Looking for things to do this weekend? Here are 9 events happening around town . For even more fun things to do, head over to the Victoria Buzz Events Calendar.
Free-B Film Festival
- What: Bring a blanket, flashlight and snacks to enjoy a great line-up of wonderful outdoor movies.
- Where: BATMAN • AUG 7 (Location: Legislative Lawn)
- PRINCESS BRIDE • AUG 8 ( (Location: Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park)
- When:
Butchart Gardens Summer Festival presents: Jann Arden
(nearly sold out – must be there long before show to get in) click to see advisory
- What: The Butchart Gardens’ summer festival presents Jann Arden. Funny, heartwarming…the one and only, Jann! This open air concert takes place on the Concert Lawn stage. Come sit on a bench, or bring a blanket and sit on the lawn.
- Where: Butchart Gardens – 800 Benvenuto Avenue
- When: Friday, August 7th, 2015 7:30 PM
Corks and Canvas-Outside!
- What: Join local, loved artist Kimberly Dean, Robert Bateman Centre staff and volunteers to paint your own canvas outside while overlooking the incredible Inner Harbour.
- Where: The Robert Bateman Centre
- When:
Touch-A-Truck
- What: Children of ALL AGES! Bring the whole family for a day filled with tons of fun. Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Food, Balloons and More! In support of the Vancouver Island Family Child Care Association
- Where: Western Speedway
- When: August 8th 9:30am – 2:30pm
Pet-A-Palooza
- What: West Coast’s largest outdoor pet festival, PET-A-PALOOZA is coming back! Taking place on over 35,000 sq ft of ocean front property in Victoria B.C
- Where: Ogden Point
- When: August 8 and 9
James Bay Market
- What: You will be amazed at the variety of products available at the James Bay Market. Whether you’re a local in need of some fresh produce, or a visitor looking for that unique something from Victoria, they’ve got it.
- Where: 494 Superior St
- When: August 8, 2015 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday Night Fireworks at the Butchart Gardens
- What: Our Firework shows began in 1977 and continue to be one of The Gardens’ most popular draws.
- Where: The Butchart Gardens
- When: August 8, 2015 @ 9:30 pm
Victoria’s Largest Little Airshow
- What: A fun community night market with food, crafts, art, entertainment and much more.
- Where: Lochside Drive between Martindale & Island View Road at Michell’s Air Field
- When: August 8 & 9th @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cadboro Bay Festival
- What: Enjoy an afternoon at the picturesque Gyro Park, with a variety of hands-on activities, bouncy castles, face painting, band performances, information displays, interactive games, kids treasure map, arts & craft stations, and food and fun for the entire family. World-class sand sculptors will be creating giant works of art from just sand, water and a lot of imagination.
- Where: Cadboro Bay – Gyro Park
- When: Sunday, August 9, 2015 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Please feel free to add your suggestions in the comments below!