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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6 events,
Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation Online Auction
Our Under Paris Skies Gala is sold out BUT our Online Silent Auction is NOW OPEN for YOU and EVERYONE! Register here www.sphf.ca & start your bidding! We are so delighted with the overwhelming support and contributions from our local community and businesses,to help us raise funds for our community hospital & this year’s “Close […]
Sunday Studio Art Show
Four artists exhibiting acrylic and watercolour paintings, mixed media, crafts and quilts.
Artist-Directed Exhibitions, Sandy King
Sidney ArtSea continues to showcase a variety of artists presenting painting, poetry works, jewelry and more.
An Autumn Art Show
This show will include, oil, acrylic, and watercolour paintings as well as some mixed media. There will also be some interesting craft items available as well.
Halloween Costume Parade at Kindergym
Halloween Costume Parade at Kindergym
Come along for our Kindergym Halloween costume parade! Show off your Spooktacular costumes and "trick or treat" for some special surprises.
Treat Street
Treat Street
Downtown Sidney will be closed to traffic and invites little ghosts, goblins and princesses to enjoy a family trick-or-treat event on Halloween! Visit various Treat Stations around Sidney as well as at some of the local merchants. Free fun for the whole family!
4 events,
Backpack Project
The Backpack Project is an annual local initiative in its 14th year of operation. It provides backpacks full of necessities and comfort items on Christmas day to community members throughout the Greater Victoria region who are experiencing homelessness. The backpacks are delivered to local women’s and community shelters, and are also handed out personally to […]
5 events,
Classified: The Retrospected Tour
Classified: The Retrospected Tour
Classified is one of Canada’s most respected and successful rap artists, producers, and songwriters. He has an incredible ability to break down the barrier between performer and audience while “leading the vanguard of East Coast hip hop”. Classified will offer fans a stripped-down, acoustic take on some of his biggest and most celebrated hits over […]
4 events,
Diverse Threads
Come, be inspired and celebrate the works from Diverse Threads’ talented group of fibre artists, painters and photographers. Artists will be present and creating perfect, bespoke holiday gifts. Free draw for all attendees.
Return of The Eagle Eyes (Eagles Tribute)
Return of The Eagle Eyes (Eagles Tribute)
‘Eagle Eyes' is a tribute band to the legendary music of the ’EAGLES’. The four members of the band have over 120 years of combined experience as professional touring musicians. They have taken great care and dedication to recreate the harmonies and capturing the magic of the EAGLES studio recordings.
7 events,
First Chance Christmas Craft Show
First & Last Chance are two distinctive Christmas Craft Shows featuring an array of works of over 80 artists, artisans, makers, and designers from our beautiful West Coast and it's surrounding islands. Since 1989, these shows are two of Vancouver Island's premier Christmas shopping events which have become favourite craft sales to many in Sidney, […]
Winter Markets in the Barn
Winter Markets in the Barn
Find unique gifts, produce, and meats at the Winter Market! Everything is all made, baked, or grown locally. While enjoying the market you can listen to festive music, and have some coffee and snacks. Date: November 5, 12, 19, & December 10 Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation Gala
Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation Gala
After two years at home, we are pleased to once again be hosting our annual Gala in person at Church and State Winery. This year's "Under Paris Skies" themed-event will have a French flair with a French-inspired three course dinner prepared by Truffles Catering and "Under Paris Skies" performed by the Edie Daponte Quartet. With […]
Bourne to be Ozz
Bourne to be Ozz
The Godfather of Heavy Metal, Ozzy Osbourne has been rockin’ the world since the formation of Black Sabbath back in 1968. With worldwide record sales topping 100 million, Ozzy – as a solo artist & a founding member of Black Sabbath – has dominated the genre of heavy metal for 5 decades. With heavy guitar […]
6 events,
A Tribute to the Canadian Armed Services
Reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served this country. Learn about the individuals who participate in war; of their lived experiences of men and women, and what it means to remember them. There will be small displays of loaned Trench Art, Canadian Army and RCAF items, and a World War 2 Nurse's […]
Salute to Our Veterans
Salute to Our Veterans
The Sidney Concert Band presents it's annual "Salute to Veterans" concert. Bringing together many themes of remembrance and recollection, the 40 member Sidney Concert Band presents its annual "Salute to Veterans" concert on Sunday, November 6 at 2pm at the Charlie White Theatre in the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, BC Enjoy an afternoon of […]
Drumming Classes
Drumming Classes
Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes, drumming using both hands, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. Every Sunday from October 30 - December 11 […]
5 events,
Sidney Blood Donation Event
Sidney Blood Donation Event
Thank you so much for your incredible community support, Sidney -- you truly Make All The Difference! We are back at the Mary Winspear Centre on Monday, November 7 from 12noon to 6pm. Appointments may be booked online at blood.ca, by downloading the GiveBlood app or by calling 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283). If you miss us this […]
Matt Dusk Sings Sinatra
Matt Dusk Sings Sinatra
Sinatra. All that cool, classy style and energy from the Rat Pack shows of yesterday are right here, right now. Take a journey with Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum selling crooner Matt Dusk as he whisks you away to Las-Vegas in 1966 where he pays homage to his hero Frank Sinatra.
6 events,
Good Morning Storytime
Good Morning Storytime
Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Ages 0-5 years. Drop-in.
Writer Showcase
Writer Showcase
Find out what a few local writers are up to! Writers for this Showcase will read from recent works or talk about their publishing experience, with audience questions to follow. This event is drop-in. Geoff Strong Geoff is an atmospheric/climate scientist by profession who now devotes much of his time to providing public education on […]
An Evening of Inspiration & Revitalization with Stephanie Staples
An Evening of Inspiration & Revitalization with Stephanie Staples
Steph is multi-titled author and expert storyteller who delivers idea-packed programs proven to increase feelings of hope, happiness, empowerment and ability to apply actionable, positive change for her audiences. Plus they are pretty darn fun! Along with her eclectic qualifications that combine learnings from her background in healthcare, journalism, fitness and communications - Steph speaks […]
6 events,
Remembrance Day Ceremony
On November 11th, the traditional Remembrance Day Parade will proceed at 10:25 a.m. from the Mary Winspear Centre, along Beacon Avenue and Second Street, to the Cenotaph on Sidney Avenue. The Service of Remembrance for the Fallen will commence at 10:45 a.m. This will include laying of wreaths to honour the ultimate sacrifice of service […]
Studio 30 Art Club Show
“The Studio 30 Art Club is having an art show from November 11-17 at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park! The Studio 30 Art Club is a local non-profit society that has been supporting Victoria-area artists for over 40 years. Club members work in various mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel, and mixed media. The […]
Madeleine Peyroux
With her dusky, lyrical style and affinity for reinterpreting classic jazz, blues, and folk standards, vocalist Madeleine Peyroux is a highly acclaimed, internationally recognized artist. Emerging in her teens as a street-busking performer in Paris' Latin Quarter in the 1980s, Peyroux drew favorable comparisons to legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday, and eventually caught the attention […]
Everyone Welcome Skate
Everyone Welcome Skate
Bring your family and friends and join us for a skate on Monday, November 11. Helmets are available free of charge.
6 events,
Winter Markets in the Barn
Winter Markets in the Barn
Find unique gifts, produce, and meats at the Winter Market! Everything is all made, baked, or grown locally. While enjoying the market you can listen to festive music, and have some coffee and snacks. Date: November 5, 12, 19, & December 10 Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
SOME KNIGHTS! A Medieval bash Nov. 12 with PACIFIC EDGE CHORUS and SHINNDIG at Saanich Fairgrounds
SOME KNIGHTS! A Medieval bash Nov. 12 with PACIFIC EDGE CHORUS and SHINNDIG at Saanich Fairgrounds
PACIFIC EDGE CHORUS presents SOME KNIGHTS, a rollicking medieval bash and show at Saanich Fairgrounds' Main Hall on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 6:30 to 11:00 PM. SOME KNIGHTS ticket includes: • an entertaining show by Pacific Edge Chorus in medieval attire, pacificedgechorus.ca • music and dancing to local band Shinndig (formerly Rig a Jig), […]
4 events,
Drumming Classes
Drumming Classes
Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes, drumming using both hands, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. Every Sunday from October 30 - December 11 […]
7 events,
Pro-D Day $2 Skate
Pro-D Day $2 Skate
Join us for a fun filled Pro-D day! Bring your family and friends for swimming and skating fun, music, games, and prizes. Helmets are available free of charge for skating.
Scrabble Drop-in
Scrabble Drop-in
Join us for fun and friendly competition! Scrabble mentor present Scrabble sets available Bring your own set if you have one All skill levels welcome!
Pro-D Day $2 Swim
Pro-D Day $2 Swim
Join us for a fun filled Pro-D day! Bring your family and friends for swimming and skating fun, music, games, and prizes. Helmets are available free of charge for skating.
6 events,
Tech Tuesdays
Tech Tuesdays
Struggling with your eBooks? Need some help navigating a website? Need a few pointers on how to make your phone or tablet work for you? Drop in or make an appointment between 10:30 and 11:30 every Tuesday for one-on-one help from our information tech or librarian. Get help with your mobile device or laptop and […]
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers
Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers
Catch up with us and the Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers, Tuesday, November 15 at 1:30pm at SHOAL. Find out how Crime Stoppers work, how they help keep you safe, and how much they do in our community. Meet Crime Stopper Gillian Millan who heads up this informative workshop and can answer all your questions about […]
Seaside magazine Book Club – Permanent Astonishment
Seaside magazine Book Club – Permanent Astonishment
The Seaside Magazine Book Club is reading “Permanent Astonishment” by Tomson Highway for September. Please contact Virginia at sidney@virl.bc.ca or call 250-656-0944 to reserve a copy. The next meeting will be in-person in the Horth Room (attached to the library). Subscribe to the email list to stay up-to-date with the latest Seaside Magazine Book Club information.
4 events,
Barney Bentall & Cariboo Express
The Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank & The Mary Winspear Centre are proud to present the annual Barney Bentall & the Cariboo Express fundraising concert. With all proceeds from the concert going directly to the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank. The Cariboo Express is a one-of-a-kind variety show hosted by Barney Bentall. Boasting a cast […]
6 events,
Good Morning Storytime
Good Morning Storytime
Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Ages 0-5 years. Drop-in.
Snotty Nose Rez Kids Workshop + Performance
Snotty Nose Rez Kids Workshop + Performance
Calling all teens and youth under 30! The Sidney/North Saanich Library is hosting Indigenous rap artists SNRK for an up close and personal songwriting and music production workshop and pre-recorded performance via Zoom! It’s gonna be an epic super exclusive experience. Snotty Nose Rez Kids are a First Nations hip hop duo composed of Haisla […]
5 events,
Connections and Collaborations
Come and experience “Connections & Collaborations” with participating artists: Mara Szyp Heather Maciak Kerry O’Gorman Wendy Picken Lorraine Douglas Of Special Note: Opening reception: November 18th from 6-8pm Children’s Book Launch: ‘Rainbees & Honeybows’ by Wendy Picken Artist Talks: Saturday & Sunday 1-3pm
Christmas Art and Craft Fair
Christmas Art and Craft Fair
Explore over 20 artists' hand made, new art and craft items. Everyone is welcome to this event, and admission is free! November 18: 1:00pm – 6:00pm November 19: 10:00am – 4:00pm
9 events,
Winter Markets in the Barn
Winter Markets in the Barn
Find unique gifts, produce, and meats at the Winter Market! Everything is all made, baked, or grown locally. While enjoying the market you can listen to festive music, and have some coffee and snacks. Date: November 5, 12, 19, & December 10 Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
SPHA Christmas Bazaar
SPHA Christmas Bazaar
There will be handmade crafts, sewing & knitting, baking & Christmas Confectionery, jams, jellies, collectibles, antique linens and lace, hidden treasures, books, Christmas crafts, gourmet basket draw, and much more! Great raffle prizes, too! Lots of free parking! Please support your local Saanich Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary!
Christmas Art and Craft Fair
Christmas Art and Craft Fair
Explore over 20 artists' hand made, new art and craft items. Everyone is welcome to this event, and admission is free! November 18: 1:00pm – 6:00pm November 19: 10:00am – 4:00pm
6 events,
Christmas Vintage Retro Show
Christmas Vintage Retro Show
What’s red and green and sparkles all over? The Christmas Vintage, Retro & Collectible Show/Sale at the Mary Winspear Centre, Beacon Avenue, Sidney-by-the-Sea! Want to get your Christmas shopping started? Where else could you find 55-vendors under one roof selling unique vintage items? We have repurposing off to a fine art! This major event is […]
Sea Shirt Sunday
Sea Shirt Sunday
Create your own fish fashion! Be sure to bring along: A pillow case, cloth bag or t-shirt (or purchase a t-shirt from the Centre) $2 for fabric paint Your creativity Details: Suitable for all ages Children must be accompanied by an adult No registration required Standard admission rates apply; memberships and annual passes accepted
Drumming Classes
Drumming Classes
Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes, drumming using both hands, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. Every Sunday from October 30 - December 11 […]
4 events,
Tech Tuesday
Tech Tuesday
Struggling with your eBooks? Need some help navigating a website? Need a few pointers on how to make your phone or tablet work for you? Drop in or make an appointment between 10:30 and 11:30 every Tuesday for one-on-one help from our information tech or librarian. Get help with your mobile device or laptop and […]
5 events,
Writers Support Group
Writers Support Group
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.
Jess Moskaluke with Tyler Joe Miller
Jess Moskaluke with Tyler Joe Miller
Jess Moskaluke An internationally celebrated artist, Jess Moskaluke continues to break barriers in the country music world with her big voice, pop-infused hooks, and sonic versatility. The first Canadian female country artist since Shania Twain to achieve CRIA Platinum single status with the hit ‘Cheap Wine and Cigarettes’, Moskaluke has since gone on to earn […]
7 events,
Rancho Vignola Harvest Sale
Join us at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney where we bring to you the highest quality new crop, nuts, seeds, dried fruit and more! It is such a privilege to be able to share our passion for quality ingredients with our community on Vancouver Island. From walnuts so fresh that they taste like cream, […]
Potters By The Sea
Come and enjoy 8-12 artists from the South Vancouver Island Potters Guild. Show hours will be 10am-5pm, daily with extend hours on Thurs/Fri/Saturday.
Sidney’s Annual Holiday Open House
Sidney’s Annual Holiday Open House
Sidney will be open late to celebrate our official kick-off to Christmas on November 25 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Experience unique shopping at your favourite downtown Sidney shops. Discover the magic of a small-town Christmas by the Sea with free horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, complimentary hot cocoa, and more!
An Evening with Jack Knox
An Evening with Jack Knox
Jack Knox is the author of the newly released Fortune Knox Once: More Musings from the Edge of Canada. He also wrote the bestselling books Hard Knox: Musings from the Edge of Canada and Opportunity Knox: Twenty Years of Award-Losing Humour Writing (both long-listed for the Leacock Medal for Humour), and On the Rocks with Jack Knox: Islanders I Will Never Forget. […]
5 events,
The Storybook Nutcracker
Ballet Etoile Canada Presents The Storybook Nutcracker Saturday, November 26 - 2:00pm & 7:00pm Sunday, November 27 - 2:00pm Adult $25.00 Student/Senior $20.00 Child 12 and Under $15.00 Ballet Étoile presents ‘The Storybook Nutcracker’, a unique production bringing the classic Nutcracker story to life with engaging narration, vibrant costumes, and the intimate setting of the […]
6 events,
Generations of Love
Generations of Love
Via Choralis Choir joins Campus View Elementary School Choir for a beautiful concert at St. Elizabeth's Church on Sunday, November 27th at 3:30pm. Each choir will sing their own selections, followed by mass numbers by both choirs. Via Choralis and the children would love to see you there! Tickets can be purchased at Tanner's Books, […]
Drumming Classes
Drumming Classes
Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes, drumming using both hands, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. Every Sunday from October 30 - December 11 […]
4 events,
Scrabble Drop-in
Scrabble Drop-in
Join us for fun and friendly competition! Scrabble mentor present Scrabble sets available Bring your own set if you have one All skill levels welcome!
4 events,
Tech Tuesdays
Tech Tuesdays
Struggling with your eBooks? Need some help navigating a website? Need a few pointers on how to make your phone or tablet work for you? Drop in or make an appointment between 10:30 and 11:30 every Tuesday for one-on-one help from our information tech or librarian. Get help with your mobile device or laptop and […]
6 events,
Gingerbread House Challenge
Pick up a Gingerbread House kit from Panorama or Greenglade starting November 15 and decorate with your family, friends, teammates, and co-workers! Deliver back to Panorama on December 1st to be displayed in our CFAX Santa's Anonymous Contestof course, inflatable fun on our giant 50’ obstacle course! $15 per house (friends/family entry) $50 per house […]
Sidney Lions Christmas Toy Drive
Sidney Lions Christmas Toy Drive This Christmas the Sidney Lions Club will be doing the Christmas Toy Drive on the Saanich Peninsula. We are putting our efforts into supporting local Peninsula families who have registered with the Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank to not only receive food hampers but gifts as well for children 0-18 […]
2023 LEGO Exhibition: Brilliance Built, Brick by Brick!
Explore the beautiful, bright, and creative creations of LEGO throughout the museum! Both floors will be turned into a celebration of LEGO in all its forms, from pirates to castles, science fiction to fantasy, and everything in between! Make sure you check out the Family Day LEGO celebration in February. You can also check out Canada's […]
Magic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens
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 time to visit at […]
9 events,
Newcomers Art Show
Stop into the gallery and meet the artists: Allison Altherr Marilyn Baker-Anderson Cathy Buchanan Chris Goncalves Helen Kennedy Cynthis Philp Doug Philp David Riddell Angela Susi Media Includes: Oil Painting Acrylic Painting Fibre Art Rock Art Wood Carving Wood Turning Scroll Saw Art
The Peninsula Singers Present: The Gift of Christmas!
Artistic Director Lena Palermo has carefully selected music from the past and present, including traditional Christmas ensembles, classic ballads, pop rock hits, jazz, R&B classics, and contemporary Christmas music hits that celebrate the spirit of giving. You will experience the powerful harmonies of a 63 mixed voice choir, as well as solos, and duets. We […]
The Gift of Christmas
The Peninsula Singers Society Presents The Gift of Christmas The Peninsula Singers last performed their Christmas Show in 2019, prior to the Covid 19 pandemic. The Peninsula Singers and Artistic Director Lena Palermo are eager and proud to present to you our gift of music with our Christmas 2022 show, 'The Gift of Christmas'. This […]
Major League Gaming night – At Teen Lounge
Major League Gaming night – At Teen Lounge
Come on out for our Major League Gaming night! You think you are the best of the best? Come out and show your skills in head to head matchups in multiple different games!
9 events,
Teen Advisory Group
Teen Advisory Group
For ages 13–18. Teens 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. For more information please contact Virginia at 250-656-0944, vmacleod@virl.bc.ca or stop by the library. […]
9 events,
Sidney Sparkles Parade
Sidney Sparkles Parade
Parade Route The Parade route begins along Resthaven Drive and turns onto Beacon Avenue. It continues to run the length of Beacon Avenue, turning right onto Second Street and ending at Ocean Avenue. Once the parade completes its route, people are encouraged to move to Beacon and Bevan wharves and the Sidney waterfront around Beacon […]
Drumming Classes
Drumming Classes
Develop basic hand drumming skills using a djembe, a beautiful sounding and versatile west African instrument. Participants will learn three basic hand strokes, drumming using both hands, and learn to master some African Percussion drumming music. Drums will be available to rent for $40 throughout the series. Every Sunday from October 30 - December 11 […]