National Geographic Dig Event at Staples Nanaimo Island Hwy Store 116

Schedule

Wed Nov 05 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Staples Nanaimo Island Hwy Store 116 | Nanaimo, BC

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What will you dig up?!
Unearth dinosaurs and fun with the National Geographic Dinosaur Dig Activity—your gateway to prehistoric adventure.
About this Event

Grab your excavation tools and get ready to dig into dino discovery! What will you dig up?! Crack open prehistoric rocks to reveal colourful dinosaur friends, ancient artifacts, and surprises waiting just beneath the surface. With a complete excavation kit and take-home dinos, the adventure doesn’t end when the digging does!

What You’ll Discover:

  • How to excavate like a real paleontologist
  • Hidden dinosaur figures buried in the dig bricks
  • Fossil facts and fun surprises
  • Ways to keep the dino play going at home

What’s Provided:

  • Complete National Geographic excavation kit
  • Dig tools and brushes
  • Dinosaur figures
  • Fossil guide

From Rock to Roar—join us for a Jurassic journey! Ages: 6+

All supplies will be provided. to access our in store and online National Geographic assortment.


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Please Note: We reserve the right to limit one kit per child per event. In addition, every participant attending our events will receive a $5 off $25 coupon.

CHANCE TO WIN! All participants that complete a feedback survey at the end of the session will get a chance to WIN a Learn and Play prize pack!

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Where is it happening?

Staples Nanaimo Island Hwy Store 116, 2000 Island Highway North, Nanaimo, Canada

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