Food events on the island
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Pub Quiz Tuesday at Bartholomew's — Tue, Oct 27Pub Quiz Tuesday at Bartholomew's
7:00 PMInner Harbour
Bartholomew’s Public House runs its weekly Pub Quiz every Tuesday from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, one block from Victoria’s Inner…
- Tue · Oct27Multifaith Food Share — Oct 27 – Oct 28
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…
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Wednesday, October 28
- Wed · Oct28Chat Coffee and Connect — Wed, Oct 28
Chat Coffee and Connect
1:00 PMCampbell River
When was the last time someone really listened to you? We live in a remarkable age. With a few taps on a screen, we can…
- Wed · Oct28Thesis & Dissertation Writers’ Retreat — Wed, Oct 28
Thesis & Dissertation Writers’ Retreat
1:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Hickman (HHB) 128. Set aside dedicated time to make progress on your thesis or dissertation. Registration is required…
- Wed · Oct28Pet Café — Wed, Oct 28
Pet Café
2:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Multifaith Centre. Weekly | Wednesday De-stress and make some friends. Visit Pet Café for cuddles with therapy dogs…
- Wed · Oct28Inclusive Christians | Around the Table Campus Communion — Wed, Oct 28
Inclusive Christians | Around the Table Campus Communion
5:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Multifaith Centre. Weekly | Wednesday Gather for a simple Christian service of prayer, song, scripture, and…
- Wed · Oct28Fermented Beverages Workshop — Wed, Oct 28
Fermented Beverages Workshop
5:30 PMEJ Dunn Commercial Kitchen
EJ Dunn Commercial Kitchen. Dive into the refreshing craft of fermented beverages by learning how to make your own…
- Wednesday Wine Club and Iconic Italian Wine Families — Wed, Oct 28
Wednesday Wine Club and Iconic Italian Wine Families
7:00 PMVictoria$38.85
854 Esquimalt Rd #102. This month we embark on tasting journey of Italian wines designed to captivate your tastebuds.
Thursday, October 29
- Thu · Oct29Post-doctoral Fellows Social — Thu, Oct 29
Post-doctoral Fellows Social
4:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Grad House Restaurant.
Thursday Night VR Game Challenge — Thu, Oct 29Thursday Night VR Game Challenge
6:00 PMInfusion Edutainment$10
Infusion Edutainment. Get ready for the ultimate VR gaming showdown, where gamers of all skill levels unite for a…
- Petrified Pub Crawl – Halloween Ghost Tour & Pub Crawl in Victoria, BC — Thu, Oct 29
Petrified Pub Crawl – Halloween Ghost Tour & Pub Crawl in Victoria, BC
7:00 PMVictoria$51.72
721 Government St. Explore Victoria’s haunted side on a 3-hour pub crawl with ghost stories, 3 historic pubs, food and…
Friday, October 30
- Fri · Oct30FYF - DIY Tarot Card — Fri, Oct 30
FYF - DIY Tarot Card
12:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC). Looking to meet people, discover campus resources, or simply take a break between classes?
- Fri · Oct30Indigenous campesino rights in Guatemala - Land Defense, Coffee and Mayan Resistance — Fri, Oct 30
Indigenous campesino rights in Guatemala - Land Defense, Coffee and Mayan Resistance
12:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Sedgewick building (SED) C168.
- Fri · Oct30Soulful Spaces + Dinner — Fri, Oct 30
Soulful Spaces + Dinner
4:45 PMUniversity of Victoria
Multifaith Centre. Weekly | Friday Weekly, student-led discussions that explore personal & social issues through a…
- Fri · Oct30Live Music at the Bayside — Fri, Oct 30
Live Music at the Bayside
5:30 PMThe Bayside Restaurant & Lounge
Bayside Restaurant & Lounge. Come and enjoy the best views in town while listening to local musicians. Every weekend at…
- Fri · Oct30Music Trivia — Fri, Oct 30
Music Trivia
6:00 PMThe Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub
The Shady Waterfront Restaurant & Pub. Music Trivia Every Friday at 6:00 PM! Think you know your tunes? Test your music…
The Fright Crawl | Victoria's Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 — Fri, Oct 30The Fright Crawl | Victoria's Halloween Bar Crawl 2026
7:30 PMSwans Pub$18.18+
One wristband. 4+ of Victoria’s best bars. No cover at any of them. The Fright Crawl takes over Victoria on Friday…
- Fri · Oct30HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER - Open Mic/Karaoke + DJ Spine Hair — Fri, Oct 30
HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER - Open Mic/Karaoke + DJ Spine Hair
8:00 PMThe Gate House Theatre
The Gate House Theatre, 1705 Campbell Way, Port Mcneill. 🎃 HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER AT THE GATEHOUSE THEATRE! 👻 Get ready…
Saturday, October 31
WitchFest — Oct 31 – Nov 1WitchFest
Market Square
This is a grassroots community celebration for the sacred seasonal holiday of Halloween also known as Samhain. We…
- Sat · Oct31Qualicum Beach Farmers Market — Sat, Oct 31
Qualicum Beach Farmers Market
8:30 AMQualicum Beach Community Hall
Qualicum Beach Community Hall / Veterans Way. Visit Qualicum Beach Farmers Market every Saturday from 8:30am-12pm, Year…
- Sat · Oct31Comox Valley Farmers Market: Fall/Winter Saturdays — Sat, Oct 31
Comox Valley Farmers Market: Fall/Winter Saturdays
9:00 AMNative Sons Hall
The Comox Valley Farmers Market's fall/winter Saturday market at the Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, 9am to…
Let’s Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection — Sat, Oct 31Let’s Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection
10:00 AMMurchie's Tea & Coffee
murchies tea and coffee. Join us at Murchie’s Tea & Coffee every Saturday from 10AM–12PM for meaningful conversations…
WITCHCRAFTED Halloween Market — Sat, Oct 31WITCHCRAFTED Halloween Market
10:00 AMProspect Lake Community Hall
Step into the magick of All Hallows’ Eve at our spellbinding Halloween gathering! This spirited event will feature an…
- Sat · Oct31Baby Jane Bare Bones — Sat, Oct 31
Baby Jane Bare Bones
6:00 PMFrench Creek Pub
Come out to the French Creek Pub for Baby Jane Bare Bones! Costume contest, prizes, and drink specials. Book your table…
Groove Kitchen's Halloween Grave Rave — Sat, Oct 31Groove Kitchen's Halloween Grave Rave
7:30 PMHermann’s Jazz Club$29.36
IT’S HALLOWEEN SO GRAB YOUR CREEPIEST COSTUMES AND FREAK THE FUNK OUT WITH US!! Dance in your pants?? EXORCISE IT!! The…
- Strung & the Wire Eaters - Halloween Show — Oct 31 – Nov 1
Strung & the Wire Eaters - Halloween Show
9:00 PMThe MAQ Hotel$12.58
The MAQ Pub. Get ready for an energetic Halloween punk and rock fueled evening, showcasing Tofino's local garage rock…
- Nightmares on Tap — Oct 31 – Nov 1
Nightmares on Tap
9:00 PMVictoria$6.99-$29.36
CRAFT Beer Market Victoria Harbour. Ready for a frightfully good time? DJs, dancing, killer costumes, & wicked drinks…
- Halloween Club Night Courtenay — Oct 31 – Nov 1
Halloween Club Night Courtenay
10:00 PMComox Valley
Night Owl Kitchen + Bar Courtenay. Halloween Club Night at Night Owl Courtenay Join us October 31 from 10 PM for a DJ…
Sunday, November 1
Coastal Collector’s Market – Big Fall Bash — Sun, Nov 1Coastal Collector’s Market – Big Fall Bash
Mary Winspear Centre
100+ vendor tables Sports cards Pokémon, One Piece, MTG & other TCGs LEGO Vinyl records Toys, comics, collectibles and…
- Vietnamese Phở Beef Noodle Soup Cooking Class — Sun, Nov 1
Vietnamese Phở Beef Noodle Soup Cooking Class
11:30 AMCourtenay$120
1507 B McPhee Avenue, Courtenay. Love authentic Vietnamese Beef Phở? Well, here's your chance to learn how to make your…
- Tofino Getaway Packages with Victoria International Wine Festival — Nov 1 – Nov 3
Tofino Getaway Packages with Victoria International Wine Festival
12:00 PMDuffin Cove Oceanfront Lodging
Monday, November 2
Passion And Performance Victoria Donation Days – Adult Dance Classes by Donation (19+) — Nov 2 – Nov 7Passion And Performance Victoria Donation Days – Adult Dance Classes by Donation (19+)
8:00 AMVictoria
Passion and Performance Victoria. Bring a friend, try something new, and enjoy a full week of adult only classes while…
- Mon · Nov2Nourish + Flourish Dinner Program: Relationship to DECISION-MAKING — Mon, Nov 2
Nourish + Flourish Dinner Program: Relationship to DECISION-MAKING
4:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Grad House Restaurant. Nourish + Flourish (N + F) is a student leadership program that builds community-based leadership…
Wines of South Africa at Wolf in the Fog | Pairing Dinner — Mon, Nov 2Wines of South Africa at Wolf in the Fog | Pairing Dinner
6:00 PMWolf in the Fog$165.32
Eat & Drink, Arts, Culture & Entertainment. Dates: November 2, 2026 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday, November 3
- Tue · Nov3Haa huupa lunch series: Sm Łoodm ‘Nüüsm Mique’l Dangeli — Tue, Nov 3
Haa huupa lunch series: Sm Łoodm ‘Nüüsm Mique’l Dangeli
12:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Fine Arts (FIA) room 106. The latest in the ongoing Haa huupa lunch series (hosted by Fine Arts Indigenous Resurgence…
- Tue · Nov3Forest Bathing with Tracey Cook — Tue, Nov 3
Forest Bathing with Tracey Cook
3:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Finnerty Gardens, University Dr, Victoria, BC V8P 2R5. Bi-Weekly | Tuesday Meet at the Multifaith Centre before-hand.
- Tue · Nov3Belonging Dinner | Cook. Taste. Connect. — Tue, Nov 3
Belonging Dinner | Cook. Taste. Connect.
4:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Health & Wellness Building (HWB). Bi-Weekly | Tuesday Have you eaten yet? Come cook, share, and enjoy cultural comfort…
Wednesday, November 4
Wildfire Awareness: Are You Prepared? — Wed, Nov 4Wildfire Awareness: Are You Prepared?
5:30 PMVancouver Island Regional Library - Port Hardy Branch
VI Regional Library – Port Hardy. Don’t get caught in the heat of the moment! Join Port Hardy Fire & Rescue and…
Thursday, November 5
- Victoria International Wine Festival 2026 — Nov 5 – Nov 9
Victoria International Wine Festival 2026
7:00 PMVictoria Conference Centre
Friday, November 6
Yuletide Market Series at Bilston Creek Farm — Nov 6 – Dec 20Yuletide Market Series at Bilston Creek Farm
10:00 AMBilston Creek Farm
Join us for our Yuletide Market to discover a variety of local businesses showcasing handmade products and treasures…
- Fri · Nov6FYF - Diwali Celebration — Fri, Nov 6
FYF - Diwali Celebration
12:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC). Looking to meet people, discover campus resources, or simply take a break between classes?
- Art After Hours: Alto Deep Vibe ft. Samuel Kjell Smith — Fri, Nov 6
Art After Hours: Alto Deep Vibe ft. Samuel Kjell Smith
4:30 PMPacific Arts Market
Pacific Arts Market. Live alto flute + video art kick off our new Art After Hours series — a serene, immersive evening…
- "Paint Your Pet" special event! ART Night is back with Peggy's Kitchen — Fri, Nov 6
"Paint Your Pet" special event! ART Night is back with Peggy's Kitchen
7:00 PMSeven Hills Golf & Country Club$10-$65
Seven Hills Golf & Country Club. You don't want to miss this one. Join us for a very special event and learn to paint a…
FURNISHING JAZZ w/ vibraphonist Nick Apivor & pianist Attila Fias — Fri, Nov 6FURNISHING JAZZ w/ vibraphonist Nick Apivor & pianist Attila Fias
7:30 PMVictoria$25
FURNISHING JAZZ, is a downtown jazz chamber concert series of elegant sounds in elegant surroundings. With proceeds…
Saturday, November 7
Nomad Holiday Market — Nov 7 – Nov 8Nomad Holiday Market
10:00 AMVictoria$5
The beloved Nomad Holiday Market is back, bringing festive cheer, local creativity, and community spirit to the Songhees…
- Layered Prints: A Gelli-Plate Experience — Sat, Nov 7
Layered Prints: A Gelli-Plate Experience
11:00 AMPacific Arts Market
Pacific Arts Market. Explore the magic of gelli‑plate printing and watch vibrant layered prints come alive in this fun…
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Victoria Farmers Market at Moss Street — May 2 – Apr 24Victoria Farmers Market at Moss Street
10:00 AMVictoria Farmers Market at Moss Street
We operate year-round, with over 30 local, organic farmers and another 140+ crafters, artisans, food and drink vendors…
Ghostly Walks - Halloween Tour — Oct 1 – Nov 1Ghostly Walks - Halloween Tour
Market Square$26+
On our annual Halloween tour, we make sure to tell many of our favourite gruesome tales but we also include new and…
Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour — Oct 23 – Jan 2Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour
2:00 PMVictoria$25
Explore Emily Carr’s world on a two-hour guided walk through historic James Bay, Victoria. We’ll visit 12 related…
- Sun · Oct2514th Annual Stocktober Fundraiser and Food Drive — Oct 25 – Oct 31
14th Annual Stocktober Fundraiser and Food Drive
University of Victoria
The 14 th annual Stocktober Fundraiser and Food Drive kicks off on Thursday, Oct. 1! You have until Saturday, Oct. 31…
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