9 things to do in Victoria this weekend: April 22 – 24

27th Annual TC 10K

• What: Cheer on the many walkers and runners along the downtown course. Expect road closures.
• When: Sunday April 24, races begin at 7:55am
• Where: Downtown Victoria

Spring into Etsy Market

• What: Where your passion turns into business, meet some of local artisans selling their items at the first Vancouver Island Etsy Market of the season. Free admission.
• When: Saturday April 23 from 10:00am-4:00pm
• Where: Market Square, 560 Johnson Street

Earth Day Celebrations at IMAX Victoria

• What: Discover how Watermelon Magic was created with over 200,000 high-resolution digital still images.
• When: Friday April 22 – Sunday April 24
• Where: IMAX Victoria at the Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street

Earth Weekend Events

Join the Sea Rangers Club, 5-10 years 

For kids interested in the ocean and sea life that live in the Salish Sea. The club will focus on education, engagement and the importance of sustainability. Join here

• What: Free activities for the kids based around Earth Week. World Fisheries Trust will have live sea specimens in water tanks and a video at the Ocean Wall about plastic bags in the ocean. Kids will receive free popcorn for returning plastic bags.
• When: Saturday April 23 from 11:00am-3:00pm
• Where: Hillside Mall, 1644 Hillside Road

E-Waste Recycling Drive

• What: Drop off used electronics for free to the Island Return It truck. ONLY TV’s, computers, radios, keyboard, etc.
• When: Saturday April 23 from 11:00am-3:00pm
• Where: Hillside Mall, corner of Shelbourne and North Dairy parking lot.

Sea Rangers Beach Clean Up 

• What: World Fisheries Trust on location with sea aquariums, divers will be exploring the shoreline.
• When: Sunday April 24 from 10:00am-12:00pm
• Where: Cordova Bay Park Beach, across from

Esquimalt’s Gigantic Garage Sale

• What: Household times, kids stuff, books, clothes and sports equipment. Admission free.
• When: Saturday April 23 from 9:00am-12:30pm
• Where: Archie Browning Sports Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Road

Fashion for Relief

• What: Social justice action project, providing awareness and support for the Cool Aid Society. Silent auction and fashion show featuring collections by: Tulip-Noire, Verve, Breathe, Complex, Not Just Pretty, Leka and Flavour. Tickets $30.00 and will include drinks, food and a fashion show.
• When:  Saturday April 23 from 7:00am-12:00pm
• Where: Robert Bateman Centre, 470 Belleville Street

Sunday Funday

• What: Live music and lots of different vendors selling everything from local produce to jewelry and everything in between. Brunch will be available.
• When: Sunday April 23 from 11:00am-3:00pm
• Where: Victoria Public Market at the Hudson, 1701 Douglas Street