Planning ahead!

A table filled with various snacks and desserts, including fruit, cookies, trail mix, and finger foods, set up for a gathering or event.

Get your tickets early

Not only do you save money by getting your tickets before April 16, 2026, but you also can rest easy knowing that you have your ticket already paid for and are on the list to attend Nanaimo Dry Grad!

An outdoor rock climbing wall set up in a parking lot at dusk, with a tent and three people seated at a table nearby.

Come prepared

There are so many activities you can participate in at Dry Grad; from swimming to skating to dancing, make sure you are ready to have the best night ever by bringing your gear with you.

- Swimsuit & towel
- Skates if you have your own (there will be rentals available)
- Comfy dancing clothes to change into after your activities
- Any medications you may need throughout the night
- Menstrual products
- Hair brush (styling products will be available)

Once you are in the event, you are not able to leave the venue until you are ready to leave for the night, so bring all of your things with you. We have a huge bag check area to keep everything at until you need it!

Did you know that Nanaimo Dry Grad starts at 6pm and lasts until 2am? Oh yeah! There is just that much fun stuff to do, you won’t even notice the time!

Indoor arena with colorful inflatable attractions, bubble amusement rides, and many children and adults. Blue seating area surrounds the event space.

leave your valuables at home!

Everything you could possibly want to do at Dry Grad is included in the ticket price, so you do not need to bring any money to the event.

Although we do have a bag check area, please leave your valuables at home. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen property.