Join us in the Old City Quarter for a Live, FREE, Family & Pet friendly music series every Friday at Noon!
November 30th & December 7th in the Fitzwilliam Gate ~ Fever Jazz
December 14th in Wesley Square ~ Michael Patrick
December 21st in the Heritage Mews ~ Shine Trio
*In case event of bad weather, events will be moved to Fitzwilliam Gate
Help the Old City Quarter Light Up A Life this year by dropping off a non-perishable or a new gift donation at one of the participating business locations in the OCQ. When you do, you will be entered to win an AMAZING Old City Quarter Gift Basket! Please visit Facebook for more details! All donations are in support of Haven House.
The Shoebox Project for Women supported by Dream, collects and distributes gift filled Shoeboxes to women impacted by homelessness. You can drop off your wrapped Shoebox to one of our participating locations throughout the OCQ! Please visit Facebook for more info. Please visit http://www.shoeboxproject.com/home.html for more details on what gifts to fill your Shoebox with and how to wrap!
Sounds of the Season! Join us in the OCQ for a FREE live music event happening EVERY Friday at Noon. Starting November 30th until December 21st. Please see events for more details!
Letters to Santa! Find Santa’s Mail Box in the Fitzwilliam Gate and write a special note to the Big Guy! No need for postage but remember to write your return address!
🎃 PUMPKING CARVING COMPETITION! 🎃
Stop by the OCQ on Sat Oct. 20th from 12-3pm to pre-register & pick up your pumpkin. On Saturday October 27th bring your carved pumpkin back to the OCQ to be judged!
Pumpkins are being graciously donated from McNab's Corn Maze and the cost to register is $5 with proceeds being donated to The Mens Centre.
Carved pumpkins will be judged on 2 categories;
🎃 Best Kids (under 12)
🎃 Best Overall
There will be some amazing prizes to be won, so get creative and show us your BEST pumpkin carving skills!
*All skill levels are welcome*
🧛♀️ TRICK OR TREATING IN THE OCQ! 🧛♂️
Join us in the OCQ for a DAY OF SPOOKTACULAR FUN!
Children of all ages are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes and Trick R Treat in the OCQ on Saturday, October 27th between 12-3pm!
Look for the participating businesses that have Black & Orange balloons displayed!
🧙♀️🧙♂️ Join the Old City Quarter and Lobelia's Lair Metaphysical Treasures for a WITCHES Flash Mob Dance in the Heritage Mews! All Witches and Wizards are invited to participate and are encouraged to watch the video (link below) of the ORIGINAL Witches Dance and learn the moves at home!
There will be a "High Priestess" leading the Coven so please don't fret if you don't have time to learn the moves, they are super simple and it is all in good FUN! Dress in your BEST Witch attire and DON'T FORGET YOUR BROOM!
https://www.facebook.com/Worldwidemusicfactory/videos/1786295798055291/?fref=gs&dti=531809150588909&hc_location=group
Join The OCQ & Coach & Horses for a Halloween Masquerade on Saturday, October 27th starting at 8pm! (no early birds pls!)
Advanced tickets will be released this Friday at Lobelia's Lair Metaphysical Treasures and Coach & Horses and limited tickets will be available at the door the night of the event...Get yours before they sell out! $25 includes 2 drink tickets and automatic entry to SPIN THE WHEEL OF MYSTERY! - more info coming soon!
DJ & Dancing and Door Prizes and don't forget the Costume Contest!
This is a 19+ event. Please have 2 pieces of ID ready at the Door
We'll meet in Wesley Square for one of three walks at:
12 noon
1:00pm
2:00pm
I'll lead you on a magical adventure through Nanaimo's historic Old City Quarter! Discover our beautiful neighbourhood and check out all the historic buildings! This walk is geared for ALL ages with special Easter treats along the way for the littles.
Follow 'Old City Quarter' on Instagram and Facebook and stay connected to #LifeintheOCQ.
Join the Old City Quarter businesses and services to celebrate the season of giving by supporting the Nanaimo Shoebox Project and enter to win an Old City Quarter gift basket.
Free Trick or Treating
11am-3pm
Join us with your little ones in the Old City Quarter for free trick or treating! Wear your Halloween best!
Participating businesses will have black and orange balloons outside with candy for friends 12 and under. You can seen a full list of businesses we know are participating at bottom of the post.
Canine Costume Extravaganza!
11am-1pm
Hauntingly hosted outside OCQ’s Woofles Barking Boutique, your costumed fur babies are invited to join in the Halloween fun! From 11-1pm, costumed canines (and any other pets!) will receive a free treat. Plus, Mark Corbett from Pet Pixels Photography will be on-site snapping photos of your furry little monster. Don’t miss out on this boo-tiful opportunity to include your four-legged family members in the festivities!
Businesses we know are participating in free trick or treating:
McLean's Specialty Foods
Mad About Ewe Fine Yarns
Luscious Me Clothing & Gifts
Woofles Barking Boutique
My Collectibles
Charlie's Closet
Gallery Row presented by GEM Fabrications
PGWM
New York Style Pizza&Pasta Downtown
Pumpkin Pie Kids
Pho A Dong Restaurant
The teak tree
A Wee Cupcakery
Lobelia's Lair Metaphysical Treasures
Damsels Fashion Collections
Charcoal - Eclectic Artisan Emporium and Henna Lounge
Bella by Brianna
The Board Game House
