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Three cheers for the arrival of another epic weekend in Greater Victoria!
Autumn is officially upon us, but have no fear, the excitement and volume of available activities hasn’t slowed.
Check out a chef and craft beer-focused event, attend launch weekend for Vancouver Island’s largest literary festival, attend a play or support your local WHL team!
Whatever your chosen adventure is, you and your family are in for a lovely September weekend.
Here’s 14 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend—September 21st and 22nd:
Victoria Festival of Authors Launch Weekend
If you hope to get in on the action ahead of the Victoria Festival of Author start date, a launch weekend will be hosted on Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd.
Launch weekend is new to the festival this year, and will feature four workshops with four of BC’s most celebrated authors, and a reading that includes them all.
The workshops offer sliding scale pricing, so attendees will have the ability to select a price that reflects financial comfortability.
Further, if the discount tickets still present financial hardship, contact them to discuss an alternative.
- Where: Canadian College of Performing Arts, 1701 Elgin Road
- When: Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd—workshop times vary
Small Gods Brewing: Oktoberfest
If you’re up for a little drive out of Victoria, Sidney’s Small Gods Brewing is hosting a Oktoberfest weekend!
It kicked off on Friday, September 20th and runs until Sunday, September 22nd, and will feature delicious German-inspired treats, and an incredible beer list featuring guest taps from some of the best breweries in the province being served in limited edition 500mL steins.
- Where: Small Gods Brewing, 9835 Third Street, Sidney
- When: Kicked off on Friday, September 20th and runs until Sunday, September 22nd (ends at 8 p.m.)
Victoria Anarchist Bookfair
Political activists, changemakers, justice fighters and everything in between, this is for you!
The Victoria Anarchist Bookfair will be held at the Fernwood Community Centre on both Saturday and Sunday of this weekend.
Attendees will find an assortment of goodies, including books, posters, and other items related to all things ‘anarchy’.
- Where: Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue
- When:
- Saturday, September 21st from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday, September 22nd 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Langford Station Food Truck and Music Festival
The City of Langford is excited to invite everyone back to the Langford Station for their third annual Food Truck and Music Festival!
It kicked off this Friday, September 20th and runs until Saturday, September 21st. In addition to the Langford Station stages, the festival has expanded this year to include Veterans Memorial park on Saturday!
This event will include a variety of food trucks and vendors, along with games and activities to entertain all age groups.
- Where: Langford Station, 701 Station Avenue
- When: Saturday, September 21st from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Theatre Production at UVic
Visit the University of Victoria’s Phoenix Theatre and witness their production of Eyes of the Beast: Climate Disaster Survivor Stories.
This relevant and powerful story is adapted from the award-wining journalism of the Climate Disaster Project, and follows ordinary people surviving extraordinary times.
Their first show kicked off on Monday, September 16th and will play until Saturday, September 21st.
Tickets can be purchased by phoning (250) 721-8000 or visiting their box office.
- Where: Phoenix Theatre, University of Victoria, 3800 Finnerty Road
- When: Saturday, September 21st at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Whistle Buoy Big Patio Days: Oktoberfest
Rather than one big ‘Whistlemania’ birthday bash, they’ve expanded the celebration and the fun by giving attendees six smaller events over the course of the summer and into the fall!
This Saturday marks the last of these events, themed ‘Oktoberfest,’ featuring a performance from Victoria Edelweiss Dancers.
Admission is only $5 and includes an afternoon of great beer, fantastic entertainment, games, food and other wonderful additions!
- Where: Whistle Buoy and Market Square, Lower Courtyard, #63, 560 Johnson Street
- When: Saturday, September 21st from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Victoria Royals vrs. Tri-City Americans – Country Night!
Get ready for Game #2 and the second back-to-back match against the Tri-City Americans!
Bring your family and friends, grab yourself a beverage or two and a bite to eat and get ready to cheer on your local WHL hockey team, the Victoria Royals.
Ticket prices vary by seat selection and they can be purchase online.
- Where: Save-On-Foods-Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Saturday, September 21st at 6:05 p.m.
Last Daze of Summer Rooftop party at Canadian Brewhouse
Salute to the end of summer in style at Canadian Brewhouse’s rooftop celebration!
This sun-soaked Afropiano extravaganza will feature a full night of food and games with live DJ music from Victoria’s DJ Lala and DJ Isis from Edmonton.
There will also be signature cocktails available! Dress in your best summer attire and come to dance the night away!
Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online.
- Where: The Canadian Brewhouse, 3500 Uptown Blvd #117
- When: Saturday, September 21st from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Plant Swap
Stop by the VI Plant Shop and swap your indoor plants for free with fellow plant lovers!
Your plants can be either potted or bare root, just make sure they’re healthy and pest-free to ensure everyone is getting the best out of the swap event.
This event is free to attend, but you can RSVP via Eventbrite.
- Where: VI Plant Shop, 515 Chatham Street
- When: Saturday, September 21st from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Recovery Day Victoria
Our Place Society is welcoming everyone for a family-friendly event, celebrating the wonderful work being done in addiction recover by Umbrella Society and Our Place’s New Roads community.
It will take place at Central Park on Quadra Street and will feature local music guests, comedians, food trucks and a Family Fun Zone.
Some of the performers include Nautical Disaster, Ange Hehr Music, The Coast, OAKES, Covers In A Dangerous Time, and local comedian Steev Letts.
This event is free to attend.
- Where: Central Park, 2275 Quadra Street
- When: Saturday, September 21st from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fall Market at Uptown Mall
Bring your family friends to Uptown Mall this Saturday and enjoy a vibrant day of shopping and community in their Courtyard, right outside of Best Buy!
It’s free to get in and will feature a wide variety of incredible local vendors.
- Where: Uptown Mall, 3440 Saanich Road
- When: Saturday, September 21st from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MAMA Put African Pop-Up Eatery
The AACCCS-ISSAMBA Centre invites everyone to come and check out one of their most anticipated events of the year!
The MAMA Put African Pop-Up Eatery is returning with a delicious feast to the Philippine Bayanihan Community Centre, featuring incredible cuisine and board games.
Prepare your taste buds for a culinary journey through Africa with their diverse menu!
Registration for the board game tournament is $5 and you can pre-order your food, here.
- Where: Philippine Bayanihan Community Centre, 1709 Blanshard Street
- When: Saturday, September 21st from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Brewery & the Beast
The much-anticipated Brewery & the Beast is returning, and it is shaping up to be the culinary event of the year on Vancouver Island.
Over 50 top chefs from Vancouver Island’s most celebrated restaurants will be showcasing their skills over live fire. From juicy cuts to creative, flavour-packed dishes, every bite is designed to wow.
And it’s not just about the meat—there’s an impressive array of craft beers, cocktails, ciders, seltzers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks, all included and served in unlimited quantities to perfectly complement the feast.
With VIP tickets already sold out and general admission going fast, now’s the time to grab your spot at the ultimate outdoor celebration of food and drink.
- Location: Starlight Stadium, 1089 Langford Parkway, Langford
- When: Sunday, September 22nd, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (VIP Experience + Main Event) | 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Main Event)
Tara Spencer at Hermann’s Jazz Club
Terra Spencer is bringing her brand new album, Sunset and her signature storytelling songs to the West Coast, right here in Victoria!
Join the crew at Hermann’s Jazz Club, and enjoy a jovial evening with Spencer—described as a ‘formidable musician’ with her butterscotch voice and instrumental capabilities.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance or at the door.
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Sunday, September 22nd from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
