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Events

Year-Round Fun

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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Sea Shirt Sunday

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea 9811 Seaport Place, Sidney, BC, Canada

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, $7.00. from the Centre) $2 for fabric paint Your creativity Details: Fish molds provided Suitable for all ages Children must be accompanied by an adult No registration required Standard admission rates apply; […]

Treat Street Halloween Spooktacular

Beacon Avenue Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, Canada

Downtown Sidney will be closed to traffic and invites little ghosts, goblins, and princesses to enjoy a family trick-or-treating event on Halloween eve! Visit various businesses and treat stations around Sidney as well as many local merchants. Free fun for the entire family! 4:30 pm to 6 pm.

Good Morning Storytime

Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

Bring your littlest ones to the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Every Thursday morning from September 14 - October 26. Ages 0-5. Drop-in. **PLEASE NOTE: We will be taking Storytime to the Sidney All Care Auditorium (2269 Mills Rd.) on September 28 & October 26. We hope you can join us!

Jimmy Rankin

Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

Rankin, of course, is a renowned Canadian songwriter with a long string of hits for The Rankin Family and from his solo albums. He joined the family group as a young teen, and soon became co-lead singer and songwriter of such classics as “North Country,” “You Feel The Same Way Too,” and “Movin’ On.” His […]

$45.15

Book Chat: Award Season

Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

Enjoy a cup of coffee on us and join our friendly informal book chat. Each month will have a different focus (and maybe a special guest). No registration required. Everyone welcome. September = Book Awards *Please consider bringing your own mug to reduce waste.

Pro-D Day $2 Skate

Panorama Recreation Centre 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, Canada

Join Panorama Recreation Centre for a fun-filled Pro-D day! Bring your family and friends for skating fun with music, games and prizes. Helmets available free of charge for skating.

$2

Alex Cuba

Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

Alex Cuba is a Latin Grammy/Juno winner, singer-songwriter who is not tied to tradition; Alex has a vast musical vision. His sugarcane-sweet melodies, pop-soul hooks and powerful guitar riffs, relinquish a conventional stereotype that exemplifies much of the Latin music landscape. His musical evolution for years was all about searching for the simplicity and soul […]

$60.90

North Saanich Farm Market

10990 West Saanich Rd 10990 West Saanich Rd, North Saanich, BC, Canada

Operating every Saturday morning from the start of June through to October, the North Saanich Farm Market is full of community spirit, where the Peninsula’s top food producers display fresh fruits and vegetables, local lamb, beef, and seafood – and some of the most coveted fresh baked breads in the region.

Solar Bugs & Photovoltaics

Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

We are excited to announce that Chris Palliser from Shift will be joining us on September 23rd. He will introduce the fundamentals of Solar Energy and Photovoltaics. Get ready for an enjoyable, engaging, and educational session that will be accompanied by his team of Solar Bugs! Best for ages 9-12 year old. Registration required - […]

Volunteer Recruitment Carnival

SHOAL Centre 10030 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

Please join us at a Volunteer Recruitment Carnival, hosted by Beacon Community Services! Attendees will learn about volunteer opportunities on the Saanich Peninsula, while enjoying a carnival style food, drinks, decorations, a photo booth, and more! Entrance is free! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Contact bsales@beaconcs.ca with any questions

Free

Pro-D Day $2 Swim

Panorama Recreation Centre 1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich, BC, Canada

Join Panorama Recreation Centre for a fun-filled Pro-D day! Bring your family and friends for swimming fun with music, games and prizes.

$2

St Paul’s United Church (Malaview Ave, Sidney) presents an afternoon of vocal jazz (concert)

St. Paul’s United Church – 2410 Malaview Road, Sidney St. Paul’s United Church 2410 Malaview Road, Sidney BC

Angela is a critically acclaimed songwriter and highly entertaining musical artist. Angela Verbrugge caught listeners’ ears with her debut album (released on NYC’s Gut String Records) and she won this year’s JazzTimes Readers’ Poll in the female jazz vocalist category. The magazine’s review of her album describes that Angela, who takes inspiration from vintage musicals, […]

Tower of Song: A Creative Tribute to Leonard Cohen

Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

When Leonard Cohen sang these words, the Tower of Song was a metaphor for the inspiration that flows between songwriters, each toiling away on their own, but connected by their shared craft. Moved by this concept, celebrated BC singer-songwriters Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone, collaborated to produce a project that is a dialogue through song […]

$39.90

Victoria Railway Model Show 2023

Mary Winspear Centre 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

Are you a train/railway enthusiast? Interested in seeing some creative designs? Come see the Victoria Model Railway Club at Mary Winspear as they showcase their operating model railroads & displays. There will also be commercial and individual sales happening around the event. Admissions: Adults $8 Family $16 NMRA/PNR Member $7 Youth $7 Children 8 and […]