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Events

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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  • First Chance Christmas Craft Show 2023

    Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

    Presenting the 34th annual First & Last Chance Christmas Craft Shows Celebrating our 34th year, First & Last Chance invites you to join us and capture the magic of Christmas with TWO shows and sales of fine crafts. More than 90 curated, well-known and renowned exhibitors will be at the lovely Mary Winspear Centre offering […]

    $5
  • Annual Art and Craft Fair

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

    We had a wonderful time in 2022 - join us again 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! Free entry, free parking and wheel chair accessible - Enjoy […]

    Free
  • First Chance Christmas Craft Fair

    Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

    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, […]

    $5
  • First Chance Christmas Craft Show 2023

    Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

    Presenting the 34th Annual First & Last Chance Christmas Craft Shows Celebrating our 34th year, First & Last Chance invites you to join us and capture the magic of Christmas with TWO shows and sales of fine crafts. More than 90 curated, well-known and renowned exhibitors will be at the lovely Mary Winspear Centre offering […]

    $5
  • Sidney Concert Band Presents: A Remembrance Day Concert

    Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

    The Sidney Concert Band presents its annual Remembrance Day concert, with special focus this year on the contributions made by our armed forces in Afghanistan. Enjoy an afternoon of wonderful music, dance and stories inspired by the contributions and sacrifices of Canadian soldiers in this recent conflict. Special guests include the Bon Accord Dancers, Peninsula […]

    $25
  • Sidney Blood Donation Event

    Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

    New donors needed -- save a life by coming to donate blood at the Mary Winspear – Bodine Hall November 6, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Many openings to fill yet -- help spread the word! Book your appointment at blood.ca, by downloading our GiveBlood app, or by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283). If you miss us […]

  • Scrabble Drop-in

    Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

    Join us for fun and friendly competition! Scrabble sets available Bring your own set if you have one All skill levels welcome!

  • Toto Tuesdays – Baleen Bonanza

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

    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! *October through April Suitable for ages 3–5 Children […]

  • Laundry Room Demonstration: Darning and Mending

    Sidney Museum and Archives 2423 Beacon Ave, SIDNEY, BC, Canada

    What do you do with clothes that have rips and tears? Artist Laura Feeleus will be showing her best tips and tricks of how to darn and mend cloths to keep them in top shape, no matter how long you wear them! RSVP to outreach@sidneymuseum.ca by Wednesday, November 8. Admission by Donation.

  • Table Tennis for Beginner Students & Adults

    SHOAL Centre 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

    Join SHOAL for Table Tennis instruction sessions that will introduce the basic strokes of Table Tennis to beginners. These strokes include the Forehand Drive, Backhand Drive, Forehand Push, Backhand Push, and Serves. These will be taught using the modern techniques with the Shakehand Grips style. Focus on having fun while learning skills and movements to […]

    $42 – $48
  • Spanish Classes: Intermediate

    SHOAL Centre 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

    Buenos Dias! Join these conversational beginner and intermediate Spanish lessons and take a deeper dive into communicating in Spanish. With emphasis on learning and practicing the spoken language, this class will increasingly conduct in Spanish. At the end of this class you will be more confident to have conversations with Spanish speakers Interested? Call SHOAL […]

    $42 – $48
  • Studio 30 Art Club

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

    Twenty five members of the Studio 30 art club, painting in a variety of mediums, will be exhibiting November 10-16 at the ArtSea Gallery, 10 am to 4 pm daily. The Club exhibits at the ArtSea Gallery every November and the members save their very best work for the Show. Concurrently, the Art Club has […]