Events

Put on your favorite costume and sneak into our special Halloween event. Themed activities, spooky decorations, and face painting will take place in addition to our regular Kindergym equipment. For children 1-5 years with guardian participation. Regular rates apply

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 […]

Downtown Sidney will be closed to traffic and invites little ghosts, goblins, and princesses to enjoy a family trick-or-treating event on Halloween eve! Visit various businesses and treat stations around Sidney as well as many local merchants. Free fun for the entire family! 4:30 pm to 6 pm.

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 […]

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

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

The past is being brought back to life, in the form of a fashion show! See and admire the evolution of women’s fashion dating from the 1860’s right up until the 1980’s. Talk about eras! For refreshments, we will be taking out our party best and putting out our eceletic tea party sets. You can […]

Offering a blend of original and covered music that is influenced by folk, bluegrass, swing and blues, Victoria-based Homespun is led by singer/songwriter Duncan Sutherland and features Bonnie Dennis and Candy Little (vocals), Winnie Cooper (flute), Jeffrey Freed (fiddle), Brad Hawkes (percussion) and John Cornes (bass). The evening is presented by Deep Cove Folk Music […]

Each year on November 11th, the community of Sidney honours and pays tribute to our Veterans and Military personnel. On November 11th, the traditional Remembrance Day Parade will proceed at 10:25 a.m. from the Mary Winspear Centre, along Beacon Avenue and Second Street, to the Cenotaph on Sidney Avenue. The Service of Remembrance for the […]

Invented by the great Django Reinhardt and first performed in the 1920's by his Hot Club of France, Roma-Swing is one of the fastest growing genres in roots music today. The Seaside Django Festival brings together some of the world's top Roma-Swing performers for one hot night at The Mary Winspear Centre.

Bring your family and friends and join us for a skate on Monday, November 13th. Helmets available free of charge. Panorama Recreation Arena A

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 […]

Sponsored b the Saanich Peninsula Community Response Network (SPCRN), and led by Sunny Lalli of Keating Computers this session offers important information about identifying and protecting yourself against cell phone and tablet fraud, computer hacking and tech support scams. Register by calling 250-656-5537.

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Enjoy a cup of coffee on us and join our friendly informal book chat. This month is all about natural history and environmental reads. Local treasure, Tina Kelly, from the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea will be with us. Tina Kelly is the Director of Learning & Communications at the Shaw Centre for the Salish […]

Enjoy a cup of coffee and a friendly informal book chat. This month is all about natural history and environmental reads. Our Director of Learning & Communications, Tina Kelly, will be the special guest.

SHOAL artisans will be on full display for one day and one day only. This is your chance to get organized for holiday gifts. By gifts, we mean incredibly unique, one-of-a-kind, original, hand- crafted and brilliant creations. Departments featured will include our crafters, knitters, ceramics and lapidary. Additionally, books and puzzles that have been donated […]

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; […]

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 […]

Join us for a fun-filled Pro-D day! Bring your family and friends for skating fun, music, games and prizes. Helmets available free of charge for skating. Admission is $2.

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

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Join local author and archivist Sonia Nicholson as she takes you to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Following some of the locations featured in her novel, Provenance Unknown, travel from Victoria to Paris using local history and sense of place as a gateway for storytelling. This casual talk will include an […]

GIVE THE GIFT OF SEA-LAXATION — SEAWEED BATH SOAK WORKSHOP When: Sunday, November 26, 1:30PM - 3:00PM Who: Adult only workshop What is included: Lesson about local seaweed Supplies to make a jar of bath salts (scented** and unscented options available) Supplies to make a gift card and hand-painted gift bag **this workshop is not […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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. […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]