Local Kids Book Reading & Signing
2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Goldrush Book Store, 2063 Washington Street, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
New Local Interest Kids Story Book, “Follow Me to the Golden Tree” Book Reading & Signing. Local authors, photographers and publishers, Lucas and Ginia Jmieff will be at the Goldrush Bookstore in Rossland on Saturday, December 9 from 1 pm – 3pm to read and sign their new kids book. Bonus book signing includes their first publication, “Kootenay Escapes”, a photographic coffee table book that features 36 of the West Kootenay’s spectacular destinations.

Nelson Museum Community Day!
2023-12-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join us on Saturday, December 16 for Community Day at the Museum! Learn papercrafting techniques to make your own holiday cards with Jenine from 1-3pm, enjoy some snacks and treats, and check out the new exhibitions Elevation and Give or Take a Few Million Years – admission is FREE all day!
While you’re here – share your interactive mural pics on social media and tag #ElevationNMAG to be entered to win a monthly prize draw! Don’t forget to tag @nelson.museum.archives.gallery

Guided Cold War Bunker tours
2023-12-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-30 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!

Kids Book Signing at Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery, Sat Dec. 16 11 – 1pm
2023-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Join us at Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery this Saturday, December 16 from 11am – 1 pm, we will be singing our new local interest children’s book titled Follow Me to the Golden Tree. The Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery is hosting a free Community Day, check out the new exhibitions and stop by and say hi to Lucas and Ginia Jmieff, authors and photographers of their local interest book titles, Kootenay Esacpes and Follow Me to the Golden Tree.

A Taghum Hall Country Christmas
2023-12-17 13:00 - 17:30 | Taghum Hall, 5915 Taghum Hall Rd, Nelson, V1L 6Y4
It’s all about twinkly family fun. Seasonal music, fun activities, and Taghum Youth Presents “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” are all part of this festive event. A “kids only” market is a great place for kids to find highly affordable gifts for family and friends. Rumour has it that the Jolly Old Elf himself will make an appearance!

Santa’s Workshop at the Rossland Museum
2023-12-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
Drop by the Museum between 12 and 4 pm on Saturday, December 23rd to help out Santa’s elves for the day!
We’ll be making toys, crafting Christmas decorations, and enjoying some festive games, yummy treats, and holiday films. We’ll also pull out our toboggans and our kid-sized snowshoes for some winter fun!
Entry by donation
We are open through the holidays! Regular hours: Tuesdays to Sundays, 10 am to 6 pm. We will be closed December 24-26 and December 31-January 1st.

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 15-18
2024-01-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-01-25 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-02-08 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 11-May 16, 2024 (No VEC club during Spring Break)
Age: 15 – 18
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Where:

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

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

LVR Student Art Show Opening
2024-01-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Nelson Public Library, 602 Stanley St, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N4, Canada
Check out new work by LVR student artists at the Nelson Public Library, meet the makers, and mingle!

Preschool Workshop – Itty Bitty Art Time
2024-01-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-06 11:00 - 12:00 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
Looking to explore art and creativity with the little kiddo in your life?
The instructor, Erin Shuttleworth, will prepare projects focused on process and sensory activities that engage your preschoolers with colour, texture, and fun! Please be aware that this class gets messy, so send children in comfortable play clothes.
Children ages 2-5 yrs old (one adult helper per child or group of children is required.)
These classes coincide with Trail Gymnastics – make it an engaging morning for your preschooler by signing up with them as well.
When:
12 or 16 Tuesday mornings with two class time options
10:00 am – 10:45 am
11:00 am – 11:45 am
12-week series: January 16-April 16, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
16-week series: January 16-May 14, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
Where:
VISAC Gallery
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Community Building downtown
Class fee: $80 for 12 weeks, or $100 for 16 weeks, per child.

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 7-10
2024-01-17 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-01-31 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club, facilitated by comic artist Erin Shuttleworth, encourages inquisitiveness and exploration, with a supportive environment and topics to focus activities. Participants will experiment with materials, style and subject matter to develop their confidence and support future artistic growth.
When: Wednesdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 17-May 22, 2024 (No classes during Spring Break)
Age: 7 – 10
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (Jan – May); or $10 drop-in per youth
Where:
VISAC Gallery – Under the red gallery awning
1501 Cedar Ave, Trail
Lower Level of Selkirk Building
Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

Youth Workshop – Visual Exploration Club – Ages 11-14
2024-01-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-02-01 15:30 - 16:30 | VISAC Gallery, 1501 Cedar Avenue, Trail, V1R 2J5
This bi-weekly club has a different theme per session. Participants will explore a variety of materials to gain confidence in their art making, building a sketchbook to reflect their growth as an artist. Themes include: Watercolour, Clay & 3D Art, Repainting Thrifted Art, and Paper Mosaic.
When: Thursdays (bi-weekly) 3:30pm-4:30pm
Duration: Jan 18-May 23, 2024 (Note that there will be no VEC club during Spring Break)
Age: 11 – 14
Class fee: $80 for 9 classes (January – May); or $10 drop-in per youth

Where:

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

Please email info@visacgallery.com with any questions.

Winter Wonderland
2024-01-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Whitewater Ski Resort, Whitewater Ski Hill Rd, Nelson BC, V1L 5R3, Canada
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Whitewater’s Winter Wonderland is an exciting and delightful day filled with live pottery spinning, a snowman building competition, face painting, hot chocolate, and live local music.
It’s the perfect day for some great family fun. Make sure to mark your calendars and gather your little ones for a memorable weekend up at Whitewater in Nelson on January 20th!
9:00am – 3:00pm | Live Pottery Spinning with Diane Walters of Earth Studios downstairs in the Day Lodge
11:00am – 2:00pm | Music by Marty Carter upstairs in the Day Lodge
11:00am – 2:00pm | Face Painting with Yvonne Boyd downstairs in the Day Lodge
11:00am – 2:00pm | Live Painting with Rachel Yung, Whitewater Artist in Residence

G Rated: A Musical Puppet Show
2024-01-21 16:00 - 17:00 | The Capitol Theatre, 421 Victoria Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 5R2, Canada
CAPITOL FAMILY SERIES
Tickets $10
A 60 minute puppet show musical for kids aged 10-13 and their parents about puberty, identity, confidence, LGBTQ2SIA and consent. The show gently introduces these themes in an approachable medium with relatable characters and catchy tunes!

Family Literacy Day at the Nelson Museum
2024-01-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
Ginia Jmieff will be visiting the Museum and reading her latest book ‘Follow Me to the Golden Tree’ and other great children’s titles for Family Literacy Day! This event is FREE and open to the public, no registration is required.

Rossland Winter Carnival at the Museum
2024-01-27 10:00 - 2024-01-28 17:00 | Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre, 1100 Hwy 3B | Junction of Hwys 3B & 22, Rossland, BC, V0G 1Y0, Canada
We’re celebrating Rossland Winter Carnival with outdoor, family-friendly activities all weekend!
Drop by the museum between 10 am and 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday, January 27-28th to get lost in our snow maze, enter our annual snowman-building competition, test your daring on our toboggan run, sip a hot drink, savour some maple taffy, and soak up the warmth of our campfire!
Entry by donation all weekend.

More info and full schedule: www.rosslandmuseum.ca/news/2024/carnival

Winter Carnival
2024-02-03 12:00 - 22:00 | Expo Park, Slocan
A community not-for-profit event!
Family friendly and no alcohol served.
By donation $0 – $50 sliding scale.
Pay-what-you-can/ Pay-it-forward.
All day local Kootenay performers!
12:00 Jasmine Wiley Lu
12:30 Merlin with Harlow Rose
1:00 Mike Meaney
1:30 Kate Smyles
2:30 Barnharmonics
3:00 Puppets on the Move
3:30 Beaten Brass
4:00 Amy Heasman
4:30 Avery Florence with Kevin Welch
5:30 DJ Dubconcious
6:30 The Weavertons
7:30 Chancla Mojada
8:30 Dragon Slayer Fire Dance
9:00 The Gravy Train
And so much more!
*Ice Slide
*Snow sculptures
*Tea Lounge
*Local art
*Fire pits
*Carnival games with prizes hosted by Slocan Valley Youth Network including snow mini golf, rally race, free maple syrup on snow and snow cones, and many more games!
*Raffle prizes including a 2-night gift package for a stay at Halcyon Hotsprings!

Food and Artisan Vendors including:
Oh My Lard
Foodhini
Tasty Times Vegan Eatery
Free workshops too!
Snow sculpting- PM to register!
Lantern making
Wood snowflake painting
Elemental Journey’s Nature Connection with games, songs and mindfulness

And there’s more…
Afterparty dance at The Slocan Legion!
By donation $0- $20
502 Harold Street, 10pm- 1am
No alcohol served

Satellite events around the Village
TBA

We are currently looking for volunteers <3
Duties may include: Promotion, ice slide monitor, shoveling, security, collecting donations, fire caretaker, garbage clean up, and afterparty dance security, reception and clean up.
Email treehuggersocietybc@outlook.com for more info.

DIY Valentines Cardmaking
2024-02-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Nelson Museum, Archives & Gallery, 502 Vernon Street, Nelson, V1L 4E7, Canada
The Nelson Museum is hosting a free workshop with local papercraft artist, Jenine Lillian, who will teach you fun and simple techniques to create one-of-a-kind artwork to share with your favourite people. Give them out to your barista that always remembers your name, that cashier who always says hi, the trash collectors that brave the elements, your new neighbours and more!
Skills required are suitable for ages 10 and up. Younger participants may need assistance from parents or guardians.

Local Art Studio Opening – Balfour, Green Road
2024-02-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Donna Rodman Art Studio, 1259 Green Road, Balfour, V0G 1C0, Canada
All ages event. By appointment to private home. Tea/wine served. Fine artist in new business with oil canvases and limited edition prints for sale. Content is cultural, abstract realism, eco art, fine oil painting works. Seeking commissions. Community spirit: ideas and donations welcome for Arts Council projects.

Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival
2024-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Lakeside Park, 1900 Lakeside Dr., Nelson, V1L 5S4, Canada
This year the Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival will start with a community lantern parade on Baker Street. Bring a lantern and gather at Hall Street Plaza at 6pm on Friday, February 9th and join with Moving Mosaic Samba Band, the dragon puppet, and other performers for a fun and beautiful procession down Baker Street. On Saturday, February 10th the festival continues with an outdoor gallery at Lakeside Park from 5:00-7:00 pm. Come and enjoy the lantern installations and ambient performances at this beloved community festival. This year’s theme is Deep Sea Dreamscape!
