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Year-Round Fun

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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Summer Sounds Concert Series – Fleetwood Magic

Beacon Park 9801 Seaport Place, Sidney

Sunday, August 17, 2025 @ 2pm- 4pm Fleetwood Magic, the Authentic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, transports audiences on a musical journey performing their greatest hits with exacting vocals and vintage costumes. Fleetwood Magic does indeed deliver the magic!

Play in the Park @ Panorama Recreation Centre

Panorama Recreation Centre 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, Canada

Join Panorama for a summer full of free fun! Enjoy interactive play, group games, and the excitement of our giant 50’ inflatable obstacle course. It’s the perfect way to get active and have fun together! Must be 36" tall to ride the obstacle course. August 19, 2025, 5:30 - 8:00pm August 26, 2025, 5:30 - 8:00pm

FREE

Play in the Park @ Tulista Park

Tulista Park 9565 5th Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

Join Panorama for a summer full of FREE fun! Enjoy interactive play, group games, and the excitement of our giant 50’ inflatable obstacle course*. It’s the perfect way to get active and have fun together! *Must be 36"tall to ride the obstacle course. August 20, 2025, 5:30 - 8:00pm August 27, 2025, 5:30 - 8:00pm

FREE

Free Yoga @ Tulista Park

Tulista Park 9565 5th Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

This outside, free Hatha Yoga class will bring awareness of breath in combination with traditional yoga poses. All levels welcome. Children under 12 years require guardian supervision. Weather dependent. Please bring your own mat. August 20, 2025, 6:00 – 7:00pm August 27, 2025, 6:00 – 7:00pm

FREE

Sidney Street Market

Beacon Avenue Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, Canada

The Sidney Street Market, operated by Kaemac Services, takes place on Beacon Avenue on Thursday evenings. This summer it will run from June 5th to September 11th, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Thousands of people flock to downtown Sidney on market nights to check out unique vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and grab a bite to […]

Nature’s Attraction Artshow

ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

Exhibition Details: The ArtSea Gallery will be displaying two visual artists who will be selling paintings, cards, and fabric art wall hangings. Margo Styan’s fabric art consists of memories from her life including from her 2 decades spent in the Yukon, now with many west coast influences. Many of the fabrics were hand-dyed by her husband, […]

Dockside Nights at Port Sidney Marina

Port Sidney Marina 9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, Canada

Take a stroll down to the Marina to check out the Artisanal market, Dockside Cocktails, Farm Fresh Goods & Local Bites. In partnership with Sidney Street Market, AdventureCo. & Club YOLO.

Open House (Hanger Fest) @ BC Aviation Museum

BC Aviation Museum 1910 Norseman Rd, North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

Excited to announce that this years Open House (Hangar Fest) will be August 23 & 24 weekend! This annual admission by donation event does not just showcase the BC Aviation Museum, but our countless other community partners. Come by to see displays from other museums, community organizations, parachuters and food trucks! It is sure to […]

BY DONATION

2025 Salish Sea Lantern Festival

Sidney Waterfront 15 - 2235 Harbour Rd., Sidney, Canada

The festivities culminate on August 23 with the Evening Festival, featuring live performances, family-friendly activities, costumed characters, and an invitation for everyone to join in a breathtaking lantern procession along the waterfront. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of creativity, community, and the natural wonders of the Salish Sea!

Summer Sounds Concert Series – Naden Band

Beacon Park 9801 Seaport Place, Sidney

Sunday, August 24, 2025 @ 2pm- 4pm The Naden Band in operation since 1940, is comprised of thirty five professional full-time musicians. The Band performs in a variety of ensembles ranging from parade band and concert band to big band, brass and woodwind quintets, and rock and contemporary ensembles.

Play in the Park @ Panorama Recreation Centre

Panorama Recreation Centre 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, Canada

Join Panorama for a summer full of free fun! Enjoy interactive play, group games, and the excitement of our giant 50’ inflatable obstacle course. It’s the perfect way to get active and have fun together! Must be 36" tall to ride the obstacle course. August 26, 2025, 5:30 - 8:00pm

FREE

Play in the Park @ Tulista Park

Tulista Park 9565 5th Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

Join Panorama for a summer full of FREE fun! Enjoy interactive play, group games, and the excitement of our giant 50’ inflatable obstacle course*. It’s the perfect way to get active and have fun together! *Must be 36"tall to ride the obstacle course. August 27, 2025, 5:30 - 8:00pm

FREE

Free Yoga @ Tulista Park

Tulista Park 9565 5th Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

This outside, free Hatha Yoga class will bring awareness of breath in combination with traditional yoga poses. All levels welcome. Children under 12 years require guardian supervision. Weather dependent. Please bring your own mat. August 27, 2025, 6:00 – 7:00pm

FREE

Sidney Street Market

Beacon Avenue Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, Canada

The Sidney Street Market, operated by Kaemac Services, takes place on Beacon Avenue on Thursday evenings. This summer it will run from June 5th to September 11th, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Thousands of people flock to downtown Sidney on market nights to check out unique vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and grab a bite to […]

Four Friends Having Fun

ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

Shirley Sarens, Karen Wilk, Lois Kissinger & Linda Butcher are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year at ArtSea. They are looking forward to displaying their fabulous original art, hand crafted gift items, art cards, and will be in attendance all week creating & demonstrating. They work in a variety of mediums: acrylic, oil, watercolour and […]

Free

Dockside Nights at Port Sidney Marina

Port Sidney Marina 9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, Canada

Take a stroll down to the Marina to check out the Artisanal market, Dockside Cocktails, Farm Fresh Goods & Local Bites. In partnership with Sidney Street Market, AdventureCo. & Club YOLO.

Sidney Camera Club @ Shoal Centre

SHOAL Centre 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

The event will be held on September 3, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM.   A casual gathering every WEDNESDAY morning from 9:30 am to 11 am. Look for us at the Shoal Centre. We are in the dining room or outside on the back patio, depending upon the weather. Bring your own coffee […]

Sidney Street Market

Beacon Avenue Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, Canada

The Sidney Street Market, operated by Kaemac Services, takes place on Beacon Avenue on Thursday evenings. This summer it will run from June 5th to September 11th, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Thousands of people flock to downtown Sidney on market nights to check out unique vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and grab a bite to […]

9th Annual Port Sidney Marina Salmon Tournament

Port Sidney Marina 9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, Canada

SCHEDULE FRIDAY: 4PM-7PM - Welcome gathering. Smokies, prizes, pick-up your skipper’s package. SATURDAY: Dawn - 5pm (scale open at 7am). Awards and Prizes to follow. Tons of great draw prizes! RULES: Must hold a valid Fishing License All DFO Regulations Apply In the event of a tie the first fish weighed in wins Must be […]

West Coast Tugboat Project Show

ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily September 5-11 Participants: Christina Morrison The 5th Annual West Coast Tug Project Show at the ArtSea Gallery located in Tulista Park at 9565 Fifth St, Sidney, BC. It is artist Christina Morrison’s goal to paint all of the Tug Boats on the West Coast of BC. Over 575 on her […]

ACBL Victoria Fall Sectional

The Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, Canada

American Contract Bridge League September 5th - 7th, 2025 For more information visit their website here

Rock or Bust Performance

The Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, Canada

ROCK OR BUST - The ultimate AC/DC tribute band, has played sold out shows from northern BC and Alberta to rock crowds as far away as Los Cabos, Mexico performing in casinos, theatres, arenas, and outdoor festivals. The band consists of the finest musicians portraying the original AC/DC band members to deliver the look and […]

$50

Community Invasive Species Removal at Philip Brethour Park!

Philip Brethour Park Ocean Ave West, Sidney

Join the Greater Victoria Green Team and the Town of Sidney to restore Philip Brethour Park! We will be removing invasive ivy plants to create space for native species and improve the health of the park! Everyone is welcome! All ages, abilities, and experience levels are encouraged! Instructions, gloves, tools, and snacks are provided! This […]

Free

A Night of Bowie Performance

The Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, Canada

A Night of Bowie - Tribute to David Bowie Saturday, September 6 Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm During his lifetime, Bowie sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best- selling musical artists. Victoria musician Syl Thompson and his band have been paying tribute to the musical works of David Bowie for more […]

$54.60

Meet the Peninsula Panthers – Everyone Welcome Skate

Panorama Recreation Centre 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, Canada

September 7, 2025, 12:15 - 1:30pm Panorama Recreation Arena A Join Panthers hockey players on-ice for a free everyone welcome skate, generously sponsored by the Murphy Family Foundation and Peninsula Panthers. Admissions and rentals included.

FREE

Make a Diorama @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, Canada

Sunday, September 7, 2025 1:30pm – 3:30pm Join an Educator to make a ecosystem diorama from recyclable materials. This is a drop-in activity that is included with admission.  

Opening Meeting for the Sidney Camera Club

The Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, Canada

The event will be held on September 9, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Come to our first meeting of the year! Meet the new President and Vice President. Listen to news about our upcoming program, competitions, location shoots, print shows and social events. Give us instant live feedback on our plans for this […]

Live Chat with Scientists @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, Canada

Join us for a live video call at sea, with scientists and engineers onboard the CanPac Valour as they explore the seafloor off BC’s coast! Part of the NorthEast Pacific Deep-sea Exploration Project (NEPDEP), this expedition will be mapping the seafloor with an echosounder and using a remotely operated vehicle called Mantis to record real-time […]

Sidney Street Market

Beacon Avenue Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, Canada

The Sidney Street Market, operated by Kaemac Services, takes place on Beacon Avenue on Thursday evenings. This summer it will run from June 5th to September 11th, 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Thousands of people flock to downtown Sidney on market nights to check out unique vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and grab a bite to […]

Strands Artshow

ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily September 12 – 18 Exhibition Details: – Celebrating a Convergence of Creatives Join us for a reception at 3pm on Saturday Sept 13. Live music performed by Brandy Moore Sunday Sept 14. Participants: Highlighting five unique artists working within the silver web of creativity Carolyn Houg (sculpture, mixed media) Susan Duffield […]

Let’s Go Surfin’! Music Performance

The Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, Canada

Let's Go Surfin'! A musical salute to the Beach Boys Friday, September 12 Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm Get ready to be swept away by the timeless melodies of the Beach Boys! Join us for a nostalgic evening filled with their iconic hits and concert favourites. Let’s Go Surfin’! is performed by BACKBEAT, Canada's most authentic […]

$47.25

Sea Shirt Sunday @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, Canada

Create your own fish fashion! Be sure to bring along: A pillow case, cloth bag or t-shirt (or purchase a t-shirt or bag, $7.00. from the Centre) $2 for fabric paint Your creativity Details: Fish molds provided Suitable for all ages Children must be accompanied by an adult No registration required Standard admission rates apply; […]

Toast to the Coast!

Kildara Farms 11293 Chalet Rd, North Saanich

Join us at TOAST TO THE COAST, on Sunday Sept 14th 1-4pm and spend a delicious late Summer afternoon wandering through the beautiful grounds of Kildara Farms! The second annual TOAST TO THE COAST showcases some of the best food and drink the coast has to offer, with tastings and bites from over 30 local […]

$49.50

Jess Moskaluke Music Performance

The Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, Canada

Mary Winspear Centre Presents - Jess Moskaluke Life For Me Tour Wednesday, September 17 Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm Platinum-certified, JUNO and CCMA Award-winning country star Jess Moskaluke is heading out coast-to-coast this fall with the Life For Me Tour, aptly named for her current Top 20 radio single “Life For Me” that continues to climb […]

$60

BC Aviation Museum Speaker Night: Paul J. Weston

BC Aviation Museum 1910 Norseman Rd, North Saanich, British Columbia, Canada

Speaker Night is BACK! Join us Wednesday, September 17th to welcome Paul Weston at the BC Aviation Museum. Paul will be speaking about his journey to finding his biological father at age 79 and the important role that their mutual love for aviation played.September 17th at 7pm, $5 at the door.

$5

3rd Annual Fair Trade Rug Event

Sidney Pier Hotel 9805 Seaport Place, Sidney

Join us at The Sidney Pier Hotel for a unique experience celebrating handcrafted rugs from Pakistan. Discover exquisite designs and intricate patterns while supporting fair trade practices. A Bunyaad rug offers you... Quality - high quality materials to withstand most messes life brings. Choice - from runner to room- size, choose from hand knotted Persian, […]

Free

‘Clay & Canvas’ Artshow

ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily September 19-25 Exhibition Details: “Clay & Canvas” features the paintings and pottery of six local artists: Janet Anderson, Michelle Barkway, Sonia Lesage, Lisa Riehl, Marcela Strasdas and Ester Strijbos. This collaborative exhibition brings together earth and pigment, the functional and the ornamental, the potters and the painters. Built on the material […]

Sidney Tree Day at Philip Brethour Park

Philip Brethour Park Ocean Ave West, Sidney

Join the Greater Victoria Green Team and the Town of Sidney to celebrate Sidney Tree Day by planting trees with the community! Everyone is welcome; all ages and abilities are invited! Instructions, gloves, tools, and snacks are provided. We will be planting trees and giving trees away to community members to take home! There will […]

Free

Rainbow Everyone Welcome Skate

Panorama Recreation Centre 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, Canada

September 20, 2025, 12:00 - 1:15pm Panorama Recreation Centre - Arena A Let's send off summer with a splash of colour! Wear your brightest and most colourful outfit - and let's see if we can complete the rainbow! Stickers and prizes to be won for the most colourful getups.

St Paul’s Presents: Edie Daponte Trio

St. Paul’s United Church – 2410 Malaview Road, Sidney St. Paul’s United Church 2410 Malaview Road, Sidney BC

Here's to Life is a heartfelt musical journey celebrating love, resilience and the beauty of living fully. Join vocalist Edie Daponte with the incomparable Joey Smith on bass and the brilliant Attila Fias on piano for an unforgettable afternoon of music. Featuring a rich blend of classics, fan favourites and Edie's own original songs, the […]

$25

Mary Jane’s Last Dance Music Performance

The Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, Canada

Mary Jane's Last Dance Canada's Ultimate Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Saturday, September 20 Doors 7:00PM Show 7:30PM Founded in 2010, Steve Mathieson whose remarkable skill and talent captures the true spirit of Tom Petty with the help of his amazing band MARYJANE’S LAST DANCE! They have performed their memorable tribute to Tom […]

$55

Model Railway Show 2025

The Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, Canada

33rd Annual Model Railway Show 2025 Sunday, September 21 10:00am - 4:00pm Operating Model Railway, Commercial and Individual Sales & Displays. Admission:   Adult $10,  Family $20,   Youth 6-18 $5,   5 and under free

Pro-D Day $2 Skate

Panorama Recreation Centre 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, Canada

September 22, 2025, 12:20 - 1:50pm Panorama Recreation Centre 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

Pro-D Day $2 Swim

Panorama Recreation Centre 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, Canada

September 22, 2025, 1:00 - 4:00pm Panorama Recreation Centre Join us for a fun-filled Pro-D day! Bring your family and friends for swimming fun.  $2 admission.

$2

Seffarine Performance

The Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, Canada

Caravan World Rhythms Presents: Seffarine - Music of Andalucia and Morocco with flamenco dancer Manuel Gutierrez Friday, September 26 Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm Adult $40.95 Student $35.70 Child 12 and under $19.95 Charged with texture and colour, Seffarine concerts carry the audience on a vibrant musical journey, channeling the heart-wrenching joy of the music and […]

Psychic & Spiritual Arts Fair

The Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, Canada

Psychic & Spiritual Arts Fair Saturday, September 27 open 10:00AM - 5:00PM Admission $10 Metaphysical Practitioners, Astrology, Tarot Card Readers, Energy Healer, Alternative Medicine, Reiki, Medical Intuitives, Spiritual Jewelry, Crystals, Rocks & Gems, Spiritual Gifts, Wellness Products, and so much more. Presented by: Pathways to Spirit Institute · (250) 655-5254 · spirit@pathwaystospirit.net

$10

“Feelin AlRight” a Musical tribute to Joe Cocker

The Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, Canada

Big City Entertainment Presents - "Feelin AlRight" a Musical tribute to Joe Cocker Sunday September 28, 2025 Doors 1:30pm Show 2:00pm Feelin Al'Right feature's Terry Raible backed by a sizzling 9 piece band playing all of Joe's hits: Up Where We Belong, You Can Leave Your Hat On, You Are So Beautiful, Unchain My Heart. […]

$47.50