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💡Happy Halloween!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
October 30, 2025
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MARKETS, PARADES, FESTIVALS AND OTHER AWESOME STUFF
Community Events
Friday, October 31, 2025 | All Day | Galey Farms| $15+
Pumpkinfest at Galey Farms, Festival Of Fear, Carnevil and more! A great space to be for a date, hangout or family occasion!
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 6pm-9pm | Broad View United | Free
Drop by anytime between 6–9pm for trick-or-treating, a photo booth, K-pop-themed snacks, and a cozy movie screening. It's a casual come-and-go evening perfect for all ages.
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 6pm-10pm | Metchosin Community Hall | Free
A spooky market featuring psychic readings, mini spell bags, glitter tattoos, and treats. Come in witchy or other costume attire to shop from talented psychics, artisans, and witchy vendors.
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 3-6pm | Uptown | Free
A family-friendly Halloween fair with games, prizes, live music, princess meet-and-greets, costumes, trick-or-treating, and festive fall fun.
All Weekend | 10am-5pm | Da Vinci Centre | $14/day or $25/weekend pass
Explore 44 exhibitors offering psychic readings, mediumship, and healing treatments, plus 14 workshops designed to connect you with your intuition and inner wisdom.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7:30-9:30pm | Church of Truth – Community of Conscious Living | $37-$47
Experience an immersive Samhain celebration honoring the transition from summer to fall, featuring performance artists embodying the elements, DJ sets, astrology readings, potions at the Elixir Bar, and a community altar for departed loved ones
Saturday + Sunday , November 1 + 2, 2025 | 12pm-4pm | Swan Lake Nature House | Free
Browse handmade linens, quilts, ornaments, and native plant seeds crafted by the Silver Swans at this winter fair. All proceeds support Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary and urban nature conservation.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 9am-4pm | University of Victoria 3900 Finnerty Rd. | Free
The annual Garry Oak Ecosystems Gathering brings together researchers, practitioners, governments, community members and students to learn about restoring oak ecosystems through Indigenous teachings, keynote presentations, and discussions about working in ethical partnership with First Nations on whose territories this work takes place.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10am-5pm | 2614 Bridge St | Free
Browse unique local vendors and artisans at this open house featuring over 35 exhibitors, from jewelry and tile art to coffee roasters and ice cream makers.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10am-2pm | Westshore Town Centre | Free
Bring a cash donation to watch your pumpkin get dropped from a fire engine and smashed to smithereens, with all proceeds benefiting the BC Burn Fund. Tim Hortons will serve hot chocolate and coffee by donation while The Zone at 91-3 broadcasts live.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10am-1pm | 1330 Fairfield Rd | Free
Browse free, gently-used clothing for all ages and styles—just fill a bag and take it home. Donations welcome during the event (one bag per person, washed and in good condition).
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 11:30am-5pm | Dumpling Drop Downtown | Free
Join Dumpling Drop's 5-year anniversary celebration with $5 food and drinks, raffles with prizes from local businesses, and all proceeds going to the BC Alzheimer Society.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 12pm-2pm | Colwood City Hall | Free
Pumpkin smashing, hot dogs, hot drinks, face painting, and a lovely community event!
Saturday + Sunday, November 1 + 2, 2025 | 10am-4pm | Strawberry Vale and District Community Club | $2 cash or $2.50 card
Browse handcrafted gifts, artisanal treats, and festive décor from over 30 local vendors at this long-running community craft fair. Find everything from beeswax candles and driftwood art to craft spirits and pet accessories—all perfect for holiday shopping.
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 1-4pm | 519-620 View St. | Free
Stop by ESTI Studios for an afternoon of art and connection. Live experiences, local creators, and thoughtfully curated indulgence. Come celebrate Victoria’s cozy new space.
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 11am-4pm | Fernwood Community Tags | Free
Over 30 vendors will be selling thousands of vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, and music memorabilia across all genres and price points, from rare collectibles to budget finds. Admission is by donation for adults (kids free), with proceeds supporting CFUV 101.9 FM community radio and local DJs spinning tunes throughout the fair.
Saturday + Sunday, November 1 + 2, 2025 | 10am-4pm | Mary Winspear Centre | $3
Join us for a fun-filled Spook-tacular market of unique Christmas gifts, crafted by local artists and creators.
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BALLET, COMEDY, THEATRE AND MORE!
Performing Arts
✴️🚎 Burning Mom
Multiple Dates! | 7:30pm | The Belfry Theatre | PWYC
A widow defies her children's expectations by driving a 26-foot RV to Burning Man after her husband's death, embarking on an unexpected journey of self-discovery, love, and community in the desert.
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 7:30-10:30pm | Victoria Edelweiss Club | $10-$12
Learn the iconic Thriller dance in a workshop, then show off your moves at a Halloween-themed swing dance where singles and couples mix and mingle on the floor.
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 8pm | The Mint| $20-$25
Come hang and laugh at Victoria's best improv comedy show at The Mint, featuring exclusive happy hour deals throughout the night
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 8pm-9:30pm | Metro Theatre (1411 Quadra Street) | $25
Garden City Improv brings sketch comedy back to Victoria after a decade-long hiatus with a Halloween-themed show featuring original sketches in the style of SNL and Baroness Von Sketch. This is Victoria's first full-length sketch comedy performance in over 10 years.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 3-6pm | 1240 Gladstone Ave | Free
Join Fernwood Neighbourhood House and Dignidad Migrante to honour life and memory through music, food, a community altar, and activities celebrating the Mexican tradition of Día de Muertos. Bring a photo or offering for the altar and connect with neighbours while sharing stories and traditions across cultures.
✴️🎩 AbracaDinner
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 6pm-9:30pm | Langford Legion, 761 Station St. Lanford | $40
Experience close-up magic at your table, then enjoy lasagna dinner with wine or beer, followed by a hilarious stage magic show. All proceeds support veterans and local magician education programs.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7pm & 10pm | Hecklers Bar and Grill | $22
Every Saturday, catch top comics from across Canada and beyond at Hecklers. Experience the best stand-up talent in an intimate setting with early (doors 5:30pm) or late (doors 9pm) show options.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7pm | The Mint | $15
Watch singles navigate hilarious first blind dates on stage while comedian Alex Forman "helps" from behind—usually making things gloriously worse. Perfect for anyone who wants to laugh at the chaos of dating and bond over shared romantic disasters.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 8:30pm-9:40pm | TheatreSKAM (849 Fort Street) | $15
Students from Garen City Improv's advanced classes take the stage to showcase their improvisational skills in this special performance. Watch emerging improvisers demonstrate what they've learned in Improv 301 and Game of the Scene.
Multiple Dates Available! | 7:30pm-10:30pm | Fellowship Hall | $20-60
Atomic Vaudeville's 90th episode explores the unsettling world of doppelgängers through a wild mix of comedy, clown, social satire, and high-energy dance. 31 of Victoria's most versatile performers unite for this raucous show about what happens when your reflection starts talking back.
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 4:30-10pm | Little Fernwood | $10
An underground film and music night premiering In the Land of Fish and Honey by local filmmakers John Ledingham and JP Meldrum, alongside the DIY horror comedy Evil Puddle by cult creators Matt Farley and Charles Roxburgh. Featuring live music from improvisational jam collective Healslime, a filmmaker Q&A, and a night of offbeat, creative chaos.
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 6pm | The Mint | $15
An open-stage celebration of dance, poetry, comedy, and live music — all in honour of Taiya’s 50th birthday! Bring your talent, your energy, and your passion for performance to this vibrant night of creativity and community.
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 7:30-8:35pm | The Vic Theatre | $15
A community film screening and fundraiser for Seeds of Solidarity, featuring Foragers — a poetic exploration of land, resistance, and food sovereignty. Hosted in partnership with local farmers, artists, and herbalists, this gathering invites us to stand in solidarity with those cultivating resilience amid colonial violence.
GET YA BODY MOVIN’
Sports & Athletic
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 5pm-10pm | CARSA Performance Gym | $15
Watch the Vikes basketball teams take on their opponents in a Halloween-themed doubleheader where fans are encouraged to show up in costume and bring the spooky energy.
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 9am | 501 Belleville St.| Free
Join us Saturday at 9am in your Halloween costume—whether it's simple or show-stopping—for a chance to win prizes and free coffee.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 6pm-8pm | Crag X Climbing Gym | Free
Rock Talk is a great opportunity to learn from fellow climbers and hear about their experiences. Three speakers will give presentations on some of the most impactful climbing exploits of their lives in hopes to share their love for this fascinating sport.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 12pm | Vic West Skatepark | Free
Help paint skate features at Vic West using spray paint and regular paint, then stick around for a skate comp with beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories starting at 1pm. Pizza, BBQ, and prizes provided.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 6:05pm-9:05pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre | $21
The Victoria Royals face off against the Penticton Vees for Anime Theme Night, featuring updated jumbotron graphics and special player introductions with anime-inspired visuals. The stadium transforms with eye-catching anime graphics throughout the game.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 12:10pm-2pm | Island Circus Space | $140
A two-hour Saturday session that combines handstand training with fresh coffee, giving you the time to build strength, refine your technique, and tackle new challenges. Perfect for dedicated students ready to level up their inversion practice.
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 7:05pm | Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre | $21 (25% off for LampPost Users!)
A thrilling, family-friendly hockey game where kids take over the action—announcing, helping the team, and adding extra excitement to an unforgettable day at the rink.
✴️🚴♀️ FSRC Mini Triathlon
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 11:30am | Crystal Pool | $5-$10
Fernwood Social Run Club’s Community Sprint Triathlon is back! An easy, entry-level way of getting into Triathlon hosted by FSRC
SEWING, PAINTING, WRITING, AND OTHER ART
Arts & Creative
Till Friday, October 31st | 8pm-9pm | Heritage Acres | $35/25
Experience a site-specific theatrical horror show set in a remote wild west town where audiences walk through shadowy barns and moonlit churches while encountering werewolves, shootouts, and jump scares around every corner. This immersive 60-minute production blends classic Western elements with horror and humor as something hungry and hairy lurks in the darkness.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 8:30pm-12am | Ukrainian Cultural Centre | $15 Cash
Dance the night away at this Latin social featuring salsa, bachata, and kizomba, with a beginner lesson at 8pm followed by open dancing until midnight.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 7pm | Fireside Grill | $200
Victoria's first dark fantasy ball takes over a Tudor heritage estate with gothic glamour, featuring gourmet food, drinks, DJ entertainment, murder-mystery games, costume contests, and fantasy character interactions. Guests dress as villains, vampires, dark fae, or sorcerers for an enchanted evening of dancing and revelry.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10am-5pm | Art Gallery of Greater Victoria | Free
Explore diverse artworks and exhibitions at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria with free admission on the first Saturday of every month from 10 am to 5 pm. Enjoy access to the gallery's programs and collections at no charge through September 2026.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 3pm-5:30pm | Oaklands neighbourhood | $40
A monthly collage workshop where you can create art, learn techniques from an experienced instructor, or just hang out and make something fun. All materials are supplied, no experience needed, and you'll learn the best glues and methods to keep everything clean while you work
Till Sunday, November 2nd | 2pm-10pm | 706 Fort Street | $15 at the door
The Artcade's Halloween expansion transforms into an interactive laboratory of playful chaos, featuring musical mutations, glowing installations, and friendly creatures—no jump scares, just creative experiments gone adorably wrong.
KEEP YOUR MIND FRESH
Learning & Workshops
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 1pm-4pm | Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre | $25
Learn how to choose the perfect fruit trees for Victoria's climate and your specific garden conditions, from site assessment to sourcing healthy specimens that will actually thrive and produce abundant harvests.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10am | Compost Education Centre | Free
Discover the art of backyard composting in this hands-on workshop. Learn the key ingredients for successful compost, choose the right system, and create nutrient-rich soil while keeping pests at bay.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10am. to 12pm noon | Learning Commons – B215, Belmont Secondary School | Free
Learn the secrets of year-round gardening on the West Shore, from sowing seeds to crop rotation and winter protection. This presentation covers soil care, pest management, and planning techniques for a bountiful harvest every month.
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 10:30am-12pm | Patio Gardens | $59
Create unique wall art using preserved moss, dried florals, and natural accents in hexagon frames. This low-maintenance piece brings nature indoors and makes a great handmade gift.
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 1-4pm | Gardens at HCP | $95
Create two unique clay ornaments—one that glimmers with light and another that produces gentle sound—using slab-building and glazing techniques.
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 1-2:15pm | 1335 Thurlow Rd | Free
A lively, beginner-friendly drumming workshop where everyone is welcome to learn simple, powerful rhythms together using provided drums in community.
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 2-4pm | Oaklands Neighbourhood | $35
A relaxed writing group offering prompts, quiet writing time, and community connection. Come write, reflect, and stay accountable alongside others.
Sunday, November 2, 2025 | 2-4pm | Ward Room - CFB Esquimalt 1586 Esquimalt Road | $65
Learn about marine electrical systems including solar panels, batteries, alternators, and charge controllers through safety-focused instruction with hands-on examples and troubleshooting techniques. ⚡
TASTE THE ISLAND GOODS!
Foodie Events
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 2pm | Tre Fantastico Bar and Deli | Free
Siblings Edith and Ivan's anaerobic washed process coffee from Peru delivers complex flavors of panela, stone fruit, citrus and soft berries through a wine industry-inspired fermentation technique. Free tasting Friday at 2pm across three locations.
Sunday, November 2nd | 9:30am - Sold Out | Wairua Cafe | TBD
A collaboration with @forestofbutter bringing ghoulish-themed baked treats to celebrate the end of spooky season. Wickedly delicious goodies will be available Saturday.
ENJOY THE WEST COAST AIR
Outdoor
✴️🦆 Queer Bird Club
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 9am | Swan Lake | Free
Join a casual morning walk around Swan Lake's floating docks and loop trail to spot ducks and enjoy nature at a relaxed pace. No birding experience or equipment needed—just bring your curiosity and walking shoes!
Sunday, November 2nd | 12:30-4pm | 1325 Bay St | $15-$20
Join a community apple pressing event where you can bring your apples (2-3 milk crates worth) and press them into fresh juice with sanitizing stations provided. Ground fall apples and those with minor damage are welcome, and you can either sign up for a time slot or drop in.
Sunday, November 2nd | 10am-12pm | Redfern Park | Free
Join us for the last Redfern Commons work party of the season! Come do some weeding, learn about native plants, and maybe get some food while you’re at it!
SLOW FOLKY VIBES, HUGE ELECTRONIC SHOWS & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
Live Music & Concerts
Friday, October 31st
▶️ Neon Rave Grave | Electronic & Techno | 9pm | 919 Douglas| $10-$20 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Halloween Party Thorns n Roses Band | Indie & Rock | 9pm | Loghouse Pub | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ Love Island | Electronic & Techno | Late | If you know, you know | $10 | If you know, you know!
▶️ Fridaymusic: Woodwinds | Classical & Jazz | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Phillip T. Young Recital Hall | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ Schubert and Boccherini String Quintets | Classical & Jazz | 7:30pm | St. John the Divine Church | $0-$35 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Power Clown(Iron Maiden)/ Rip N Destroy(Kiss)/ Painful Reminder(SNFU) | Classical & Jazz | 6:30pm | Lucky Bar | $25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Stephen Brown’s Bastion Jazz Band | Classical & Jazz | 7-9pm | Oaks Restaurent and Tea Room | Free | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons | Classical & Jazz | 6:45pm. | St Ann's Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria, V8V 4W8 | $39+ | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ Shanna Dance & the Black Magic Quartet | Classical & Jazz | 7pm-9pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Horror Show at the Sticky Wicket | Electronic & Techno | 9pm | Sticky Wicket | $10 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Nightmare on Douglas | Electronic & Techno | 9pm | Studio 919 | $15-$25 | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ Halloween at Upstairs | Electronic & Techno | 10pm-2am | Upstairs | $10+ | Tickets & Info
▶️ CRYPT HALLOWEEN - Midnight Project X Rifflandia | Electronic & Techno | 10pm-4am | 2500 Rock Bay Ave | $60-$115 | Tickets & Info
▶️ MADHOUSE: VICTORIA'S BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY | Electronic & Techno | 9pm | Capital Ballroom | $19 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Treat Street at Luxton Fairgrounds | Indie & Rock | 5:30-8pm | Luxton Fairgroundsd | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ MEATDRAW at Other Guise | Indie & Rock | 9pm-11:59pm | 716 Johnson Street | $10 - $25 | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ Standard Issue Pleasure Model, Silverware, Trackmeet, HOTPOT | Indie & Rock | 7:30pm | Fernwood Community Centre | $5-$31 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Gadfly, Lunchtime Band, The Band Stale | Indie & Rock | 7:45pm | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $20 | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ MEATDRAW at Other Guise | Indie & Rock | 9pm-Late | 716 Johnson St. | $15-$25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Transitional Alien | Metal & Punk | 7-11:30pm | The Rebel Garage | $17 | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ Halloween at the Coda with Luna Land, Anne Martina & Savy | World Beats | 6-8:30pm | The Coda | $15 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Transitional Alien | World Beats | 7pm | Rebel Garage | $17 | Tickets & Info
Saturday, November 1st
▶️ Halloween Night Party at FOD | Electronic & Techno | 9pm-2am | Friends of Dorothy | $0-$10 | Tickets & Info
▶️ N1GHT FVM | Classical & Jazz | 7:30pm | Phoenix Bar and Grill | $15 | Tickets & Info
▶️ UVic Symphony Orchestra: Symphonic Spirit | Classical & Jazz | 8pm-10pm | The Farquhar at UVic | Regular $28 / Seniors $22 / Students & UVic Alumni $15 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Horror Show at the Sticky Wicket | Classical & Jazz | 9pm | Sticky Wicket | $10 | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ The Ryan Oliver Quartet plays Sonny Rollins | Classical & Jazz | 7pm-9pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $30 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Sounds of Joy - Cascadia Strings | Country & Folk | 6-8:30pm | The Coda | $30 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Dance Of The Dead ft: Andrew Allsgood, Khan, Splan, Therapy | Country & Folk | 9pm-2am | The Downbeat | $12 | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ Halloween Contra Dance | Country & Folk | 7pm-10pm | St. Luke's Hall | $15 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Halloween Night SATURDAY - Paparazzi Night Club | Electronic & Techno | 9pm-2am | Paparazzi Nightclub | $10+ | Tickets & Info
▶️ Encore After Dark | Electronic & Techno | 10pm-2am | ENCORE | $5-$15 | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ CRYPT HALLOWEEN - Midnight Project X Rifflandia | Electronic & Techno | 10pm-4am | 2500 Rock Bay Ave | $60-$115 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Chromeo | Electronic & Techno | 10pm | Upstairs | 40 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Hot Chicken Salad, Red Sphere, & Top Ropes. | Indie & Rock | 6-10pm | Little Fernwood | $15 Door | Tickets & Info
▶️ MEATDRAW at Other Guise | Indie & Rock | 9pm-11pm | 716 Johnson Street | $10 - $25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ CASINO after dark : Halloween Party & Play | Indie & Rock | 9pm-2am | Elements Casino Victoria | $50 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Chromeo DJ Set, Pat Lok | Indie & Rock | 10pm-2am | Upstairs | $46+ | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ SUPER TASTE VICTORIA PRESENTS DANCE PARTY 2000: HALLOWEEN EDITION | Pop & Club | 10pm | Capital Ballroom | $25 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Dia de los Muertos Live Music | World Beats | 9:30pm-2am | The Coda | $20-$25 | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert | World Beats | 7pm - 2:30pm | Royal Theatre | Starting at $29.00 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Standard Issue Pleasure Model, Silverware, Trackmeet, HOTPOT | Indie & Rock | 7:30pm | Fernwood Community Centre | $5-$31 | Tickets & Info
Sunday, November 2nd
▶️ CanUS - Trad Jazz Matinee feat. Jim Armstrong | Classical & Jazz | 1-3pm | Hermann's Jazz Club| $25 | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ No place, but echo: Sound as Shelter, Memory as Score | Classical & Jazz | 2-4:30pm | Phillip T. Young Recital| Donation | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ Born Ruffians | Rock | 7pm | Capital Ballroom | $34 | Tickets & Info
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