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Friday, October 30 · 21 things
- Last chance · ends Thursday
Until Thu 5
Mixed Mediums; Shared Dreams at ArtSea Gallery
A week-long show by seven Peninsula painters who meet to paint together every week. Daily 10 to 4.
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Fri 30 · 7 p.m. · Visual Arts Building
Halloni, the UVic BFA Halloween Fundraiser
Bands, drag and DJs at UVic's Visual Arts Building, raising money for the BFA grad show. 7 to midnight.
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Fri 30 · 7 p.m. · Westcoast Bathhouse
Haunted Bathhouse Halloween Party
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Fri 30 · 7 p.m. · Esquimalt Gorge Pavilion
Blood Moon Ball
Learn historic dances at a gothic-themed ball; beginners welcome, no experience or partner needed.
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Fri 30 · 8:30 p.m.
Victoria Halloween Bar Crawl — Halloween Friday, Fri, Oct 30
Halloween bar crawl through 4+ bars with one wristband and no cover charges. Friday, October 30, for ages 19+.
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Fri 30 · 9 p.m. · Lucky Bar
Devil's Night Reunion feat: SPACEBOOTS and Illvis Freshly
- Last chance · ends Saturday
Until Sat 31
Ocean View Estate Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Pumpkin patch and corn maze open autumn weekends throughout October.
- Last chance · ends Sunday
Until Sun 1
Pumpkinfest at Galey Farms
The Blenkinsop Road pumpkin patch opens for the season on October 3, with a corn maze, train rides, and wagon rides by day. It runs weekends through to November 1, plus Thanksgiving Monday.
- Last chance · ends Saturday
Until Sat 31
PumpkinFest 2026
- Last chance · ends Sunday
Until Sun 1
Legends of Halloween at Haunted Manor
Eighteen holes of haunted indoor mini golf downtown, open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. through November 1.
- Last chance · ends Saturday
Until Sat 31
PumpkinFest 2026
- Last chance · ends today
Until Fri 30
High Moon - A Werewolf Western
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Until Sun Nov 8
Exhibitions at Cedar Hill Recreation and Arts Centre
Visible, a group show by Phyllis Serota and the seven women in her long-running studio group, fills the Cedar Hill galleries from October 15 to November 8. Free, with an opening reception on October 17.
- Last chance · ends Saturday
Until Sat 31
Write Your Short Story (3 Sessions)
Write your short story over three weeks with instructor Sue Scott.
- Last chance · ends Saturday
Until Sat 31
PumpkinFest 2026
- Last chance · ends Sunday
Until Sun 1
Go Mad at the Artcade!
Interactive art and Halloween fun with a costume competition at the Artcade, $15 per person, ages 3 and up.
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Until Mon Nov 16
A Well Clayed Table at Colwood's Goldfinch Arts Centre
Pottery celebration with opening gala and dessert fundraiser supporting Goldstream Food Bank.
- Last chance · ends Saturday
Until Sat 31
PumpkinFest 2026
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Until Sun Nov 15
EXPER¡MENTAL: A Group show dedicated to pushing artistic limits.
Ten Gage Gallery artists celebrate creative risk-taking in this group show exploring new artistic directions.
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Until Sun Nov 22
The Belfry Theatre presents: Betrayal
Harold Pinter's Betrayal plays out in reverse, exploring a seven-year affair and its devastating consequences.
- Last chance · ends today
Until Fri 30
An Evening of Illusion at Helmcken House: Magic at the Museum
Tomorrow
Saturday, October 31 · 29 things
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Sat 31 · Copper Mine Park
Halloween Fireworks
East Sooke Fire Rescue's Halloween fireworks at Copper Mine Park. Start time still to come.
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Sat 31 · Oak Bay Avenue
Trick or Treat on the Avenue
Oak Bay Village's merchants trick-or-treat the whole Avenue, Foul Bay to Monterey. Hours still to come.
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Sat 31 · Uptown Boulevard
Halloween on the Boolevard
- Last chance · ends Sunday
Sat 31 to Sun 1
WitchFest
Celebrate Samhain with free workshops, rituals, music, dance, and contests; optional paid experiences available.
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Sat 31 · 10 a.m. · Sir James Douglas School
Moss Street Market
Halloween is the last outdoor Saturday of the year for Fairfield's market. Local farmers, bakers, makers, and buskers spread across the Sir James Douglas grounds at Moss and Fairfield one more time before the market heads indoors for the winter.
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Sat 31 · 10 a.m. · Compost Education Centre
Do-It-Yourself: Clothes Mending and Altering
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Sat 31 · 10 a.m. · Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Halloween Spooktacular
Costume Halloween celebration with face painting, scavenger hunt and insect discovery at Victoria Butterfly Gardens.
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Sat 31 · 10 a.m.
Witchcrafted Halloween Market
Halloween marketplace with mystical makers, spell stations, children's activities and food truck. Free admission.
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Sat 31 · 11 a.m.
Halloween Activities at Swan Lake
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Sat 31 · 1 p.m. · Hillside Centre
Halloween Trail at Hillside Centre
Indoor trick-or-treating through Hillside Centre's shops on Halloween afternoon, 1 to 4:30.
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Sat 31 · 1 p.m. · 1481 Bay St #1325
Apple Pressing in Alexander Park
Press your own apples into juice at this Saturday event.
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Sat 31 · 2 p.m. · Mayfair Shopping Centre
Treat Accessibly Halloween Village at Mayfair
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Sat 31 · 2 p.m.
Carr House Howl-o-we'en Pet Parade
Celebrate Halloween with your costumed pet at Carr House's 6th annual pet parade with crafts, treats, activities, and a costume contest.
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Sat 31 · 3 p.m. · The Commons Retail Village
Trick or Treat Trail at Royal Bay
Candy from the shops at Royal Bay's Commons on Halloween afternoon, 3 to 6. Follow the balloons.
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Sat 31 · 4:30 p.m. · Beacon Avenue
Treat Street
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Sat 31 · 5:30 p.m.
Halloween Spooktacular
Esquimalt Recreation's Halloween stop at the Archie Browning Sports Centre, Saturday, October 31, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Treats, family activities, and a Lions Club barbecue dinner by donation, timed to fit into a night of trick-or-treating.
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Sat 31 · 6 p.m. · Colwood Fire Hall
Colwood Firefighters Halloween Bonfire
The Colwood firefighters light a bonfire at the firehall on Metchosin Road on Halloween night, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Warm up, have a hot dog and a hot chocolate, and grab some candy between doors.
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Sat 31 · 6 p.m. · Public Safety Building
Halloween at the View Royal Public Safety Building
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Sat 31 · 6:15 p.m. · Wain Road Fire Hall
Annual Halloween Bonfire and Fireworks
The North Saanich Fire Department's Halloween night at the Wain Road Fire Hall, Saturday, October 31. Hot dogs by donation from 6:15 p.m., a giant bonfire, fire trucks, and fireworks at about 7:15. Proceeds go to CFAX Santas Anonymous.
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Sat 31 · 6:30 p.m. · Scouts Camp Barnard
Halloween Night at Camp Barnard
Otter Point's firefighters host a bonfire at 6:30 and fireworks over Young Lake at 7:30.
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Sat 31 · 7 p.m. · Esquimalt Legion Dockyard
Esquimalt Legion Halloween Dance
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Sat 31 · 7:30 p.m. · Centennial Park
Halloween Bonfire & Fireworks
Central Saanich's annual Halloween bonfire at Centennial Park on Saturday, October 31. The fire is lit at 7:30 p.m. and the fireworks go up at 8, in honour of AC Forrest Owens. The Lions bring hot chocolate, hot dogs, and popcorn.
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Sat 31 · 7:30 p.m. · Oak Bay Recreation Centre
Groove Kitchen Halloween Dance Party
Groove Kitchen plays a Halloween dance with costume prizes.
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Sat 31 · 8 p.m. · Crystal Garden
The Witching Hour: A Halloween Performance + Dance Party
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Sat 31 · 8 p.m.
Victoria's Haunted Hop 2026: Halloween Bar Crawl (Saturday, Oct 31)
One wristband covers 4+ bars with no cover charge. A host and live map guide you and 800 costumed crawlers until 1 AM.
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Sat 31 · 8:30 p.m.
Victoria Halloween Bar Crawl — Halloween Saturday on Sat, Oct 31st
Visit 4+ Victoria bars on Halloween with a host, live map, and up to 800 costumed crawlers. One wristband, no cover charges.
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Sat 31 · 9 p.m. · Artemis Whiskey Bar
Black & Gold Masquerade Halloween Party
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Sat 31 · 9 p.m.
Nightmares on Tap
19+ Halloween party with DJs, dancing, costume contest, and spooky drinks at CRAFT Beer Market Victoria Harbour.
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Sat 31 · 10 p.m. · Lucky Bar
Emo Night - Halloween Edition
Emo, punk and metal night with DJs Bowlcut and Stormey at Lucky Bar on Halloween.
Sunday
November 1 · 8 things
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Sun 1 · 10 a.m. · Mary Winspear Centre
Coastal Collector's Market – Big Fall Bash
More than a hundred vendor tables of sports cards, Pokémon and other trading card games, LEGO, vinyl, comics, and toys at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on Sunday, November 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission.
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Sun 1 · 10 a.m. · Public Safety Building
View Royal FireSmart Pumpkin Smash
Bring your Halloween pumpkin to the View Royal Public Safety Building on Sunday, November 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and watch it drop four storeys from the fire department's training tower. Donations go to the Burn Fund.
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Sun 1 · 10 a.m. · Westshore Town Centre
Charity Pumpkin Smash
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Sun 1 · 10 a.m. · Royal BC Museum
Fungi Fest
Annual mushroom show with expert identification, displays, and free presentations.
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Sun 1 · 2 p.m. · Colwood City Hall
Colwood Pumpkin Smash 2026
Bring your jack-o'-lantern to Colwood City Hall on Sunday, November 1, 2 to 4 p.m., and smash it instead of leaving it out for the bears. Family photos with your pumpkin first. Donations for the Goldstream Food Bank are welcome.
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Sun 1 · 4 p.m. · Patagonia Victoria
Biodiversity Bikeride
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Sun 1 · 5 p.m. · Pineridge Park
Spooky Pumpkin Walk
Bring your jack-o'-lantern to Pineridge Park, then walk a forest path lit by hundreds of them from 5 p.m.
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Sun 1 · 7 p.m. · McPherson Playhouse
Take it to the Limit - The Music & Legacy of the Eagles
A tribute to the Eagles with their classic hits.
Monday
November 2 · 3 things
Tuesday
November 3 · 2 things
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Tue 3 · 10:30 a.m.
Tot Tuesday: Salmon Celebration at the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
Salmon stories and crafts for preschoolers at Sidney's aquarium, 10:30 to 11:15. Ages 3 to 5.
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Tue 3 · 2 p.m. · Nell Horth Meeting Room
Canada's Changing Climate Report 2026: a talk at the Sidney library
A lead author of the new national climate report explains what's in it, and where the good news is. Register ahead.
Wednesday
November 4 · 3 things
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Wed 4
Offsite Artist Talk: Peter Morin and Leah Decter
Artist talk with Peter Morin and Leah Decter at UVic, supporting the exhibition the x is where our paths cross.
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Wed 4 · 10 a.m. · Location TBD
FREE Workshop: Boulevard Garden Sheet Mulching
Learn about sheet mulching for boulevard gardens in this hands-on workshop.
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Wed 4 · 7 p.m. · The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Glow & Unwind
Thursday
November 5 · 6 things
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Thu 5 to Sat Nov 14
Craigdarroch Castle - Murder on Paper Street
Improvised murder mystery inspired by Agatha Christie at Craigdarroch Castle, November 5 to 14, 2026.
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Thu 5 · 4:30 p.m.
Esquimalt Indoor Fall Market
The Esquimalt market moves inside for the fall, Thursdays at the Rec Centre on Fraser Street from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Same growers and makers, now with a roof and a warm room for the dark half of the year.
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Thu 5 · 5:30 p.m. · 552 Johnson St
Mending Night: Embroidery
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Thu 5 · 7 p.m. · Swans Pub
Speed Dating | Ages 27-42 | Victoria
Speed dating for ages 27 to 42 at Swans Pub on November 5, 7 to 9 PM.
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Thu 5 to Mon Nov 9
Victoria International Wine Festival 2026
Explore hundreds of wines from around the world with international producers at Victoria's all-inclusive tasting festival.
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Thu 5 · 7:30 p.m. · The Fernwood Inn
Reign U11 C6 Yetis Music Bingo
Friday November 6
16 things
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Fri Nov 6 to Sun Nov 8
47th ANNUAL CREATIVE CRAFT FAIRS
Over 125 exhibitors from across BC showcase handmade crafts, art, jewelry, and gourmet food at this popular annual fair.
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Fri Nov 6 to Sat Nov 7
Victoria International Wine Festival 2026
Victoria's all-inclusive wine festival lets you taste hundreds of world wines, meet producers, and explore featured regions.
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Fri Nov 6 · 10 a.m.
Art for Wellness: HEARTFELT HOLIDAY PAPER QUILTS
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Fri Nov 6 · noon · Victoria Conference Centre
Trade Registration & Master Seminar
Wine industry professionals experience a South African white wine master class and trade tasting.
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Fri Nov 6 · 1 p.m.
Emily Carr Inspired Art Class: MEANINGFUL MEMORY BOXES" (Intergenerational)
Intergenerational art class making decorated memory boxes, for ages 10 and up.
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Fri Nov 6 · 5 p.m.
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - Winter Exhibition Celebration
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Fri Nov 6 · 5 p.m.
Emily Carr String Quartet: Roots
Emily Carr String Quartet opens the season with Suk and Beethoven string works.
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Fri Nov 6 · 7 p.m. · The Mint
Smut Slam
Adults-only open mic night for sharing smutty stories and having big laughs.
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Fri Nov 6 · 7:30 p.m. · Charlie White Theatre
Bourne to be Ozz at the Mary Winspear Centre
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Fri Nov 6 · 7:30 p.m. · Royal Theatre
Dance Victoria presents Christos Papadopoulos - My Fierce Ignorant Step
Ten dancers weave voice and movement into an ecstatic soundscape rooted in Greek childhood memories, in the company's Canadian debut.
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Fri Nov 6 · 7:30 p.m. · The Roxy
FLEETWOOD MAC ~ ABBA Tribute Concert with DREAMS ~ ARRIVAL Victoria
Fleetwood Mac and ABBA tribute bands perform together for one night of classic hits.
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Fri Nov 6 · 7:30 p.m. · Luxe Home Interiors
FURNISHING JAZZ w/ vibraphonist Nick Apivor & pianist Attila Fias
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Fri Nov 6 · 8:30 p.m.
The F Word: FRIDAY
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Fri Nov 6 · 8:45 p.m. · Capital Ballroom
Delhi 2 Dublin’s 20th Anniversary World Tour
Delhi 2 Dublin's 20th anniversary tour: subcontinental pop fusion for dance floors.
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Fri Nov 6 · 10 p.m. · The Coda Club
Heather Ferguson Live at the Coda
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Fri Nov 6 · 10 p.m. · Upstairs Entertainment Ltd
Upstairs Entertainment Present: Rumpus with Jessu + Kimbz
Rumpus with live drum set and custom light show, with Jessu and Kimbz on support.
Saturday November 7
16 things
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Sat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8
18th Annual Intuitive Arts Festival
Two-day spiritual festival with workshops, psychic readings, healing sessions and over 40 exhibitors.
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Sat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8
First Chance Christmas Craft Fair
One of the Peninsula's long-running Christmas craft shows, more than 80 West Coast artists and makers at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, November 7 and 8. $5 for adults, kids under 12 free with an adult.
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Sat Nov 7 · 10 a.m. · Gordon United Church
Planning Your Year-Round Veggie Garden
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Sat Nov 7 · 10 a.m. · Cuthbert Holmes Park
Tree Appreciation Day Planting Event
Saanich Parks hands out tools and gloves and plants trees in Cuthbert Holmes Park on the morning of November 7. Two hours, free, all ages, and you need to register first. Park at Tillicum mall or Pearkes.
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Sat Nov 7 · 10 a.m. · Royal BC Museum
Geodiversity Fest
Discover fossils, geology and caves through hands-on activities, talks and guest exhibits at this free day.
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Sat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8
Nomad Holiday Market
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Sat Nov 7 · 10 a.m. · Knox Presbyterian Church
Pacific Rim Pottery Show and Sale
Pottery show and sale showcasing functional and sculptural clay creations. Free admission.
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Sat Nov 7 · 10:30 a.m.
Paint in Paradise with Debra Thomlinson
Two-hour watercolour workshop with artist Debra Thomlinson at Victoria Butterfly Gardens, for all skill levels.
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Sat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8
Silver Swans Winter Craft Sale
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Sat Nov 7 to Sun Nov 8
Swan Lake Silver Swans' Winter Craft Sale
The Silver Swans sell handmade crafts to support Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary. Free or by donation.
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Sat Nov 7 · 5 p.m.
The F Word: SATURDAY [EARLY SHOW]
Evening of dance exploring confidence, connection and self-expression, about 90 minutes. Ages 19+.
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Sat Nov 7 · 7:30 p.m.
Concert of Remembrance 2026
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Sat Nov 7 · 7:30 p.m. · Charlie White Theatre
Ridge by the Fugitives
The Fugitives play First World War trench songs while Brendan McLeod tells the story of Vimy Ridge and what we have since made of it. Saturday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Charlie White Theatre, the weekend before Remembrance Day. $45.
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Sat Nov 7 · 7:30 p.m. · Christian Science Church
Beacon Ridge Productions presents: Chet Baker Tribute
Daniel Lapp Quartet's intimate tribute to legendary Chet Baker
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Sat Nov 7 · 7:30 p.m. · First Church of Christ
Chet Baker Tribute by The Daniel Lapp Quartet
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Sat Nov 7 · 8:30 p.m.
The F Word: SATURDAY [LATE SHOW]
Dance performance for 19+ audiences exploring themes of confidence, connection and self-expression.
Sunday November 8
5 things
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Sun Nov 8 · noon · Junction Orchard & Cidery
Orchard Market at Junction Orchard & Cidery
Monthly market at Junction Orchard & Cidery with local makers, cider and food vendors
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Sun Nov 8 · 2 p.m. · Charlie White Theatre
A Concert of Remembrance
The Sidney Concert Band's sixteenth annual remembrance concert at the Charlie White Theatre, Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m. Guest singers, bagpipes, the Last Post, and the 676 Air Cadet Colour Guard. $30 plus fees.
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Sun Nov 8 · 2 p.m. · The Lab Victoria
Beyond the Fascia w/ Kelly D'Ambrogio
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Sun Nov 8 · 3 p.m. · Swans Pub
Speed Dating | Ages 40+ | Victoria
Speed dating for singles aged 40+ with face-to-face conversations and chances to connect with others in your community.
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Sun Nov 8 · 5:30 p.m.
Gregory Gourdet & Corbin Mathany - Pacific Northwest Dinner Series
Gregory Gourdet and Corbin Mathany present an exclusive 5-course Pacific Northwest dinner with wine pairings.
Monday November 9
1 thing
Tuesday November 10
2 things
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Tue Nov 10 · noon · Monterey Recreation Centre
An Afternoon of Remembrance
A free lunchtime programme in the Monterey Recreation Centre lobby on Tuesday, November 10, noon to 12:45. Wartime favourites from members of the Monterey Concert Band and displays of memorabilia.
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Tue Nov 10 · 6:30 p.m. · 586 Johnson Street
Speed Dating: Axe Me a Question
Try speed dating with a twist: axe throwing included, for ages 21 and up.
Wednesday November 11
5 things
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Wed Nov 11 · 10:45 a.m.
Saanich Remembrance Day Ceremony
Saanich marks Remembrance Day at the cenotaph outside Municipal Hall on Vernon Avenue, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. on November 11. Open to everyone, no ticket, and it holds the eleventh hour.
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Wed Nov 11 · 10:55 a.m. · Oak Bay Cenotaph
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Oak Bay's ceremony is at the Cenotaph on the 2900 block of Beach Drive, beginning at 10:55 a.m. on November 11. Open to the public, and streamed for anyone who cannot be there.
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Wed Nov 11 · 12:15 p.m. · Royal BC Museum
Music of Remembrance Carillon Recital
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Wed Nov 11 · 12:30 p.m. · Royal BC Museum
Remembrance Day Victoria's Children Choir
Victoria Children's Choir performs at the Royal BC Museum for Remembrance Day.
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Wed Nov 11 · 3 p.m. · Christ Church Cathedral
CapriCCio No Place Like Home: Songs of Memory, Love, and Return
Capriccio Vocal Ensemble presents songs of memory, love, and return on Remembrance Day, honouring those who served and families who waited.
Thursday November 12
3 things
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Thu Nov 12 to Sun Nov 15
ITF Masters 100 Tennis Tournament
International tennis tournament for adults, November 12 to 15.
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Thu Nov 12 · 10:30 a.m. · Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Autumn Storytime
A storytime with songs and garden-inspired tales about nature and butterflies.
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Thu Nov 12 to Sun Nov 15
Bastion Square Winter Market