Parksville Downtown

08/18/2026

It’s that time of the summer … the time when we have to start thinking about sending our kids back to school in September. Fortunately, Parksville Downtown is the perfect place to find all your back-to-school necessities. So make your list (don’t forget to include clothing, stationary, that new computer or tablet, maybe some new glasses or a bike? We’ve got it all … downtown.

08/16/2026

Sunday (today) is your LAST CHANCE to experience the incredible Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Exhibition! The Light Up event is open until 11pm.

08/15/2026

We’re excited to have the QF Festival of Lights at the Community Park beach Saturday night at dusk. Why not have dinner out in Parksville Downtown and then head to the beach to watch them!

Join us as we celebrate the wrap-up of 🏖️ Parksville Beach fest's Quality Foods Professional Sand Sculpting Competition with the Quality Foods Festival of Lights, a spectacular fireworks show synchronized to music! ✨🎆

📍 What: Quality Foods Festival of Lights, Parksville Beach fest
📅 When: Saturday, August 15

Bring your family and friends for an unforgettable evening of lights, music, and summer celebration! 🌟

08/14/2026

Why not combine a fantastic dining experience in Parksville Downtown with the QF Festival of Lights Fireworks this Saturday night (August 15th)?

We’ve listed all of the Parksville Downtown, dine-in restaurants that are open to at least 8pm for you to enjoy before you head down to the beach to watch the sunset, take in the fireworks, and see the Light Up night at the Parksville Beach Festival Sand Sculptures.

Make sure to make reservations. Times listed are closing times, rather than last seating. Have a wonderful weekend!

Aioli Seafood
The Beach Club Resort
Extreme Eatery
Masala Hut Indian Cuisine
Off the Hook Parksville
Rod and Gun Bar & Grill
Samurai Sushi
Tha Phae ThaiRestaurant
The White Elephant Thai Cuisine
trio.Restaurant

08/11/2026

🤠 A reminder that this Thursday evening (Aug 13th) Parksville Downtown is hosting the “Boot Scoot Bash” in Memorial Plaza! Dust off your boots and join us for country tunes, line dancing, and plenty of downtown fun! It’s FREE and it all starts at 6pm!

Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just looking to kick up your heels for the first time, everyone is welcome to join the fun. Bring your friends, grab a bite from a local restaurant before you arrive, and enjoy a warm summer evening of laughter, music, and memory-making in Parksville Downtown.

08/07/2026

Corfield Plaza is located in the heart of Parksville Downtown and is a fantastic destination for groceries, shops, services, and dining … plus it’s just a short walk to the waterfront! Take a look at these businesses:
Thrifty Foods
Bosleys in Parksville
Fifth Generation Cleaners
Sea & Summit Bookshop
Off the Hook Parksville
Bare Bones Fish & Chips
Headmasters Salon Parksville
Trademark Wealth
Coast & Cottage
Westcoastees Parksville
Marlin Travel Parksville
Island Exposures Art Gallery
Mid Island Liquor
Close To You Boutique
Westland Insurance

08/04/2026

Parksville’s newest ice cream spot is now open in Parksville downtown! You’ll find the Craig Street Creamery serving classic and fun new flavours, as well as gelato (coming soon), slurpees, affogato, coffee and many frozen treats. Stop in and say, “Welcome to the community!” 🍦✨

07/30/2026

AUGUST EVENTS GUIDE ⛱️ Parksville Downtown is where you’ll find all the best reasons to Shop, Meet and Eat this summer! Here’s a quick guide to all the downtown events happening in August:

🤠 Boot Scoot Bash - Memorial Plaza comes alive with music, dancing, and community fun at this free family event. Grab your hat and boots on Thursday, August 13.

🧺 Picnic in Memorial Plaza - a weekly event during the Craig Street Market every Tuesday Night from 6-9pm, until August 25th.

🔍 Parksville Downtown and Parksville Beach Festival present our Summer Treasure Hunt! Get your map by scanning the QR Code at Memorial Plaza and the Beachfest entrance, find the codes at local businesses, and win prizes! It continues until Aug 16th.

🏰 The Coastal Community Credit Union Light Up - from dusk until 11pm on August 15th & 16th, the sand sculpture exhibition will be open after dark, illuminated by coloured lights. Grab an evening dinner in Parksville Downtown and experience this unique show.

✨ The QF Festival of Lights returns to Parksville Beach on August 15, beginning at dusk. Head out for a late dinner in Parksville Downtown and then take in this annual display and the music that accompanies it.

07/28/2026

Parksville Downtown is the perfect spot to meet and relax with friends, explore fantastic shops, and sample some incredible food this summer. See you downtown! ✨

07/24/2026

The Parksville Downtown Summer Treasure Hunt is on! Start by scanning the QR code located at Parksville Beach Festival, Memorial Plaza, or at participating businesses! Weekly prizes will be drawn from completed entries with a grand prize at the end of the summer. Contest continues until August 16, 2026.

Participating businesses include:
Close To You Boutique
Extreme Eatery
Eggie Cafe
Sweet Spot Bake Shop
Curve Appeal Consignment
Kayden Design-Adaptive Clothing
Pemberton Holmes Parksville
Sea & Summit Bookshop
Coast & Cottage
SparkHouse Coworking
Bosleys in Parksville
Bumblebaby Boutique
Crafty’s Crystals
Pacific Palms Rv Resort
Island Cleaning Supplies
Luckyloonies - Dollar Store - Parksville