The Holiday Warm‑Up: Cocoa, Treats & Prizes

November 28 • 11am–6pm at Pacific Arts Market

Warm up for the holiday season at our cozy, festive shopping lounge — complete with free hot chocolate, sweet treats, soft holiday music, and a welcoming atmosphere that makes shopping local feel extra magical.

This special event also kicks off the Downtown Nanaimo Hot Chocolate Festival, running December 1–31. Throughout the festival (and during our event!), we’ll be serving delicious hot chocolate and offering hot‑chocolate‑themed art, crafts, and handmade goodies created by our Vancouver Island artists.

Browse beautiful local gifts while enjoying the warm‑and‑cozy vibe. Several of our vendors will be onsite offering live demos, samples, treats, and holiday surprises, making this a perfect day to discover new favourites and support local makers.

Every purchase earns a spin on our Holiday Prize Wheel, and every spin is a win — from fun seasonal goodies to Gallery perks and special surprises.

We may even feature live holiday guitar music to add to the ambiance, alongside soft vinyl holiday albums playing throughout the day.

Come sip, shop, snack, and celebrate the season with us. It’s the perfect holiday warm‑up — and the perfect way to find meaningful, local gifts while kicking off Downtown Nanaimo’s month‑long Hot Chocolate Festival.