Be part of the Art at Nelson’s most Fabulous Dress-up gathering of Creativity, Connection, and Fun.
Fabulous Friday is Nelson’s best excuse put your wildest, fanciest, snazziest costumes, ball gowns, top hats, or whatever Fabulous means to you and come play, dance and strut your stuff with your sparkling neighbours!
On this extraordinary evening, Cottonwood Falls Park turns into a living artwork where everyone is part of the show. Come Fabulous, come as yourself, come to play. Together lets light up the park with with the art that we create together by just being our most creatively extravagant selves. Step out into something wonderfully extraodinary - Ourselves, at Fabulous Friday!
When & Where
Come By Bike
Fabulous Friday will take over Cottonwood Falls Park in Nelson, BC. The park is a beautiful, tucked-away spot with the waterfall, trees, and pathways — we’ll be layering in lights, music, and playful surprises to turn it into a magical dress-up playground.
Hitch a ride through town with this fun Bike Rave hosted by the West Kootenay Cycling Coaltion! Then leave your trusty steed with the All-VIP-All-The-Time Bike-Valet team when you arrive!
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 5:00–10:00 pm
What to Expect
Fabulous Friday is all about low-pressure, high-fun ways to play together. Think dress-up meets street party meets community art project.
- Let DJ's JDLayD, Ayama Project, Rhapsody, and House Plant dance you into the night!
- Stroll through our Garden of Bright Ideas - a magical lit up trail peppered with wonderous artsy things and awe inspiring ideas.
- Tune your Fabulous look at our well stocked Bedazzling Station and shared Tickle Trunk. Bring a costume item to add to the Trunk if you can!
- Red carpet walk offs with cheers, photos, and playful paparazzi.
- Photobooths and pop-up photo moments to show off your Fabulous side.
- Onsite bike valet for your stylin' steeds.
- Plus more delightful surprises that make Nelson feel like a living artwork for a night.
