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SUMMARY:Gingerbread House Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Gather with Family and Friends to Create a Gingerbread House Masterpiece! On display at Panorama Recreation Centre for the Month of December. Prizes for the best display by public vote! All proceeds support CFAX Santas Anonymous! \nHow to entre: Purchase your Gingerbread House Kit from Panorama reception November 15th o December 1st. Return your Masterpiece to Panorama for Display by December 1st.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/gingerbread-house-challenge-2/
LOCATION:Panorama Recreation Centre\, 1885 Forest Park Drive\, North Saanich\, BC\, V8L 4A3\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240107
DTSTAMP:20260523T233146
CREATED:20231114T041029Z
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UID:15267-1700265600-1704585599@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas in Sidney
DESCRIPTION:✨ This holiday season\, Sidney will be a twinkling wonderland as it welcomes the community to celebrate with an assortment of family-friendly activities! ⁠Enjoy enchanting decorative lights throughout the town\, holiday open house\, festive displays\, horse-drawn carriage rides\, an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt\, a live brass band on weekends\, and much more. ⁠ \nVisit exploresidney.ca/holidays to learn more.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/christmas-in-sidney/
LOCATION:Downtown Sidney\, Downtown Sidney\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1X6
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sidney BIA":MAILTO:morgan@sidneybia.ca
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SUMMARY:Magic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Bundle up and stroll through thousands of twinkling lights featuring the Twelve Days of Christmas display\, sing along to the sounds of the season with Traditional Carollers & Festive Brass\, then stop in at the Coffee Shop to warm up with a hot chocolate and gingerbread by the fire. \nReserve your date and time to visit at www.butchartgardens.com \nPlease note The Gardens are open 3:00pm – 9:00pm\, with viewing until 10:00pm. Pets are permitted after 8:00pm only. The Gardens will be closed on Christmas Day.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/magic-of-christmas-at-the-butchart-gardens-2/
LOCATION:The Butchart Gardens\, 800 Benvenuto Avenue\, Brentwood Bay\, BC\, V8M 1J8\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Butchart Gardens":MAILTO:email@butchartgardens.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTSTAMP:20260523T233146
CREATED:20231205T031613Z
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UID:15450-1701475200-1704067199@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:All I Wanted for Christmas Was...: A Historical Toy Display at the Sidney Museum
DESCRIPTION:Dolls\, trucks\, building blocks and more! Come to the Sidney Museum to see see examples of children’s toys through the decades.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/all-i-wanted-for-christmas-was-a-historical-toy-display-at-the-sidney-museum/
LOCATION:Sidney Museum and Archives\, 2423 Beacon Ave\, SIDNEY\, BC\, V8L 1X5\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sidney Museum and Archives":MAILTO:info@sidneymuseum.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231210T160000
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SUMMARY:Last Chance Christmas Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:First & Last Chance are two distinctive Christmas Craft Shows featuring an array of works of over 90+ artists\, artisans\, makers\, and designers from our beautiful West Coast and it’s surrounding islands. Since 1989\, these shows are two of Vancouver Island’s premier Christmas shopping events which have become favorite craft sales to many in Sidney\, Saanich\, greater Victoria and further afar. It is an annual tradition where visitors can meet the many creators in person\, hear their stories\, feel their passion and experience their works first-hand. Join us at Sidney’s lovey Mary Winspear Centre for an unforgettable Christmas shopping experience. Shop small. Shop local. Support our many talented artists & artisans and find those special handmade gifts for your family and friends. \nFriday\, December 8th\, 2pm-8pm\nSaturday\, December 9th\, 10am-5pm\nSunday\, December 10th\, 10am-4pm
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/last-chance-christmas-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T233146
CREATED:20231202T222036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T222630Z
UID:15425-1702062000-1702234800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Theatre Al Dente: "A Christmas Carol"
DESCRIPTION:Directed by Geral Schieven and featuring a talented cast of many ages\, this entertaining presentation weaves the classic story of Scrooge with an assortment of beautiful  seasonal carols. \nEbenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving\, but he’s forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past\, Present and Future. \nThe performances are approximately 2 hours long\, with a 15-minute intermission\, and will be at the Berwick Royal Oak. Parking is available at Our Lady Fatima Church. \nDecember 8: 7:00 pm\nDecember 9 and 10: 2:00 pm \nGeneral Admission: $25\nSeniors and youth (under 12): $22
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/theatre-al-dente-a-christmas-carol/
LOCATION:Berwick Royal Oak\, 4680 Royal Oak Drive\, Saanich\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231218T160000
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CREATED:20231205T031612Z
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SUMMARY:Newcomers Art Show
DESCRIPTION:ArtSea Gallery – Tulista Park\, Sidney \nWe are a group of friends who met after moving to the Peninsula wishing the past few years.  We share a love of creativity and are featuring our diverse talents in the last art show of the season.  Come on by as we have lots of great gift ideas
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/newcomers-art-show-2/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231210T140000
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SUMMARY:Wavelengths Community Choir: A Celtic Christmas
DESCRIPTION:A Seasonal Music Celebration featuring Wavelengths Community Choir\, led by Denis Donnelly\, and guests. Music will include traditional music of the Yuletide Season\, mostly from the British Isles\, as sung by the choir as well as a 9-woman vocal ensemble\, Lanny Pollet on flute and Denis on Irish harp. \nDecember 6: 7:30 pm\nDecember 10: 2:00 pm
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/wavelengths-community-choir-a-celtic-christmas-2/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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CREATED:20231122T192918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T193003Z
UID:15337-1702216800-1702216800@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:The Musical Joys of the Season
DESCRIPTION:The Via Choralis Performance Society and the Campus View Elementary School Choir are proud to present a beautiful choral concert. “The Musical Joys of the Season: Madrigals\, Choruses from Handel’s Messiah\, Carols and Songs of Hope for the coming year.” \nEach choir will preform separately\, then the adults/children will sing together in a grand finale including a “walk” with the audience “in a winter wonderland. \nTickets may be purchased directly from choir members\, at Tanner’s Books in Sidney\, Seaberry Gardens at Mattick’s Farm\, and online through Brown Paper Tickets.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/the-musical-joys-of-the-season/
LOCATION:St. Elizabeth’s Church\, 10030 Third Street\, Sidney
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