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14 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend, March 25th-27th

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The return of events, fairs and festivals in Victoria keep on coming. 

This week, West Coast Amusements announced they are coming to Victoria, the first carnival in the city since the Jay Cee Fair left over 20 years ago.

Tickets for many highly-anticipated events are already on sale. To stay up to date, check out a list here

When it comes to this weekend, you can check out a Royals Game, enjoy coffee and thrifting with friends and take a tour of Greater Victoria’s Free Little Libraries.

Here are 14 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend, March 25th-27th:

Help support the people of Ukraine

Across Vancouver Island, many are looking for ways to support Ukraine.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th, Victorians have been showing their support for Ukrainians in the form of rallies, fundraising and donating.

From humanitarian aid for civilians to medical support on the front lines, here’s a list of how you can help.

Attend the Victoria Sketch Club’s art show and sale

This weekend, come support the Victoria Sketch Club at their 113th annual art show and sale. 

There will be over 100 original paintings for sale and artists in attendance. 

  • Where: Glenlyon Norfolk School new gymnasium, 1701 Beach Drive
  • When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday March 25th and Saturday March 26th and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday March 27th

Vibes & Verses Event

Vibes and Verses is a celebration of BC Black performance and art, blending music, art and culture to create good times. 

The event will take place at the Victoria International Marina on Sunday, with General Admission and VIP access!

General Admission will get you access to all performances and the art exhibition. VIP tickets will also include the Sip N’ Paint, a complimentary glass of wine and preferred seating. 

There will also be giveaways!

  • Where: 1 Cooperage Place, Victoria International Marina
  • When: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday March 26th
  • Tickets: $30 each. Tickets can be purchased here.

Attend a fossil fair

This weekend, explore ancient life ecosystems and climate on Vancouver Island at a fossil fair!

The one-day, outdoor event will take place under the big tent at Swan Lake Nature House. 

Bring your own fossils for identification by experts!

Learn and create with hands-on activities.

  • Where: Outdoor event at Swan Lake Nature House
  • When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday March 26th
  • Admission: Admission by Donation to support the Victoria Palaeontology Society and Nature Sanctuary. You can reserve your time here.

Take a Tour of Ross Bay Villa

Tours at Ross Bay Villa are back!

Every Saturday,  take a journey back in time to Ross Bay Villa Historic Museum, a volunteer-led restoration project and museum located in Fairfield.

On your tour, you will stroll past heritage apple trees and blooming plants and step into one of only a few 1860’s homes still standing in the city. 

Masks and vaccine passports are mandatory to enter the house.

  • Where: 1 p.m. every Saturday afternoon
  • When: 1490 Fairfield Road
  • Tickets: $5 per person. Tickets must be booked ahead of time here

Watch a Victoria Royals game

This weekend, the Victoria Royals face off in back-to-back games against the Prince George Cougars.

  • When: Friday, March 25th; puck drops at 7:05 p.m., Saturday, March 26th; puck drops at 7:05 p.m.
  • Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
  • Tickets: Available online and at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre box office

See a comedy show at Hecklers

After being closed for nearly two years, Hecklers is back to fulfill your comedy needs. Every Saturday night, enjoy a comedian followed by Comedy Here Often?’s The Late show.

  • Where: 123 Gorge Road East, Hecklers Bar and Grill
  • When: John Cullen: 7 p.m., Saturday, Comedy Here Often? The Late Show: 10 p.m., Saturday, March 26th
  • Tickets: $20. Tickets can be purchased online here.

Coffee & Consignment with Friends at Upcycle Collective

This weekend, Upcycle Collective and Routine Coffee and Supply are hosting Coffee & Consignment with Friends. 

On Sunday, stop by Upcycle Collective for delicious coffee and second hand shopping!

  • Where: #100 517 Fort Street
  • When: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday March 27th

Grab early bird tickets to a City of Victoria carnival 

West Coast Amusements is coming to the City of Victoria, the first carnival in the city since the Jay Cee Fair left over 20 years ago.

Early bird tickets are available at a reduced rate of $38.05 and can be purchased online, with sales ending on April 25th.

General admission, single tickets and ticket books will also be available. 

  • Location: 3147 Douglas Street, Mayfair Shopping Centre
  • Hours: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 28th and 29th, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., April 30th and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., May 1st
  • Early bird tickets: $38.05 each. Early bird ends April 25th at 11:59 p.m. You can purchase them here
  • General Admission: $48.35. Can be purchased here.
  • Single Tickets: Gold (single coupons are $1.25, a red book (20 coupons) is $25, a blue book (40 coupons) is $45

Try some of Victoria’s delicious cocktails

Although National Cocktail Day has come and gone, it’s never too late to enjoy one of Victoria’s unique cocktail creations.

Whether you like fruity drinks, blended or on the rocks, or a mocktail, it’s time to kick back and relax to celebrate the upcoming weekend. 

Five local businesses have shared a delicious and unique cocktail they serve as a feature drink with Victoria Buzz to help celebrate the national day.

You can check out the list here!

Check out the CRD’s 600th Free Little Library

(Sidney Hurst (right) and Steven Hurst (left). Photo credit: Sarah Nguyen.)

With hundreds of Little Free Libraries in the Greater Victoria area, the highest documented density of LFLs in Canada, these take-a-book, leave-a-book miniature libraries are hard to miss!

Over the weekend, grade 12 Oak Bay High School student Sidney Hurst installed her very own LFL, marking the 600th in the region.

‘Bowker Creek Books’ was installed as part of Hurst’s final year self-directed Capstone Project, a requirement at Oak Bay High school.

Ready to read? Check out the Little Free Library Map to get started.

Apply to be the Pacific Football Club’s new mascot

Vancouver Island’s professional soccer club is looking for an enthusiastic performer to join their team, as Stewie the Starfish.

According to the organization’s social media, they are looking for an energetic team member who will be available for all home games and community outreach events throughout Vancouver Island.

As the season kicks off on April 10th for the Pacific FC’s home opener, the successful candidate would start immediately and perform as the team mascot year-round.

You can view the full job description here.

Interested? You can send your resume to marketing@pacific.ca

Watch a Netflix movie filmed in Victoria

Rescued by Ruby, released to the streaming platform last Thursday, March 17th, was filmed right here in BC’s capital including at a local animal shelter.

Based on a true story and starring Grant Gustin, Scott Wolf and Kaylah Zander, the film transformed the CRD Animal Shelter near Elk Lake into a movie set.

IMDb says Rescued by Ruby was filmed between June 2nd and July 15th 2021. 

Check out Elk Lake’s brand new nature playground

The playground at Hamsterly Beach in Elk/Beaver Regional Park has been replaced with a new nature playground which includes accessible play elements, zones for different ages and natural structures for differing abilities.

According to the CRD, the playground was built using the existing landscape, local timbers and green infrastructure, providing a sustainable connection to the lake ecosystem.

The aim of the nature playground is to provide a safe, unstructured play place that fits into the natural environment surrounding it.

The nature park is now open for families to enjoy!

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