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💡Lights of Wonder, Acro Yoga and Knitting Club

Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
December 21, 2025

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Join us for a New Years celebration in collaboration with Whistle Buoy!

Celebrating this amazing year and dancing into the new one. We will be playing 2000-2010s pop classics all night long! Tickets give you access to both the dance floor and the Pub so you can choose to socialize or boogie. See you there.

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Community Events

✴️🎡Lights of Wonder

Monday, December 22, 2025 | 4pm-9pm | Centennial Square | Free | Downtown Victoria Business Association

Experience a month of dazzling light displays, live entertainment, food trucks, and seasonal activities in downtown's Centennial Square, with lights running 24/7 and special Friday night events. A Ferris wheel joins the festivities starting December 19th for an extra touch of holiday magic.
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🎁Christmas Gift Wrapping

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | 3-4pm | 707 Douglas St Victoria, BC, V8W 2B4 | $5

Get your Christmas gifts wrapped with creative second-hand materials while supporting a good cause through a small donation.
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✴️🎄Family Christmas Service

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | 4pm-5pm | 7180 East Saanich Rd, Saanichton | Free | Central Saanich United Church

A family-friendly Christmas celebration where kids can experience the nativity story through carols, songs, and the chance to dress up as shepherds or angels. All ages welcome to join in the fun.

🕯️Christmas Eve Service

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | 7pm-8pm | 7180 East Saanich Rd, Saanichton | Free | Central Saanich United Church

Celebrate Christmas Eve with candlelight carols starting at 6:30pm, followed by a 7pm service sharing the timeless story of the season. A warm, welcoming evening for all ages and backgrounds.

☕Holiday Hot Chocolate Shop & Sip

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | 10am-4pm | 552 Johnson Street | Ecologyst

Browse locally made clothing and accessories while enjoying complimentary hot cocoa on December 24th and 26th.
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✴️🥊Teddy's Boxing Day Classic

Friday, December 26, 2025 | 11am-9pm | Small Gods Brewing - 9835 Third St, Sidney, BC V8L 3A7 | Free | Small Gods Brewing

Team up with Teddy's Boxing & Fitness for a Boxing Day celebration featuring brunch, happy hour specials, a run club session, and post-run brews—all while supporting the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank. Every Million Dollar Baby beer sold donates $4 to the food bank, with matched cash donations throughout the day.

💃Silver Bells Catered Christmas Dinner and Dance Social

Sunday, December 28, 2025 | 3:15pm-10pm | 111 Superior St, Victoria, BC V8V 1T2, Canada | Tickets are $65+ | Victoria Latin Dance Association

Ring in the new year early with a festive evening of catered dinner, holiday games (bring a $20 wrapped gift for the Christmas Elephant Game), and three hours of salsa, bachata, kizomba, and merengue dancing. Dress in winter wonderland colors—whites, silvers, or blues—for a chance to win a holiday prize.

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Performing Arts

✴️🎄Jason Stevens - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Monday, December 22, 2025 | 6pm | St. Ann's Academy And Auditorium | $39

Acclaimed storyteller Jason Stevens performs Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" through voice alone—no costumes, lights, or music—bringing 17 characters to life in the historic St. Ann's Academy Chapel. This beloved Victoria tradition offers three intimate performances including a special Christmas Eve show with carols and bells.
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🎤Hecklers Presents: Alistair Ogden

Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 8pm | Hecklers Bar & Grill | $22

Every Saturday, catch top-tier comics from Canada and beyond performing at Hecklers. Show starts at 7:30pm, so grab your seat early.

✴️🩰The Gift of the Nutcracker

Sunday, December 28, 2025 | 2pm | Royal Theater | $34.75

Experience Victoria's beloved holiday tradition as the Victoria Symphony and Ballet Victoria dancers perform this timeless classic. Watch stunning performances from both professional and young conservatory dancers that bring the magic of the season to life.
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BOARD GAMES, TRIVIA AND MORE!

Fun n’ Games

✴️🎯Crokinole

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | 12-2pm | 380 Cook Street | $2 for members, $4 for non-members | CookStreetVillageActivityCentre

A classic Canadian game where you flick wooden discs across a board, trying to land in high-scoring zones while knocking your opponents' pieces out of the way. Easy to learn and surprisingly competitive.
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🧠Benji's Pub Quiz

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | 7pm | Whistle Buoy | $12

Test your trivia knowledge with Benji's entertaining pub quiz featuring clever questions, witty hosting, and team-based fun. Doors open at 7pm, quiz kicks off at 7:30pm sharp.
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No such thing as mistakes, just happy accidents

Arts and Creative

✴️🧶Unwind Victoria Knitting Club

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | 7-8:30pm | 1330 Fairfield Rd | Free

Join a relaxed knitting circle where you can work on fiber arts projects while chatting with fellow crafters. Bring your own supplies and comfy clothes—beginners welcome, with facilitators ready to help you get started.
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🎨Art Peace: Sharing art for troubled times. Gage Gallery Group Show

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | 11am-5pm | 19 Bastion Square. Victoria, BC Canada | Free

Twenty-one artists explore the connection between creativity and tranquility through original works centered on how art can inspire peace in our hearts and communities. The exhibition runs December 9-24, with an opening reception December 13 and a special evening of performances and artist talks on December 16.

🧵Holiday Sewcial Retreat — All-Day Sewing Escape

Saturday, December 27, 2025 | 10am-5pm | Green Thimble | $100

Spend a full day working on your sewing projects in a supportive, social environment with lunch, snacks, and helpful guidance from host Tanya whenever you need it. Perfect for advanced beginners and up who want uninterrupted creative time away from holiday chaos.
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✴️🤸Sunday Indoor Acro & Movement Jam

Sunday, December 28, 2025 | 3:40pm-6:30pm | Island Circus Space | $12 | Island Circus Space

Practice and play with acro yoga, flow arts, handstands, and movement in a welcoming community jam session. Drop-in is $12 + GST.
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