Doug and the Slugs Performance
2025-10-19 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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/

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

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

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

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

'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.

Nightmare Before Christmas Market
2025-11-01 08:00 - 2025-11-02 17:00 | 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.

Lennon & McCartney Performance
2025-11-01 19:30 - 20:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Doors: 7:00 PM (Showtime: 7:30 PM)

Ticket Price: $45

Lennon & McCartney – All You Need is Love
A Rockumentary Tribute Featuring Michael Sicoly and Mick Dalla-Vee
“THESE GUYS SOUND JUST LIKE THE BEATLES!”
Sidney BC, November 1, 2025 – Experience the magic of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s iconic music with “Lennon & McCartney: In Their Own Words and Music.” This immersive live tribute, starring acclaimed performers Michael Sicoly and Mick Dalla-Vee, brings the legendary duo’s music to life in a captivating Rockumentary.

Meet the Peninsula Panthers Everyone Welcome Skate
2025-11-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, V8L 4A3, Canada
November 2, 2025, 12:15 – 1:30pm

Join Panorama Recreation for a FREE Everyone Welcome leisure skate sponsored by the Peninsula Panthers and Murphy Family Foundation! Skate rentals included.
All skaters are strongly encouraged to wear a helmet. A selection will be available for borrow.
Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted on ice. New skaters wishing use of a skating aid (plastic assist) may request one from the Skate Shop.

Tot Tuesdays: Bears, Oh My! @ Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
2025-11-04 10:30 - 11:15 | Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, V8L4X3, Canada
Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am
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!

Suitable for ages 3–5
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No registration is required however numbers will be limited due to physical space
Standard admission rates apply; Annual Passes and memberships accepted
Themes listed below are subject to change

Wise Whales Pub Quiz at Beacon Brewing
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Beacon Brewing, 9829 Third Street,, Sidney, BC, V8L 3A7, Canada
We’re back for another series! Find out who’s the smartest whale in the room at our fun and challenging trivia night.
Our epic library-led pub quiz with hosts Darren Millar and Librarian Virginia happens on November 4 and December 2 from 6 – 8pm at Beacon Brewing (9829 Third St.). Maximum of six people to a team. Please register your team in advance by email: sidney@virl.bc.ca or in-person at the Sidney/North Saanich Library. Tables can fill up quickly, so arrive early to guarantee a spot!

Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Ron Sexsmith Performance
2025-11-04 19:30 - 20:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Doors: 7:00pm (Showtime: 7:30pm)

Ticket Price: $62.00

Mary Winspear Centre Presenter Series: Ron Sexsmith
Ron Sexsmith is a three time, Juno award winning singer songwriter from St Catharines Ontario. Born in 1964, Ron was drawn to music from an early age by the melodic songs of the era, which he heard on the radio and by his Mom’s record collection. His earliest musical heroes were Buddy Holly and Elton John. He always loved to sing and started playing guitar at age 14. Although he tried to write songs throughout his teens, it wasn’t until he was 21, when he had his first child, that he truly became a songwriter. Ron eventually moved his young family to Toronto in 1987 to further pursue a career in music. He worked as a courier by day, while performing in the clubs by night. He formed the band ‘Ron Sexsmith and The Uncool’ and started gaining attention from music label executives, though all passed on signing him.

O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
2025-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
2 Shows: First one starts at 3pm, & second performance at 7:30pm
Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups!
Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos.
Rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea is uproarious fun, yet it is the duo’s boundless imagination and endearing chemistry that provide the real magic and heart of this play.

Studio 30 Art Club Artshow
2025-11-07 10:00 - 2025-11-13 16:00 | ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily November 7-13
Exhibition Details: Studio 30 Art Club is a Greater Victoria arts organization of 2D artists which has been supporting local artists for over 40 years with opportunities to learn and connect with other artists, and to display their collective works. The exhibition will display only original art works such as paintings and drawing in a wide variety of media. There will also be printed and original art cards and journals featuring club members work. The show will be convened and hosted by the artists themselves, many of whom will be painting on site.
Participants: Studio 30 Art Club

Benise & Pavlo Performance
2025-11-07 19:30 - 20:30 | The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, V8L 1W9, Canada
Mary Winspear Centre Presenter Series: Benise & Pavlo “Guitar By Candlelight”
World renowned guitar virtuoso and PBS Allstars, Benise and Pavlo, will take audiences on an intimate and romantic journey through fiery Spanish guitar and cool Mediterranean rhythms.
Benise and Pavlo create an unforgettable evening filled with a beautiful tapestry of guitar arrangements that stem from influences around the world. All your favorite classics in a romantic candlelight setting. “Moonlight Sonata,” “Aranjuez,” “Thunderstruck,” “Malaguena,” “Hotel California,” and “Kashmir,” to name a few.
