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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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  • Tot Tuesday – Stars of the Sea

    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 […]

  • The Socrates Cafe

    Beacon Brewing 9829 Third Street,, Sidney, BC, Canada

    This is a new philosophy discussion group that offers an opportunity to explore a variety of topics and perspectives, to learn, to share thoughts and to meet new people!

  • Spanish Classes for Beginners

    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
  • Workshop: Sea Glass Ornaments

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

    Our friends from the Maritime Museum of British Columbia are joining us for this seasonal workshop. Along with creating an ornament made from locally sourced sea glass, you’ll learn a little about the history of sea glass. All supplies included. However, you are welcome to bring along additional special supplies you’d like to incorporate, (i.e. […]

    $29.99
  • Good Morning Storytime

    Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

    Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Every Thursday morning from November 9 - December 7. Ages 0-5 years. Drop-in.

  • Table Tennis for Beginner Students & Adutls

    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
  • Writers Support Group

    Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

    Develop your writing in a supportive environment in this member-led group.  Share your writing with other writers for encouragement and feedback.  We welcome writers of all genres and experience.  Drop-in.

  • Glorious!

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

    Valerie Kuehne, Renate MacKenzie and Nancy Wall are offering up a heavenly feast for your eyes — beautiful and functional creations for your home and unique gifts for family and friends. You’ll find dazzling fused glass, vibrant watercolour, pastel & oil paintings, sublime pottery plus an array of decorations for the Holiday season! Come and […]

  • Magic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens

    The Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC, Canada

    Bundle up and stroll through thousands of twinkling lights featuring the Twelve Days of Christmas display, sing along to the sounds of the season with Traditional Carollers & Festive Brass, then stop in at the Coffee Shop to warm up with a hot chocolate and gingerbread by the fire. Reserve your date and time to […]

    Admission to The Gardens is required
  • Sidney’s Annual Holiday Open House

    Downtown Sidney Downtown Sidney, Sidney, BC

    Sidney will be open late to celebrate our official kick-off to Christmas on December 1 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Experience unique shopping at your favourite downtown Sidney shops. Discover the magic of a small-town Christmas by the Sea with free horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, and lots of good cheer!

  • An Evening with John Vaillant

    SHOAL Centre 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

    John Vaillant will join us to read from and discuss his latest book, Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast, his account of the colossal wildfire in Fort McMurray and the rapidly changing relationship between fire and humankind. Tickets for this event are available at Tanner’s Books (cash only) or online: www.eventbrite.ca All proceeds will […]

    $15