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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✨ 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. […]
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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
Each year, the Panorama arena is transformed into a wonderland with lights trees, penguins, and polar Bears- and of course Santa! Throughout this winter season, ignite your holiday spirit and drop in for one of our daily public skates. Winter Wonderland is December 22, 2023 to January 1, 2024. Public skate times will be available for […] The ArtSea Gallery is not available for rentals from January through February 29, 2024. However, ArtSea is pleased to present the work of local artists and artisans in the windows of the gallery for the community to enjoy.
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Join fellow hardy islanders and enjoy an invigorating start to the New Year with a polar bear swim! It takes place at Glass Beach at the end of Beacon Avenue in Sidney.
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You are invited to a very special concert on New Year's Day. What better way to welcome in the new year, than attending a lovely concert with two of our favourite performers - Edie and Joey! Website: https://edie.ca/#home St Paul's United Church is proud to have hosted a wonderful monthly concert series for our community […] |
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The Sidney Museum is excited to announce the return of the annual LEGO brick exhibit. Back for its 18th year, the exhibit will run for three months from Tuesday January 2nd to Easter Monday, April 1st 2024. Hundreds of LEGO brick sets will be on display including an impressive array of new additions. One of […]
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Today is the last day to take in our exhibit SEAWEED: mysteries of the Amber Forest! Discover vibrant, hidden worlds, essential to life above and below the waves. Dive in and explore! Exhibit features art and imagery by Josie Iselin, Jackie Hildering (aka The Marine Detective) and Sarah Jim. |
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Learning with Syeyutsus Speaker Series Umeek’s theory of “Tsawalk,” meaning “one,” that views the nature of existence as an integrated and orderly whole, and thereby recognizes the intrinsic relationship between the physical and spiritual. Both Western and indigenous views combined can advance our understanding of the universe. |
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Welcome to UVic on the Peninsula! We invite you to come to our Open House. Come along with friends, neighbors, and relatives to meet some of our course instructors, SAGE facilitators, and staff from Continuing Studies. If you haven't done so, you may register for courses at this time. We look forward to seeing you […] |
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Join our partners at Prometric for a free online CELPIP Test workshop and learn everything you need to know about the CELPIP Test! Webinar attendees will: Receive more information on the structure and timing of the Test Review sample test questions Receive free study materials, including an online study programs valued at $25 CAD This […] |
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Mamma Mia! Join us at the SHOAL Centre in our Tides Dining room for dinner and a movie. Dinner is a choice of burgers and fries or fish & chips. Both served with pop and salad. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be served with the movie. Dinner and a movie is $20.00 for SHOAL members; […]
$20 – $24
Island Song, a non-auditioned Women's pop Choir on the Saanich Peninsula, is excited to share their High School Mixtape with you. Let these songs - all of them arranged by Choir members - take you back to your high school days from the 60s to the 2000s! Adult $25 Child 16 and under $14
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SAVE THE DATE! Come, meet and support some of the most gifted intuitive readers and vendors from Vancouver Island, including: Metaphysical, Angel Card & Tarot readers, Alternative Medicine, Reiki, Energy Healers, Medical Intuitive, Spiritual Jewelry, Crystals, Rocks & Gems, Spiritual Gifts and much more. $10 cash admission.
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Barracuda are from Vancouver BC, the city where Heart was fully formed and recorded their first two albums. Combining all of Heart’s greatest hits from rockers to ballads but also covering Led Zep material which Heart did and still does. In fact they were nicknamed Little Zep. Led by four octave powerhouse vocalist D.L. Car; […] |
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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; […] |
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ring 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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Learning with Syeyutsus Speaker Series Join us in conversation with Heather Menzies, a settler Canadian who shares a personal, intimate story of her journey and steps toward reconciliation, revealing the rich potential that comes from learning to listen and change – decolonization — not as to-do list, but as a lived experience of taking one […]
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Join our partners at Prometric for a free online CELPIP Test Workshop and learn everything you need to know about the CELPIP Test! CELPIP Listening Pro is a free interactive lesson that is focused on the Listening component of the CELPIP Test. You will learn about the format of each Listening section, strategies for answering […] |
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Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Every Thursday morning from January 18 – February 29. Ages 0-5 years. Drop-in, everyone Welcome!
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On January 25, beloved Canadian Author and illustrator, Barbara Reid, will lead an online demonstration on how to use clay to create a picture. She will share unique techniques you can use to make different things. The event will end with a Q&A. We'll broadcast Barbara live in the library Thursday, January 25 @1:30pm wit […]
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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 |
3 events,Following her 'Evening of Inspiration' sellout success last year at the Winspear - master motivator Stephanie Staples returns with an all new, make-you-laugh, you-might-just-cry, you';;-definitely-be-inspired event! In a world of chaos and confusion, this evening will offer you a fresh perspective and be your beacon of light and hope to create a stand out year […]
$45.15
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Teens, 13-18 years old, looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity are invited to join the Sidney/North Saanich Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Work on special library and community projects, meet other teens, have fun, boost your resume, and earn volunteer hours. The commitment is one meeting per month until June 2024 with addinional meetings as […]
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Skate with the Peninsula Panthers Junior A Hockey team at Panorama for tis Special, Everyone Welcome! Join them on the ice on Saturday, January 27th, from 12:00pm - 1:20pm. Win Prizes! Autographs will also be available! Regular admission rates apply. Skate rentals and helmets available. Skate shop opens 15 minutes before skate start time. A proper English feast at SHOAL! We're having prime rib with Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, veggies, delicious dessert, and served with wine. Dinner is by reservation only, call (250)-654-0536 to reserve your spot. $45 Members $54 Non Members 4:00pm & 5:30pm
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3 events,Piano Heist Hits Sidney! Lifelong friends, and colleagues, Nico Rhodes, and Patrick Courtin, shocked and appalled by the realization that piano just isn’t cool anymore, set off on a divine quest to redeem the keyboard and reinstate its reputation as the greatest instrument of ALL TIME! Armed with the music of the greatest composers, songwriters […]
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Blood Donor Clinic 11:00am-5:45pm For more information or to book an appointment visit www.blood.ca |
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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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Join our partners at Prometric for a free online CELPIP Test Workshop and learn everything you need to know about the CELPIP Test! CELPIP Reading Pro is a free interactive lesson that is focused on the Reading component of the CELPIP Test. You will learn about the format of each Reading section, strategies for answering […] |
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Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Every Thursday morning from January 18-February 29. Ages 0-5 years. Drop-in. Everyone welcome! A staple in the Canadian country music scene for nearly 25 years, Aaron Pritchett’s legacy continues to be unstoppable. His authentic desire to connect with his fans, whether it be onstage, via his digital platforms, in person or through his music, has sustained and grown a robust, loyal fanbase for decades. Artistically, Aaron continues to […]
$72.14
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