Community events on the island

19 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.

See what’s on near you This weekend

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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…
Getting Tiddley: Navy Uniforms from Cap to Boot — May 1 – Nov 14
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.
Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life | Royal BC Museum — Jun 5 – Jan 3
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…
Island in the Middle of Everywhere — Jul 10 – Jan 10
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…
Go Fish — Jul 10 – Jan 10
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…
Fall Homeschool Science Series — Sep 24 – Oct 29
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!
Kid's Scavenger Hunt — Sep 28 – Oct 31
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…
Curiosities of Craigdarroch - The After Hours Tour — Oct 1 – Oct 31
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…
Downtown Victoria Stone Building Conservation Tour — Oct 1 – Oct 29
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…
Ocean View Estate Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze — Oct 2 – Oct 31
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.
Pumpkinfest! at Galey Farm — Oct 3 – Nov 1
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…
Rockland Garden Walls Tour — Oct 7 – Dec 30
Oct 13 – Oct 18
Grand Slam of Curling
8:00 AMSave-On-Foods Memorial Centre
The GSOC Invitational will feature 16 of the men’s and 16 of the women’s top teams from around the world, including…
Grand Slam of Curling — Oct 13 – Oct 18
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…
High Moon - A Werewolf Western — Oct 14 – Oct 30
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…
Write Your Short Story (3 Sessions) — Oct 17 – Oct 31
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…
2026 Provincial Election – Advance Voting — Oct 18 – Oct 21
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…
Island Roots Farmers' Market — Jul 21 – Dec 23
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.
Cold Case 913 Pop-Up Escape Room — Oct 16 – Oct 30
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…
Fall 2026 Regional Spotlight: Indo-Pacific — Oct 18 – Oct 25
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
Drop-in hours: Math & Stats Assistance Centre — Oct 18 – Oct 23