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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Events
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1 event,Winging-It builds on Lisa Lipsettâs decades long fascination with silk moths. In particular, the mesmerizing eye-spotted wings and free fly ribbon-like sky drawing of Cecropia. Their beauty is timeless and wild. Their flight is spontaneous and a potent antidote to feeling pinned down. They lift the spirit. Lisa Lipsettâs painting style is expressive and nature-based. […]
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3 events,Pick up and Active Kids Reward Card and collect stamps from Panorama Recreation or Greenglade Community Centre for every 30 minutes of physical activity that you do in June! Prizes include drop in passes, Slider goodies and more! Complete the whole care and be entered to win an Annual Youth pass. Stay tuned for wrap […]
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Dance Extraordinaire is Allegro's annual year-end Recital, featuring Pre-Schoolers to Adults, Beginners to Pre-Professionals. Entertaining and dynamic performances in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hop-Hop and Acro! Adult $23 Child/Senior $20 + GST and service fee |
3 events,This diverse and exciting show features the art work of four Southern Vancouver Island artists: Barb DeRousie, Elaine Hughes, Linda Kirstein and Alison Taylor. Each of these artists has a unique style and energy that they bring to their art, working in mixed media, watercolor, oil, acrylic, collage, fabric and more. Come see which way […] Dance Extraordinaire is Allegro's annual year-end Recital, featuring Pre-Schoolers to Adults, Beginners to Pre-Professionals. Entertaining and dynamic performances in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hop-Hop and Acro! Adult $23 Child/Senior $20 +GST and service fees |
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Friday Night Social Paddle đ đ Come out every Friday night to Pacifica Paddle Sports, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. The first Friday of each month is at their Swartz Bay location and the second to fifth Friday is at the Brentwood Bay location. Meet a like-minded community who are looking to unwind from the busy […]
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Do you know your rockweed from your sea cauliflower? Your gunnels from your sculpins? Have you witnessed a fish that clings?! Educators will demonstrate beach exploration etiquette to keep you and the marine life safe. WHERE: Glass Beach â Look for drop-in beach program signage on the Sidney waterfront near the scuba diver statue. Dance Extraordinaire is Allegro's annual year-end Recital, featuring Pre-Schoolers to Adults, Beginners to Pre-Professionals. Entertaining and dynamic performances in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hop-Hop and Acro! Adult $23 Child/Senior $20 +GST and service fees |
5 events,Dance Extraordinaire is Allegroâs annual year-end Recital, featuring Pre-Schoolers to Adults, Beginners to Pre-Professionals. Entertaining and dynamic performances in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hop-Hop and Acro! Adult $23 Child/Senior $20 +GST and service fees
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Celebrate the ocean! Join us outside on the Sidney waterfront Sunday, June 4, 11AM -3PM. Dance Extraordinaire is Allegroâs annual year-end Recital, featuring Pre-Schoolers to Adults, Beginners to Pre-Professionals. Entertaining and dynamic performances in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Hop-Hop and Acro! Adult $23 Child/Senior $20 +GST and service fees |
3 events,Come out and join us for a date on the tour route with 26X CCMA award-winning country star Grod Bamford & The 2023 Canadian Dirt Tour Joining Gord for this show is Teigan Gayse a Kelowna BC based Producer, Singer, Songwriter. Teigan's highly anticipated single "If You Show Me Yours" produced and co-written with Chad […]
$71 â $123.90
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3 events,From I Saw Her Standing There as the opening track of the first Beatles album, to Get Back as the closing track of the last album, the Beatles rocked. The songs they wrote, the songs they loved, and a two-guitar rock band powering it all. As Paul McCartney often claimed, they were a great little […]
$43.23
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5 events,Original paintings, abstract impressionism done in oils and acrylic. Colourful, Bold works done with palette knife and brush. Show Hours: 10:00am â 4:00pm, daily. Bunyaad rugs are coming back to Victoria! You may remember them from the Ten Thousand Villages stores. Bunyaad has been working with artisans in Pakistan since 1982 to preserve the rich cultural heritage of traditional rug-making. Bunyaad works with over 850 families. Artisans are assured a fair wage for their labour, allowing them to focus […] Seaside Folkn'Fiddle Festival Pass! Access to every Seaside Folkn'Fiddle Festival Performances including all Charlie White Theatre Gala Performances and The Festival Cabaret at The Sidney Army/Navy. Ticket $128.15 Friday Night Gala Friday, June 9 - 7:00pm Charlie White Theatre Tickets $57.15 The Fretless, Stephen Fearing, Jake Vaadeland & The Sturgeon River Boys, Tobacco & Rose World touring and JUNO winning fiddling group The Fretless fuse string music and traditional styles into intricate, beautiful, high-energy arrangements. Now touring with award winning vocalist Madeleine Roger
$57.15
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âThe West Coast Soul Collective is an exciting and dynamic group of Victoriaâs best young musicians, playing high energy Funk, Soul, Rock, Pop, and more! Led by Victoria-born; Toronto-based multi-instrumentalist Josh Warren, this group is made up of members studying music across North America at institutions such as Berklee College, McGill University, Humber College, and […]
$25
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Join us for a fantastic evening of seaweed stories. Meet award winning artist and author Josie Iselin and UBC professor and seaweed scientist Dr. Patrick Martone to learn about how their passion for seaweed has led them both to the intersection of art and science. Enjoy a cocktail from The Straight and Narrow and some […]
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Saturday Night Gala Saturday, June 10 - 7:00pm Charlie White Theatre Earlybird $48.15 Regular $57.15 The Fretless, Mariel Buckley, Tony Furtado & Luke Price, Pierre Schryer & Adam Dobres World touring and award-winning fiddling group The Fretless fuse string music and traditional styles into intricate, beautiful, high-energy arrangements. Now touring with award winning vocalist Madeleine […] |
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Join The Shaw Centre for Salish Sea at Fisherman's Wharf in Downtown Victoria. Celebrate the world oceans and Salish Sea alongside many other organizations for a free, family-friendly event!
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Join award-winning artist and author Josie Iselin for a three and half hour Art & Algae workshop. You will be introduced to the technique of cyanotype photography, also known as the blueprint process. Using her vast collection of dried seaweed specimens as image-making material, Josie will introduce participants to the basics of seaweed biology and […]
$175
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FREE, fun-filled hour of music. The Splinters have played at various events on the Saanich Peninsula over the past eight years. This energetic group will soon have you tapping your toes and singing along to their lively selection of familiar feel-good songs. At SHOAL Centre |
8 events,Celebrate the accomplishments and skill of these incredible students. A portion of the profits from both shows are donated to âExtreme Outreach," a local charity with a vision to break the cycle of poverty, addiction, and homelessness, as well as âEmbrace Arts,â a local non-profit devoted to creating meaningful artistic opportunities for individuals of all […]
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Free - Registration required; space is limited. Call SHOAL Reception at 250-656-5537. Come enjoy a complimentary cup of tea and some SHOAL signature scones while listening to a presentation about how Ageism impacts the quality of all of our lives. Hosts Cari Taylor, Regional Mentor for the South Vancouver Island Community Response Network, and Anna […]
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Guest speakers will talk about beliefs, attitudes and behaviours about growing old, and ways we can all help to reverse those negative stigmas. Register at SHOAL reception or call 250-656-5537
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Join us outside the Mary Winspear Centre to support local vendors selling food and produce, all while enjoying live music. Every Thursday from 5:30pm-8:30pm from June 15th-August 31st. |
6 events,Ten garden gnomes have escaped from The Seed & Gift Store and are hiding throughout the gardens. From Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18, we invite children ages 17 and under to collect a map from the Admission Gate or Visitor Information Centre and help us locate the missing gnomes. Mark the locations of […]
Admission to The Gardens is required.
Glass, Watercolour, Acrylic, Collage, Chinese Brush Painting, Mixed Media, Photography, Fibre Art. Participating Artists: Donna Marie Pitcher Heather Quinney Sandy King Linda Anne Baker
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A wonderful opportunity for the whole family, this event features train rides, tractor tours, entertainment, agricultural demos, refreshments and loads of other fun. Adults $5 OR $10 per car; under 12 is free. |
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St Paulâs will be facilitating three community market/garage sales this summer. 17 June, 8 July, 12 August: 9am - 1pm Rent a space for $25 and sell your surplus stuff, your homemade stuff and even your services or just come and shop! Private vendors are welcome rent a space and bring along their surplus items […]
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Attention all hockey enthusiasts and community members! This one-day fundraising event features a "b y donation" BBQ, a fast paced tournament, and the TD Family Fun Zone for everyone to enjoy! Bring your whole family and come join us for a day of hockey, fun, and making a different in the lives of those in […]
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Operating every Saturday morning from the start of June through to October, the North Saanich Farm Market is full of community spirit, where the Peninsulaâs top food producers display fresh fruits and vegetables, local lamb, beef, and seafood â and some of the most coveted fresh baked breads in the region. |
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Whatâs that bug? Bring your little ones to explore the wonderful world of insects! Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist on this guided roll or stroll as we learn about some not-so-creepy crawlies. There is no fee for this program but you must pre-register by June 14, as space is limited. Trail Description: Approximately 1km on compact gravel surface. Accessible washroom available […]
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Join us for a special fathers/caregiverâs day craft session! Bring your child, grandchild, niece or nephew and create a unique and caring craft together to celebrate this day! $20 registration includes supplies for 1 child & 1 adult. Event registration code: 112158. For 4-8 yrs.
$20.00
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Whatâs that bug? Bring your little ones to explore the wonderful world of insects! Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist on this guided roll or stroll as we learn about some not-so-creepy crawlies. There is no fee for this program but you must pre-register by June 14, as space is limited. Trail Description: Approximately 1km on compact gravel surface. Accessible washroom available […] |
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New donors needed -- save a life by coming to donate blood at the Mary Winspear Centre, Monday June 19, 2023, 12pm-6pm. 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 this time, we are […]
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In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day, join us for a FREE Everyone Welcome swim. |
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Celebrate summertime fun with us this exciting morning. Come dressed in your favourite summer clothing (sunglasses encouraged!) to welcome summer with us. Summer themed colouring sheets will be added along with our regular Kindergym equipment. For children 1-5 years with guardian participation.
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Join us for an Open House at Port Sidney Marina. Learn about our membership based boat club, view the boats, meet our staff. Welcome to Club YOLO. An easy, flexible way to get out on the ocean. You pay a one-time membership fee and an affordable monthly payment and we take care of the rest!
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Join us outside the Mary Winspear Centre to support local vendors selling food and produce, all while enjoying live music. Every Thursday from 5:30pm-8:30pm from June 15th-August 31st. |
4 events,Fun with Fibre Cloth and Wood. Presenting new works by one wood sculptor and four fibre artists. Each person explore unique techniques much of the work is inspired by the beautiful natural environment of Vancouver Island. All five artists are in attendance daily and happily share their ideas and techniques. Visitors will see heliographic painting, […] An adaptation of the classic novel and beloved Disney films, Freaky Friday follows teenager Ellie Blake and her mother, Katherine, on the weirdest, strangest, craziest, freakiest day of their whole lives. Try as they might, Katherine and Ellie just canât seem to understand each other: Ellie wants her mom to stop trying to change her, […]
$24.15
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Operating every Saturday morning from the start of June through to October, the North Saanich Farm Market is full of community spirit, where the Peninsulaâs top food producers display fresh fruits and vegetables, local lamb, beef, and seafood â and some of the most coveted fresh baked breads in the region.
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Experience the Inspiring World of Holistic Health and Metaphysics! SAVE THE DATE! You will have the opportunity to meet some of the most gifted intuitive readers and vendors from Vancouver Island. Saturday, June 24 from 10:00am -5:00pm $10 Admission at the door.
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Join CRD Regional Parks cultural programmer and Power to Be on a guided roll or stroll exploring a human history spanning thousands of years and how First Peoples deeply respect, appreciate and celebrate gifts from forests, rivers, lakes and the sea. Power to Be will be providing two TrailRiders (a mobility device designed to explore nature) for participants. An inclusive hike […] |
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Join us this summer to support our local farmers, producers and other vendors with our Sunday's farmer market. Outside the Mary Winspear Centre, from 10am-2pm, June 25th - August 27th.
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The Sidney Concert Band performs it annual free concert in the Sidney Band Shell at the end of Beacon Ave on Sunday, June 25th at 2:00pm.
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4 events,Showcasing dancers and their year in progress, presented by Westshore Dance Studio. Show is 2.5hrs with two 10min intermissions. Tuesday, June 27Â 6:30pm Thursday, June 29Â Â 6:30pm
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The Sidney Street Market is a spectacular festival on the charming main street of Beacon Avenue offering everything from locally grown produce, home baked goods, artisan jewelry, crafts, gifts, mouth-watering food and live music. The iconic Sidney Street Market features dozens of vendors and welcomes thousands of residents and visitors every Thursday from 5:30 pm […]
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Join us outside the Mary Winspear Centre to support local vendors selling food and produce, all while enjoying live music. Every Thursday from 5:30pm-8:30pm from June 15th-August 31st. |
6 events,You are warmly invited to âPalettes Ablaze!â showing from June 30th to July 6th. MARK YOUR CALENDARS for this exciting art exhibition & sale! Renate MacKenzie & Valerie Kuehne are offering a treat for your eyes â beautiful art for your home and unique gifts for family and friends. Youâll find brilliant fused glass, vibrant […] Stephen Colbert called her his âfavorite comedian on earthâ and Judd Apatow said she is âthe funniest woman in the world.â Maria agrees that she is very talented and may, in fact, have a gift. (As do we all. AS DO WE ALL!) Maria is the first female comic to have two half-hour âComedy Central […]
$47.65
Come down to Beacon Park to see the opening ceremonies and live music by Shaky Ground starting at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks to follow at 10:15 p.m!
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Daniel Cook & The Radiators perform at The Butchart Gardens. A tasty mix of indie-folk, funk, & country. Join us on Friday, June 30 to enjoy a live performance at our open-air stage. Come sit on a bench, or bring a blanket and sit on the lawn. Following the concert, The Gardens are open until […]
Admission to The Gardens is required
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8 events,We acknowledge the WĚąSĂNEÄ people on whose traditional territory we live, learn, and work. Join us for a full day in Sidney to celebrate Canada day! The Sidney Lions are hosting their Pancake Breakfast at the Mary Winspear Centre at 8 a.m. The Canada Day Parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. and is followed by the Family Fun Fair at Iroquois […]
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Operating every Saturday morning from the start of June through to October, the North Saanich Farm Market is full of community spirit, where the Peninsulaâs top food producers display fresh fruits and vegetables, local lamb, beef, and seafood â and some of the most coveted fresh baked breads in the region.
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Come on down and wave to Slider in the Canada Day Parade at 11:30am in downtown Sidney! Afterwards, join us to continue the Canada Day celebrations at Iroquois Park with some glitter tattoos and activity fun!
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Evening "Sunset Tour" This is a great way to be out on the water & enjoy the vibrant colors of the Sun setting. Slow paced and relaxing there is no better way to unwind after a long day than a gentle paddle on a warm evening. This is a 2 hour guided Tour, no experience […]
$85
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Visit CRD naturalists at Island View Beach Regional Park for a self-guided walk on life in the intertidal zone. Find out how creatures survive life on the beach and how you can help play a role in their survival. Meeting place: Drop by anytime between 10am- 1pm. The walk begins at the grassy area adjacent […]
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Join us this summer to support our local farmers, producers and other vendors with our Sunday's farmer market. Outside the Mary Winspear Centre, from 10am-2pm, June 25th - August 27th. |