Community Events
JUN 08
JUN 08
Banfield Park, Craigflower Road, Victoria
We are so excited to announce the return of our annual Vic West Fest!
Join us for live music featuring five awesome local bands, a beer garden hosted by Moon Under Water, 5 different food trucks, an artisan market featuring over 30 local artisans, dog show, orchard tours, a massive kids zone and so much more!
If you are interested in volunteering with us on this exciting day please visit this page or contact Louise at: volunteer@victoriawest.ca
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JUN 09
JUN 09
Cook Street Village
We are pleased to welcome you back to Cook Street Village for the 2024 Village Block Party!
Bring your family for a day filled with live music, quality adult beverages, The Fastest Dog of Cook Street Village all-for-fun dog races (including a crowned Champion at days end)... not to mention 125+ local vendors and food trucks!
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JUN 15
JUN 15
View Royal Elementary, Helmcken Road, Victoria
It's the VRPAC's LAST bottle drive of the school season!
Please help support our school while also doing your part for the environment. Bring your empties and drop them off with us - we'll take care of the rest!
All proceeds from the bottle drive will directly support our school and enhance our students' education.
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JUN 15
JUN 15
2039 Oak Bay Ave
Come check out multiple vendors! Items ranging from vintage, retro, toys, clothing, along with pop corn, cotton candy and more!
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JUN 16
JUN 16
Vancouver Island Technology Park, Markham Street, Victoria
Since 2003, over 6,000 participants have helped raise over $1.2 million in support of the FREE programs and services provided by Island Prostate Centre.
The Raymond James Father’s Day Walk/Run is a family friendly 3k or 5k walk or run in support of Island Prostate Centre, held on Father’s Day, June 16, 2024.
We are excited to celebrate 21 years of running and walking to support local patients and their families! Since the first event in 2003, over 6000 participants have raised over $1.2 million for Island Prostate Centre.
Join team or participate as an individual and enjoy a safe, quiet route through the Vancouver Island Technology Park and surrounding trails.
Early bird registration is open January 18 to April 15, 2024
$30 per person, Children 12 and under are free.
Please register all children under age 12 as we require all participants to have a signed waiver on file.
Regular registration is open April 16 to June 15, 2024
$40 per person, Children 12 and under are free.
A few quick facts about the event in June:
Onsite registration and package pick up starts at 8am
3k and 5k walk/run starts at 10am – We are stroller and pet friendly (please be mindful of all participants and ensure your pet is leashed and under control)
Pancake breakfast starts at 10:15am
We’re excited for the 21st year of this family friendly walk/run. Consider making a donation when you register, even $20 makes a difference. This additional gift will provide life-changing support and access to care for all patients facing a diagnosis of prostate cancer. This support and access is needed more than ever so every dollar counts!
Registration for the 2024 Raymond James Father’s Day Walk/ Run opens in early January.
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JUN 22
JUN 22
Roundhouse at Bayview Place, 253 Esquimalt Road, Victoria
Who Doesn't Love A Good Chicken Wing?! How about wings, craft drinks, live music AND a good cause?
Proceeds from this event benefit the charities supported by the Victoria Firefighters Charitable Foundation.
Tickets go on sale Friday, March 15th.
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JUN 23
JUN 23
2600 Nickson Way, Sooke
Located at a new development in Sun River Estates everyone is invited to see these New 44 homes and enjoy a free family BBQ!
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JUL 01 - JUL 07
JUL 01 - JUL 07
Victoria
Victoria Pride Festival 2024
The Victoria Pride Festival creates opportunities for visibility, collaboration, ongoing conversations, and celebration as we work towards equity for all people of diverse gender and sexual identities.
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JUL 04
JUL 04
Hecklers Bar & Grill, 123 Gorge Road East, Victoria
A night of hillarity for a great cause!
Doors for this event open at 6:30 pm, please be here by 7:30 pm at the latest.
When you buy tickets you will recieve a confirmation email. If you'd like someone to buy tickets seperately, but sit with you, please forward them them the confirmation email to buy their tickets. There is a link that will group your parties together.
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JUL 06
JUL 06
Memorial Park, Esquimalt Road, Esquimalt
Lace up those shoes, pump up those bike tires and join in the 2024 Urban Arts Tour!
The Urban Arts Tour is an annual outdoor self-guided tour now in its 5th year, featuring local gardens and artists. We’ve paired talented visual artists with some of Esquimalt’s most impressive gardens for a unique, family-friendly day of adventure.
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JUL 13
JUL 13
Stefano's Art Farm 2920 Tillicum Rd (near the corner of Tillicum and Gorge)
Celebrate the Artfarm's 5th anniversary and Stefano's 50th birthday! It's an all-ages party with live music, food, games, and face painting.
Take a shot at the dunk tank, jump in the bouncy castle, find the roaming magician or enjoy a drink in the 19+ beer garden!
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JUL 13
JUL 13
Royal Canadian Legion (Langford Branch), Station Avenue, Langford
Discover the ultimate self-care experience at our Wellness Events. The traditional and holistic health solutions we feature are designed to show you how to maintain a balance between physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
The Wellness Events feature a variety of Exhibitors, Practitioners, Energy Healers, Psychic/Tarot Card Readings, Holistic Products, Handcrafted Wares and more.
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JUL 13
JUL 13
Starlight Stadium, Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC, Canada
The Countdown to Langford Beer Festival 2024 is on!
Tickets on Sale Thursday, May 9th. We are excited to return to Starlight Stadium for the third year of Langford’s own Craft Beer Festival.
This year’s festivities will take place on Saturday, July 13th, from 3pm - 8pm.
This 19+ festival includes entertainment with live local musicians, interactive activities, lawn games, and more. Sip on the best brews of the season with a diverse and curated lineup of 75+ craft beers and ciders from local BC craft breweries and cideries. Delicious food from local vendors Greek on the Street, Hot Dog Hustlin’, Los Panas, Ali Baba Pizza, and Churros & More will help keep you fueled up for the party. Finding safe travel is strongly encouraged and this year Langford Beer Fest will provide free bus fare for all attendees through a partnership with BC Transit. The festival will also include a complimentary bike valet on site.
Craft beer fans can receive discounted festival tickets through the Victoria Beer Society App: Beer Quest. Beer Quest allows users to complete quests and check in at participating locations to earn badges and points. Points can be accumulated and then redeemed for discount codes to any Victoria Beer Society event, including the Langford Beer Festival. The Victoria Beer Society Beer Quest app is available for download in the App Store.
Langford Beer Festival Ticket Information
General Admission tickets are $45 and include entrance to the festival, a VBS tasting glass and ten (10) drink tokens provided at the door, each redeemable for one 4oz sample tasting. A limited number of Premium Tickets are also available for $75 including 16 drink tokens and access to Langford Beer Fest’s Premium Party Lounge & Deck.
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JUL 27 - JUL 28
JUL 27 - JUL 28
Government House, 1141 Rockland Ave, Victoria
ArtisTREE Festial will be woven through the lawns of Victoria's best kept ‘secret’ garden oasis.
Guests will stroll through pockets of diverse artistic expression, with the opportunity to eat from delicious food trucks, feel creatively inspired, purchase unique wares from nearly 150 Makers and dance to some amazing musicians.
There will be areas with shade, areas with sun and offerings from as many arts as we can compile into this majestic setting. Government House, set in the heart of Fairfield, is home for not only the heritage gardens, but an enclave of endangered Gary Oak Meadow ecosystem. Festival goers can wander through the manicured rose gardens, pond gardens and the natural Woodland as part of these spectacular grounds.
ArtisTREE Festival creates experiences of art, artistic lifestyle and nature that connect and inspire…
Artisans, Performance, Art, Food, Music and MAGIC!
Hours:
Saturday, July 27th - 10am to 7pm
Sunday, July 28th - 10am to 5pm
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AUG 06
AUG 06
Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS, Fort Rodd Hill Road, Victoria
Celebrate World Oceans Day on the beaches of Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse NHS!
For the third consecutive year, as part of Oceans Week Victoria, come join us for a full day of engaging ocean-themed programming, hosted by Parks Canada interpreters, the Southern Resident Killer Whale outreach team, and our many esteemed partners including Ocean Wise, Peninsula Streams, and the Capital Regional District." The waters around Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites are home to a diverse array of marine species.
Canada’s network of protected areas plays an important role in protecting and restoring healthy, resilient ecosystems which contribute to the recovery of species at risk.
Drop-in programs, information booths and games will be offered.
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AUG 10
AUG 10
Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Drive, Saanichton
A day of entertainment and activities hosted by the Saanich Historical Artifacts Society and the Vancouver Island Model Engineers. Bring the family for model train rides, games, the photo booth and singalongs!
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SEP 08
SEP 08
Enrico Winery, Telegraph Road, Mill Bay
Since 2009, the Ride to Live has raised over 1.9 million dollars for prostate cancer support, awareness and research. Help us continue to support the 1 in 8 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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OCT 11 - OCT 13
OCT 11 - OCT 13
Victoria (Crystal Gardens)/Oak Bay
It is a full weekend of activities, starting with our Race Expo on Friday and Saturday at Crystal Gardens in downtown Victoria. On Saturday, join us in Oak Bay for our 5K and Thrifty Foods Kids Run. The 5K is the perfect “shakeout run” for your events on Sunday!
On Sunday, October 13 we host the marathon, half marathon and 8K in downtown Victoria.
The in-person Royal Victoria Marathon is a Boston qualifier as well as a World Athletics sanctioned event. It is also part of the BC Marathon Championships as well as an Abbott World Majors ranking event. The Half Marathon will also serve as the Canadian Masters Athletic (CMA) National Half Marathon Championship.
Whether this is your 20th or your 1st marathon, half marathon, 8K, or 5K you will never regret the decision to join the RVM community!
EXPO SCHEDULE
Friday, October 11 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 12 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
RACE DAY SCHEDULE - SATURDAY
Races:
9:00 am - 5K
10:15 am - Thrifty Foods Kids Run
RACE DAY SCHEDULE - SUNDAY
Races:
7:15 am - 8K
8:00 am - Marathon and Half Marathon
Awards (at Crystal Gardens):
11:00 am - 8K
12:00 pm - Half Marathon
1:00 pm - Marathon
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