The City of Nanaimo has plenty of fun and family-friendly ways to ring in the new year. (File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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NANAIMO — A full day of family activities are planned at Beban Park to help celebrate the New Year.

Activate 2026 is hosted by the City of Nanaimo and features a full day of swimming, skating and fun activities for the whole family, beginning at 12 p.m. and running through until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan 1.

Swimming will be open for the full five hours at Beban Park Pool, while next door at the Social Centre, a full range of activities are being offered.

Bouncy castles, a silent disco, crafts, games, food trucks and more will be available.

Frank Crane Arena will offer three skating sessions throughout the afternoon for roughly 90 minutes each beginning at 12:15 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.

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Tickets are $10 per person and are available online through the City’s registration portal, or at the door.

Kids aged two years old or younger are free.

More information is available on the City of Nanaimo’s website.

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