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Summer Lovin’ FREE Thursdays

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

Come on down to the Nelson Museum on Thursday evenings, where you can visit the galleries, museum, and shop for FREE. 4-8pm every Thursday.

Free

Beading Space with West Kootenay Metis Society

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

4th Thursday and Saturday Beading Space FNMI relatives are invited to join us the 4th Thursday and Saturday of the month NMAG at 502 Vernon Summer hours – Thursday July 24 5:30- 7:30pm Saturday July 26 2-4pm Theme- Blueberry pin kits   Thursday August 28 5:30- 7:30pm Saturday August 30 2-4pm Theme -Orange Shirt pins […]

Nelson Pride

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

Wicked Woods Music Festival

Raven's Nest Resort & Campground 3901 Kootenay Hwy 93/95, Fairmont Hot Springs

Wicked Woods Music Festival 2025 Step into the magic of Wicked Woods 2025, where music, art, and nature unite for an unforgettable adventure. ✨Early Bird Tickets are now on sale at tickets.wickedwoods.ca 💫 This Labor Day Weekend, from August 29 to September 1 2025, we return to the breathtaking Ravens Nest Resort and Campground in […]

HERITAGE CEMETERY TOURS

Mountain View Cemetery Revelstoke

Join us for guided tours of Revelstoke's Historic Mountain View Cemetery on Highway 23 North. Children may attend with their parents, but please be aware that there is some adult content. Tours will be cancelled in the case of heavy rain or thunderstorms. Tours are scheduled in the spring, summer, and early fall. Ticket price […]

Saturday 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 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 […]

$6 – $8

Beading Space with West Kootenay Metis Society

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

4th Thursday and Saturday Beading Space FNMI relatives are invited to join us the 4th Thursday and Saturday of the month NMAG at 502 Vernon Summer hours – Thursday July 24 5:30- 7:30pm Saturday July 26 2-4pm Theme- Blueberry pin kits   Thursday August 28 5:30- 7:30pm Saturday August 30 2-4pm Theme -Orange Shirt pins […]

BC/DC

Casey's Community House 1136 Canyon St, Creston

Canada's favourite rock n' roll salute returns to Creston on Saturday, August 30th at Casey's to deliver the High Voltage Don't miss this one people...! With guests, "Bonnie & the Bare Bones". Advance tickets now available at bcdc.ca LET THERE BE ROCK!

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 with fellow crafters. These gatherings will occur the first Wednesday of every month from 9-12. Drop ins welcome.

by-donation

Wednesday 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 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 […]

$8

Open Mic Night at The Angry Hen

Angry Hen Brewing 343 Front St, Kaslo

Open mic night at The Angry Hen in Kaslo. The first Wednesday of every month. All live music is presented in conjunction with Propel Studios, a full-production recording studio with accommodation directly across the street from The Angry Hen.