Ladysmith Gallery: Handbuilding Pottery with Frieda Schilling
2024-07-10 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ladysmith Gallery, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
A free art experience for all ages! Art Pop-Ups come to the Ladysmith Gallery on select days from 11 AM – 3 PM. Visitors can enjoy art demos and try their hand a different art techniques with the guidance of the artist. Free admission and no registration is required.

Tea & Tales at the Ladysmith Museum
2024-07-10 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-07-17 13:30 - 14:30, 2024-07-24 13:30 - 14:30
Wednesdays from 1:30pm – 2:30pm the Ladysmith Museum is once again hosting the popular series Tea & Tales.
There will be tea and treats followed by a short video and talk with local historian Rob Johnson.

Music off the Dock
2024-07-10 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-07-17 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-07-24 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-07-31 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-08-07 18:30 - 21:00, 2024-08-14 18:30 - 21:00

Ladysmith Gallery: Alcohol Inks with Shirley White
2024-07-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Ladysmith Gallery, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada

Brits on the Beach
2024-07-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Transfer Beach

Transportation Info Exchange Event
2024-07-15 16:00 - 19:00
In April/May, we asked what the needs were for improving transportation in the Ladysmith and surrounding communities and you shared your ideas for solutions. Looking at the top options, let’s explore the benefits and challenges of each and how best to put them into action. Let’s plan together to make it work!
The Transportation Info Exchange Event is on Monday, July 15, 2024 from 4pm-7pm at Heart on the Hill (314 Buller Street, Ladysmith). Feel free to drop in to share how the top options would work best for you and learn about currently available services.
Use the QR code to take the survey!!

RCM/SAR / Ladysmith Marina Safe Boating Day
2024-07-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Ladysmith Marina, 901 Gladden Road, Ladysmith , British Columbia, V9G 1K4, Canada

Vancouver Island Trail Running Series
2024-07-20 10:30 - 16:00 | Transfer Beach
Coastline Endurance Running is bringing the Vancouver Island Trail Running Series to Ladysmith! Lace up your running shoes and participate in the Long Course, Short Course, or Kid’s Race. Enjoy some post-race food provided by the event coordinators.

Ladysmith Gallery: Acrylic and Torn Paper with Linda Greig
2024-07-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Ladysmith Gallery, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada

Concerts in the Park
2024-07-21, 2024-07-28, 2024-08-11, 2024-08-18 | Transfer Beach Amphitheatre

Ladysmith Makers Market
2024-07-21 10:00 - 15:00

Employer Seminar Series #4
2024-07-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Fraternal Order of Eagles #2101, 921 !st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, V9G 1A3, Canada
You’re Invited!
Employer Seminar #4: TogetherBC Poverty Reduction Strategy Employer Actions

Join Minister Sheila Malcolmson as she shares the newly announced TogetherBC Poverty Reduction Strategy with a focus on the latest employment actions!

Following an extensive amount of public and community engagement, the Provincial Government of BC will be announcing new recommended actions in their TogetherBC Poverty Reduction Strategy.
Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, Sheila Malcolmson will be presenting an overview of the newly released TogetherBC Strategy with a focus on the recommended actions employers can take to support poverty reduction with their employees and in the community.
We will also have a presentation from Bonaventure Support Services to learn about their services available that support employees with diversabilities.
This session is the fourth in a series of Employment Seminars as identified in the Town of Ladysmith’s Community Together to End Poverty Hw-nuts’-ulwum Strategy utilizing funds from the Union of BC Municipalities Poverty Reduction Planning and Actions Grant.
This session will offer a presentation with a Q&A followed by a complimentary networking lunch.
Please RSVP on Eventbrite here for lunch.

Ladysmith Art Gallery: Homebody Collective Art Show
2024-07-26 10:00 - 2024-08-04 16:00 | Ladysmith Gallery, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada

The Mom Market
2024-07-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Transfer Beach

Ladysmith Days
2024-08-03 07:00 - 2024-08-04 23:00
The Ladysmith Days Merchant Market includes:

Ladysmith Motorsports
Life is Sweet
SilverStream925
Lovely Lavender
Candy Go Co.
Down to Earth
Left Coast Fashion
Havana Lighting
Salish Soap
The Chaotic Little Crow
SweetLegs North Cowichan
Concrete Candle Co.
Paws, Paper & Pretties
Yiru Yiru Baby Shop
Sarah’s Seaglass
Designs by Mary
Gnome It All
Kraj Creations
Ladysmith Pride Society
Sharon’s Stones
Author Brittany Leonard
Kid’s Cupcake
Kiara’s Colourful Creations
Mystic Mountain Shop
Samantha’s Crochet
Laurie A. Macdonald Jewelry
Nadine Reeves Crafts and New to You
Tammy MacCloud Windchimes

Ladysmith Art Gallery: Local Treasures
2024-08-07 10:00 - 2024-08-21 16:00 | Ladysmith Gallery, 32 High Street, Ladysmith, British Columbia, Canada
Explore creative expressions of local treasures in our monthly member show!

Rod Run
2024-08-16 19:00 - 21:00
Prelude to the famous Ladysmith Downtown Show ‘n’ Shine.
This event features unique vehicles from all over the Island. Ladysmith A&W ROD RUN invites you to come and line the streets to see these magnificent classic and custom cars.Tell your friends and family, get your signs ready and make sure you are cheering loudly.The louder you are the louder the show will be.I have attached the route below. Once we head across the Highway at Coronation Mall, the cruisers will head though Saltair, to the other end of Chemainus and back again, along Chemainus Rd.

Ladysmith's 21st Annual Show n' Shine
2024-08-17 10:00 - 15:00
Date: Saturday – August 17th, 10AM – 3PM!
Location: Downtown, Ladysmith (First Ave)
Note: No dogs allowed.
If you would like to enter your car into the Show n’ Shine please register at ladysmithshowandshine.ca
Ladysmith Show ‘n Shine 2024 – August 17th, 2024 (ladysmithshowandshine.ca)

“Summer is made even better with the fabulous Show ‘n Shine and the amazing vehicles.”

On the third Saturday in August, First Avenue in downtown Ladysmith on Vancouver Island is lined with various makes and models of beautiful and treasured cars and motorcycles.

The local Kinsmen Club host a beer garden, located in the parking lot of Dunsmuir Square (Kitchener and First Avenues). Along with a cold beer or two, the members will also be BBQ-ing up their famous ribs, a “must stop” for participants and spectators.
The Kinsmen’s Downtown Public Bathroom is also open on First Avenue for those in need, just next to CrossFit.

20th Annual Ladysmith Show 'n' Shine
2024-08-17 10:00 - 16:00
Hundreds of Classic & Unique Vehicles in a heritage setting
Live music, street entertainment and great concessions only enhance the 20th annual Ladysmith Show ‘n’ Shine. Over 250 classic & Unique Vehicles in heritage downtown Ladysmith. Beer garden too.
More details to follow…

Cowichan Craft Beer & Food Festival
2024-08-17 13:00 - 18:00
The Cowichan Craft Beer & Food Festival are selling tickets now!
On Saturday August 17 from 1pm – 6pm, try over 100 different beers at the Doc Lewis Park in Chemainus.
Tickets are available online at craftbeerandfoodfest.com
Shuttle tickets are also now available!
