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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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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!

Sidney Museum and Archives 2423 Beacon Ave, SIDNEY, BC, Canada

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

The Butchart Gardens 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC, Canada

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 […]

Admission to The Gardens is required

Newcomers Art Show

ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park 9565 Fifth Street, Sidney, British Columbia, Canada

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

Major League Gaming night – At Teen Lounge

Greenglade Community Centre 2151 Lannon Way, Sidney

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!

The Peninsula Singers Present: The Gift of Christmas!

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

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 […]

$18 – $35

The Gift of Christmas

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

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 […]

Teen Advisory Group

Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

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, [email protected] or stop by the library. […]

Exploring Indigenous Perspectives – Guided Walk – All ages

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park 5267 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria, BC, Canada

Join CRD Regional Parks cultural programmer Leslie McGarry for a walk at Elk/Beaver Regional Park and discover a human history spanning thousands of years. Learn about the cultural significance of plants, animals and the seasons and how First Peoples deeply respect, appreciate and celebrate gifts from forests, rivers, lakes and the sea. Meet at the […]

Author Event: Caroll Simpson “Alone in the Great Unknown”

Sidney/North Saanich Branch Library 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney

Meet bestselling author Caroll Simpson at Sidney / North Saanich Library (10091 Resthaven Dr.) on Saturday, December 3, 2 – 4 pm. Her latest book, “Alone in the Great Unknown: One Woman's Remarkable Adventures in the Northwestern Wilderness” chronicles her experience operating a wilderness lodge on a remote part of Babine Lake.  No registration required. […]

Rascally Raccoons – Guided Walk – All ages

Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park 5267 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria, BC, Canada

A CRD Regional Parks naturalist will lead you on the trail for a day in the life of these little rascally raccoons. You'll find out they may not be so rascally after all! Meet at the nature centre at Beaver Beach parking lot. Wheelchair accessible. BC Transit #70, #72 or #75.

Sidney Sparkles Parade

Beacon Avenue Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC, Canada

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 […]