Itty Bitty Art Time (Preschool Art Classes)
2024-09-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-09-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-10-29 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Vancouver) | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Participants can expect to make artwork in a wide range of materials that encourage experimentation and motor skill development. Previous projects include yarn bowls, glitter dioramas and marker pull art.

These classes get MESSY, be sure to dress your child (and yourself!) in play clothes. Paint, salt, glue and many more materials will be used. One caregiver per child (or group of children) is required.
About the Instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday mornings
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
9:00am-9:45am or 10:00am-10:45am

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Visual Exploration Club (Ages 5-8)
2024-09-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-09-24 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-01 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-15 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-22 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-29 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
About Visual Exploration Club (VEC):
Students can expect to learn about other artists, experiment with various materials, and make mistakes. Each participant receives a sketchbook to track their skill development in a wide range of materials such as drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional art.

This session is for ages 5-8, or primary students in grades K-3.

About the instructor:
Erin has a BFA in Studio Arts from UVic and a Masters of Illustration from Falmouth University. Her classes focus on process-based activities that don’t have a set outcome, fostering creativity and a low pressure environment, encouraging exploration and making mistakes!

Workshop Dates:
Tuesday afternoons
September 10 – December 17, 2024 (15 sessions)
3:30pm-4:30pm

Minimum 6 students, with a maximum of 12.

Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building

If you have any questions, reach out to info@visacgallery.com

Register here: https://revenue-can.keela.co/visual-exploration-club-ages-5-8

Crystal Journey In Nelson, BC. Tagum Hall
2024-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
Thursday, September 19thTaghum Hall5915 Taghum Hall RdNelson, BC7:00-9:00pm$25/PersonTickets Available @
https://www.taghumhall.ca/event-details/crystal-journey-with-david-hickey
And At The Door

Bring Yoga Mat Or Blanket To Lie On

What You Can Expect From Crystal Journey:
The show will take place in two 40 to 50 minute sets. David’s usual set up includes 6 Quartz Crystal Bowls, 8 Paiste Planet Gongs, 2 Persian Santoors & Harmonica.

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2024-09-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.
Email info@nelsonmuseum.ca to register. Adult admission required – children under 18 are always free!

Argenta Fall Faire
2024-09-21 12:00 - 22:00 | Argenta Community Hall, 1024 Argenta Rd, Argenta ., British Columbia, V0G1B0, Canada
The Argenta Fall Faire is a family friendly community celebration!

Market: noon – 5pm

Live music into the evening!

Truth and Reconciliation Day Activities for Kids
2024-09-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
On Monday, September 30, Canada—and Taghum Hall—observes Truth and Reconciliation day. At 10am kids 7 – 12 are invited to join multi-talented artist and musician Lance Ledger for Indigenous-led activities. Fun, creative play is a great way for kids to embrace new understanding and lead the way for our next generation. As part of the activities, kids will participate in the re-installation and re-dedication of beautiful pathway stones created by Nlaka’pamux artist Kaida McCauley in honour of residential school survivors and those who never made it home. This event is free of charge.

Museum Mash!
2024-10-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
You’ll never hear ‘Don’t touch!’ and ‘Shhh!’ at Museum Mash! People of all ages are invited to explore the museum in new ways – fostering creativity, making memories, and building a lifelong love for museums and galleries. Sing! Dance! Colour on the walls! Is that a giant cardboard fort? YES!
On Sunday, October 6 at 10 am the doors at the Nelson Museum are flung open and free activities are offered throughout the day, until 3 pm. Drumming, cardboard forts, and giant Jenga will entertain younger children while older artists get creative with printmaking and papercrafts. Designed with kids in mind, Museum Mash! is a beloved semi-annual event that encourages families to explore the museum in unique ways.

Comedy Writing Workshop – “Laugh and Learn”: 30 writing methods
2024-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Nelson District Community Complex, 305 Hall Street, Nelson, V1L 5X4, Canada
24th Annual FunnyFest Comedy Writing Workshop – “Laugh and Learn”: 30 unique writing methods and receive feedback in a supportive and fun environment. The incredibly applied and practical course is taught by a life-time stand up comedian that has performed in over 2000 shows. FunnyFest 100% guarantees your writing, inspiration and creative paradigm will improve! During the course you can eat and drink, while you learn and have fun! FunnyFest will also throw in a 2 free tickets to attend a show (value $40 free).
WHEN: Saturday, OCTOBER 12 @ 1pm to 4pm.
VENUE: Nelson Community Centre
More info & Buy Comedy WRITING Workshop: https://funnyfest-comedy-writing-workshop-Nelson-BC.eventbrite.ca

Hallowe'en Family Dance Party
2024-10-26 18:00 - 23:00 | Vallican Whole Community Centre, 3762 Little Slocan South Road, Vallican, British Columbia, V0G2J0, Canada
Join us for the second edition of our Hallowe’en Family Dance Party at the Vallican Whole!
Doors open at 6:00pm, music starts soon after.DJ sets by DUBCONSCIOUS and Slocan Valley’s own Luminesce.Party wraps-up at 11pm.
Foodhini’s Food Truck will have meals for sale outdoors, and the Kitchen Witch Cafe will have snack and drinks inside. There’s a cash bar for adults.
Dress warmly for a lantern walk and spooky outdoor installation, plus kids activities and a Halloween movie in the basement.
**ARTISTS WANTED: Installation pieces, lanterns, and performances welcome to contribute to the lantern walk! Email us for more info.
$15/person or $40 for families. Tickets at the door.
Volunteers (and their family) get in for free in exchange for 2 hours of work, before, during or after the event.
Volunteer help is needed for: set-up and decor; door-minding; kitchen shifts; bartending (need Smart Serve); parking attendants; clean-up/tear down; kids space supervision (will be vetted!); lantern walk performers; spooky snack contributions.
To volunteer, PM us or email info (at) vallicanwhole (dot) com.
All welcome! Fun/spooky vibes, costumes encouraged!

Halloween Night: A Musical For Kids
2024-10-27 15:00 - 16:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
Get your costumes ready and get into the spirit of Halloween with Mister Mojo’s original family friendly musical, HALLOWEEN NIGHT. Chronicling Mister Mojos eventful night where he and his friends stumble upon a Monster Party in the dark woods, this production is full of twists, turns, laughter and music that the whole family will love. Join us at 3pm, Oct 27 at the Capitol Theatre and get dressed up!

Family Story Time
2024-10-31 10:30 - 11:00 | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Drop by the Nelson Public Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories!
All ages welcome.

Halloween at NMAG!
2024-10-31 15:30 - 17:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Put on your costumes and drop by the museum to get a fun Halloween themed button from our spooky staff and volunteers. Come up to the 2nd floor museum for a spine-chilling story with Nicole Purvis and don’t forget to enter the children’s costume contest!

Fall into Fall FREE Thursday evenings
2024-10-31 16:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is open late on Thursdays and admission is FREE from 4-8pm. Explore the new gallery exhibitions — A Crack in the Mirror in Gallery A and Within This Earthen Vessel in Gallery B — discover the region’s history in the 2nd Floor Museum Exhibit, and shop work from over 120 local artists in the Gift Shop.
