Current Events
Battle Of The Food Trucks
May 18th | 11am-7pm Strait Curbside’s Battle of the Food Trucks event is back for 2026! Your favourite food trucks are facing off in support of Nanaimo Dry Grad. Cheer on and vote for your favourite eats, and try tasty new treats in the West Parking lot....
Strait Curbside Food Truck Festival 2026
June 27th | 11am-7pm Strait Curbside Food Truck Festival is back at NNTC for the 2026 Spring and Summer season! From delicious eats to tasty treats, enjoy a variety of food from your favourite trucks in the West parking lot. All 2026 dates: April 11th, May 9th,...
Past Events
West Coast Amusements 2026 Spring Fair
April 30th-May 3rd West Coast Amusements’ Spring Fair is back at NNTC for the 2026 season! 🎡 Soak up the warm spring sunshine on exhilarating rides and test your skill on carnival games. Plus, don’t forget to treat yourself to your favourite fair...
Mother’s Day Bloom Bar
May 10th | 11am-2pm Celebrate Mom at the NNTC Bloom Bar! Visit the Bloom Bar in Centre Court for build-your-own bouquets*, Mother’s Day card-making*, and a lounge area by RONA+. Plus – snap a memorable photo with mom at our flower-themed photo op...
Nanaimo Horticultural Society Plant Sale
May 2nd | 10am-2:30pm The Plant Sale by Nanaimo Horticultural Society is back for 2026! Shop a selection of plants at amazing prices in Centre Court. Experts are on hand to answer all of your gardening questions! Proceeds go towards a bursary for a deserving...
Europa Super Circus 2026
April 2nd-5th Europa Super Circus is returning to NNTC for their second year, bringing their world-class acts to Nanaimo North Town Centre! Witness high flying aerialists, dizzying roller skaters, and comedic clowns while enjoying tasty treats under the big...
Kidovate Youth Entrepreneurship Market
April 18th |10am-4pm Kidovate Youth Entrepreneurship Experience is coming to Nanaimo for the first time! Hosted by the University of Victoria and Community Futures, this unique market event supports and celebrates young entrepreneurs. Shop and explore more...
International Women’s Day 2026
International Women’s Day 2026 This International Women’s Day we are highlighting some of the incredible female leadership at NNTC. Focusing on this year’s theme of “Give to Gain”, these women demonstrate the importance of...
Rotary Spring Used Book Sale 2026
March 20th-March 29th The biggest used book sale in Nanaimo is back! Browse over 100,000 used books for sale throughout the Centre! Discover popular titles, children’s books, a broad assortment of non fiction, pocket books, and timeless classics with books...
Orchid Society Show & Sale 2026
Orchid Society Show & Sale | February 27th – March 1st Join the Central Vancouver Island Orchid Society as they fill Centre Court with dozens of award-winning orchids for the weekend! There will be potting demonstrations and orchid sales, as well as...
Lunar New Year Celebration 2026
February 21st |12:00pm-2:00pm Celebrate the Year of The Horse at our Lunar New Year Celebration! Join us in Centre Court for dance performances by the Chinese Cultural Society, red envelope giveaways, festive colouring, treats by Fairway Market, and other fun...
Valentine’s Day Ultimate Date Night Giveaway
Enter to WIN the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Date Night from February 2nd-12th! Love is in the air and so is our Valentine’s Day Ultimate Date Night Giveaway! Enter now on our Instagram or Facebook for a chance to win everything you need for the perfect...
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Sundays: 11 am–5 pm
Victoria Day (May 18th): 11 am–5 pm