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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LEGO® enthusiasts have been visiting the Sidney Museum for twenty years to connect over their shared passion for this remarkable product. To celebrate this 20th anniversary milestone, the Sidney Museum is taking a walk through time. This year’s displays are presented to reflect the themes of our LEGO® Brick Exhibit since its inception. Displays will […]
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Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily March 27-April 2 Exhibition Details: As winter yields to spring, our artists turn their attention to ‘transition’. Through moments, places, and perspectives where change becomes visible, they explore the shifting world around us. Ranging from bold abstraction to finely rendered photo realism, this exhibition celebrates movement, possibility, and the art of […]
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Vancouver Island Piano Duo Comes to the Big Screen Film Premiere of The 88th Key Blends Cinema, Concert, and Conversation in Sidney SIDNEY, BC — March 30, 2026 — The electrifying stage chemistry of the Vancouver Island based piano duo: Piano Heist is heading to the silver screen. On March 30, audiences and fans will […]
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026 10:30am – 11:15am Tot Tuesday Theme: See the Seabirds Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am 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 […] |
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Looking for your next opportunity? The Spring 2026 Job Expo is coming to Sidney! Hosted by WorkBC Centre Sidney, this event is a great chance to connect with local employers, explore career options, and learn more about job opportunities in our community. At the expo you can: • Meet employers face to face • Learn […] |
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Our Children's Easter Bunny Hunt returns from April 3 to 6, 2026. Children 17 and under will receive a map at the Admission Gate or Information Centre to mark the locations of 10 hidden bunnies throughout The Gardens. Completed maps can be returned to the Information Centre for an Easter treat, and children may also […]
Admission to The Gardens is required
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily April 3-9 Exhibition Details: Each season brings its own scents, sounds, atmospheric vibrations and colour palette that enliven our senses. Artists Mary-ellen Threadkell’s and Nancy Slaght’s works featured in this exhibition are the outcome of their individual association with nature. Mary-ellen reflects and explores these sensations with her oil paintings featuring […] |
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Sunday, April 5, 2026 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Dominion Brook Park (8801 E Saanich Rd, North Saanich) The Peninsula Celebrations Society invites families to hop over for some fun! Children are invited to bring their Easter baskets to Dominion Brook Park (across from the Panorama Recreation Centre on East Saanich Road) in North Saanich. Find the hidden eggs, […] |
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Tuesday, April 7, 2026 10:30am – 11:15am Tot Tuesday Theme: Eggstravaganza Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am 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 […] |
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April 9, 2026, 9:30am - 11:00am Bring your little ones for a fun-filled day of Easter-themed play! Enjoy ride-on-toys, a mini bouncy castle, tumbling mats, slides, and lively music! Reserve your spot online or drop-in if space remains. Guardian participation required. |
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Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily April 10-16 Exhibition Details: TBD Participants: Sharron MacBride, Wendy Framst, Pam Croger and Gillian Bennett |
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Saturday, May 2, 2026 GVCB will have their 2026 Island band fest at the Bodine Hall with 5 concert bands and 2 big band playing back to back. Admission by donation; $10 recommended Open 10:00am - 4:00pm
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The KELSET Elementary School Parent Advisory Council invites the broader community to this family-friendly event to donate and purchase gently used books for all ages. Proceeds from the sale will go directly toward refreshing the KELSET school library collection and bringing authors into KÉLSET to speak with students about the writing and storytelling process, helping […]
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Saturday, April 11, 2026 Showtime: 7:30PM Doors: 7:00PM Tower of Song: a creative tribute to Leonard Cohen, featuring Oliver Swain & Glenna Garramone special guests Adrian Dolan, Patrick Boyle & Alex Campbell This is not your average cover band, but a creative tribute and a re-imagining of Leonard Cohen’s songs and poetry by 2 of […] |
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Sunday, April 12, 2026 Showtime:7:30 PM Doors:7:00 PM Winner of Just for Laughs’ “Outstanding English Comedy Award” Laura Piccinin takes audiences on a hilarious out and proud ride in her autobiographical stand-up show, LESBIHONEST. Laura Piccinin recounts a lifetime of coming outs in a tell-all comedic stand-up story hour. This hilarious and sentimental autobiography reflects on […] |
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm We’re back for another series! Find out who’s the smartest whale in the room at our fun and challenging trivia night. Our epic library-led pub quiz with hosts Darren Millar and Librarian Virginia happens on Tuesdays, February 10, March 24 and April14 from 6 – […] |
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This April, Sidney has something hazy to look forward to with the upcoming 420 Haze Fest. This event promises to deliver a unique experience celebrating hazy beers. Featured Breweries: The fest will showcase a curated selection of hazy beers from several notable breweries, including hazy heavy hitters like: Changing Colours Brewing Project Field House Brewing […] 
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily April 17-23 Exhibition Details: Jane Biggs and Kerry Fleetwood present their love of the natural beauty of light, colour, shape and composition of the everyday items that surround us. Their work is representational with a flare for the sparkle, the sizzle, and the dramatic, capturing the ah-ha moments of delight in […] |
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Our Rotary club of Sidney by the Sea are Protecting the Environment by hosting a very popular drive-thru secure paper shredding fundraiser event on Saturday April 18 at 10364 McDonald Park Rd. parking lot. The contracted shredder is a certified carbon-neutral business, and ensures that all shredded paper is properly recycled and does not go […]
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This powerhouse trio invites you to sit back and relax to the swing, sass and soul of classic jazz! Doors open at 1:30pm. Venue: St Paul’s United Church 2410 Malaview Ave, Sidney BC V8L 2G3 Tickets $25 per person. Children under 12 yrs: free Free parking on site and wheelchair accessible. Tickets also available for […] |
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Open to the public Sunday, April 19 9:00am-4:00pm The Annual Spring Show and Plant Sale is a key horticultural event in Victoria. You will see unusual alpine, woodland, and bog plants potted or arranged in troughs and miniature gardens. This is one of a very few judged alpine plant shows in North America. The plants for sale are […]
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Sunday, April 19, 2026 1:00pm – 3:00pm 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, $8.00. from the Centre) $2 for fabric paint Your creativity Details: Fish molds provided Suitable for all ages Children must be accompanied by an adult […]
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Sunday, April 19, 2026 Showtime: 2:00 PM Doors: 1:30 PM The Commodores Big Band Strike Up the Band Back for a 5th Year! The Commodores Big Band is returning to the Charlie White Theatre for their 5th annual concert! With more than 50 years of entertaining Victoria audiences—from ballroom dances and cruises aboard the Princess Marguerite to performances on […] |
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Monday, April 20, 2026 Showtime: 7:00 PM Doors: 6:30 PM Opera’s greatest hits presented in a fun, down-to-earth showcase guaranteed to leave you filled with laughter and a new appreciation for opera. An internationally renowned roster will amaze and delight. Featuring the amazing Dutch Soprano – Anne Grimm The Notorious Canadian Tenor – Benjamin Butterfield […] |
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Tot Tuesday Theme: Tidepool Explorers Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am 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! Suitable […] |
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Wednesday April 22 @ 7:30pm St. Elizabeth Church (10030 Third St) Tickets: $20/ticket or $50 Family Pack Proceeds support: Hanti Sidra One Global Family
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Atlin lies in the far northwestern corner of BC and took centre stage in 1989 during the province's last major gold rush, aprt of the famed Klondike Gold Rush. Reaching Atlin in those early years was an arduous task. By 1930, aviation began to play a crucial role in connecting this isolated community to the […]
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Thursday, April 23, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for a special Poem in Your Pocket Day Poetry Meet-Up at Small Gods Brewing (9835 Third St., Sidney, BC) Poetry is a vocal art, meant to be heard in the reader’s voice and experienced as sound, just like a song or conversation. Let’s […]
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Thursday, April 23, 2026 Showtime: 7:30 PM Doors: 7:00 PM Dive into the enchanting world of Solidaridad Tango, where virtuoso musicians intertwine their artistry to redefine the very essence of passion and power. This all-female ensemble stands as a beacon of innovation in the world of Tango, bringing a fresh, vibrant perspective to a genre […] |
3 events,Show Times: 11:30 am – 5 pm, daily April 24- 30 Exhibition Details: Watercolours that portrays a journey beyond the threshold into the spiritual world, including life between death and rebirth. Participants: Joseph Graf, Richard Derosiers 
The Sidney Museum and Archives is excited to announce the opening of its 2026 featured exhibit, A Seat at the Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia. Developed by the Chinese Canadian Museum in partnership with the Museum of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia, this exhibit will be on display from April 24-November 15, […]
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Friday, April 24, 2026 Showtime: 7:30 PM Doors: 7:00 PM BackBeat Entertainment is proud to present, POP GOES THE SIXTIES! A live variety show and multimedia presentation, celebrating the music of six legendary musical groups, in one incredible show, lovingly performed by Backbeat, Canada’s most authentic musical tribute to the 1960s. It’s a magical evening […] |
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The 73rd Annual Saanich Peninsula Arts and Craft Society (SPAC) Spring Show Exhibition and Sale is a vibrant celebration of creativity and craftsmanship. This greatly anticipated exhibit is held at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, BC and featuring over 2000 original works of art by SPAC members. Immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity […]
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Saturday, April 25, 2026 Showtime: 7:30 PM Doors: 7:00 PM 2nd Show Added! BackBeat Entertainment is proud to present, POP GOES THE SIXTIES! A live variety show and multimedia presentation, celebrating the music of six legendary musical groups, in one incredible show, lovingly performed by Backbeat, Canada’s most authentic musical tribute to the 1960s. It’s […] |
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Via Choralis spring concert features Antonio Vivaldi's Gloria, a welcome and rare opportunity to hear this uplifting work in its entirety. The forty-voice choir will be assisted by guest soloists and a string quartet. Preceding the Gloria, the choir will perform other glorious choral favourites by Handel, Mozart, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Nathaniel Dett and Andrew […]
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The BC Boat Show is set to return, bigger and better than ever. As the West Coast's premier in-the-water boat show, this anticipated event will take place April 30 - May 3, 2026, at Port Sidney Marina in Sidney, BC. With thousands of visitors expected from across British Columbia, Alberta and Washington State, and dozens […] |
5 events,Get creative and be part of our colourful lobby showcase this May! Starting May 1st, purchase your plant pot kits ($25) from reception. Paint it at home, and bring it back to Panorama to be featured in our community display from May 8-31. When you return your painted pot for display, we’ll add a plant […] 
Show Times: 10am – 4pm, daily May 1- 7 Exhibition Details: Friday Fibre Friends are an eclectic group of local artists. We are known for our colourful, vibrant displays featuring a variety of unique handcrafted items. Our work includes: wearable art, handwoven goods, art quilts, knitting, beaded jewelry, mixed media fibre & paper art and more. Looking […]
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Passport to Broadway: A Musical Journey Around The World Travel the globe and beyond with Broadway musicals and the destinations they are set in. From bustling city streets to distant kingdoms, far away shores and mythical landscapes – Peninsula Singers will take you on an exhilarating tour of the world beginning with our very own […] |
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Passport to Broadway: A Musical Journey Around The World Travel the globe and beyond with Broadway musicals and the destinations they are set in. From bustling city streets to distant kingdoms, far away shores and mythical landscapes – Peninsula Singers will take you on an exhilarating tour of the world beginning with our very own […] |
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A beautiful Spring Festival ~ come celebrate & enjoy a magical day at our Annual MAY DAY SPRING FAIR at Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse! Enjoy the indoor | outdoor Market Fair, featuring 35 hand-picked artisan vendors, treat yourself to an ice cream, feast on delicious food + drink, get crafty, dance a jig, enjoy […]
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Passport to Broadway: A Musical Journey Around The World Travel the globe and beyond with Broadway musicals and the destinations they are set in. From bustling city streets to distant kingdoms, far away shores and mythical landscapes – Peninsula Singers will take you on an exhilarating tour of the world beginning with our very own […]
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Shedding light on beauty, fragility, and the silenced voices of our natural world. With the Emily Carr String Quartet Featuring: Christopher Tin’s The Lost Birds – an elegy for vanished species and a powerful plea for the earth’s fragile future. Wings of Silence features Christopher Tin’s powerful oratorio The Lost Birds—a soaring tribute to the […]
$36.00
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