sponsored by Pepsico

11:45 am to 1:15 pm sponsored by Pepsico

1:30 to 3 pm sponsored by Pepsico

Recognizing Nanaimo’s 150 years of incorporation

Did you know? On December 24, 1874, the City of Nanaimo officially became the sixth municipality to be incorporated in British Columbia. Fast forward to 2024 and Nanaimo is known to be one of the fastest growing cities in Canada.

Nanaimo has a rich history dating back well before its time as a coal mining, forestry, tech and tourist hub. Since time immemorial, the Snuneymuxw People have resided in Snuneymuxw Territory as the first peoples.

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