So Much to Do
No matter the season, Sidney always offers plenty to see and do! Take part in a race, enjoy music and cultural programming, celebrate the community, and discover family-friendly activities.
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Calendar of Events
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Health in Space: Daring to Explore is developed by the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, part of Ingenium – Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency. The exhibit also features exclusive video interviews with Canadian astronauts, including a special section dedicated to astronaut David Saint-Jacques' recent mission. It will cover […] 
The Sidney Camera Club presents an exhibition of prints from club members. This show will be at the Sidney Pier Hotel and Spa (9805 Seaport Pl) running from September 16th to October 31st. Don't miss these exceptional prints being offered for sale.
Free
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily October 24-30 (opening night - Friday 24th @ 4pm-7pm) Exhibition Details: Four artistic friends who met through horses and share a love of nature and colour. This show features variety: Paintings, sculpture, metal work, gifts, and cards. Small things for Christmas and big things to enjoy the rest of the year! […] |
4 events,
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For over four decades Powder Blues has been Canada’s leading blues band. The mix of swing, blues, jazz, rock & roll and r & b has an appeal so wide that people from seven to seventy swing side by side at a Powder Blues concert. Over the years the band has toured non-stop through Canada, […]
$62
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Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily October 31-November 6 Exhibition Details: We are a group of women with diverse artistic interests who come together to share our joy of creating. Fabric art brought us together originally and curiosity has kept us open to exploring many forms of expression. We are coming back this year with new works […]
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Friday, October 31, 2025 4:30 to 6 p.m. Downtown Sidney Downtown Sidney transforms into a pedestrian-only zone for a safe, family-friendly Halloween celebration. Children can visit Treat Stations at local businesses and enjoy a festive community-wide trick-or-treating experience
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Calling all horror lovers! Join us at Small Gods Brewing for a spine-chilling edition of "It's Lit." Test your knowledge of Stephen King, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and other masters of terror. Gather your coven of 2-4 players, don your most terrifying costume, and compete for ghoulish glory (and prizes)! $10 per team registration (You will be emailed […] |
4 events,
Saturday, November 1 & Sunday, November 2 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Admission at the door Discover the magic of the season at our Nightmare Before Christmas Market! At its core, this is a vibrant Christmas market, brimming with handmade treasures, imaginative holiday décor, and inspired creations from local makers. Infused with a hint of […]
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Doors: 7:00 PM (Showtime: 7:30 PM) Ticket Price: $45 Lennon & McCartney – All You Need is Love A Rockumentary Tribute Featuring Michael Sicoly and Mick Dalla-Vee “THESE GUYS SOUND JUST LIKE THE BEATLES!” Sidney BC, November 1, 2025 – Experience the magic of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s iconic music with “Lennon & McCartney: […] |
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November 2, 2025, 12:15 - 1:30pm Join Panorama Recreation for a FREE Everyone Welcome leisure skate sponsored by the Peninsula Panthers and Murphy Family Foundation! Skate rentals included. All skaters are strongly encouraged to wear a helmet. A selection will be available for borrow. Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted on ice. New skaters wishing use of a […] |
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Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to Turtle Time and more! Suitable for ages 3–5 Children must […]
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We’re back for another series! Find out who’s the smartest whale in the room at our fun and challenging trivia night. Our epic library-led pub quiz with hosts Darren Millar and Librarian Virginia happens on November 4 and December 2 from 6 – 8pm at Beacon Brewing (9829 Third St.). Maximum of six people to […]
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Doors: 7:00pm (Showtime: 7:30pm) Ticket Price: $62.00 Mary Winspear Centre Presenter Series: Ron Sexsmith Ron Sexsmith is a three time, Juno award winning singer songwriter from St Catharines Ontario. Born in 1964, Ron was drawn to music from an early age by the melodic songs of the era, which he heard on the radio and by […]
$62
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3 events,
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2 Shows: First one starts at 3pm, & second performance at 7:30pm Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups! Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos. Rich in wordplay, comic […] |
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Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily November 7-13 Exhibition Details: Studio 30 Art Club is a Greater Victoria arts organization of 2D artists which has been supporting local artists for over 40 years with opportunities to learn and connect with other artists, and to display their collective works. The exhibition will display only original art works such […]
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Mary Winspear Centre Presenter Series: Benise & Pavlo “Guitar By Candlelight” World renowned guitar virtuoso and PBS Allstars, Benise and Pavlo, will take audiences on an intimate and romantic journey through fiery Spanish guitar and cool Mediterranean rhythms. Benise and Pavlo create an unforgettable evening filled with a beautiful tapestry of guitar arrangements that stem […] |
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The holiday countdown is on! Get ready to celebrate in style at the First Chance Christmas Craft Show — your ultimate kickoff to the festive season! Join us at the beautiful Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, BC, on November 8th & 9th for two days of holiday cheer, creativity, and incredible handmade finds! Discover dazzling […]
$5 – $12
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Creative melodies & vocals combine for a Jazz & Latin inspired evening of great music The Brad Prevedoros Collective is celebrating the release of their first Album “Beginnings” Warm tones and creative melodies weave a musical landscape of jazz, Latin, improv and vocals. Guitarist Brad Prevedoros is joined by friends and musicians Allan Slade on […]
$25
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Doors: 7:00 pm (Showtime: 7:30 pm) Ticket Price: $62.00 Victoria Symphony Presents: Kluxen & Feng – Strauss Oboe Concerto Richard Strauss idolised Mozart – although “modernising” Idomeneo was, perhaps, a step too far! Strauss’s Oboe Concerto is a magical, late-in-life work, played here by VS Principal Michelle Feng. Christian Kluxen also shakes up a three-movement Symphony […] |
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Sidney Concert Band Presents: A Concert of Remembrance and a Tribute to Canada Celebrating 15 years at the Charlie White Theatre, the Sidney Concert Band presents a concert of remembrance… honouring the women and men that served our country both past & present. Many making the ultimate sacrifice. This afternoon of memorable music will feature… […] |
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Doors: 7:00 pm Showtime: 7:30 pm Ticket Price: $53.55 Award-winning Canadian chamber music ensemble Payadora performs original compositions and arrangements drawing from Argentinian/Uruguayan tango and folk music. These musical powerhouses have combined tango with their classical, jazz and world music backgrounds to create something entirely new. Payadora draws from the height of Buenos Aires’ tango tradition, including compositions […] |
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On November 11, the traditional Remembrance Day Parade will proceed at 10:30 am from the Mary Winspear Centre, along Beacon Avenue and Second Street, to the Cenotaph on Sidney Avenue. The Service of Remembrance for the Fallen will commence at 10:50 am. A Fly Past is planned during the two-minute silence at 11:00 am. Veterans […] |
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Wednesday, November 12 @ 2pm Guest Speaker: Charles Martin, Technology Tutor In person: Shoal Centre Doors open at 1:30pm, Program 2pm-3pm FREE ADMISSION: CARP Members and Non-members Welcome!!
FREE
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Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily Exhibition Details: Nature and Wildlife Photography of Vancouver Island Participants: Jennifer Anderson and Christy Grinton
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GOT STONES! – An Evening with The Rolling Stones The Ultimate Rolling Stones Experience! GOT STONES! Rocks and Rolls with Rolling Stones swagger playing some of the bands most iconic songs! With a setlist spanning decades of hits you will hear a selection of Stones early songs like “It’s All Over Now”, “I Can’t Get […] |
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Delve into History November 15, 2025, 2:00pm Please join us at The BC Aviation Museum (1910 Norseman Road, North Saanich) for an afternoon with Eve Lazarus on Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. Eve will read from and talk about her latest book, Beneath Dark Waters: The Legacy of The Empress of Ireland Shipwreck. Tickets […]
$15
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Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation Spirit Gala “Crimson Cabaret” Presented by Peninsula Co-op This year, proceeds from the Spirit Gala will support our Enhancing Surgical Services campaign to upgrade the hospital’s three operating rooms, fund the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment, and increase parking. Tickets and information at SPHF.CA
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Join us at Small Gods Brewing (9835 Third St, Sidney BC) on Saturday, November 15th, from 6PM - 10PM for an intimate evening where craft cocktails meet culinary excellence in a communal speakeasy setting. WHAT TO EXPECT Four Course Snack Menu from Chef Castro Boateng of House of BoatengChef Castro Boateng brings his globally-inspired culinary expertise […] |
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Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to Turtle Time and more! Suitable for ages 3–5 Children must […] |
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Mary Winspear Centre Presenters Series: Jeremy Dutcher Jeremy Dutcher is a classically trained tenor, Two-Spirit song carrier, polymuse, activist, ethnomusicologist, and member of Neqotkuk (Tobique First Nation) in Eastern Canada. Dedicated to language revitalization, Jeremy’s debut album Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa unearthed century-old archival recordings of his ancestors, turning them into collaborative compositions on the grand piano. […]
$60
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Join the BC Aviation Museum as we welcome November's Guest Speaker, Chris Wren. Chris will be speaking at the museum Wednesday, November 19th at 7pm, tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 a head.
$5
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MOONDANCE: The Van Morrison Songbook Featuring Tiller’s Folly’s Bruce Coughlan as VanAfter a sold out show at the Mary Winspear Centre last year, due to overwhelming demand – Moondance: The Van Morrison Songbook is coming back to Sidney! Mystic Celtic Soul singer and songwriter, Van Morrison has placed his indelible stamp upon Western Music culture […]
$48.70
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10:00am - 3:30pm, Friday - Saturday (November 22-23) Join us and support local artists! There is so much to see: Wooden bowls, ornaments and puzzles, jewellery, fabric art and garments, collage art, paintings, pottery, wreaths, knitted and crocheted items, decorations, paper arts, and more! Enjoy a cuppa and home baking while you shop. Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily Exhibition Details: More details to come Participants: South Vancouver Island Potters Guild
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November 21, 2025, 12:20 - 1:50pm Join us for a fun-filled Pro-D day! Bring your family and friends for skating fun. Skate rentals and helmet borrowing available. $2 admission.
$2
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November 21, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00pm Join us for a fun-filled Pro-D day! Bring your family and friends for swimming fun. $2 admission.
$2
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🎁 SAVE THE DATE! Sidney’s Annual Holiday Shopping Night Friday, November 21 | 5–8 PM | Downtown Sidney Step into the magic of a small-town Christmas by the Sea. Stroll twinkling streets, shop your favourite local boutiques, and kick off the season with community cheer. ✨ What to expect: 🎄 Collectible Sidney Ornament Giveaway 🎄 […] |
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THE COMIC STRIPPERS SIDNEY (19+ only) A male stripper parody and improv comedy show Saturday, November 22 2025 Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave Tickets $55.65 Group 6+ $50.40 TIX : https://tickets.marywinspear.ca/TheatreManager/1/online?performance=2770 THE COMIC STRIPPERS (19+ only) A male stripper parody and improv comedy show The award winning improv comedians are […]
$49
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Showtime: 9:00am - 2:00pm We will be holding our annul Christmas Bazaar for one day only, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in the Mary Winspear Center in Sidney. Looking for an affordable gift? We have: Handmade crafts – Quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet Christmas ornaments and decorations Gently used items such as books, puzzles, and household items […] |
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Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to Turtle Time and more! Suitable for ages 3–5 Children must […] |
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November 28 and 29, 2025 Friday: 9 am to 7 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm Join us at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney where we bring to you the highest quality new crop, nuts, seeds, dried fruit and more! It is such a privilege to be able to share our passion for […] 
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily November 28 – December 4 Artists’ Reception Saturday, November 29 from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Exhibition Details: Celebrate the Season through the hands and visions of talented local artists Nancy Wall, Valerie Kuehne, and Shelley Hordiyuk in this joyful exhibition. Formed. Fired. Framed. brings together the warmth of handmade pottery, the […] |
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Ballet Étoile presents ‘The Storybook Nutcracker’, a unique production bringing the classic Nutcracker story to life with engaging narration, vibrant costumes, and the intimate setting of the Charlie White Theatre. After receiving an unusual Christmas gift from her Uncle Drosselmeyer, Clara is swept away on a magical adventure to the Kingdom of the Sweets, encountering […] |