Wouldn鈥檛 it be great if games cost only a nickel?

Well for one day they do. The annual Nickel Carnival returns on Friday, July 19 for anyone three to 12 years with adult. Kids can try their hand at carnival games with prizes to be won and oodles of fun to be had; visit our face painters to have their faces transformed.

To add to the excitement, Nickel Carnival is in a brand-new location this year. It will be at the Native Sons Hall upper level instead of the Lewis Centre, running from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $3, with $2 returned in carnival tickets. There鈥檚 no need to bring nickels, as admission will pay for a punch card to play games.

This year鈥檚 theme is jungle adventures and will include various props and games like snake tossing and croc putt.

Parents and caregivers of kids in adapted programs are welcome to come early, at 12:30 pm, so that the kids have more time at each carnival game.

For more information call Courtenay Recreation Lewis Centre at 250 338-5371 or Filberg Centre at 250-338-1000 or visit courtenay.ca/nickel.