Community events on the island

29 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.

See what’s on near you This weekend

Monday, October 19

Mon · Oct19
Oct 19 – Oct 21
Multifaith Food Share
8:30 AMUniversity of Victoria
Weekly | Monday through Friday The food share program provides food for the UVic community through the Multifaith…
Multifaith Food Share — Oct 19 – Oct 21
Mon · Oct19
Oct 19 – Oct 22
Heart to Heart
8:30 AMUniversity of Victoria
Multifaith Centre. Weekly | Monday through Thursday Conferring with a spiritual counsellor in the Christian tradition…
Heart to Heart — Oct 19 – Oct 22
Mon · Oct19
Mon, Oct 19
Study Hub
11:00 AMUniversity of Victoria
MacLaurin (MAC) D109. PLEASE NOTE: Location has changed for this week to MAC D109. Need a place to study, get organized…
Study Hub — Mon, Oct 19
Mon · Oct19
Mon, Oct 19
ANTH colloquium: “It Was a Catastrophe for Birches”: Indigenizing Invasive Species in Sápmi
11:30 AMUniversity of Victoria
ANTH colloquium: “It Was a Catastrophe for Birches”: Indigenizing Invasive Species in Sápmi — Mon, Oct 19
Mon · Oct19
Mon, Oct 19
Drop-in career support
1:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB). Looking for work? Exploring career options? Meet with a career…
Drop-in career support — Mon, Oct 19
Mon · Oct19
Mon, Oct 19
Public History Talks & Tours Series
2:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Clearihue (CLE) C305 Critical Humanities Commons. When Historians Say ‘Genocide’: A Public History Roundtable On two…
Public History Talks & Tours Series — Mon, Oct 19
Mon · Oct19
Mon, Oct 19
Learn to Meditate
4:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Multifaith Centre. Weekly | Monday Meditation observes the breath, while the mind goes inward with self-reflection and…
Learn to Meditate — Mon, Oct 19
Mon · Oct19
Mon, Oct 19
Nourish + Flourish Relationship to GATHERING
4:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Grad House Restaurant. Nourish + Flourish (N + F) is a student leadership program that builds community-based leadership…
Nourish + Flourish Relationship to GATHERING — Mon, Oct 19
Mon · Oct19
Mon, Oct 19
Where Streams Meet
5:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Multifaith Centre. Weekly | Monday A space for queer people of colour. Belonging. Culture. Spirit. Come as your whole…
Where Streams Meet — Mon, Oct 19
Mon · Oct19
Mon, Oct 19
City Talks - Talking Home: Reflections on the Fight for Health, Housing, and Belonging with Leilani Farha and Dr. Jill Wiwcharuk
7:00 PMUnited Commons
This event is co-sponsored by UVic Law and the University of Victoria Right to Housing Research Cluster . An evening of…
Mon · Oct19
Mon, Oct 19
Jewish Study Circle
7:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Multifaith Centre. Weekly | Monday
Jewish Study Circle — Mon, Oct 19

Running for a while

May 1 – Nov 14
Getting Tiddley: Navy Uniforms from Cap to Boot
The Maritime Museum of British Columbia
Step into the boots of a recruit and explore the evolution of the Royal Canadian Navy through the uniforms worn by those…

By town

Jun 5 – Jan 3

Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life | Royal BC Museum

10:00 AMRoyal BC Museum

Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life is an immersive exhibition exploring ancient Egyptian rituals, beliefs and artistry.

Jul 10 – Jan 10

Island in the Middle of Everywhere

Royal BC Museum

The Island in the Middle of Everywhere is a photography and video exhibit that journeys to Xwe’etay/Lasqueti Island…

Jul 10 – Jan 10

Go Fish

Royal BC Museum

GO FISH is a 14-minute immersive video installation viewed across three screens, inviting visitors to experience the…

Sep 24 – Oct 29

Fall Homeschool Science Series

1:00 PMSwan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary$30-$150

Our 6-Week Home School Science Series is a social and hands-on learning program for home and distance/distributed…

Sep 28 – Oct 31

Kid's Scavenger Hunt

Merridale Cidery & Distillery

Everyday from September 27 to October 31 celebrate the magic of autumn with Merridale’s Kids Harvest Scavenger Hunt!

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Curiosities of Craigdarroch - The After Hours Tour

Craigdarroch Castle$35

Throughout October, step beyond the velvet ropes and into the shadows of Victoria’s most iconic mansion with Curiosities…

Oct 1 – Oct 29

Downtown Victoria Stone Building Conservation Tour

4:00 PMCraigdarroch Castle

Step into Victoria’s past on a captivating walking tour that explores the city’s historic stone architecture from…

Oct 2 – Oct 31

Ocean View Estate Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

Ocean View Estates

Celebrate the season at Ocean View Estate’s pumpkin patch & corn maze. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout…

Oct 3 – Nov 1

Pumpkinfest! at Galey Farm

Galey Farms Market

Pumpkins are available for purchase on site. Visit Galey Farms, where fall comes to life with plenty of family fun.

Oct 7 – Dec 30

Rockland Garden Walls Tour

Craigdarroch Castle

Explore Victoria’s historic Rockland neighbourhood through its most overlooked treasures, the stone garden walls that…

Oct 14 – Oct 30

High Moon - A Werewolf Western

Heritage Acres$25-$35

Hang onto your ten-gallon hats, grab your silver bullets, and brace yourself for a night of fright with High Moon: A…

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Write Your Short Story (3 Sessions)

10:00 AMCarr House National Historic Site$171.73

Create a story you love in three weeks! Join Sue Scott for this exhilarating and supportive workshop! New and repeat…

Oct 18 – Oct 21

2026 Provincial Election – Advance Voting

Mary Winspear Centre

A provincial general election has been called. Final Voting Day is October 24, 2026. You can vote if you are: a Canadian…

Tue · Jul21

Jul 21 – Dec 23

Island Roots Farmers' Market

Beban Park

Join us each Wednesday in Beban Park for a vibrant market where fresh, local products meet community spirit! Explore a…

Fri · Oct16

Oct 16 – Oct 30

Cold Case 913 Pop-Up Escape Room

4:00 PMCampbell River

A 20-year-old missing persons case has been reopened and it’s up to you to uncover what really happened to Emily Carter.

Sun · Oct18

Oct 18 – Oct 25

Fall 2026 Regional Spotlight: Indo-Pacific

University of Victoria

Spotlighting Indo-Pacific-focused events across campus, September–October 2026. Discover events, talks, and lectures at…

Sun · Oct18

Oct 18 – Oct 23

Drop-in hours: Math & Stats Assistance Centre

1:30 PMUniversity of Victoria

Library 129. Tutors on duty | Math & Stats Assistance Centre

Monday, October 19

Multifaith Food Share

Heart to Heart

Study Hub

ANTH colloquium: “It Was a Catastrophe for Birches”: Indigenizing Invasive Species in Sápmi

Drop-in career support

Public History Talks & Tours Series

Learn to Meditate

Nourish + Flourish Relationship to GATHERING

Where Streams Meet

City Talks - Talking Home: Reflections on the Fight for Health, Housing, and Belonging with Leilani Farha and Dr. Jill Wiwcharuk

Jewish Study Circle