The Local Easter Market

The Local Easter Market

The Local Easter Market | April 12th and 13th, Centre Hours

Hop into Easter with a festive Spring market experience by The Local inc. at NNTC!

Join us on April 12th and 13th in Centre Court for a curation of local vendors, delicious food trucks, Easter egg hunts for kids and bunny visits for the whole family!

Vendor List:

Beaded designs like pens, keychains, wristlets, badge reels, bookmarks
Whimsical Wonders
Knotted Wicks
On Track Wellness
Black Cat Stitches
JB Baby Designs
Yumm Numms
Amaluna Boutique
Into The Trees Design
Arbonne
Misguided Spirits Craft Distillery
Snap Dawg’s
Get Stoned Design
Rebel Knots
Buttercream Bliss Bakery
Sherabo Organics Inc.
Suleenity
Tofino Hot Sauce Co.
Columbia Beach Pottery
Matka Botanicals
Infinity 3d prints
No Big Dill Canning
Eyemazy Iris Photography
Lickity Drippity
Solid State Concrete Artistry

 

West Coast Amusements 2025 Spring Fair

West Coast Amusements 2025 Spring Fair

 

April 3rd-6th

West Coast Amusements’ Spring Fair is back at NNTC for the 2025 season! 🎡

Soak up the sunshine on exhilarating rides and test your skill on carnival games. Plus, don’t forget to treat yourself to your favourite fair snacks! 🍿🍬

Opening Hours

  • Thurs, April 3rd: 3pm
  • Fri, April 4th: 3pm
  • Sat, April 5th: 12pm
  • Sun, April 6th: 12pm

*end times vary and are dependent on a number of factors such as attendance and weather.

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Rotary Spring Used Book Sale 2025

Rotary Spring Used Book Sale 2025

March 21st-March 30th

The biggest used book sale in Nanaimo is back! Browse over 100,000 used books for sale throughout the Centre! All proceeds go towards funding community literacy initiatives.

Find great deals on books while supporting local initiatives as all proceeds go towards Rotary projects in the community- the perfect spot to build your book collection and add to your TBR pile. Whether you’re a seasoned bookworm or just looking for a cozy read to enjoy with a cup of tea, there is a book for you!

Orchid Society Show & Sale

Orchid Society Show & Sale

Orchid Society Show & Sale | February 28th- March 2nd

🌸Plant lovers mark your calendars! 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 Orchid Show and Sale presents a unique chance for guests to view multiple rare orchid varieties up close and learn how to properly care for them.

The Local Family Day Market

The Local Family Day Market

The Local Family Day Market | February 16th, 11am-5pm

Celebrate Family Day with an exclusive market experience by The Local inc. at NNTC!

Join us on February 16th from 11am-5pm in Centre Court for a celebration of local vendors, delicious food trucks, and Family Day themed activities and treats!

 

Lunar New Year Celebration

Lunar New Year Celebration

February 1st |12:00pm-3:00pm
 
Celebrate the Year of The Snake at our Lunar New Year Celebration!
 
Join us in Centre Court for a lion dance and other fun activities in celebration of Lunar New Year!
 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
 
12:30pm-2:30pm: Festive Chinese Treat Sampling by Fairway Market
 
12:45pm-1:00pm: Children’s Group Dance Performance presented by the Chinese Cultural Society
 
1:30pm-2:30pm: Lion Dance 
 
Attendees can enter to win a gift card. Young attendees can enjoy Lunar New Year themed colouring at the children’s colouring station.
 
 
FIT4LESS : RONA+ : LONDON DRUGS : FAIRWAY MARKET : GALAXY THEATRES

 

CENTRE HOURS

 

Monday - Saturday10:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM — 5:00 PM
7 Apr11:00 AM — 5:00 PM


 

Individual store hours may vary:

Canadian Tire

London Drugs

Galaxy Cinemas

Fairway Market

Lowe's