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Kaslo May Days Show and Shine

The Kaslo Show and Shine was started by a small group of dedicated car buffs as a feature in the 1997 May Days celebrations held on the May long weekend […]

Kaslo May Days Logger Sports

Logger Sports has become one of the main events at the annual Kaslo May Days Celebration. Competitors from across Canada and the United States compete for big prize money and […]

Kaslo May Days Parade

Everyone loves a parade—especially our beloved Kaslo May Days Parade! Come out and cheer on our incredible local participants, including the Kootenay Kilties, local organizations, businesses, and our dedicated Emergency Service Providers. We […]

Guided Cold War Bunker tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, 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 […]

$6 – $8

KCR Block Party at Lion’s Park

Lions Park 298 Richards, Nelson, BC, Canada

Get ready for a free, inclusive celebration of community, culture, and creativity right here in Nelson! This year’s Block Party will be packed with live music, kids’ activities, sports, and […]

Free

Witches Spring Market

Taghum Hall 5915, Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, British Columbia

Witch Market and interactive events!! May 25 2025 Taghum Hall 11-5 *Tarot, Palm and Oracle readers, established locally as well as reputable readers from Kelowna. *Vendors that will put a […]

$2

Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue: Volume II

The Capitol Theatre 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

After selling out the Capitol Theatre in November 2024 with the premiere of Nelson Sketch Comedy Revue, we’re back—bigger, bolder, and weirder than ever. This show is a love letter […]

$29.00

Guided Cold War Bunker tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, 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 […]

$6 – $8

Tea & Textiles

J.B. Fletcher Store Museum 3602 Sutton Street, Ainsworth, BC, 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 […]

by-donation

‘Deep Roots’ exhibition opening

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, Canada

Deep Roots explores the regional history and relationship to the lumber industry. From the early settler days of logdriving down Kootenay Lake, to the Eddy Match Company’s matchstick factory, to […]

Free

Guided Cold War Bunker tours

Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, 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 […]

$6 – $8

Join the Friends of the Nelson Public Library

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

The Friends of the Library are dedicated to helping the Nelson Public Library through successful booksales and other creative fundraising efforts live trivia nights, with the funds going to new books, […]