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SUMMARY:Health in Space Exhibit at Sidney Museum
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe exhibit also features exclusive video interviews with Canadian astronauts\, including a special section dedicated to astronaut David Saint-Jacques’ recent mission. It will cover everything from his selection and rigorous training to the groundbreaking experiments he conducted while aboard the International Space Station (ISS). \n  \n 
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/health-in-space-exhibit-at-sidney-museum/
LOCATION:Sidney Museum and Archives\, 2423 Beacon Ave\, SIDNEY\, BC\, V8L 1X5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Sidney Camera Club Print Show
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/sidney-camera-club-print-show/
LOCATION:Sidney Pier Hotel\, 9805 Seaport Place\, Sidney\, V8L4X3
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SUMMARY:Dark and Candy: Beer Fest Weekend @ Small Gods Brewing
DESCRIPTION:There’s something satisfying about pairing rich\, dark brews with sweet\, indulgent flavors. This October 24th through 26th\, we’re exploring that combination with our second annual Dark & Candy Beer Fest Weekend. \nRich Flavors\, Great Value \nThink imperial stouts with chocolate notes\, brown ales with vanilla and toffee\, and creative candy-inspired brews that push the boundaries of what beer can be. \nOur $7 full pour specials run all weekend long\, so you can sample widely without emptying your wallet. Pair any beer with our $13 Pumpkin Cheesecake feature for the full experience. \nGuest Breweries \nWe’ve invited four fantastic breweries to showcase their dark and candy beers on our guest taps from Brassneck\, Superflux‎\, Twin City\, and Whistle Buoy‎. Each brings their own take on the theme\, giving you plenty of variety to explore. \nThe Details That Matter \nWhether you’re already a fan of dark ales or curious about candy beers\, this weekend offers something new to discover. Bring a friend\, bring a book\, or just come ready to try something different. \nWhen: Friday\, October 24th through Sunday\, October 26th\nWhat: $7 full pours of dark and candy beers all weekend\nSweet Bonus: $13 Pumpkin Cheese Cake feature available\nWhere: 9835 Third St\, Sidney\, BC
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/dark-and-candy-beer-fest-weekend-small-gods-brewing/
LOCATION:Small Gods Brewing Co.\, 9835 third st\, sidney\, v8l 3a7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Stable to Sea Artshow
DESCRIPTION:Show Times: 10am – 4pm\, daily October 24-30 (opening night – Friday 24th @ 4pm-7pm) \nExhibition 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! We’ll have horses\, whales\, flowers\, wildlife\, the Martin Mars\, and more! \nParticipants: Jacky Cooper\, Craig Toby\, Elaine Little\, Jen Wright
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/stable-to-sea-artshow/
LOCATION:ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park\, 9565 Fifth Street\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251024T170000
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SUMMARY:Crafted Farmhouse Market
DESCRIPTION:🎨 Join us at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney\, BC on October 24-25 for a weekend of handcrafted treasures\, delicious eats\, live music\, and youth entrepreneurs! With 60+ vendors offering unique jewelry\, artisanal decor\, and gourmet treats\, it’s a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. Bring your friends and family for an inspiring and charming experience. \nMary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave Sidney BC \nFriday October 24 ~ 5-9pm\nSaturday October 25 ~ 10am-5pm \n$5 Cash admission\, kids 12 and under free
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/__trashed/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crafted Farmhouse Market":MAILTO:craftedfarmhousemarket@hotmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
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SUMMARY:Beacon Brewing's 4th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Roar we’re four! Jurassic Park themed! \nJoin us for our 4th anniversary party on Saturday October 25th with all day celebrations including a food truck\, happy hour\, raffle prize draws\, live music\, music bingo\, etc! \nInquire for more info!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/beacon-brewings-4th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Beacon Brewing\, 9829 Third Street\,\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 3A7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Beyond VIMY
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 25 – 2 and 7:30pm @ Mary Winspear Centre \nLive music\, storytelling\, dance and art in celebration of Canadian sovereignty\, unity and world peace featuring Juno award nominees The Fugitives\, with guest appearances by members of Ballet Victoria\, The Victoria Philharmonic Choir\, Pipe Major Roger McGuire\, cellist Amy Laing and photographer Blair Ketcheson. Presented in collaboration with the Gail O’Riordan Climate and the Arts Celebrating Gaia Series.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/beyond-vimy-2/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Spooktacular Self Storage Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:🎃👻 You’re invited to our spook-tacular Grand Opening celebration! 👻🎃 \nJoin us on Saturday\, October 25th\, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Make Space Storage for a family-friendly Halloween-themed event filled with treats\, activities\, and giveaways to celebrate the grand opening of our brand-new self-storage facility. \nHere’s a sneak peak of what to expect: \n🍭 An indoor Trick-or-Treat adventure! Visit our spooky-themed units and grab a sweet treat at every turn.\n🎟️ Enter the raffle draw for a YETI cooler\n💥 Exclusive one-day discounts when you book a storage unit\n🍔 Free lunch from Greek n’ Go food truck\n🎈 Face painting & glitter tattoos by Sparkle Storm\n🎨 Kids’ colouring station\n🏢 Tour our brand-new storage facility & meet the team\n📻 The Zone radio station broadcasting Live on Location \nWhether you’re curious about our storage options\, looking to snag our one-day discount\, or just want to enjoy some Halloween fun with the family\, we’d love to see you there!
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/spooktacular-self-storage-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Make Space Storage\, 1921 Mills Rd\, North Saanich\, V8L 5S9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Make Space Storage":MAILTO:andrea.intven@makespace.ca
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SUMMARY:Spooky Everyone Welcome Skate @ Panorama Recreation Centre
DESCRIPTION:Halloween is just around the corner. Come on out and test out your Halloween costume and get ready for a spooky\nskate for all ages! Get an early start to your trick or treating as well! \nOctober 25\, 12pm-1:15pm
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/spooky-everyone-welcome-skate-panorama-recreation-centre/
LOCATION:Panorama Recreation Centre\, 1885 Forest Park Drive\, North Saanich\, BC\, V8L 4A3\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T160000
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SUMMARY:Speed Puzzle Competition
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 25\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nThe growing sport of Speed Puzzling is the high-energy\, fast-paced cousin of traditional jigsaw puzzling.  Unlike the leisurely\, meditative approach many puzzlers take\, speed puzzling is all about completing puzzles as quickly and efficiently as possible. \nWe invite teams of 2 (ages 16+) to race to finish a Ravensburger 500pc puzzle within 2.5 hrs. The first 3 teams to finish\, or come closest to finishing\, will receive a prize. \nRegister your team of 2 by email: sidney@virl.bc.ca \nFree event. Thanks to Buddies Toys and Ravensburger Puzzles.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/speed-puzzle-competition/
LOCATION:Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library\, 10091 Resthaven Drive\, Sidney\, V8L 3G3
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SUMMARY:Beyond VIMY
DESCRIPTION:Creatively United for the Planet presents Beyond VIMY\, a live music and multi-media storytelling event\, featuring internationally recognized\, Juno nominated\, Canadian band\, The Fugitives. They will perform their moving stage production Ridge\, a powerful remembrance of the history and personalities associated with Vimy Ridge based on the songs and letters written by soldiers who were there. Also featured will be members of the Victoria Philharmonic Choir\, Pipe Major Roger McGuire\, cellist Amy Laing\, acclaimed professional dancers Andrea Bayne and Peter Star\, plus black & white\, fine-art photography by Blair Ketcheson of the Vimy Memorial in France. \nThis year marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of construction on Canada’s timeless monument to peace\, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. Beyond VIMY will direct attention to this profound chapter of Canada’s heritage that pledged to remember and honour the lives that were lost in this struggle\, rise above conflict\, embrace forgiveness and raise our awareness and compassion for all sentient beings on this one planet we call Home. Emphasis will be on the importance of celebrating the past and future of Canadian sovereignty\, unity and peace.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/beyond-vimy/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T180000
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SUMMARY:Food Future Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Workshop 3 – Oct. 25th at Mary Winspear Centre (Sidney) 2 to 6 pm \nJoin us in creating a better food future for Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands. \nWho: Any community member in the capital region interested in the future of our local food production. If you work in the food industry contact us directly please.\nWhat: A 4-hour workshop series to imagine a local food system that is resilient\, sustainable\, and shaped by the people who live here. Local snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nMore information and registration @ www.foodfuturebc.ca \nThis is not just another project. It’s a call to action. Your voice matters—your lived experience matters. We believe solutions must be shaped by those most impacted. Let’s come together and lead the way. Join us\, speak up\, and be part of the change.
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/food-future-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The Mary Winspear Centre\, 2243 Beacon Ave\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T200000
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UID:27385-1761408000-1761422400@www.exploresidney.ca
SUMMARY:Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea presents: A-SCARE-IUM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for spooks\, scares\, sweets\, and other treats!\nBring your ghouls\, vampires\, superhero’s\, faire’s\, etc. to trick or treat under the sea while supporting two local causes: The New Marine Centre Society and Habitat Acquistion Trust. \nThere will be darkness\, there will be lights\, there will be eerie (but not TOO scary!) displays. Challenge: Search for sunken jack-o-lanterns. \nEntry: $5.00/person \nTime: 4:00pm-8:00pm
URL:https://www.exploresidney.ca/event/shaw-centre-for-the-salish-sea-presents-a-scare-ium/
LOCATION:Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea\, 9811 Seaport Place\, Sidney\, BC\, V8L4X3\, Canada
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