Community Market coming to the Parksville Community Centre at 223 Mills St. ( behind Starbucks )Every Sunday from 11am to 2 pm starting November 6. Featuring Farmers and Artisans products that are Locally Grown and Made . 25 confirmed vendors including Cormie Farms and Misguided Spirits Craft Brewery with farm products, artisans ,music and food […]
Habitat for Humanity Victoria's premier fundraiser, The Gingerbread Showcase presented by Revera Living, is opening for its 14th year! Located in the atrium of the stunning Parkside Hotel & Spa, the Showcase will run from November 26, 2022 to January 2, 2023. Stop by this local holiday treasure to view the fantastic 100% edible creations […]
Sea Thrift Artisan Boutique & Co is putting on their 5th Annual A Very, Merry Artisan Christmas Market! There will be 30 local artisans selling their wares for all the naughty & nice on your Christmas list. It is a fundraiser for our local Oceanside Hospice Society who have helped many in the community. It […]
Nanaimo Christmas Village returns to the German Cultural Centre (71 Caledonia Ave) from December 2–4, 2022. Returning for its 22nd year, Nanaimo Christmas Village will bring back the holiday fun people expect from this long-standing event. In the spirit of spreading holiday cheer, Nanaimo Christmas Village offers free entry to all attendees. Visitors can stroll […]
Creating Christmas Craft Fair: Free. Current Covid safety requirements in place: optional mask in-doors; hand sanitize and social distancing. Held in a Log Cottage, this festive event offers creative gifts, ornaments, and unique décor items by local crafters. Cash, cheque, some vendors with e-transfer availability. Sun Dec 4th 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 936 Sand […]
Come in to the Museum for the annual Festival of Trees. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and enjoy strolling through a forest of beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Each tree is sponsored by a local business and extravagantly decorated to create stories of magic, hope and awe. Stop by […]
As part of our Black History Month long celebration in February 2023, internationally acclaimed artiste, Mamadou Diabate with Percussion Mania and Montreal-based artiste Naxx Bitota will take us on the musical experience of a lifetime – ISSAMBA showcase: a journey through the depths of African-rooted rhythms. When Mamadou Diabete plays the balafon, the blending of […]
Come out to Courtenay Rec for Family Day! On Monday February 20, bring your entire family and enjoy FREE entertainers and activities at the Lewis Centre, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and The LINC Youth Centre, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The facilities are across the street from each-other so plan to visit both places. […]
The Qualicum Beach Film Festival is hosted by high school student Saffron Bisiker for her Capstone project. We will be selecting ten films from Vancouver that exemplify the diversity and talent of the film industry. The Qualicum Beach Film Festival is committed to presenting a diverse and inclusive program that is appropriate for all audiences.
Star Cinema in Sidney is holding a showing of the film 'Emily' in support of the 2023 Sidney Literary Festival. Starring Emma Mackey, Emily is a partially imagined biographical film about Emily Bronte and her writing of Wuthering Heights. Tickets at Tanner’s Book as of March 8 and at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ca/ or at the door.
St. Patrick’s Day Festival March 19, 2023 11-3pm Location: Government Street between Yates and Fort Live music from Daniel Lapp, Cookeilidh, BC Fiddle Orchestra and the O’Brien School of Irish Dance will all come together for this FREE family festival ! Market vendors, bouncy castles, crafts, magician and balloons! You won’t want to miss this […]
Irish Whiskey Hooley Join us The Greater Victoria Festival Society for our 5th Irish Whiskey Hooley supporting our St. Patrick's Day Festival on Sunday March 19 with our Fabulous Co-Hosts The Irish Times Pub! What do you get? Beautiful whiskey glass 16 Tastings Irish Canapes Live Music Photo Booth Prizes for Best Dressed Fun with […]
