Events

The Esquimalt Lantern Festival (ELF) is an annual, all ages, FREE event held at the Esquimalt Gorge Park. Learn more here

Mark your calendars, Fall GoByBike Week is coming September 19-25! We're changing things up a little: 7 days, 7 Celebration Stations, one every day. We’re still putting the final touches on our exact locations, but we can already tell you […]

Saturday, September 19 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Clear out your clutter for a cause! Bring your old confidential documents for safe shredding by Record X Press Shredding and support end-of-life care in our community. Join us on Saturday, September 19, […]

Victoria's Ultimate Hobby and Toy Fair September 19 and 20, 2026 Pearkes Arena 3100 Tillicum Road (By Tillicum Mall and Silver City) It's time for the Ultimate Toy Fair!! Loads of vendors with items for sale including action figures, vintage […]

The Vic West Community Association will be running a new Sustainability Fair this September. Discover local vendors making an impact at our green market, join a hands-on compost workshop for kids,  refresh your wardrobe at our free community clothing swap, […]

2026 METCHOSIN FALL WITCHES MARKET, Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026 (10am to 4pm) Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Road, Metchosin Free Admission! Witchy Swag Bags For First 30 Guests Each Day! Ritual Stations and DIY Spell […]

Details: https://victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca/

A joyful evening of amazing entertainment with performers of all ages and abilities, from first-timers to professionals.  Admission is free or by donation.  Inclusive, family friendly, wheelchair accessible.   Refreshments on sale at reasonable prices (including fresh-popped popcorn).  Includes original songs, […]

On Sunday, September 20, join us for a relaxed morning ride from the Cordova Bay area to Sidney, following the beautiful Lochside Trail and finishing at our Celebration Station at Tulista Park. It’ll be a fun, family-friendly way to enjoy […]

The Victoria Coalition of Peace and Social Justice is a group of concerned citizens concerned over the growing number of global wars and genocides, Canada's complicity in some of these conflicts and the increasing military spending at the expense of […]

From the 1850s to the early 1900s, 25 different bathing facilities in Victoria allowed users to satisfy their personal hygiene needs, cure their ailments, and enjoy recreation. One could find hot, warm, and cold-water baths, seawater, steam, aromatic, sulphur, medicated, […]

Join Elder Bill Jones, spiritual leader of the Rainforest Flying Squad and the Old-Growth Forest Protectors, and co-author Karen Moe for the launch of their book Listening Once Again to Our Great Mother: The Fairy Creek Blockades and the Life […]

https://actionnetwork.org/events/river-run-2026 Premier Ford and Prime Minister Carney continue to ignore Grassy Narrows' calls for justice and demands for fair compensation. This rally is a powerful opportunity to show the provincial and federal governments that Grassy Narrows is not alone and […]

Join Elder Bill Jones, spiritual leader of the Rainforest Flying Squad and the Old-Growth Forest Protectors, and co-author Karen Moe for the launch of their book Listening Once Again to Our Great Mother: The Fairy Creek Blockades and the Life […]

Join us for a very special folk music concert as part of the James bay united church open house this Friday, September 25! We are calling the concert "around the world in 90 minutes - part 1", and although it […]

We're throwing it back to the decade of boy bands, Beanie Babies, blockbuster video rentals, and questionable fashion choices at this totally rad 90s-themed After Hours event. Whether you spent the decade mastering the Macarena or collecting Pokemon cards, this […]

Step into a whimsical weekend filled with talented makers & mystics, witchy treasures, curious creations and a little unexpected magick around every corner. Free Admission! Swag Bags For First 30 Each Day! Free Spell Stations! Featured Participants: Ali's Mystical WondersArbutus […]

What do you do with a broken toaster or a sweater full of moth holes? Toss it? No way! Bring them to the Repair Cafe, where our fantastic volunteer repair team can assess and more than likely help you get […]

Community Sharing Day, our annual, free fall celebration, is happening on Saturday, September 26 at Welland Community Orchard. Join us for a fun-filled day featuring plenty of fresh fruit, apple pressing, orchard tours, kids' activities, and more! 

Join us at Welland Community Orchard to taste heritage apple varieties, sample fresh pressed juice, learn about fruit trees, enjoy fun kids' activities and celebrate the abundance of the season with neighbours and (new) friends! Date and Time: On Sat, […]

Join us at Welland Community Orchard to taste heritage apple varieties, sample fresh pressed juice, learn about fruit trees, enjoy fun kids' activities and celebrate the abundance of the season with neighbours and (new) friends! Parking is limited at the […]

Kelby MacNayr's Swing Rhythm Kings present a swinging night of Swing and New Orleans-inspired jazz featuring al ALL-Star band! Dancers welcome! Saturday, Sept 26th 7 -9 pm 6:30 pm Swing dance lesson $20 suggested donation (but ALL are welcome regardless […]

ArtSpring 7:30PM Saturday September 26th Tickets available HERE Can we take meaningful action on climate change without damaging our economy? Prime Minister Mark Carney's current policies seem to represent a major pivot from his earlier, pre-political concerns about climate change. […]

A Pay What You Want Community Concert with award-winning singer/songwriter Amy Bishop Amy Bishop’s voice is a combination of smooth pavement and rough gravel, with the ability to charm listeners with her sweet tones; yet stun audiences with the ability […]

Join us for Paws on the Dance Floor, a high‑energy fundraiser supporting Cats Cradle Animal Rescue. Victoria’s own Take Cover will deliver a full night of rock covers that keep the dance floor moving. Along with great music, enjoy door […]

Calling all stamp collectors! Build your collection at the Victoria Stamp and Postcard Fair where you'll find dealers who offer stamps, postal history, and other philatelic material for sale. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sandman Hotel, 2852 Douglas Street, Victoria, […]

We often look back at the past as a time free of crime, where everyone went about their days in safety. This rosy view will be clouded by today’s tour. A team of storytellers will take us to graves of […]

IT'S HALLOWEEN SO GRAB YOUR CREEPIEST COSTUMES AND FREAK THE FUNK OUT WITH US!! Dance in your pants?? EXORCISE IT!! The boys are back in town to help you GET down with all the savory flavory funk, Latin, soul, and […]

Ride & Reconciliation returns September 30, and we hope you’ll join us as we ride together on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The ride will begin at Songhees Park and finish at our free Bike Valet at Crystal […]

The Victoria Psychic Fair brings you gifted psychics, intuitives, and spiritual readers from across Vancouver Island and beyond. Dive into the mysteries of your soul to discover more about your life purpose, love, relationships, guides, past lives, family, and well […]

Taking as an inspiration the vocal and instrumental works of late 16th and early 17th century Italian composers such as deWert, Caccini, Kapsberger and d’India, the ensemble Concerto di Margherita presents a fable of an archetypal Lover, caught, like Amaryllis […]

The Crisp Festival on beautiful Pender Island is now happening for the sixth year October 2-4th, 2026. All kinds of happenings, free during the day, with ticketed evening concerts. This year sees an experiment happening, a Sunday, October 4th collaboration […]

Fall Family Fest Come join us for an exciting evening packed with family-friendly activities and entertainment! Recommended for children aged 1-7 yrs. Location: Henderson Recreation Centre Date: Friday, October 2, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Event activities will include: - Kindergym […]

Island Vintage Events Monster Mash Halloween Vintage Fair and Makers Market. Saturday October 3rd 2026 Fair 9am-4pm (1 Day event) Da Vinci Centre 195 Bay Street Victoria BC 70 vendors dealing in Vintage, Clothing, MCM Mid Century Modern, Atomic Era, […]

Enjoy chef-inspired soups made from rescued ingredients while supporting food security programs for women, girls, seniors, and families. Soup's On! Turning Rescued Food into Hope Come hungry. Leave inspired. Make a difference - one bowl at a time. Join Soroptimist […]

One Wave Gathering 2026 is back!!Gather your family and friends and join us for PASIFIKA AND INDIGENOUS VOICES: Celebrating Culture, Community, and Climate Resilience.This year is extra special! Alongside a full lineup of live music, cultural art, and inspiring conversations, […]

Relish in the last of summer light as we transition Into autumn's moon gazing ritual. Meet 70+ artists from across the west coast for this one day event! Remember to come HUNGRY SATURDAY O C T O B E R […]

Enjoy the last few days of summer with us ! Meet 70+ artists from across the Island for this one day event as we celebrate the harvest moon. These events are fun and ridiculous ~ with truly unique artists converging […]

Join us for a cinematic short film unveiling a vision for natural and conservation burial, followed by an interactive speakers panel with voices in land stewardship, ceremony and community engaged ecologically centred end-of-life and death care.

Live entertainment for your enjoyment. Feel free to bring in snacks or support the local restaurants. Hotdog and meat pies are available to purchase behind the bar. No outside drinks or containers please.   Date and Time: Sat, 03 Oct […]

Join us for Offleashed Victoria! Featuring the cutest Cuddle Lounge full of sweet animal ambassadors to play with, the most thoughtfully curated silent and live auction items, along with delicious food and drinks, live musical entertainment and most importantly you, […]

Old growth forests continue to be logged at a breathtaking rate. Our group, Elders for Ancient Trees, and the other environmental organizations involved in the United We Stand movement, have continued to keep up the pressure on government. We have […]

Beginning with the Fraser River in 1858, gold rushes shaped BC economically, socially and physically. While most gold-rush prospectors, miners and business people were men, many women were also drawn to BC during these lively times—and not just in ways […]

Join the Awakeneers for an uplifting evening of original folk music. Described as "medicine for the soul" the Awakeneers' repertoire of original music brings a fresh perspective to principles that are common to all spiritual and religious traditions. Through poetic […]

Join HAT and PEPAKEṈ HÁUTW̱ for a day of ecological restoration supporting the SṈIDȻEȽ Resiliency Project. SṈIDȻEȽ is an important place to the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. SṈIDȻEȽ means “Place of the Blue Grouse” in SENĆOŦEN and is the first W̱SÁNEĆ village […]

Fee: $10 Strumalong from 7pm - 9pm Song books available for purchase at the stage for $30 per book First come, first served as seats cannot be reserved. Come early for food and drink at 5:30 - support your neighbourhood […]

An Esquimalt All-Candidates Meeting/Debate will be held Monday, October 5, from 7-9 pm, at Esquimalt United Church, located at the corner of Lyall and Admirals. The debate will be recorded and made public after October 6th at CreativelyUnited.org This event is […]

Forestry panel to hear from experts about better forest practices: Mike Morris, former MLA and BC Solicitor General and ​Public Safety Minister, Dr. Younes Alila, P.Eng., Professor of Hydrology Faculty of Forestry, UBC, and Dr. Kasey Moran, local ecologist focused on […]

Preparing for climate change starts with people. Re.Climate’s PREPARE Framework shows communicators how to build agency, care and trust with their audiences the three conditions that turn climate concern into community action. Canada’s Changing Climate 2026 report outlines what is […]

Sooke Fall Fair and Sooke Region Museum are joining forces to host The Great Gourd Showdown! 2pm – drop off your gourds, squashes and pumpkins 3:30pm – The Great Weigh Off 4:45pm – Rosettes and Ribbons presented Bring us your […]

Carl Lowenberger, entomologist extraordinaire, will talk about which mosquito species exist in BC, why they bite people, their contribution to our local ecosystem, and concerns regarding tropical mosquitoes moving north to BC due to climate change.    And why some […]