An afternoon of fall fun
VIU Fest features activities for all ages. From science activities to face-painting, there's something for everyone.
With all these great options to choose from, you're sure to have a good time – and maybe learn something too!
Science Mall
Social Sciences Hub
- Explore your evolutionary history through fossils and artifacts.
- Criminology scavenger hunt.
- Fishpond and colouring station.
- Cast your vote in a fun voting activity.
- Psyched to be here photo booth.
 
Pumpkin patch
Get ready for Halloween
Check out our pumpkin patch and pick out a pumpkin or two to take home.
Pumpkins are only $2.
At the Library
- Arts and crafts
- story time
- Political Studies PlayStation
- student research
- and more
View Gallery
View Gallery presents Heather Benning's Field-Doll-House, an installation feature a 16-foot long sculpture of a doll accompanied by a series of photos documenting the travels of the Benning's childhood doll. This installation speaks to our profound need for a sense of home and a deep desire for an authentic re-connection with place.
Location: Building 330 
 
Indigenous Artists’ Market at Shq’apthut
Come gather at Shq’apthut: A Gathering Place for An Indigenous Artists’ Market featuring local artists, including
- cedar baskets
- jewellery
- carvings
- dreamcatchers
- art prints
- sage bundles
- and much more
Shq’apthut is the VIU centre for ceremony and Indigenous students’ home away from home while they attend VIU.
- Katie (Upton) Phillips
 Selling: beaded earrings and ribbon skirts
- Edith Fred
 Selling: Jewellery, Indigenous arts and crafts
- Don Bonner      
 Selling: Indigenous regalia items, drums, rattles, books, games
- Linda Edgar      
 Selling: cedar weaving hat, headbands, bracelets and beaded necklaces
- Quvi Taylor, Inuit artist
 Selling: earrings and other jewelry
- Kimmi Norris   
 Selling: keychains, earrings, pop sockets and lanyards
- Leanne Meers                  
 Selling: crocheted items, sewn pet items, beaded earrings
- Trisha Thomas                 
 Selling: modern First Nations shirts, jewelry and art
 
Community Corner
Explore the activities and information booths at the community corner.
- Nanaimo Art Gallery 
 Provides the community with exhibitons and education programming year-round
- Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society
 Provides support to newcomers and refugees.
- Mount Washington
 Alpine skiing, snowshoeing, terrain parks and more
- Red Frogs
 Supporting, serving and safeguarding young people
- Tourism Nanaimo
 Attracting pathfinders, creators and independent thinkers
- Nanaimo Chamber 
 Create. Develop. Succeed.
 
 
 
         
        