What’s on across Vancouver Island
169 upcoming events, listed by the day they happen.
Wednesday, October 28
- Wed · Oct28WARA-WARA: An Exhibition of Street Art and Graffiti from Yogyakarta, Indonesia — Oct 28 – Oct 31
WARA-WARA: An Exhibition of Street Art and Graffiti from Yogyakarta, Indonesia
10:00 AMLegacy Art Gallery
WARA-WARA brings together 21 artists and four collectives from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, whose work has been shaped by the…
- Wed · Oct28Exhibition: DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed — Oct 28 – Oct 31
Exhibition: DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed
10:00 AMLegacy Art Gallery
Curated by Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara, Director/Curator at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby, BC with…
Thursday, every week
The shortlist, before the weekend starts
One email on Thursday with what’s actually worth going to — picked from the same listings as this page. No account, no password.
We send one confirmation email, then one digest a week. Unsubscribe from any of them.
Thursday, October 29
An Evening of Illusion at Helmcken House: Magic at the Museum — Oct 29 – Oct 30An 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.
- Thu · Oct29The Rocky Horror Picture Show — Oct 29 – Oct 30
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
7:00 PMUniversity of Victoria$8-$11
- Evolve Presents: BURIED ALIVE - Grave Rave Halloween Thursday — Oct 29 – Oct 30
Evolve Presents: BURIED ALIVE - Grave Rave Halloween Thursday
9:30 PMEvolve NightClubFree-$11.98
Evolve NightClub, Skinner Street, Nanaimo, BC, Canada. Get ready to rave all night at Evolve’s BURIED ALIVE Halloween…
- Palace Presents: Sleep Tight - Oct. 29th — Oct 29 – Oct 30
Palace Presents: Sleep Tight - Oct. 29th
10:00 PMThe Palace Hotel$6.66
The Palace Bar. Palace Presents: SLEEP TIGHT a freaky Onesie Halloween Party!
Friday, October 30
- Brave Enough — Fri, Oct 30
Brave Enough
9:00 AMCrown Isle Resort & Golf Community$157.89-$530.65
Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community. Brave Enough is a POWERFUL one day experience designed to inspire you, and remind…
- Fri · Oct30Programmable Electronics with Arduino: Spooky Special Edition — Fri, Oct 30
Programmable Electronics with Arduino: Spooky Special Edition
10:00 AMUniversity of Victoria
Are you a UVic student, faculty, or staff member and want to learn more about computing electronics? If so, then this…
- Fri · Oct30Voices in Motion — Fri, Oct 30
Voices in Motion
10:30 AMUniversity of Victoria
Multifaith Centre. Weekly | Friday Join us for a joy-filled, multigenerational choral experience!
- Fri · Oct30Beyond the Checkbox: Framing DEI Training That Actually Works — Fri, Oct 30
Beyond the Checkbox: Framing DEI Training That Actually Works
11:00 AMUniversity of Victoria
Clearihue (CLE) C115. The way diversity training is framed can make or break its impact — this session showcases framing…
- 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 · Oct30Fridaymusic: Guitar — Fri, Oct 30
Fridaymusic: Guitar
12:30 PMUniversity 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 · Oct30Pomodoro Writing Sessions — Fri, Oct 30
Pomodoro Writing Sessions
1:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
Fraser Building (FRA). Beginning Friday September 25, you are very welcome to join the Autumn Term Pomodoro writing…
- Fri · Oct30Drop-in career support — Fri, Oct 30
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…
- Fri · Oct30Jumuah | Friday Prayers — Fri, Oct 30
Jumuah | Friday Prayers
1:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Multifaith Centre. Weekly | Friday
- Fri · Oct30Russian Conversation Café — Fri, Oct 30
Russian Conversation Café
1:30 PMUniversity of Victoria
Clearihue (CLE) D358.
- Fri · Oct30Resurrect Your Laptop with Linux: Spooky Edition! — Fri, Oct 30
Resurrect Your Laptop with Linux: Spooky Edition!
2:00 PMUniversity of Victoria
In the spirit of friendly Halloween fun, we will be resurrecting more of your nearly “dead” laptops—working laptops you…
Running for a while
Getting Tiddley: Navy Uniforms from Cap to Boot — May 1 – Nov 14Getting 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…
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…
Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life | Royal BC Museum — Jun 5 – Jan 3Ancient 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.
Island in the Middle of Everywhere — Jul 10 – Jan 10Island 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…
Go Fish — Jul 10 – Jan 10Go Fish
Royal BC Museum
GO FISH is a 14-minute immersive video installation viewed across three screens, inviting visitors to experience the…
DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed — Sep 16 – Dec 5DIS – displaced, dispersed, dispossessed
Legacy Art Gallery
Curated by Sherri Shinobu Kajiwara, Director/Curator at the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby, BC with…
Haunted Manor Mini-Golf & Ping Pong Lounge Presents: Legends of Halloween II — Sep 21 – Nov 3Haunted 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…
Kid's Scavenger Hunt — Sep 28 – Oct 31Kid'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!
Curiosities of Craigdarroch - The After Hours Tour — Oct 1 – Oct 31Curiosities 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…
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…
Ocean View Estate Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze — Oct 2 – Oct 31Ocean 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…
The Belfry Theatre presents: Blind Date — Oct 2 – Dec 20The Belfry Theatre presents: Blind Date
Belfry TheatrePay 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…
Pumpkinfest! at Galey Farm — Oct 3 – Nov 1Pumpkinfest! 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.
On the Road Journeys through Japanese Woodblock Prints — Oct 3 – Apr 4On 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…
Rockland Garden Walls Tour — Oct 7 – Dec 30Rockland Garden Walls Tour
Craigdarroch Castle
Explore Victoria’s historic Rockland neighbourhood through its most overlooked treasures, the stone garden walls that…
the x is where our paths cross — Oct 10 – May 2the 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…
High Moon - A Werewolf Western — Oct 14 – Oct 30High 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…
Rocky Horror Picture Show 2026 — Oct 17 – Oct 31Rocky 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…
Write Your Short Story (3 Sessions) — Oct 17 – Oct 31Write 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…
Go Mad at the Artcade! — Oct 21 – Nov 1Go Mad at the Artcade!
2:00 PMVictoria$15
Wednesday, October 21st, the team at Monkey C Interactive is busting open portals to new dimensions with their 3rd…
A Well Clayed Table at Colwood's Goldfinch Arts Centre — Oct 23 – Nov 16A 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…
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…
EXPER¡MENTAL: A Group show dedicated to pushing artistic limits. — Oct 27 – Nov 15EXPER¡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…
The Belfry Theatre - Betrayal — Oct 27 – Nov 22The Belfry Theatre - Betrayal
Belfry TheatrePay what you can
Nobel Prize winner Harold Pinter is renowned for his distinctive dramatic style: economy of language, potent pauses, and…
- Tue · Jul21Island Roots Farmers' Market — 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 · Oct2League 181 : Working Together — Oct 2 – Nov 1
League 181 : Working Together
10:00 AMArtSpring
ArtSpring – Lobby. League 181 was established in 2013 by a small group of experienced painters with the compact of…
- Fri · Oct16Cold Case 913 Pop-Up Escape Room — 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.
- Fri · Oct23The LINC Haunted House — Oct 23 – Oct 31
The LINC Haunted House
6:00 PMComox Valley$2.50-$5
- Sat · Oct24Halloween Mini Putt at Riptide Lagoon — Oct 24 – Oct 30
Halloween Mini Putt at Riptide Lagoon
3:00 PMRiptide Lagoon Adventure Golf$12
Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf. Get ready for some spine-tingling family fun! Our Halloween event at Riptide Lagoon is…
- 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…
- Mon · Oct265 Days of Action — 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…
- Tue · Oct27Drop-in hours: Math & Stats Assistance Centre — Oct 27 – Oct 30
Drop-in hours: Math & Stats Assistance Centre
9:30 AMUniversity of Victoria
ELL 165. Tutors on duty | Math & Stats Assistance Centre
119 more are further out. See them on the map.