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Kids, dress up in your sparkly party clothes, grab your parents and head to Memorial Plaza for your own special version of a new year’s celebration.. Join our DJ dance party, cupcake decorating, holiday photo booth, and face painting in Memorial Plaza. Happy Noon Year countdown and balloon drop at noon!

Grab your takeout or snag some delicious bites from our food trucks, then head over to Memorial Plaza for an alfresco dining extravaganza under the cool shade of our historic elm trees! We’ve got plenty of tables and chairs set up, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal in comfort. Enjoy a live serenade from local musicians while the little ones dive into a world of fun—giant bubbles, hopscotch, chalk art, and tons of other exciting activities await. All this fun is part of the vibrant Summer by the Sea street market in Parksville Downtown. Don’t miss out! Dates: June 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19, 26

Whether you’re coming to groove, eat, or play, there’s something for everyone to love. Don’t miss out—join us each Friday for a night of unstoppable fun and community vibes! 2025 Dates: June 20, 27 July 4, 11, 18, 25 August 1, 8, 15, 22

Get ready for a day-long music extravaganza at Memorial Plaza! Join us under the cool shade of our majestic elm trees for a lineup of incredible local musicians. Bring your lawn chair, sit back, and soak in the sounds as you enjoy a variety of delicious offerings from our food trucks. It’s the perfect way to spend a day—surrounded by tunes, tastes, and the best of community vibes. Don’t miss out on this musical celebration right in the heart of downtown!

Get ready for a family-friendly musical extravaganza at the Salish Coast Music Festival’s “Party on the Plaza”! Join us on Saturday, September 13th, from 6:30 – 8:30PM at Memorial Plaza for an amazing performance by the James Vickers Band. This FREE event promises fun for all ages, so bring the whole family and enjoy a day of fantastic music and community spirit!  

Ghouls, Goblins, and Ghostly Delights Await at Parksville Downtown’s Spooktacular Halloween Treat Trail Parksville Downtown is summoning all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins to the heart of the downtown core for an evening of hair-raising Halloween fun! Over 40 participating businesses are coming together to create an eerie and enchanting experience for families of all ages. This year’s Spooktacular Halloween Treat Trail promises a night of frightening fun, as we celebrate the most haunted holiday of the year. Venture into the eerie downtown core of Parksville and be part of the ghostly fun. The Halloween Treat Trail is guaranteed to provide a spook-tacular time for all who dare to join us. Trick-or-treaters and their families are invited to explore the heart of Parksville, discovering the chilling and captivating surprises that await.

Join us for Holiday Sparkle: Parksville Downtown Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, November 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Memorial Plaza! Enjoy a festive evening filled with holiday cheer, featuring a Christmas singalong, free popcorn and hot chocolate, kids’ activities, and a special mailbox for letters to Santa. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a magical appearance to greet children and kick off the holiday season as the downtown Christmas tree lights up the night. Don’t miss this heartwarming community event to celebrate the spirit of Christmas in Parksville!