Current Events Archives - Nanaimo North Town Centre

Holiday Kick Off & Santa’s Arrival 2025

by Nanaimo North | Nov 6, 2025 | Current Events

Join us to kick off the holiday season with fun festivities!

It’s the most wonderful time of year! The holidays (including Santa himself!) will arrive at NNTC on November 22nd.

Join us for our Holiday Kick Off Celebrations on November 22nd for Santa photos, live music, goodies, giveaways & more!

Holiday Kick Off | November 22nd | 12pm-4pm

🎅 Santa Photos by Concept Photography (walk ins only) | 12pm – 4pm
🎀 Goodie bags for the first 100 kids to visit Santa (featuring colouring books, sticker sheets, crayons, and a candy cane)
☕ Complimentary hot chocolate will be available from Just Delish (while supplies last)
♫ Live Christmas Caroling by Lou & Donna Gradanti | 12pm – 3pm & music by Mike Alviano | 3pm-4pm
🎄 Christmas Wish List Making Station for Kids
🍟 Van Isle Poutinerie serving up delicious poutine
✨ Over $500 in prizes to be won!

Please follow along our Facebook Page and our Instagram Page to be the first to know.

The Santa Experience 2025

by Nanaimo North | Nov 5, 2025 | Current Events

November 22nd – December 24th (2025)

The Santa Experience is back at Nanaimo North Town Centre with a brand new set this year! Visit Santa in his cozy holiday cabin and have your memories professionally captured by Concept Photography.

Appointments are back this year. Guarantee your visit with Santa without having to wait in line. Walk ins will be accepted pending availability.

Walk ins ONLY on November 22nd-24th and December 24th.

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Important Dates

There is NO Santa on Wednesdays as he will be back at the North Pole on Wednesdays preparing for Christmas!
November 22nd (Holiday Kick Off event, 12pm-4pm), November 23rd (11am-1pm/2pm-5pm), and Free Photo Day (November 24th,12pm-2pm/3pm-6pm) are walk-in only.
Pets are welcome for Santa photos on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting November 25th and ending December 23rd
November 24th (12pm-2pm/3pm-6pm) is Free Photo day! Each family will receive a free 5×7 print (one per family). Visits are by walk in only on Free Photo day.

Hours

November 25th – December 7th

Monday – Saturday (Excluding Wednesdays) : 12PM – 2PM , 3PM – 6PM
Sundays: 11AM – 1PM , 2PM – 5PM

December 8th – December 23rd

Monday – Saturday (Excluding Wednesdays) : 12PM – 3PM , 4PM – 7PM
Sundays: 11AM – 1PM , 2PM – 5PM

December 24th | Christmas Eve

11 AM – 2PM (WALK IN ONLY)

Pricing

[1] 5×7 Print – $15

[1] 8×10 Print – $25

[2] 5×7 Print – $25

[3] 4×6 Prints – $25

[8] Wallets – $25

Flash Drive with All Images – $40

*Please note: There is NO SANTA on Wednesdays this year as he needs to be back at the North Pole gearing up for a busy Christmas!

Watch our Facebook Page and Instagram Page for the brand new set unveiling!

We can’t wait to welcome you to the 2025 Santa Experience at NNTC!

Winter Family Portraits by Concept Photography

by Nanaimo North | Nov 3, 2025 | Current Events

November 14th-17th

NEW this year and for 4 days only: Winter Family Portraits by Concept Photography!

For just four days only, get your family photos professionally done in our brand new set*.

Whether you’re getting a head start on holiday cards or simply looking to capture timeless family portraits for your home, Concept Photography has your photography beautifully covered.

Winter family portraits are by appointment only. Each session will be approximately 10 minutes long. There are only 108 appointments available this season.

*Winter Family Portraits set up will be different from Santa Photos set up. Maximum 6 people per portrait.

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Dates/Times:

Friday, November 14th: 2pm-6pm
Saturday, November 15th: 11am-4pm
Sunday, November 16th: 11am-4pm
Monday, November 17th: 2pm-6pm

Pricing: