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5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Friday August 17th

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Friday’s are for markets, movies and music! You’re in luck, we have so many amazing things happening in and around Victoria today!

Ship Point Market

What: This weekly-weekend market features high-quality artist-made goods, delicious food trucks, and some of Victoria’s finest local musicians.
Where: Ship Point
When: 6 pm – 10:30 pm
Cost: Free

Outdoor Movie Night: Back to the Future 

What: “Back to the Future” – Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown.
See this classic movie on the big screen at Windsor Park!
Where: Windsor Park
When: Come early to reserve your spot, movie starts after sunset, approx 8:45pm
Cost: Free admission!

Victoria Gem & Mineral Show

What: Western Canada’s largest Gem show is featuring 30+ of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada. We’re bringing you unique gems, fine crystals, rare fossils, handmade jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art, and more! Bring the whole family for a rockin’ weekend that will also boast hourly door prizes.
Where: Pearkes Recreation Centre
3100 Tillicum Road Saanich
When: 1 pm – 9 pm
Cost: General: one-day ticket – $8 , three-days ticket – $12
Senior/Student: one-day ticket – $6 , three-days ticket – $9
Children 12 and under (accompanied by an adult) get in free.

Uptown Summer Market

What: They are thrilled to announce that Uptown will be hosting our first Summer Market on Uptown Boulevard this August. They have partnered with the Crafted Farmhouse Market to bring the Boulevard to life with an all day market featuring the best of local artisans, taste-makers and curators on Vancouver Island. They can’t wait for you to see all the local talented entrepreneurs and experience a one of a kind shopping experience.
Where: Uptown
3440 Saanich Rd
When: 12 pm – 9 pm
Cost: Admission is free!

Beach Food Fridays 

What: They want to encourage people to get out and active in the fresh air and enjoy our beautiful seaside community. Pull up a log and have dinner at the beach with live local music, followed by a stroll along the beach or a splash in the ocean. It’s an easy-going event in the most beautiful rustic setting
Food trucks are there between noon and 7pm, music starts at 5pm!
Where: Esquimalt Lagoon
2903 Ocean Blvd # 2901
When: 5 pm – 7 pm
Cost: Free!

For more things to do, check out our events page!

 

 

 

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