Saturday Nov 19
- What: City of Victoria are creating a 25-year plan for parks with the community. To celebrate, they’re transforming Centennial Square into a POP-UP PARK with music, food and picnic games! Come by the Open House to learn more about the plan and share your feedback inside the McPherson Playhouse, and bring the whole family to play in Centennial Square.
- When: Saturday, November 19, 10AM-1PM
- Where: Centennial Square
7th Annual Canada’s National Gingerbread Showcase
- What: More than just a house, these are “sweet” masterpieces! This event brings together professionals and amateur chefs from across Canada, dazzling visitors with their skills. Vote for your favourite and make a donation to Habitat for Humanity Victoria. This year’s theme is “Around the World” and bakers are encouraged to let their creativity lead the way, whether it is finding inspiration in travel, traditions and cultures, or adventures with friends. Victoria Buzz are proud to be one of this year’s official judges.
- When: Saturday November 19, 2016 and runs until Monday January 2, 2017. Viewing from 9:00AM to 9:00PM daily.
- Where: Inn at Laurel Point, 680 Montreal St
- What: Christmas shopping with over 20 local vendors. Door prizes to be won. Food concession. Savory PAC generously donated a table to Emma Locke of Two Hearts. One Wish. to sell her creations in support of the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
- When: Saturday November 19 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM
- Where: Savory Elementary School, 2721 Grainger Road
- Admission: $2, children are free
Victorian Christmas Craft Fair
- What: Hand-made Christmas decorations that will have you decking the halls, contemporary pieces for your home year round, local, gourmet baking and treats, and so much more! The Victorian Christmas will get your jingle bells ringing just in time for the Holiday Season.
- When: Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM and Sunday, November 20, 2016 from 10:00AM-4:00PM
- Where: Commonwealth Pool, 4636 Elk Lake Dr
- Admission: $3 which covers both days. Children under 12 free.
Christmas Market at Mt Saint Mary
- What: A Christmas Market of unique gifts. Local vendors offer woodworking, jewelry, knitting, jams, baking and more. There is also a silent auction, 50/50 draws, & attic treasures sale! The Canadian College of Performing Arts will perform a Capella 11AM-2PM. Snacks & hot turkey lunch available. Stroller & wheelchair accessible.
- When: Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM
- Where: Mount St. Mary Hospital, 861 Fairfield Road
Christmas Bazaar, Silent Auction and Luncheon
- What: It’s time for the annual Christmas Bazaar, Luncheon and Silent Auction at Christ Church Cathedral School. Baking, toys, books, decorations and much much more, including a fabulous lunch. Come early if you want to get something at the bake table – it sells out quickly! Lots of great items to bid on at the silent auction.
- When: Saturday, November 19, 2016, 11:00AM to 3:00PM
- Where: Christ Church Cathedral School, 912 Vancouver St
- What: Pre-Christmas Celebration! Local Artisans, Baked Goods, Local Farm Market Vendors!
- When: Saturday November 19, 2016 from 9:30AM to 1:00PM
- Where: St. John’s United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd
All Sooke Arts and Craft Christmas Fair
- What: Christmas shopping with over 85 vendors on 2 levels, wheelchair accessible. Photo’s with Santa.
- When: Saturday November 19 and Sunday November 20 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM
- Where: Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Road
Uptown Tree Light Up and Parade
- What: Don’t miss out on the Annual Lighting of the 54ft. Christmas Tree and the Christmas Parade! The parade will loop the Boulevard twice, and don’t worry you’ll have enough time to make it back to Town Plaza for Santa to light the tree. Stick around after the light up to hear some festive tunes.
- When: Saturday, November 19th, 2016
- Where: Uptown Shopping Centre
- 6:05PM – Parade starts down Uptown Boulevard
- 6:30PM – Jingle Bell Rock Dance Performance
- 6:40PM – Tree light up and music in the Town Plaza
- What: This colourful, annual performance displays the most enticing Chinese artistic cultural elements. Ocean Rain Arts Academy will generously donated funds raised to support the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.
- When: Saturday November 19 from 7:00PM to 10:00PM
- Where: University Centre Farquhar Auditorium, 3800 Finnerty Road
- Admission: Tickets available online or at the box office
- What: The Decades of Rock Show with Younger Than Yesterday, Free Ride and Rock of Ages playing the Beatles and 60’s, 70’s and 80’s dance music. Fundraiser for Lions Local Charity and Community Projects.
- When: Saturday November 19 from 8:30pm to 12:30pm
- Where: Langford Royal Canadian Legion, 761 Station Road
- Admission: $25/at the door, $20/advance tickets call Legion at 250-478-8365 or purchase at Long and McQuade, 756 Hillside Avenue
Oaklands Gift of Good Food Fundraiser
- What: Oaklands, along with nine other Community Centre and Associations across Victoria are raising funds to provide fresh and healthy produce for families in need. All door sales go towards the Good Food Box Victoria program. A night featuring Wise Child, The Lunas and Colourful Language.
- When: Saturday November 19 from 9:00PM to 1:00AM
- Where: Copper Owl, 1900 Douglas Street
- Admission: $10 at the door
Little Gems Holiday Art and Craft Fair
- What: Presented by The Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria, all the works of art are under $300. Find something unique for Christmas – sculpture, art cards, prints, painting, photography and more, while supporting local artists!
- When: Saturday November 19 until Sunday December 18, 2016
- Where: The Bay Centre, 636 Fort Street
- What: For the past 24 years the Festival of Trees has created a lush forest of beautifully decorated trees to raise much-needed funds for BC Children’s Hospital. The festival knits together the incredibly generous community of Victoria in what has become, over the last two decades, a cherished holiday tradition and the unofficial kick-off to the holiday season in the city. Victoria Buzz are proud media sponsors of this event.
- When: daily until January 5, 2016 during hours of operation to the public
- Where: The Bay Centre and The Fairmont Empress
Bears on the Move- A Teddy Bear Christmas
- What: Hundreds of Teddy Bears will be invading Sidney Museum for the Christmas season. They will be getting up to their usual antics, but this year they will be travelling! Up, Up and Away in a hot air balloon, or riding in an airplane or even taking the train. A special feature this year is the beautiful and gentle art of Erin Vanessa that will compliment the displays with painted scenes of teddy bears on their travels. This is an annual ‘must’ for all the family.
- When: daily until Saturday December 31, 2016 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
- Where: Sidney Museum, 2423 Beacon Ave, Sidney
- Admission: By donation
Sunday Nov 20
Christmas Vintage, Retro and Collectible Show/Sale
- What: Over 120 tables and booths of 18th, 19th and 20th century antiques and vintage collectibles, find yourself a unique piece of jewellery, Victorian sterling and silver-plate, french country, formal and redo chic furniture and so much more. Wheelchair friendly. Catering provide by Island Culinary Services.
- When: Sunday November 20 from 9:30AM to 4:00PM
- Where: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue
- Admission: $4, children under 13 are free
2nd Annual Highlands Winter Craft Fair
- What: Step back in time and experience what a traditional craft fair used to be like! Enjoy hot apple cider and fresh baking, while browsing through a great selection of work from local artisans. Take a beautiful Sunday drive up into the hills to the ever-so-charming, late 1800s heritage buildings.
- When: Sunday November 20, 2016 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM
- Where: 1589 Millstream Rd AND 729 Finlayson Arm Rd
- What: First holiday craft market with local artists and artisans.
- When: Sunday November 20 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM
- Where: Dragon Alley
- What: Assortment of artistic creation from 18 artist including paintings, ceramics, metal, stone, wood, fibre, jewellery, glass and more.
- When: Sunday November 20 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM
- Where: Westmont Montessori School, 4075 Metchosin Road
RCL #91 LA Christmas Craft Fair
- What: Christmas shopping with 52 tables of crafts, baked goods, jewellery, knitting, painted glass, wooden items, children’s books and more. There will be four meat draws, silent auction and Christmas Tea. Wheelchair accessible.
- When: Sunday, November 20 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM
- Where: Langford Royal Canadian Legion, 761 Station Avenue
Kelowna Rockets vs. Victoria Royals
- What: The Royals have teamed up with Island Savings to help raise funds for the Mustard Seed – during the game cash donations will be accepted. The Victoria Royals players presented a $3,500 cheque to the food bank this week to kick off their fundraising campaign.
- When: Sunday November 20, puck drops at 7:05PM
- Where: Save On Foods Memorial Centre
Wonder Sunday: Massive Mammoths
- What: Explore how mammoths teeth and tusks are both very heavy and cool. Why did mammoths go extinct? Lot’s of interesting information to learn about mammoths.
- When: Sunday November 20 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM
- Where: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street
