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
Calendar of Events
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This exhibit shows contemporary art and historical objects relating to laundry and is a collaboration with four local artists, Elizabeth Carefoot, Laura Feeleus, Sharon Stoneman, and Lesley Turner. "The Laundry Room" is a result of women reflecting on their past, present, and future experiences with the laundry, reflecting, often with tongue in cheek, on the […]
By Donation
Discover dazzling Jack-O'-Lantern Alley in downtown Sidney, Pumpkins at the Pier courtesy of Ocean View Estates, and a Community Pumpkin Patch. Don't forget to mark your calendars for Sidney's annual Treat Street, held on October 31 from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm in downtown Sidney. Visit our website to find out about everything Halloween in […]
Free
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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 |
4 events,
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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 […]
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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. |
2 events,We have a new MEGA challenge for the kiddos! Search the children’s area at the Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.) for the hidden dinos to solve the riddle. Put your name and contact on the back of the completed paper. Then put it in the draw box. You could win a prize! |
3 events,
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Curry and Picken have written books grounded in a deep love of the West Coast and specifically Vancouver Island. Gwen Curry’s book “Converging Waters, the Beauty and Challenges of the Broughton Archipelago,” takes us to this region off the north coast of Vancouver Island. Dan Hillert’s exquisite photographs are paired with Curry’s writing which delves […] |
5 events,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
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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
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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
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5 events,
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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
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
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4 events,
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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 […]
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Join us for fun and friendly competition! Scrabble sets available Bring your own set if you have one All skill levels welcome! |
3 events,
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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 […] |
5 events,
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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.
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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
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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
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7 events,
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 […] Hyprov begins with an expert hypnotist welcoming 20 volunteers on stage to be hypnotized—a process that takes about 20 minutes. The most receptive “Hyprovisors” then join a world-class improviser and create an instant improv troupe and perform the rest of the show, while fully under hypnosis. In the hands of two experts, and solely crafted […]
$75.60
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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 […]
$24
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Lorna Crozier, celebrated Canadian author and winner of multiple awards, will read from her latest book After That, a collection of soul-stirring poems that follow the death of a loved one. M.A.C. Farrant, the celebrated humorist and fiction writer, will read from her new book Jigsaw A Puzzle in Ninety three Pieces, which explores themes […]
$12
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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 […]
$10
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6 events,
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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.
$55.65
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6 events,
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Bring your family and friends and join us for a skate on Monday, November 13th. Helmets available free of charge. Panorama Recreation Arena A
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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
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8 events,
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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.
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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 […]
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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! |
5 events,Gather with Family and Friends to Create a Gingerbread House Masterpiece! On display at Panorama Recreation Centre for the Month of December. Prizes for the best display by public vote! All proceeds support CFAX Santas Anonymous! How to entre: Purchase your Gingerbread House Kit from Panorama reception November 15th o December 1st. Return your Masterpiece […]
$26 – $55
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 […] |
7 events,
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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.
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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
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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
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6 events,
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. Fabric art brought us together originally and curiosity has kept us open to exploring many forms of expression. […]
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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 […]
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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. |
10 events,
✨ This holiday season, Sidney will be a twinkling wonderland as it welcomes the community to celebrate with an assortment of family-friendly activities! Enjoy enchanting decorative lights throughout the town, holiday open house, festive displays, horse-drawn carriage rides, an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt, a live brass band on weekends, and much more. […]
Free
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There will be handmade crafts, sewing & knitting, baking & Christmas Confectionery, jams, jellies, collectibles, antique linens and lace, hidden treasures, books, Christmas crafts, gourmet basket draw, and much more! Great raffle prizes, too! Lots of free parking! Please support your local Saanich Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary! Admission is by donation.
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You're Invited to Shimmer Beauty Bar's Open House Event! Join us for a delightful day of pampering and more at our Open House: - Experience Mini Facials for a rejuvenating glow. - Enjoy exclusive one-day prices on IPL treatments and Spa Products. - Savor refreshments with Epicure. - Unleash your creativity by crafting your own […]
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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 […] |
7 events,
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What’s red and green and sparkles all over? The Christmas Vintage, Retro & Collectible Show/Sale at the Mary Winspear Centre, Beacon Avenue, Sidney-by-the-Sea! Want to get your Christmas shopping started? Where else could you find 50-vendors under one roof selling unique vintage items? We have repurposing off to a fine art! This major event is […]
$5
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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; […] |
10 events,
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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
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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.
$2
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Join us for fun and friendly competition! Scrabble sets available Bring your own set if you have one All skill levels welcome! |
7 events,
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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 […]
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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
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8 events,
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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.
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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
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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
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5 events,
Come and enjoy the South Vancouver Island Potter’s Guild. Visit the gallery and enjoy a large selection of functional & decorative pottery. |
6 events,
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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 […] |
6 events,
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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 […] |
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6 events,
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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
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8 events,
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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 […]
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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!
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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
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6 events,
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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
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9 events,
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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.
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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
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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
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7 events,
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 […] 
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
The Peninsula Singers Present: The Spirit of Christmas! 7:30 Friday Dec 1, 7:30 Saturday Dec 2 2pm Sunday Dec 3 Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney. For tickets call 250-656-0275 or go online to marywinspear.ca Come join the Peninsula Singers, young artists, dancers, professional show band, MC Jim Kingham and guests to kick off your Christmas 2023 […]
$18 – $35
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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!
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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
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8 events,
Dolls, trucks, building blocks and more! Come to the Sidney Museum to see see examples of children's toys through the decades.
By Donation
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A holiday market with local vendors (including some of our own children!) to make the season shine.
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Beautiful crafts,Christmas baking all nicely wrapped and preserves. |
7 events,
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Join Peninsula Celebrations Society for the Sidney Sparkles Christmas Parade along Beacon Avenue in Downtown Sidney! |