The last weekend before Christmas is nearing but let’s not forget about Thursday! Here 5 thing to do in and around Victoria today.
A Bluegrass Christmas Special
A seasonal bluegrass night featuring some of the very best in the business. The room will be warm with seasonal wishes and the whiskey and good food will be flowing deep into the night.
Featuring Jesse Cobb, Miriam Sonstenes, Garret Thomspon, Jeff Ellis and special. 100% of the donations go to the band.
- When: 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Where: Northern Quarter, 1724 Douglas Street
Thursday Night Jam at the Loft
- When: 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Where: The Loft Pub, 229 Gorge Road East
10th Annual Gingerbread Showcase
This fun charitable event will showcase the gingerbread houses of both professional and amateur bakers.
Vote for your favourite sugary structure, and all donations will go towards Habitat Victoria’s Build Program for families in need. Last year, they had over 25,000 visitors and more than $51,000 was raised!
- When: On now until Sunday, January 6th, 2019 – 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Where: The Parkside Hotel & Spa – 810 Humboldt Street
The Polar Express- IMAX Victoria
Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis reunite for The Polar Express, an inspiring adventure based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
- When: 6:15 p.m.
- Where: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street
Festival of Trees at the Bay Centre
The 27th Annual Festival of Trees at the Bay Centre has begun! See the Bay Centre transformed into a glowing forest of hand-decorated trees. Share in the spirit by voting for your favourite (like ours 
), with all proceeds supporting the most urgent health care needs of kids in BC.
Trees will be on display at the Bay Centre starting November 15, 2018, through January 7, 2019.
- When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (during shopping centre hours)
- Where: The Bay Centre
