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🍂 CELEBRATE FALL WITH US IN DOWNTOWN NANAIMO! 🍂Join Spirit of Nanaimo Society for the Downtown Nanaimo Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Maffeo Sutton Park!
This FREE, family-friendly community event is an afternoon of creativity, connection, gratitude and giving back - and everyone is welcome.
🎃 WHAT TO EXPECT
☕ FREE Hot Chocolate
🌾 Scarecrow Contest & Scarecrow Patch - FREE to Enter!
Families, friends, businesses, schools and community groups are invited to build a scarecrow and compete!
🏆 Best Overall — $100
🎨 Most Creative — $50
❤️ People's Choice — $50
Limited to 20 entries • Pre-registration required
📧 Register: [email protected]
Exclusive Scarecrow Contest Sponsor: Co-operators | Odimega Financial Group
🎨 FREE Creativity Corner with arts, crafts and activities
🍂 Community Gratitude Wall
📸 Harvest Photo Area
🎶 Family-Friendly Entertainment
🤝 Local Nonprofit & Community Organizations
🧥 Community Warmth Initiative
❤️ And more!
There is no admission fee and no purchase required. Just come enjoy the afternoon with your family, friends and neighbours.
🧥 COMMUNITY WARMTH INITIATIVE
As colder weather approaches, we're inviting Nanaimo to help us spread a little extra warmth.
If you're able, bring:
🧥 New or gently used coats
🛏️ New or gently used blankets
🧦 NEW socks
Donations will support community members in need through our Community Warmth Initiative.
Donating is completely optional and is never required to participate in the festival.
🙌 WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
We're also looking for community volunteers to help make the day possible! Volunteers can assist with activities, welcoming attendees, the Community Warmth Initiative, event setup and cleanup, and more.
Whether you're attending, volunteering, bringing a donation or simply stopping by for a free cup of hot chocolate, we'd love to see you.
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 2:00-6:00 PM
📍 Maffeo Sutton Park - Downtown Nanaimo, BC
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
Presented by Spirit of Nanaimo Society, a local nonprofit dedicated to creating free, inclusive community experiences that strengthen connection, belonging and civic pride in Nanaimo.
🍁 Invite your friends, click “Going,” and help us bring Nanaimo together this Thanksgiving weekend!
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Maffeo Sutton Park, 36 Arena St, Nanaimo, BC V9R, Canada
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