Toy Collection Events

If your business or workplace collects toys on behalf of the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive, please drop them off at one of our drop-off locations. If you have more than a truckload, please contact us and we will do our best to arrange pick up. Be sure to tag us on Facebook and/or Instagram and we will help promote your event.

Haunted Holiday Market (November 1, 2025)

Cadaver Carnival Studios presents: A Haunted Holiday Market. A family friendly market filled with geeky, spooky, and festive delight. The market will be held at Wellington Hall from 11am to 6pm. Entry is by donation with all proceeds going to Loaves & Fishes and The Great Nanaimo Toy Drive. You can find more information on their Facebook page.

Tots for Toys at The Landlubber Pub (November 5 to December 5, 2025)

For the second year in a row the Landlubber Pub will graciously be donating 25% of proceeds on all full orders of Tater Tots to the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive. Visit them from November 5 to December 5 and enjoy a tasty meal that also supports a great cause!

Clippers Game featuring VI Drives (November 29, 2025)

As in prior years, the Clippers and VI Drives will be accepting new and unwrapped gifts and toys on behalf of the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive at their game. You can find more information and purchase tickets to their games at there website here.

Nanaimo Christmas Village (November 28-30, 2025)

Come visit the Nanaimo Christmas Village at Cavallotti Lodge, located at 2060 E Wellington Rd. This traditional German Christmas market has been blessing Nanaimo with holiday spirit, great gift shopping and delicious food for nearly two decades. 50% of all their door donations support the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive and they are also a drop off location for any unwrapped gifts. Further information and hours can be found on their website.

Coins for Kids (Year-Round)

The Nanaimo News Bulletin has been collecting Coins for Kids for many years and has collected over $175,000 over the years for families in need. Feel free to drop by and drop off your spare change in the collection jar at the front desk of the Nanaimo News Bulletin (777 Poplar Street), any of Nanaimo’s Quality Foods locations, and John’s Bedrooms (1707 Bowen Road).