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www.downtowncomox.com Downtown Comox is a trademark of the Comox Business Improvement Association, (BIA).

Our local BIA extends from Comox Avenue at Simon's Cycles all the way down to Berwick Seniors Centre, down to the Marinas. We are your downtown Comox businesses, restaurants, professionals and service providers! Our goal is to enhance the downtown and make everything just a little bit better in beautiful Comox!!

09/04/2026

🏴‍☠️🌊 Ahoy, Comox! Another Movie Night is setting sail with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest tonight!

Grab your blankets, your crew, and your best pirate swagger:

📍 BoomBright Big Screen (Marina Services Building, Marina Park)
🍿 Concessions by L’Arche start at 6:15 pm
🎬 Movie starts at 7 pm

Expect ocean breezes, big laughs, and maybe a few drops of 'ocean spray' (aka rain ;) - it’s the perfect way to end a Friday by the water.

With a swashbuckling thanks to the Movie Night Sponsors: BoomBright, Mark Purcell - Wellington-Altus, Blackfin Pub and Dockside Comox Marina

L'Arche Comox Valley, Experience Comox Valley, Town of Comox, Coast Surf Shop, Big Animal Encounters, Compass Adventure, Wildflower Mercantile, Castaway Used Books, ROAM Store + Studio, Mountaintop to Beach Giftware, The Mill Coffee, Impressocafeca, Woofy's, RAD Brewing Company, Church St. Taphouse, Tidal Café, Benino Gelato, Smitty's Restaurant Comox

09/01/2026

Beat the back‑to‑school blues by the water this Friday in Comox! We’re rolling Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest on the BoomBright big screen, Marina Park, 7 pm.

🍿 L'Arche Comox Valley is running the concession.
🌟 Grab the kids, their school buddies, and settle in for a starry‑night adventure.
🛍️ And while you’re downtown, swing by our local shops for those last‑minute back‑to‑school must‑haves.

Huge thanks to our amazing Movie Night sponsors for keeping the magic afloat BoomBright, Mark Purcell / Wellington-Altus, Blackfin Pub / Dockside Comox Marina!

Town of Comox, Experience Comox Valley, Comox Valley Record Newsroom, 97.3 The Eagle, Castaway Used Books, Wildflower Mercantile, Planet Kids, Books4Brains, Independent Grocer - Hugh’s Independent Grocer, Coast Surf Shop, ROAM Store + Studio, Benino Gelato, Compass Adventure, Big Animal Encounters, The Mill Coffee, Impressocafeca, Church Street Bakery, OMG Macarons, Comox Soup Shack

08/31/2026

What a summer season in downtown Comox. Float Your Boat Fridays came alive because this community showed up.

Huge gratitude to the Town of Comox - Mayor, Council & Senior Staff: You were with us from day one. And a special shout‑out to Robbie and the Parks team for transforming Marina Park with new Adirondack chairs, bistro tables, and enhancing the pop-up park where our mainstage was stationed!

Endless appreciation for our weekly volunteers: Bob Bowen, Rick Gafuik, and Terrie Anderson - your consistency, warmth, and energy made every Friday feel personal and welcoming.

Big love to our sponsors: Thank you to Relish - Blinds, Shades & Awnings for stepping up as Presenting Sponsor, and to the 20+ supporting sponsors who made this series possible.

Celebrating our amazing Event Producers John Mang and Sue Wood: Thank you for being the creative engines behind the series compiling the incredible group of bands and performers. Your passion and hard work shaped the vision from the ground up.

To our BIA members: Your activations and specials, welcoming smiles, and community spirit brought Float Your Boat Fridays to life across downtown.

Marina Park Market vendors: Thank you for taking a chance on this brand-new market and bringing your creativity to the waterfront.

The Comox BIA Board is gathering feedback to help shape a potential 2027 Float Your Boat Fridays series. Did you enjoy the series? Got ideas? Drop them in the comments :)

Town of Comox, Experience Comox Valley, 97.3 The Eagle, Comox Valley Record Newsroom, Big Animal Encounters, Coast Surf Shop, Wildflower Mercantile, Compass Adventure, Blackfin Pub, Tidal Café, Harbour Air, RAD Brewing Company, Church St. Taphouse, Castaway Used Books, The Mill Coffee, Planet Kids, Martine's Bistro, COMOX Corner News, Comox Legion Branch 160, Nicole Minions, Mayor of Comox, Jonathan Kerr, Sweet Salvage, Woofy's, Books4Brains, Harbourview Dental Centre, CR Lawyers, Comox Golf Club

08/28/2026

🌊 Final Float Your Boat Friday - weather edition!
The Hometown Heroes concert is still sailing ahead outdoors at noon today with Helen Austin, Doug Cox, Sue Medley, Nathan Senner, and Christy Vanden at the FYBF Mainstage (Port Augusta & Comox Ave).

🛍️ Red Carpet Retail Activations + Summer Sidewalk Sales: full steam ahead!
⛵ Marina Park Market: cancelled due to expected worsening weather.
🎬 Movie Night - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest: postponed to next Friday

Grab your umbrellas, pull on your rubbers, and come celebrate the grand finale of FYBF in downtown Comox - rain or shine, we’re making waves.

Town of Comox, Experience Comox Valley, Nicole Minions, Mayor of Comox, Sue Medley, Doug Cox, Helen Austin, Christy Vanden, Wildflower Mercantile, Big Animal Encounters, Compass Adventure, Coast Surf Shop, Castaway Used Books, ROAM Store + Studio, Sweet Salvage, Planet Kids, Woofy's, Mountaintop to Beach Giftware, Blackfin Pub, Church St. Taphouse, RAD Brewing Company, Tidal Café, The Mill Coffee, Martine's Bistro, Impressocafeca, Jeanie's Vitamin Center, Dockside Comox Marina, L'Arche Comox Valley, BoomBright, 97.3 The Eagle, Comox Valley Record Newsroom

08/26/2026

We’d like to recognize Simba Investments Ltd for being a Community Champion Sponsor! Thank you for helping make this event memorable for our community! 🌠

08/25/2026

All aboard for the final Marina Park Market at Float Your Boat Fridays this Friday, August 28th! ⚓

The Signature Concert Series🎙️
We’re wrapping up summer in style! Join Hometown Heroes featuring Helen Austin, Doug Cox, Sue Medley, Nathan Senner, and Christy Vanden Music at the FYBF mainstage at noon, at the corner of Port Augusta St. and Comox Ave. A powerful finale celebrating exceptional local talent, this showcase brings together acclaimed artists for an unforgettable afternoon of music and community pride.

Free Outdoor Movie Night 🎬
Settle in for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest on the BoomBright Media Big Screen at Marina Park. Concessions start at 6:15 pm, presented by L'Arche Comox Valley, with the movie starting at 7:00 pm.

Sidewalk Sales 🏷️
Our Sidewalk Sales spill onto the streets with the kind of finds you can’t just walk past throughout the weekend. Check out Coast Surf Shop, CR Lawyers, D'Esterre Seniors' Centre Comox, Mountaintop to Beach Giftware, Planet Kids, and Wildflower Mercantile.

Marina Park Market, 11:30 am – 5 pm at Marina Park🎨
Located near the delicious food trucks, visit local crafters, artisans, and makers! For this final market, check out Cedarly, Community Through Creativity, Dayna Olson Handmade, Home Grown Bee Supplies & Education, L'Arche Comox Valley, Lane Way Naturals, Poke & Pierce Ear Piercing, Purple Crow Designs, Red Brick Publishing, Spitfire Imprints, The Spud Barn, Walker’s House, and Westcoast Drift Lifestyle Co.!

Retail Red Carpet In-store Specials⭐
Pop into your favourite downtown businesses for special offers and features from Castaway Used Books, Church St. Taphouse, RAD Brewing Company, Coast Surf Shop, CR Lawyers LLP – Comox, Mountaintop to Beach Giftware, Planet Kids, ROAM Store + Studio, Sweet Salvage, and Wildflower Mercantile!

Come celebrate the final FYBF with live music, local vendors, shopping, food, and waterfront fun. We’ll see you by the water!

Check out the full FYBF schedule here: https://downtowncomox.com/float-your-boat-fridays-2026/

08/24/2026

Ahoy, Comox! Float Your Boat Fridays is bringing another movie to shore. 🏴‍☠️

Arrrr ye ready for another free movie night? This week, on August 28th, we’re setting sail with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest!

Prepare for a night full of adventure at the Marina Park, and head over to the BoomBright Media Big Screen by the Marina Services Building. Concession opens at 6:15pm, presented by L'Arche Comox Valley, and the movie sets sail at 7:00pm.

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, Mark Purcell - Wellington-Altus, Blackfin Pub / Dockside Comox Marina & BoomBright; and our community partners, L'Arche Comox Valley, Comox BIA & Town of Comox. We couldn’t do it without you!

Sea you there mateys!

https://downtowncomox.com/float-your-boat-fridays-2026/

08/22/2026

Scenes from last night’s Float Your Boat Friday Movie Night are in - Marina Park was glowing. Huge thanks to BoomBright for running the movie and to the wonderful L'Arche Comox Valley team presenting the concession and information about The Anchorage project. A big splash to the The Sean Grieve Committee for bringing their energy to the FYBF mainstage noon'er, and all the arts & crafts vendors who participated in the Marina Park Market. Next Friday is the FINAL FYBF with the 'Hometown Heroes' taking the stage featuring Helen Austin, Doug Cox, Sue Medley, Nathan Senner and Christy Vanden PLUS the Marina Park Market, wrapped up by the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest movie at 7 pm. See you again soon! FMI: https://downtowncomox.com/float-your-boat-fridays-2026/
Town of Comox, Doug Cox, Helen Austin, Sue Medley, Christy Vanden Music, Nicole Minions, Mayor of Comox, Experience Comox Valley

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