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BIGFOOT, BIG STORIES & A HALLOWEEN BASH 👣🌲
Squatch Watch Vancouver Island 2026
October 30–November 1, 2026
Florence Filberg Centre • Courtenay, BC
Curious about what might be roaming beyond the trees? Head to the Comox Valley for three days of Sasquatch stories, research, and Indigenous perspectives.
Explore a Sasquatch-themed vendor market, hear guest speakers, and enjoy an all-ages, alcohol-free Halloween Monster Bash featuring Mingo Music Bingo.
Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or simply up for something a little different, this could be your next Island adventure.
Single-day and three-day tickets are available. Check the organizer’s listing for current prices and the schedule.
Tickets & details:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/squatch-watch-vancouver-island-2026-tickets-1991586608157
Keep your eyes on the tree line. Finn isn’t the only one out there with big paws. 🐻
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🎭 The Kitchen Witches — Campbell River
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A comedy about two rival cooking-show hosts at Rivercity Players, 1080 Hemlock Street. October 14–17 and 21–24 at 7:30 p.m.; October 18 and 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets $27 through Rivercity Tickets. Great for a local date night! City of Campbell River
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🎃 Klassy But Wicked Halloween Dance — Campbell River
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October 17, starting at 8 p.m., Willow Point Lions Hall. Dancing, costume prizes, a cash bar and mini photo sessions. 19+; $30 plus booking fees in advance, $40 at the door. Event details. Destination Campbell River
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🍂 Comox Valley Farmers Market — Courtenay
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A market option that continues into fall! October 3 and 10, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at the Exhibition Grounds, then October 17, 24 and 31, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at Native Sons Hall. Local food and handmade finds. Market details. Comox Valley Farmers Market
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🍰 Harvest Tea & Silent Art Auction — Courtenay
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October 25, 3–5 p.m., St. George’s United Church, 505 Sixth Street. Homemade baking, tea and local artwork, with art proceeds supporting the Comox Valley Food Bank and L’Arche Comox Valley. Listed admission $20. Event details.
🌱 Campbell River Farmers Market — Seasonal Update
The market has wrapped up for 2026! Watch for the 2027 opening date once announced.
The regular season runs Sundays, May–September, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Spirit Square and Shoppers Row.
Check for updates: https://campbellriverfarmersmarket.ca/
Got Something Happening? 🎉
Market? Live music? Festival? Fundraiser?
Something weird and wonderful we should know about?
Send it our way. We might just add it to the list. 😉