What’s on in Victoria

Oct 28 – Oct 31

WARA-WARA: An Exhibition of Street Art and Graffiti from Yogyakarta, Indonesia

10:00 AM·Legacy Art Gallery

WARA-WARA brings together 21 artists and four collectives from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, whose work has been shaped by the…

Oct 28 – Oct 31

Exhibition: DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed

10:00 AM·Legacy Art Gallery

Curated by Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara, Director/Curator at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby, BC with…

Oct 29 – Oct 30

An Evening of Illusion at Helmcken House: Magic at the Museum

Royal BC Museum·$27-$30

Experience the rare delight of parlour magic in an authentic Victoria parlour—in one of British Columbia’s oldest homes.

Oct 29 – Oct 30

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

7:00 PM·University of Victoria·$8-$11

Fri, Oct 30

Programmable Electronics with Arduino: Spooky Special Edition

10:00 AM·University of Victoria

Are you a UVic student, faculty, or staff member and want to learn more about computing electronics? If so, then this…

Fri, Oct 30

Voices in Motion

10:30 AM·University of Victoria

Multifaith Centre. Weekly | Friday Join us for a joy-filled, multigenerational choral experience!

Fri, Oct 30

Beyond the Checkbox: Framing DEI Training That Actually Works

11:00 AM·University of Victoria

Clearihue (CLE) C115. The way diversity training is framed can make or break its impact — this session showcases framing…

Fri, Oct 30

FYF - DIY Tarot Card

12:00 PM·University of Victoria

Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC). Looking to meet people, discover campus resources, or simply take a break between classes?

Fri, Oct 30

Indigenous campesino rights in Guatemala - Land Defense, Coffee and Mayan Resistance

12:00 PM·University of Victoria

Sedgewick building (SED) C168.

Fri, Oct 30

Fridaymusic: Guitar

12:30 PM·University of Victoria

Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (MAC B125). Hit pause on your day and recharge with live music performed by UVic School of…

Fri, Oct 30

Pomodoro Writing Sessions

1:00 PM·University of Victoria

Fraser Building (FRA). Beginning Friday September 25, you are very welcome to join the Autumn Term Pomodoro writing…

Fri, Oct 30

Drop-in career support

1:00 PM·University of Victoria

Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB). Looking for work? Exploring career options? Meet with a career…

Fri, Oct 30

Jumuah | Friday Prayers

1:30 PM·University of Victoria

Multifaith Centre. Weekly | Friday

Fri, Oct 30

Russian Conversation Café

1:30 PM·University of Victoria

Clearihue (CLE) D358.

Fri, Oct 30

Resurrect Your Laptop with Linux: Spooky Edition!

2:00 PM·University of Victoria

In the spirit of friendly Halloween fun, we will be resurrecting more of your nearly “dead” laptops—working laptops you…

Fri, Oct 30

Global Community Social Drop-in

2:30 PM·University of Victoria

Wallace Residence Building WA150. Come and hang out with us at the bi-weekly GC Social Drop-in!

Fri, Oct 30

ASC Halloween Craft Night & Costume Making

3:00 PM·University of Victoria

DSB C128. Event organized by Anthropology Student Council (ASC)

Fri, Oct 30

MLSC 580 Seminar: D.Patel

3:00 PM·University of Victoria

Engineering/Computer Science (ECS), 124. Molecular Life Sciences (MLSC) 580 Seminar: D.Patel M.Sc. Student Cobb Lab

Fri, Oct 30

Margins at the Centre: Navigating a just transition in the Wild Wild Waste

3:00 PM·University of Victoria

Fri, Oct 30

SLLC Colloquium Series: Linguistic Research and Indigenous Language Revitalization - A Case Study on Polar Questions

3:30 PM·University of Victoria

Fri, Oct 30

Biology Seminar - Dr. Jantina Toxopeus, Associate Professor, St. Francis Xavier University

3:30 PM·University of Victoria

Cunningham (CUN) 146. “Bug-sicles and beyond: Mechanisms of insect freeze tolerance”

Fri, Oct 30

CSPT 2026-2027 Colloquium Series — Halloween Edition

4:30 PM·University of Victoria

Fri, Oct 30

Soulful Spaces + Dinner

4:45 PM·University of Victoria

Multifaith Centre. Weekly | Friday Weekly, student-led discussions that explore personal & social issues through a…

Fri, Oct 30

Halloween Carnivorous Terrarium Workshop

5:30 PM·Victoria·$59.85

VI Plant Shop, 515 Chatham Street. Come plant some Halloween carnivorous terrariums with us!

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…

May 2 – Apr 24

Victoria Farmers Market at Moss Street

10:00 AM·Victoria Farmers Market at Moss Street

We operate year-round, with over 30 local, organic farmers and another 140+ crafters, artisans, food and drink vendors…

Jun 5 – Jan 3

Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life | Royal BC Museum

10:00 AM·Royal 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 16 – Dec 5

DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed

Legacy Art Gallery

Curated by Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara, Director/Curator at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby, BC with…

Sep 21 – Nov 3

Haunted Manor Mini-Golf & Ping Pong Lounge Presents: Legends of Halloween II

HAUNTED MANOR·$17.95-$24.95

Victoria’s premiere Halloween event is back at Haunted Manor: Mini-Golf & Ping Pong Lounge from September 21st to…

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 – Nov 1

Ghostly 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…

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 2 – Dec 20

The Belfry Theatre presents: Blind Date

Belfry Theatre·Pay what you can

Mimi, a saucy French clown, is waiting for a blind date in an elegant café. When she’s stood up, she turns to the…

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 3 – Apr 4

On the Road Journeys through Japanese Woodblock Prints

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

On the Road: Journeys through Japanese Woodblock Prints invites viewers to journey through the landscapes and scenes…

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 10 – May 2

the x is where our paths cross

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

the x is where our paths cross is an exhibition centered in the performance work of hosting and guesting through…

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

Rocky Horror Picture Show 2026

The Vic Theatre·$20

Join us at The Vic Theatre for the first – and still the greatest – interactive movie experience: The Rocky Horror…

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Write Your Short Story (3 Sessions)

10:00 AM·Carr 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 21 – Nov 1

Go Mad at the Artcade!

2:00 PM·Victoria·$15

Wednesday, October 21st, the team at Monkey C Interactive is busting open portals to new dimensions with their 3rd…

Oct 23 – Nov 16

A Well Clayed Table at Colwood's Goldfinch Arts Centre

Goldfinch Arts Centre

Step into A Well Clayed Table, a celebration of artistry, craftsmanship, and community. Discover beautifully crafted…

Oct 23 – Jan 2

Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour

2:00 PM·Victoria·$25

Explore Emily Carr’s world on a two-hour guided walk through historic James Bay, Victoria. We’ll visit 12 related…

Oct 27 – Nov 15

EXPER¡MENTAL: A Group show dedicated to pushing artistic limits.

Gage Gallery

Join 10 Gage artists as they push through their boundaries and explore the space(s) beyond their usual artistic…

Oct 27 – Nov 22

The Belfry Theatre - Betrayal

Belfry Theatre·Pay what you can

Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter is renowned for his distinctive dramatic style: economy of language, potent pauses, and…

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…

Oct 26 – Oct 30

5 Days of Action

University of Victoria

Amplifying the work groups are doing to create a more diverse, inclusive and equitable campus and community throughout…

Oct 27 – Oct 30

Drop-in hours: Math & Stats Assistance Centre

9:30 AM·University of Victoria

ELL 165. Tutors on duty | Math & Stats Assistance Centre