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Weekend Events Planner
💡Halloween markets, lantern festivals, and fall events a'plenty!
Jared Leary & Simon Larocque
October 03, 2024
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Hey LampPosters! Welcome to spooky szn - and the weekend’s event list is here to help you get into the mood!
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Pachena Bay Music Festival 2025
July 18th - 20th
Now it might seem like we’re a bit early on this one, but this is going to sell out.
While the performers aren’t out yet, you can expect to be dancing to groovy tunes, wubz, techno, disco and so much more!
Find yourself lost in the the tall trees and ocean breeze at this TRULY west coast festival experience.
🧚🐉🔮
Community Events
Friday, October 4 | 5:30-9:30pm | Esquimalt Gorge Park | Free
Coming back for round 2, lots of lanterns this weekend! Live music, roaming puppets, food vendors and face paintings to be found here! Use your lantern (which you make) to explore the enchanted forest and magical garden.
Friday, October 4 | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Tapestry | $60
Oktoberfest heads to Tapestry Victoria Harbour! Three course dinner, drinks, and dancing to the Oompah band's classic Bavarian tunes!
Friday, October 4 | 3:00, 5:00 & 7:00pm All Weekend | Mayfair Shopping Centre | $25
The circus is in town all weekend long! Bringing their bodacious acts and dazzling performances, you don't want to miss out on this engaging show happening at Mayfair.
✴️🎊 Fernwood Palooza
Saturday, October 5 | 3:00-9:00pm | Fernwood Skatepark | $15 or PWYC
It's like Lollapalooza but way cooler bands and right in your backyard (Fernwood). All proceeds going to Indigenous Residential School Survivors. Vendors will be there too!
Saturday, October 5 | 9:30am-4:00pm | Lazy Susan Shop in Oak Bay | Free
All the best retro and vintage gear - Halloween style! Tiki, Clothing, Housewares, Toys, Makers, and much more as well. Come dressed up and to trick or treat.
Saturday, October 5 | 10:00am-3:00pm | Hillside Mall | Free
What to Expect: Live DJ, line dancing for all ages, fall themes photo opportunities, floral workshops, local businesses and fun games for the kiddos.
Saturday, October 5 | 10:00am-2:00pm | The Gardens at HCP | Free
Fall is here and the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific is hosting local vendors, a corn broil, face painting, apple pressing and tons of other family friendly activities this Saturday!
Saturday, October 5 | 10:00am-3:00pm | Royal BC Museum | Free
A fun-filled day with guest speakers, interactive exhibits, and a kids’ zone celebrating Earth’s geological wonders! Explore fossils, rocks, and more. The event collaborates with government agencies, geological societies, UVIC Earth and Ocean Sciences and more!
Saturday, October 5 | 11:00am-5:00pm | CTEI Atrium - 4481 Interurban Road | Free
Discover free expert advice on home energy savings, upgrades, and financial support at this family-friendly event in Greater Victoria!
Saturday, October 5 | 10:00am-2:00pm | Royal Bay Secondary School | $40
Snag a delicious bowl of soup or soups and exciting market place , in aid of local support programs for women & girls! UNLIMITED SOUP!!!
Sunday, October 6 | 1:00-3:30pm | Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion | $40+
Enjoy an afternoon filled with specialty teas and coffee, catered baked goods and sandwiches, speaker presentations, and a silent auction. All proceeds supporting service toward borderline personality disorder.
Get into the spooky season spirit!
🎃 Get into the Halloween spirit at the Little Fernwood Halloween Market!
Discover unique costumes, handmade crafts, and enjoy a sip n' shop experience. Entry is free.
With a mix of great music and a festive atmosphere, it'll get you into the moon for the upcoming spooky season.
Sunday, October 6th | 12:00 - 6:00pm | 1923 Fernwood Rd | Free
Performing Arts
Friday, October 4 | 7:30 Start | Russell Books | Free
Jan Conn’s Peony Vertigo explores landscapes and dream imagery, while Kayla Czaga's acclaimed poetry collections have been shortlisted for several prestigious literary awards. Come at 7:00 to sign up for the open mic.
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Sports & Athletic Events
Saturday, October 5 | 10:00am | Vic West Skatepark | Free
Femmes & thems skate sesh that is all ages & beginner friendly. Be sure to roll up before the rain does!
Saturday, October 5 | 2:30-4:30pm | Victor Brodeur School Parking Lot | Free
The weirdest yet most welcoming older age running group you'll ever go to. A non-competitive adult oriented get together. Refreshments to follow. First timers are free. Wear a dress!
Sunday, October 6 | 11:00am-2:00pm | Sitkum Park of the E&N Trail | Free
Have you been riding your bike this week? Need a quick tune-up or party? GoByBike has its last Celebration Station where you can listen to music, win prizes and snag food!
🥊 UFC 307
Saturday, October 5 | 6:00-10:00pm | The Sticky Wicket | $8
Pereira vs. Rountree for Light Heavyweight and Pennington vs. Peña for Women Bantamweight. Should be nasty!
Arts & Creative Events
Friday, October 4 | 5:30-10:30pm | Fernwood Community Centre Gymnasium | $10
Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Street Fighter 6, and Tekken 8. BYOC and hang! Every other Friday at the Fernwood Community Centre for our Bi-Weekly Video Game Tournaments, we supply all the setups!
Friday, October 4 | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Church of Truth | $35-$50
So, you're blindfolded at the start of the evening, and engage in games, conversations and exercises to meet new people. Love is blind (literally)!
Saturday, October 5 | 12:00-6:00pm | 2508 Douglas St | Free
We've never been to a pottery event, let alone an opening party, but come on! This has to be fun! Explore the space, curated shop, more classes and space to connect with clay enthusiasts.
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Learning & Workshops
Friday, October 4 | 5:00-7:00pm | Circularity Boutique | By Donation
Sarah Marie Wiebe's experience during BC's 2021 heat dome shaped her ecofeminist politics of parenting, highlighting connections between climate disasters, emergency care, informed consent, and the need for ethical, caring relationships with the planet.
Saturday, October 5 | 1:00-3:00pm | GARDENWORKS Saanich | Free
How to clean up and prepare your Mason Bees for the winter on the Island! Who is Mason anyways? Sounds like a good guy.
Saturday, October 5 | 10:00am-3:00pm / 1:00pm | Gardenworks Oak Bay | Free
TONS of workshops and seminars happening this weekend that are all FREE! Click the link above to see the list and reserve your spot on eventbrite before its too late. Cool event!
Saturday, October 5 | 2:00-4:30pm | Victoria Scottish Community Centre | $25
Outdoor Events
Saturday, October 5 | 10:00am-3:00pm | Gardenworks Oak Bay | $6+
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Live Music & Concerts
Friday, October 4th
✴️▶️ Rashdale / Dysaynia / Sunshower | Rock/Punk/Indie | 8:00pm | Victoria Event Centre | $15-$20 | Tickets & Info
▶️ Kimbs & Soleil | Club Anthems | 10:00pm | Upstairs | $10+ | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️ Mind Garden Residents Night | Heavy/Bass/Sub/Tech | 11:00pm-5:00am | NOOK | $16 | Tickets & Info
▶️ David Santana's Organ Trio | Jazz | 9:00-11:00pm | Pagliacci's | Free | Tickets & Info
▶️ Aftershock | Classic Rock | 7:00-10:00pm | The Loft Pub | $10 | Tickets & Info
▶️ House Techno Night | Hip-Hop/Dancehall/Caribbean | 10:00pm | Medusa Shot House | $0-$15 | Tickets & Info
Saturday, October 5th
✴️▶️Seth Leupold Large Group | Jazz | 7:00-9:00pm | Caffe Fantastico | $15-$20 | Tickets & Info
▶️Fall Again with DJ Lala | Hip-Hop/Dancehall/Caribbean | 10:00pm | Medusa Shot House | $0-$15 | Tickets & Info
▶️McKinley Wolf | Blues | 7:00-10:00pm | The Loft Pub | $10 | Tickets & Info
▶️Menno Versteeg and Janky Bungag | Pop/Country/Alt-Indie | 4:00pm | Wheelies Motorcycles | $10 | Tickets & Info
Sunday, October 6th
✴️▶️The Hounds of Cuchulain | Folk | 7:30-10:00pm | The Norway House | $8 Door | Tickets & Info
▶️Robin Layne & the Rhythm Makers | Afro-Latin/Jazz | 1:30-3:00pm | The Mint | $20-$25 | Tickets & Info
▶️Parker - Beethoveen's Emperor Concerto | Classical Beethoveen | 2:30pm | Royal Theatre | $39+ | Tickets & Info
✴️▶️CanUS | Traditional Jazz Matinee | Jazz | 1:00-3:00pm | Hermann's Jazz Club | $20 | Tickets & Info
▶️Skyline Sessions | Indie/Rock | 7:00-10:00pm | Emailed 24 hours before | $16-$25 | Tickets & Info
▶️Yiddish Columbia State Orchestra | Jewish Orchestra | 8:00-10:00pm | Pagliacci's | Free | Tickets & Info
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