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WEST KOOTENAY EVENTS

EAST KOOTENAY & NORTHERN BASIN EVENTS

Nelson Museum Community Day!

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

Free

Pop Up at No.6

No.6 Coffee 511 front street, Nelson, BC, Canada

Pop up market at No.6 Coffee, in Nelson. 511 Front Street. Dec 15 4-8 Dec 16 10-4

Brunch des FĂȘtes de l’AFKO

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

The AFKO ( West Kootenay Francophone Association) invites you to its Winter Celebation.The purchase of a ticket includes a brunch service, an indigenuous story telling, a scavemger hunt for kids, and musical animation.

$26

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 and opening it to the public. You can join a tour of one of the MuseumÊŒs best-loved spaces! From iodine pills and Geiger counters to […]

$6 – $8

Kids Book Signing at Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery, Sat Dec. 16 11 – 1pm

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

free

Stephen Fearing – Concert at the Capital Theatre – December 16th

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

Together Nelson Ending Poverty project presents a fundraising concert with Juno-award winning singer-songwriter Stephen Fearing, Saturday December 16, 7:30pm at the Capitol Theatre in Nelson. Stephen’s music is a mesmerizing blend of roots, folk, and pop. Co-founder of Canadian roots-rock group Blackie and The Rodeo Kings, he is a beguiling teller of tales, and his […]

$35.00

BC/DC CHRISTMAS CRANK-OFF W/ ARTHUR FUNKARELLI – NIGHT 2

Spiritbar 422 Vernon St, Nelson, British Columbia

The 17th Annual Christmas CrankOff returns to Spiritbar at the Hume Hotel on Friday & Saturday, December 15th and 16th, 2023! Nelson’s traditional Xmas event full of good cheer, gifts for the girls and boys, plenty of shenanigans, debauchery and HIGH VOLTAGE ROCK N’ ROLL. And making their LONG awaited return to the stage for […]

$25

Fort Knox 5 Live At Bloom Nightclub

Bloom Nightclub 198 Baker St, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

The Pride, The Living Room Stage & Bloom Nightclub Presents: Fort Knox 5 – 20th Anniversary Tour With Special Guests: Naturalist Birdhaus 10pm-2am 19+

$26

A Taghum Hall Country Christmas

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

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 […]

OUT OF THE ORDINARY – A MAKERS MARKET

Eagles Hall 641 baker street, Nelson, BC, Canada

Out of the Ordinary a Makers Market. It is a 2 day event, Dec 15th FRIDAY afternoon/evening market, and Dec 17th SUNDAY market. (the hall was already booked on the saturday) Dec 15th 3-9 Dec 17th 12-6 Located at the Eagles Lodge – 641 Baker st NELSON, 30 different vendors each day! This is a […]

COMMUNITY CAROL SING

Nelson United Church 602 Silica Street, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Christmas songs by request! Robyn Lamb will host and lead us in a joyful celebration of singing and cheer! Admission by donation. Sunday Dec. 17th at 3:00pm Nelson United Church 602 Silica St. Nelson

by-donation