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Food Truck Fridays
August 5th 11 am – 5 pm – Sips & Sliders will be in the Playground Loop. Treat yourself to a delicious, gourmet slider & don’t forget to cool down with a milkshake.
August 11th – Van Isle Pountinerie
Calling all Poutine lovers! Van Isle Poutinerie will be in the playground loop on Friday August 11th. Nothing says West Coast summer better than sunshine & poutines!!
Food Truck Fridays
August 5th 11 am – 5 pm – Sips & Sliders will be in the Playground Loop. Treat yourself to a delicious, gourmet slider & don’t forget to cool down with a milkshake.
August 11th – Van Isle Pountinerie
Calling all Poutine lovers! Van Isle Poutinerie will be in the playground loop on Friday August 11th. Nothing says West Coast summer better than sunshine & poutines!!
This summer PLAY. is back at Nanaimo North and this year it’s all summer long!
Here’s your scoop on what we have lined up for this summer;
–Food Truck Fridays: Stop by the Playground Loop every Friday this summer to try out delicious eats!
–FREE Ice Cream Fridays*: Find the icicle tricycle in centre court for free frozen treats for all! Select Fridays only*
–PLAY. Photo Challenge: Your chance to WIN a Nintendo Switch Lite
Rules
– Take a Photo in front of the PLAY. photo wall
– Post to your socials & tag us! Use the hashtag #PLAYNNTC
– Follow the link below & show us your entry!
Contest Link:
https://forms.office.com/r/tDWkwkfvcg
PLAY. is featuring:
Returning this year, are classic games like mini putt and corn hole. New additions include giant checkers, jenga, and the PLAY. photo wall.
Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant artwork, including immersive pieces and plenty of photo ops for your Instagram feed.
Let your PLAYful side out for Summer ’23!
PLAY. Ends August 31st, 2023
June is Pride Month. Join us in celebrating love, diversity, and inclusivity.
We are collaborating with Oh Happy Bake, in support of Rainbow Refugee, to spread love & awareness with FREE Pride Cookies. Stop by the Centre after 1pm on June 23rd for your Pride Cookies. *while supplies last
In support of Rainbow Refugee’s mission to provide safety and support for LGBTQ+ individuals seeking refuge, ensuring that everyone has a place to call home where their true colours can thrive. We will be making a donation to the Rainbow Refugee in honour of Pride Month.
Foundation https://www.rainbowrefugee.com/
Bakery https://ohhappybake.com/
Check out Oh Happy Bake for more Pride cookies. A portion of proceeds from every Pride cookie order goes to Rainbow Refugee.
May 6th – 10 am – 2:30 pm Nanaimo Horticultural Society will be putting on their Spring Plant Sale. A great place to find last-minute Mother’s Day gifts. A master gardener will be on site to answer all your plant related questions and concerns.
Proceeds go towards a bursary for a deserving VIU student in the Horticultural program. Treat yourself to a new plant while supporting a university student!
May 27th – The Mom Market is back this time with a FREE* movie! Explore and shop unique local vendors at the Mom Market and then kick up your […what’s that word again?] feet at Disney’s The Little Mermaid. FREE movie tickets to Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid, with every purchase of $20+ at local vendors.*
Dive into an enchanted encounter and create unforgettable memories with your favourite Mermaid princess. Princess Ariel will be coming to the centre court for a FREE meet & greet. Come chat & become apart of Ariel’s world.
Showtime starts at 3pm of Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid at Nanaimo Galaxy Cinemas. Market open during regular Centre hours 10am-6pm. NO admission fees! This event is free for everyone. Not just for moms!
For more information about The Mom Market Collective visit; https://themommarketco.com/vancouver-island
For more information about Mermaid Princess visit; https://enchantedfables.com/
| Monday - Saturday | 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM — 5:00 PM |
| 7 Apr | 11:00 AM — 5:00 PM |
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