Parks, Recreation and Culture Winter 2025 Activity Guide

Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 14 Low Co$t or Free Recreation At Parks, Recreation and Culture, we understand how recreation experiences can enrich our lives. Here are a few activities that you can participate in...even if the budget’s a bit tight at the moment. Admission Savers • Buy a 10 or 20 Visit Pass and save 20 percent over regular admission. See page 6. • Active Passes offer unlimited access to all public drop-in sessions (swimming, skating, weight rooms and sports programs and Oliver Woods Community Centre). If you are a frequent user, you will want to save big by getting our Active Pass. See page 55. • Stock up and save on your 10 or 20 Visit Passes. • Winter Wonderland takes place from December 24, 26-30 at Frank Crane Arena. This community skating event is FREE! See page 11. • Lions Free Skates take place every until March 30 at Frank Crane Arena from 12-1:30 pm thanks to the Lions Club and a variety of local sponsors. See page 74. • The Culture Awards take place onWednesday, April 16 at The Port Theatre. Get your free tickets in the new year. See page 83. Low Cost Recreation • Youth, aged 10 to 17, are invited to our FREE Spare Blox program where youth can participate in gymnasium activities at various locations. See page 35. • Youth Lounge at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre is for ages 11 to 18 and is FREE. Enjoy music, gaming, snacks and more. See page 35. • Visit some new temporary public art in town. See page 82. • Court Kids is a FREE program for ages 1-5 to run, jump, and play that is held at Beban Park and Harewood Centennial. See page 16. • Invasive Plant Work Parties are a great way to meet new people and to make a difference in your community. See page 47. • We are offering a variety of FREE (or nearly free) programs for those 60 years and over . See page 60. • Thursday Musical Entertainment happens at Bowen Park once a month and is only $4. See page 58. • Stroll with a Pro and learn about Birds of Prey and Turtles. These sessions are FREE! See page 24. • Dungeons & Dragons Club (intermediate) is FREE thanks to a partnership between the City of Nanaimo and Literacy Central Vancouver Island. See page 33. • Survive Outside is FREE program for youth in partnership with Nanaimo Search and Rescue. See page 33.