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Dandelion Festival

A one day spring festival to celebrate the well being of ourselves and our communities. Live music, artisan market, amazing workshops, talks fun and interesting activities for everyone.

Free

Kootenay EcoFest

Bear Spring Eco Retreat 5248 Queen Victoria Road, Beasley

A celebration of sustainable action with local waste reduction solutions, live demonstrations, inspiring learning opportunities, regional food tasting and live music. All happening on our beautiful property, Bear Springs Eco […]

$40 – $125

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

Keepsake Collage with Melissa Owen

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

Creator Melissa Owen will guide you through the creation of a keepsake collage to honour a lost friend, family member, or beloved pet. This Nelson Museum program is FREE – […]

Free

Crafternoon

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

Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON at the Nelson Public Library. Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities […]

Valley Deep, Mountain High – Tom Wayman Book Launch

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

West Kootenay author Tom Wayman will launch two new books—a prose memoir and a collection of poems. Wayman’s memoir, from BC’s Harbour Publishing, is entitled The Road to Appledore or How […]

Weekly Tango Mini Lesson & Practice

Christie Lee’s Hall 807-703 Radio Ave, Nelson, BC, Canada

Want to learn and practice dancing Argentine Tango? We host a weekly mini-lesson and practica at Christie Lee’s Hall in Fairview. The guided portion from 7:30-8:15 has a different host […]

$5

Family Story Time

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

Heritage City Tango Marathon

North Shore Hall 675 Whitmore Rd, Nelson, BC, Canada

We are pleased to offer a new Tango Marathon in Nelson BC Canada, held May 31-June 2 of 2024. This 3 day event will be in one of Western Canada’s […]

Canadian Artist Tribute

Key City Theatre 20 14th Avenue North, Cranbrook, BC, Canada

This will be one of a kind fundraiser concert for the Fisher Peak Performing Artists Society (FPPAS). Songs of Canadian greats performed by some of Cranbrook’s best talent. Tunes by […]

Ceilidh on the Mountain

Kimberley Alpine Resort

The band is back.. coming June 1st to the top of the Kimberley ski hill with Kimberley Cranbrook Highland dancers and special guest Lennan Delaney and fiddler Jared Albright. Tickets […]

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