Sidney BIA

Nightmare Before Christmas Market
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-11-02 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
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 Tim Burton’s whimsical edge. You’ll discover a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that keeps the Christmas spirit front and center.

'It's Lit: Horror Trivia' @ Small Gods Brewing
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Small Gods Brewing Co., 9835 third st, sidney, v8l 3a7, Canada
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 to confirm the size of your team)
$7 beers all night & Prizes for the top 3 teams + best costume
‎Whether you’re Team Pennywise or Team Babadook, there’s a dark corner waiting for you.
⏳ When: Friday, October 31st, 6-8PM
🏚️ Where: Small Gods Brewing Co., 9835 Third St., Sidney
‎Space is limited – register your team HERE before the spirits do.

*Horror Literature: Where nightmares meet narrative, and terror takes the page.
**Minors allowed, but all teams must have at least one responsible adult (19+ years old) during the entire duration of the event.

Treat Street Halloween Spooktacular
2025-10-31 16:30 - 18:00 | Beacon Avenue, Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, Canada
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

Diverse Threads Artshow
2025-10-31 10:00 - 2025-11-06 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
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 to show and to make available as gifts for yourself and for others.
Participants: Georgia Andrews, Maya Brouwer, Laine Canivet, Diane Guglielmi, Brenda Stengel, Marny Stevenson, Jan Wiebe, Laura Manning

Tom Lavin & the Legendary Powder Blues
2025-10-29 19:30 - 21:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
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, the United States and overseas, spreading feel-good music that makes folks dance and shout.
Band highlights include winning Canada’s Juno, headlining the world-famous Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, winning the Blues Foundation Award in Memphis, Tennessee and touring the US and Europe with legends like Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, James Brown, Albert Collins, James Cotton and Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Doors: 7:00 PM
Showtime: 7:30 PM

Ticket Price: $62.00

The Sutcliffes Performance
2025-10-26 19:00 - 21:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
MUSICAL HISTORY TOUR: THE BEATLES’ LEGACY featuring The Sutcliffes. Two hours of the seminal hits, songs, and performances that defined the greatest band of all time.

Doors: 6:30 PM
Showtime: 7:00 PM

Ticket Price: $46.20

Musical Melange: Heather Ferguson and Calluna
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Central Saanich United Church, 7180 East Saanich Road Saanichton, Saanichton, V8M 1Y4
There is nothing as satisfying as a good ballad. Join Heather, Tony Genge, Joey Smith, Kelby MacNayr and Barrie Sorensen at Central Saanich United Church at 2pm, October 26 as we celebrate the great jazz ballads of their time, including Lover Man, Body & Soul, Round Midnight, with a few of Heather’s own original songs and upbeat standards thrown in too.
Heather Ferguson is a jazz singer-songwriter from Victoria, BC. Her latest album FOUND was released in Spring 2025 and can be “FOUND” on most streaming platforms including Spotify, YouTube and Apple. Of her debut album, Lush Life, the UK Jazz Journal said, “This is a very accomplished and warmly recommended debut album by a singer whose reputation must surely spread internationally.” She is accompanied by her all-star Victoria band, many of whom can be FOUND on her albums including Tony Genge and Joey Smith.
https://www.heatherferguson.ca/

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea presents: A-SCARE-IUM
2025-10-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L4X3, Canada
Join us for spooks, scares, sweets, and other treats!
Bring 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.
There will be darkness, there will be lights, there will be eerie (but not TOO scary!) displays. Challenge: Search for sunken jack-o-lanterns.
Entry: $5.00/person
Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm

Food Future Workshop
2025-10-25 14:00 - 18:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Workshop 3 – Oct. 25th at Mary Winspear Centre (Sidney) 2 to 6 pm
Join us in creating a better food future for Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands.
Who: 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.
What: 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.
More information and registration @ www.foodfuturebc.ca
This 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.

Beyond VIMY
2025-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 1W9, Canada
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.
This 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.

Speed Puzzle Competition
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library, 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney, V8L 3G3
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The 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.
We 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.
Register your team of 2 by email: sidney@virl.bc.ca
Free event. Thanks to Buddies Toys and Ravensburger Puzzles.

Spooky Everyone Welcome Skate @ Panorama Recreation Centre
2025-10-25 12:00 - 13:15 | Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, V8L 4A3, Canada
Halloween is just around the corner. Come on out and test out your Halloween costume and get ready for a spooky
skate for all ages! Get an early start to your trick or treating as well!
October 25, 12pm-1:15pm

Spooktacular Self Storage Grand Opening
2025-10-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Make Space Storage, 1921 Mills Rd, North Saanich, V8L 5S9
🎃👻 You’re invited to our spook-tacular Grand Opening celebration! 👻🎃
Join 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.
Here’s a sneak peak of what to expect:
🍭 An indoor Trick-or-Treat adventure! Visit our spooky-themed units and grab a sweet treat at every turn.
🎟️ Enter the raffle draw for a YETI cooler
💥 Exclusive one-day discounts when you book a storage unit
🍔 Free lunch from Greek n’ Go food truck
🎈 Face painting & glitter tattoos by Sparkle Storm
🎨 Kids’ colouring station
🏢 Tour our brand-new storage facility & meet the team
📻 The Zone radio station broadcasting Live on Location
Whether 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!

Beyond VIMY
2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Saturday, October 25 – 2 and 7:30pm @ Mary Winspear Centre
Live 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.

Beacon Brewing's 4th Anniversary
2025-10-25 | Beacon Brewing, 9829 Third Street,, Sidney, BC, V8L 3A7, Canada
Roar we’re four! Jurassic Park themed!
Join 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!
Inquire for more info!

Homecoming – Reunited Performance
2025-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
On Friday October 24, 2025, a unique event will take place at Mary Winspear Theatre. “Homecoming- Reunited” will feature award winning vocalists and other notable musical acts from several different genres, all with common roots in Sidney BC.
Besides being an evening of topflight entertainment, “Homecoming -Reunited” is also a fundraiser, with proceeds from the concert and silent auction going to the Fine Arts Department of Parkland Secondary School. “It’s our way of giving back and of saying thanks for all the support and encouragement during those early years”, says Diane Pancel who will be on the bill and is also an alumni member.
Musicians on the bill include cabaret star Diane Pancel, opera sensation Sunny Shams, drummer Terry James, saxophonist Jerry Cook, singer songwriter Daniel Cook, Drishti Balaiah and special guest artist and Sidney resident, Ashley Wey.

Doors: 6:30 PM
Showtime: 7:00 PM

Ticket Price: $46.00

Crafted Farmhouse Market
2025-10-24 17:00 - 2025-10-25 17:00 | Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, V8L 1W9, Canada
🎨 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.
Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave Sidney BC
Friday October 24 ~ 5-9pm
Saturday October 25 ~ 10am-5pm
$5 Cash admission, kids 12 and under free

Stable to Sea Artshow
2025-10-24 10:00 - 2025-10-30 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
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! We’ll have horses, whales, flowers, wildlife, the Martin Mars, and more!
Participants: Jacky Cooper, Craig Toby, Elaine Little, Jen Wright

BC Aviation Presents: Halloween Haunt
2025-10-24 10:00 - 16:00 | BC Aviation Museum, 1910 Norseman Rd, North Saanich, British Columbia, V8L 5V5, Canada
Friday October 24, 10am-4pm
Come to BCAM October 24th for the second annual Halloween Haunt! Complete a scavenger hunt for prizes, meet our resident ghouls and participate in some fun trick or treating!
Regular admission required: all children must be accompanied by a guardian at all times.

Dark and Candy: Beer Fest Weekend @ Small Gods Brewing
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26 | Small Gods Brewing Co., 9835 third st, sidney, v8l 3a7, Canada
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.
Rich Flavors, Great Value
Think 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.
Our $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.
Guest Breweries
We’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.
The Details That Matter
Whether 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.
When: Friday, October 24th through Sunday, October 26th
What: $7 full pours of dark and candy beers all weekend
Sweet Bonus: $13 Pumpkin Cheese Cake feature available
Where: 9835 Third St, Sidney, BC

Introduction to Bookbinding Workshop
2025-10-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Sidney Museum and Archives, 2423 Beacon Ave, SIDNEY, BC, V8L 1X5, Canada
Join us at the Sidney Museum to learn traditional bookbinding techniques to create your own cloth-covered book! This workshop is led by Joan Byers, a member of the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild. All supplies are included with the cost. For questions please contact outreach@sidneymuseum.ca To register please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/introduction-to-bookbinding-workshop-at-the-sidney-museum-tickets-1708884733239?aff=oddtdtcreator

Doug and the Slugs Performance
2025-10-19 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Mary Winspear Centre Presents
Doug and the Slugs – ‘Semi-unplugged Slugs
Join us at the Mary Winspear Centre on October 19, 2025 for an intimate evening with Doug and the Slugs, featuring Slug tales & twisted trails – stories, hidden gems and all your favourite songs!
Doug and the Slugs first appeared in 1977 and after a few personnel changes the recording lineup came together in December, 1978. They released their debut album ‘Cognac and Bologna’ in 1980; they toured relentlessly and went on to produce 5 more albums (3 of them certified Gold) and proved to be a ‘national treasure’. The band also had international releases in the US, Europe and Australia. They had underground success and critical acclaim in America, helping to launch the video era with Slug videos among the first getting heavy rotation on MTV, due to their film-like quality and humour.

Doors: 7:00 PM
Showtime: 7:30 PM

Ticket Price: $65.00

Most Grievous Fault by Meg Todd
2025-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Small Gods Brewing Co., 9835 third st, sidney, v8l 3a7, Canada
Through unflinching and unsentimental prose, Meg Todd delivers a startling story of a young mother desperate to deny her complicity in intergenerational trauma.
October 19th, 3-5pm: Free to attend
Books available for signing by Tanner’s Books
At Small Gods Brewing Company – 9835 Third Street, Sidney

Book Launch: Most Grievous Fault
2025-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Small Gods Brewing Co., 9835 third st, sidney, v8l 3a7, Canada
Join us for a reading and Q&A to celebrate the launch of Most Grievous Fault, Meg Todd’s debut novel about marginalization, motherhood, and the complexities of the social welfare system.

Sea Shirt Sunday @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L4X3, 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; memberships and annual passes accepted

Sunday, October 19, 2025
1:00pm – 3:00pm

South Island Vinyl Record Show
2025-10-19 11:00 - 16:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
South Island Vinyl Record Show
Sunday, October 19 11:00am – 4:00pm
Admission $5 (cash only)
A variety of vendors selling vinyl records, CDs, cassettes and other related items. Great for collectors and music lovers!

Vacant Lot Performance
2025-10-18 19:30 - 21:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Mary Winspear Centre Presenter Series – Vacant Lot
Ichigo-Ichieh New Theatre presents Vacant Lot, a contemporary dance/theatre piece directed and choreographed by Hiromoto Ida (Shogun).
Vacant Lot is based on the play “SARACHI” by contemporary Japanese theatre artist, Shogo Ota. A long-married couple visit the vacant lot where their house once stood. They innocently share memories of their life together, of the house, and of their kids. Soon after, they realize how short this life is, and that our existence in the universe is so fragile.

Maureen Washington & Karel Roessingh Performance
2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Paul’s United Church – 2410 Malaview Road, Sidney, St. Paul’s United Church 2410 Malaview Road, Sidney BC, V8L 2G3
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of jazz as vocalist Maureen Washington and pianist Karel Roessingh take the stage at St. Paul’s United Church.
Maureen Washington is a beloved jazz and blues singer known for her warm, rich vocals and dynamic stage presence. With a career spanning multiple albums and performances across Canada and beyond, she effortlessly blends jazz, blues, and soul, captivating audiences with every note.
Accompanying her on piano is the incomparable Karel Roessingh, a masterful musician and composer whose expressive playing brings both depth and elegance to every performance. With a career that includes collaborations with some of the finest jazz musicians, film scoring, and a deep passion for improvisation, Karel’s artistry shines in every piece he plays.
Together, Maureen and Karel create a magical musical experience—soulful, intimate, and full of heart. Don’t miss this special afternoon of live jazz!
Doors open at 1:30pm.
Venue: St Paul’s United Church 2410 Malaview Ave, Sidney BC V8L 2G3
Tickets $25 per person. Children under 12 yrs: free
Contact the church office for more information: stpaul4events@gmail.com or go to https://www.stpaulsunitedbc.com/concerts
https://3common.com/event/687d643474ad82697faef3d8
Free parking, wheelchair accessible.
Tickets also available for purchase at the church office Mon through Fri 10am – 2pm, or from Tanner’s Books in Sidney (cash or cheque only).

Pink Tea: A Historical and Contemporary Discussion on Politics and Women
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | SHOAL Centre, 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney, V8L 3G4
Please join us to celebrate the 96th Anniversary of ‘Persons’ Day and hear a presentation on women’s suffrage in Canada and the ‘Persons’ Case.
Tea, coffee, and cookies will be provided. This event is $5.00/person. Please register at the SHOAL Centre or call 250-656-5537.

Bourne to be Ozz Tribute
2025-10-17 19:30 - 21:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Black Eel Entertainment Presents
Bourne to be Ozz
The Godfather of Heavy Metal, Ozzy Osbourne has been rockin’ the world since the formation of Black Sabbath in 1968. With worldwide record sales topping 100 million, Ozzy – as a solo artist & a founding member of Black Sabbath – has dominated the genre of heavy metal for over 40 years. With heavy metal guitar riffs and signature vocals, Ozzy’s music continues to be as popular as ever today. Having just performed his last ever live concert in Birmingham England with former band mates and legendary rockers from all over the world, Bourne to be Ozz has the upmost respect and takes the responsibility of recreating Ozzy’s material very seriously.

Doors: 7:00 PM
Showtime: 7:30 PM

Ticket Price: $45.15
