Events

Performance Recognition Program Drop-in Schedules 

Parksville Lion’s and Save-On-Foods Free Family Skate

Starts Sunday, September 28, 12-1:30 p.m. at Oceanside Place Arena in Parksville. Children must be accompanied by an adult, 19yrs+. Free admission and skate rentals. www.rdn.bc.ca/skate-schedule

December

Winter Wonderland on Ice

Winter Wonderland on Ice is back December 12-31. Enjoy a skate in a winter wonderland of trees, lights and displays. View the public skate schedule online at www.rdn.bc.ca/skate-schedule

 

Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Canadian Parents for French

Saturday December 13, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. www.rdn.bc.ca/skate-schedule

 

Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of MP Gord Johns

Sunday December 14, from 4-6 p.m. www.rdn.bc.ca/skate-schedule

 

Winter Wonderland Free Leisure Skate for Families with Children 0-8yrs 

Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of OBLT, PacificCare, Sources, and Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association.

Joins us upstairs in the multipurpose room before or after your skate for activities and crafts.
Monday December 15, 3:30-5:30 p.m.  www.rdn.bc.ca/skate-schedule

 

Winter Wonderland Free Youth Skate 13-17yrs

Grab a friend and head to the rink to celebrate the holidays with a free skate on a magical Winter Wonderland. 
Friday December 19, 6-8 p.m. www.rdn.bc.ca/skate-schedule
 

Santa Swim

Make a decoration for the Ravensong Christmas tree. Enjoy a swim with games, prizes and a Santa appearance too.
Saturday December 20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Regular admission Ravensong Aquatic Centre www.rdn.bc.ca/swim-schedule

 

Winter Wonderland Free Family Skate Free admission and skate rentals courtesy of Parksville Lions & Save-On-Foods 

Sunday December 21, 12-2 p.m. www.rdn.bc.ca/skate-schedule

New Year’s Eve Free Family Celebration

Wednesday, December 31, 5 to 7 p.m. Oceanside Place Arena

Celebrate New Year's Eve family style. There are a lot of great activities to keep your family busy; Winter Wonderland skate, pond hockey, crafts, cupcake walk and the highlight of the evening is the early countdown with balloon drop at 7 p.m. Pick up your FREE tickets at Oceanside Place Arena. Get your tickets early for this popular event before they are all gone.

January

Polar Bear Swim

Thursday, January 1, 11:30 a.m. Check in, 12 p.m. SPLASH

Start the New Year with a splash at the annual Polar Bear Splash on January 1. Come down to the Parksville Community Park Beach either as a spectator or participant who takes the splash. Check in onsite at 11:30 a.m. and at 12:00 p.m. make the SPLASH! 

 

Science in the Park-Winter in the Park

Sunday, January 25, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.    Free drop in
Learn about how the park changes, and the animals that inhabit the parks throughout the winter. Meadow Drive Community Park
Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online rdn.bc.ca/recreation. 

 

February

Everyone Welcome Bonus Swim

Join us for a Saturday morning swim, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., February 14. Regular admission at Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Qualicum Beach. Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online to view all public swim times at rdn.bc.ca/swim-schedule

 

BC Family Day Free Skate and Swim

Both Ravensong Aquatic Centre and Oceanside Place Arena are open to celebrate BC Family Day 

BC Family Day Free Swim, Monday, February 16     10 a.m.-2 p.m. 
Free admission. Session maximums will be in place.

BC Family Day Free Skate, Monday, February 16     1-4 p.m. 
Free admission and skate rentals. Session maximums will be in place.

Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online to view all public skate and swim times at rdn.bc.ca/recreation-drop-in-schedules

 

March

Everyone Welcome Bonus Swim
Join us for a Saturday morning swim, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., March 14. Regular admission at Ravensong Aquatic Centre in Qualicum Beach. Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online to view all public swim times at rdn.bc.ca/swim-schedule

 

Science in the Park Signs of Spring
Take a mini nature walk, investigate local plants and wildlife, and enjoy hands-on activities as we search for the first signs of spring.

Errington Community Park
Sunday, March 8    11 a.m.-2 p.m.    Free drop-in

Contact RDN Recreation and Parks by calling 250-248-3252 or 250-752-5014 or go online rdn.bc.ca/recreation.