Saturday Bunker tours
2025-07-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!

From iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.

Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free! (https://form-can.keela.co/bunker-tours)

InSight: Creative Soma Studio
2025-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Sanctuary Art Therapy, 406 Josephine St #203, Nelson, V1L 1W3
Join in on a gentle journey inward through somatic inquiry and art therapy. Using focusing oriented art therapy techniques we’ll explore a felt sense to experience the body’s innate wisdom to guide us towards new insight and self awareness.

Free Copper Etching Workshop
2025-07-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Slocan Valley Threads Guild,, 7112 Perrys Back Road, Winlaw, V0G 2J0
Metal Arts Guild Slocan Valley
and sponsors invite you to a
Free Copper Etching Workshop
Sunday July 27, 11-4
At the Slocan Valley Threads Guild in Winlaw
7112 Perrys Back Road, Winlaw, B.C.
Adults only, email to register
magslovalley@gmail.com

On BEAUTY, As We Come to it in the Forest
2025-07-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Gallery 444, 448 Baker St, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H8, Canada
A Film Screening & Book Reading, special evening event, during the “true nature • environmental group exhibit” at Gallery 444, Nelson
Barbara Brown will be showing the film: “On BEAUTY, As We Come to it in the Forest”.
This film is a half-hour deep dive into the beauty, the wonder, and the wisdom of the forest, through her eyes as an artist. It features the stunning cinematography of filmmaker Isaac Carter, with a gorgeous original soulful soundtrack by Noel Fudge.
After the film Barbara will give readings from her book and sign copies of “Volume II: SYLVAN REFLECTIONS: Wanderings, Painting sand Ponderings from the Forest”.
From the back cover: “Filled with the poetry of the soul, insightful quotes and delightful pictures, Barbara Brown gives us a peek into the transformative power of spending time in the wild woods. Using her artistic talent, Barbara’s book succeeds in bringing us into the enchanted realm of a healthy forest, where we may find ourselves soothed, heartened, inspired, uplifted and healed.”~ Ellen Dee Davidson, Author of The Miracle Forest and Sacred Forest Bathing

Wednesday Bunker Tours
2025-07-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
During the height of the Cold War, in the 1950s and 1960s, nearly 50 bunkers were constructed across Canada. In 2017, the Nelson Museum began work on restoring the space and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the Museumʼs best-loved spaces!

From iodine pills and Geiger counters to board games and ashtrays, visitors get a glimpse of the vast measures taken to create normalcy in an extraordinary time.

Wednesday Bunker tours run seasonally from June to September. Saturday Bunker tours are offered year-round. Click on the link to register. Adult admission required – children under 19 are always free!

ArtWalk 2025 Opening Night
2025-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Nelson, Various, BC, Canada
Join the Nelson District Arts Council for the annual ArtWalk Opening night on Friday, August 1st. Wander the street checking out the art at over 20 venues, listen to music and be entertained as you stroll.

Tea & Textiles
2025-08-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-03 09:00 - 12:00 | J.B. Fletcher Store Museum, 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, V0G 1A0, Canada
The J.B. Fletcher Museum in Ainsworth will be hosting gatherings for fibre enthusiasts and tea lovers to come and work on their knitting, crochet, embroidery, and spinning projects while connecting with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.

Waking Up The Park
2025-08-09 10:00 - 2025-08-10 16:00 | Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, V0G2J0, Canada
Join us at the Vallican Whole on the weekend of August 9 – 10 to celebrate the re-opening of the Sculpture Park. Originally opened in 2010, the park has been quietly slumbering until this year, when some of our best local artists have installed new wonderful sculptures to awaken it.
Come walk the forest pathways and discover the magical visions and presences, and visit the indoor gallery where there will be a new show by local artists for the duration of the weekend. Take part in art making workshops for all ages – a hands-on opportunity to use natural and recycled materials creatively. On Sunday, enjoy music by the duo Tunupa The Cosmic Gardeners (Eva Tree and Bill Dickerson) between 1 and 3 pm, and a barbecue from 12 to 2pm.
This is a FREE event, sponsored by the Columbia Basin Culture Tour. Sculpture park and gallery will be open 10 – 4 both days. See you there!

Valhalla Wilderness Society Film Screening – Safe Haven
2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:30 | North Shore Hall, 675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, BC, V1L 6H7, Canada
All are invited to a screening of Damien Gillis and Valhalla Wilderness Society’s new film, Safe Haven: The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness. The 30 minute film will be followed by a presentation by Valhalla Wilderness Society biologist and campaigner Amber Peters, including stunning photography from 25 years of research in British Columbia’s inland temperate rainforest.
North Shore Hall – 675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, BC V1L 6H7.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Film starts at 7pm.
Admission by donation.
This event is being hosted by the Valhalla Wilderness Society. The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness proposal was designed to protect a globally significant Inland Temperate Rainforest near Revelstoke, BC. Since 2017 Valhalla Wilderness Society has studied the incredible biodiversity of this intact wilderness area that was previously unknown to science. Two years of filming in the proposal’s ancient forest led to the creation of Safe Haven. The film is a call to action for British Columbians to support the campaign to protect three remaining biodiversity havens of the inland temperate rainforest.
Contact info (at) vws.org for more information.
Please spread the word and come show your support!

Trans Canada Lego Model Club at the Revelstoke Railway Museum
2025-08-15 09:00 - 2025-08-17 18:00 | Revelstoke Railway Museum, 719 Track St W, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0
TCLTC are a group of Lego and train enthusiasts who enjoy creating realistic models and scenes with the iconic building blocks. The displays are punctuated by fun tongue-in-cheek vignettes featuring Lego mini-figures in historical or pop culture moments.
The project for Revelstoke will include an operating Lego train display, and we anticipate including a railway yard, beachfront activities, a mountain pass, and a town including a station, resort and shopping district

Any Body Can Sing on Soul’s Paradise Beach
2025-08-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Soul’s Paradise, 16961 Pilot Bay Road, Kootenay Bay, BC, Canada
Explore your voice Vocal Technique Play Games Sing with others Learn a group song Gain knowledge on vocal health.

Nelson Pride
2025-08-29 - 2025-08-31
Visit https://nelsonpride.ca/pride-calendar/ to see all the events, including the Pride parade and Pride in the Park.

Ed Fest
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-06 | Rotary Park Cranbrook, Cranbrook
Ed Fest Arts & Music Festival is a two-day free to attend celebration of creativity and expression held at Rotary Park on September 5th and 6th, offering an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.
The festival boasts a dynamic lineup, including musical performances. In addition to musical acts, there will be interactive art installations, and a mesmerizing lantern parade. Did we mention food trucks and beer?
The festival features workshops and an art competition organized by Cranbrook Arts. An artisan market, in collaboration with the Cranbrook Farmer’s Market, will offer local crafts and goods, providing a perfect spot to discover unique items and support local artisans.
This year’s festival embraces the whimsical history of Ed the elephant, who famously escaped from a traveling circus in Cranbrook nearly a century ago. Festivities will include a downtown “stampede” with a large puppet of Ed, and attendees are encouraged to wear carnival-themed costumes to join in the fun.
Whether you are an art enthusiast, a music lover, or simply looking for a family-friendly event, Ed Fest 2025 promises something for everyone.
Mark your calendars for September 5th and 6th at Rotary Park, Cranbrook, and join the celebration of community and creativity.
Learn more: https://www.edfest.ca/

Creston Fall Fair Sept 5 and 6, 2025
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-06 | Creston Flats Stables, 633 Indian Road, Creston, BC
Creston’s Fall Fair is hosting an Artisan’s Alley as well as Horse events this year.
Mahood Sculptures is among the many Kootenay Artists who will be
showing their art and speaking to people.
Creston Valley Fall Fair runs Friday, Sept 5th from 10 am to 9 pm.
Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
tickets are $ 10
