Current Events
Food Truck Fridays
Fridays in July Food Truck Fridays is back! From mini burgers to ice cream, and Brazilian goodies to cotton candy, discover a new food truck every Friday in July! Sit in the sun with sliders, or make a mini donut picnic at the playground. Food trucks will be...
PLAY.
June 1st-30th PLAY. at NNTC all month long! Find an assortment of outdoor-themed games and activities such as corn hole, mini putt holes, hopscotch and giant tic tac toe. Picnic tables in Centre Court present the perfect spot to hang out with friends and PLAY....
Global Village Nanaimo and Friends
May 11th-June 9th In celebration of Fair Trade Month, Global Village Nanaimo is opening a short-term pop-up shop at NNTC! Shop a plethora of organic and fair trade goods from around the globe! Global Village Nanaimo's pop-up is located near Centre Court in unit...
Past Events
Rotary Paper Shred
May 28th | 10:00am-2:00pm Get your files ready; the Rotary Paper Shred is back at NNTC! Shred confidential documents and recycle your bottles simultaneously for a good cause. All proceeds go directly to local community initiatives. Shredding prices: $10/banker's...
VIM Spring Market
April 30th and May 1st Vancouver Island Market (VIM) is back for a free Spring market event throughout the Centre at NNTC! Discover over 80 unique and local artisan vendors, a variety of food trucks, a make-and-take macrame workshop (perfect for making a...
West Coast Amusements Spring Carnival
May 4th-8th West Coast Amusements is back for their annual Spring Carnival! Enjoy exciting rides, fun games, and delicious concession treats when you visit West Coast Amusements in the West parking lot (by Montana's BBQ + Bar) May 4th - 8th. Schedule*: May...
Amethyst Forest Crystal Easter Egg Hunt
April 15th | 11am-1pm Hoppy Easter! Amethyst Forest will be hiding 200 crystals throughout the Centre common area (in plain sight!) for children under 12 to hunt for and find! Visit Amethyst Forest before heading out on your hunt to pick up your hunt bag the...
Easter Family Portrait Studio
April 16th | 11am-3pm Have your family photos professionally taken by Concept Photography at our beautiful set created by Angela Robinson Interior Design for FREE! Each family who visits the Easter Family Portrait Studio will receive one FREE 5x7 printed...
Rotary Spring Used Book Sale
April 1st-10th The Rotary Club of Nanaimo Used Book Sale is one of the most popular events at NNTC! Discover more than 100,000 used titles throughout the entire Centre at the Rotary Spring Used Book Sale. Hours: Friday, April 1st: 8:00am-6:00pm...
Orchid Society Show and Sale
March 4th-6th 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 professional judging taking place at this event. The...
Lunar New Year Red Envelope Giveaway
January 31st-February 4th Celebrate the Year of the Tiger! Visit our Lunar New Year booth in Centre Court and choose a red envelope containing a lucky loonie or gift certificate to an NNTC business up to $100! Participating businesses: Canadian Tire Cineplex...
VALENTINE’S DAY ULTIMATE DATE NIGHT GIVEAWAY!
Enter to win the Ultimate Date Night Giveaway!February 3rd-13th This is one of our most popular giveaway events of the year!Enter to win the Valentine's Day Ultimate Date Night Giveaway Package valued at $500 featuring: $100 to Driftwood Great Chinese Buffet $50 to...
Photos with Santa!
November 19th-24th Santa is returning to NNTC! Visit the big man and have your photo professionally taken by Concept Photography. Watch our social channels for your chance to snag a free photo with Santa this season! Pet Photos will be offered again this year on...