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Victoria's event calendar is packed year-round. From weekly grassroots car meetups and marine festivals to concerts and cultural celebrations, here is what is worth your time.
Broadmead Saturday Night
Car Meetup
If you're an automotive collector or vintage enthusiast on Vancouver Island, there's one weekend ritual that stands completely supreme. Every nice Saturday evening, the expansive paved parking lot at the Canadian Tire at the Broadmead Village Shopping Centre, 801 Royal Oak Drive, Saanich shifts gears to become the ultimate organic, grassroots car show in Victoria.
Starting around 6:00 PM, local car builders, purists, and casual spectators drive in to park, chat, swap restoration stories, and grab coffees. Ranging from perfectly polished 1950s cherry cruisers and roaring muscle cars to modern import tuners and vintage farm trucks, this is a highly organic community meet drawing about 100 vehicles on warm summer nights. The 2026 season ran from May through late September, weather permitting, and warm-weather pop-up editions can still appear on mild October Saturdays: Saturday, October 31 is the final 2026 watch date. It remains Greater Victoria's most beloved car ritual, and the Saturday-night gatherings return every spring. Free, family friendly, and the lot fills up early on nice evenings.
"This meet is the soul of Greater Victoria's car culture. It and Saanich's local carriage and garden suite programs both represent the absolute best of community cooperation, with people sharing heritage, space, and local solutions." - Anna Hakim, Happy Homes Team
Saturdays from around 6:00 PM – Dusk
Weather permitting, spring through fall
Canadian Tire, Broadmead Village
801 Royal Oak Drive, Saanich
Greater Victoria's Car Culture Hub
Where collectors, auto builders, and casual admirers meet weekly. Family and pet friendly!
October 29 – November 4, 2026 · Halloween Finale & November Kickoff
Last updated: October 29, 2026
Happening This Week
Saturday, October 31 · final pop-up watch; full season returns spring 2027
Broadmead Saturday Night Car Meetup
Canadian Tire, 801 Royal Oak Drive, Broadmead Village Shopping Centre, Saanich
Greater Victoria's most beloved weekly car ritual keeps its Saturday-night rhythm going into the last weekend of October: on mild evenings the Canadian Tire lot at Royal Oak Drive still fills with collectors, muscle cars, and custom builds from around 6 PM until dusk. Saturday, October 31 is the final 2026 warm-weather pop-up watch date. It remains the community's automotive staple: free, family friendly, and the lot fills up early on nice evenings.
Full event guide & detailsSaturday, October 31 · 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Trunk or Treat Halloween Car Show
1047 Langford Parkway, Langford
The 6th annual Trunk or Treat Halloween Car Show, co-hosted by M2 Graphix and Light 'Em Up TV, closes out the 2026 season with a free, family-friendly afternoon: decorated cars, trunk-or-treating between vehicles, costumes, and Halloween fun. Light 'Em Up TV's final co-hosted event of the year, and the perfect bridge between Greater Victoria's car scene and Halloween.
Light Em Up TV detailsSunday, November 1 · 9:00 AM
VIRPCA Cars & Coffee
Uptown Mall (near Whole Foods, 3440 Saanich Road) / Eagle Creek Village, Victoria
The Vancouver Island Region Porsche Club of America hosts its South Island Cars & Coffee every Sunday morning, gathering in the Uptown area (typically the Uptown Mall lot near Whole Foods or Eagle Creek Village on Helmcken Road). A free, welcoming gathering of enthusiast cars from every marque, with coffee nearby and plenty of parking-lot conversation. Year-round, rain or shine; November 1, 8, and 15 next.
VIRPCA Cars & Coffee detailsSaturday, October 31 · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (trick-or-treating 3:00–5:00 PM)
Halloween on the Boulevard at Uptown
Uptown, 3440 Saanich Road / Uptown Boulevard, Saanich
Uptown's family Halloween celebration returns on October 31 with pumpkin carving, games, live music, princess appearances, and mall-wide trick-or-treating from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Right next door to the Sunday Cars & Coffee crowd at Eagle Creek Village, it is an easy all-day outing for West Shore families.
Final weekend · Sat Oct 31 – Sun Nov 1 daytime · Festival of Fear nights through Oct 31
Galey Farms Fall Festival, Corn Maze & Festival of Fear
Galey Farms, 4150 Blenkinsop Road, Victoria
The last full weekend of daytime family fall fun: corn maze, Halloween-themed train ride, hayrides, u-pick pumpkins, and the kids' haunted house run Saturday and Sunday through November 1. After dark through Halloween, the Festival of Fear adds the Corn Maze of Horror, the Crazy Train, and The Asylum, a 6,000 sq ft haunted house, running 6:00–10:00 PM nightly through October 31.
Galey Farms websiteFinal day · Saturday, October 31 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Lohbrunner Community Farm Pumpkin Fest
Lohbrunner Community Farm, 1152 Lippincott Road, Langford
The last day of Langford's free, family-friendly u-pick pumpkin festival at Lohbrunner Community Farm. Pick your own pumpkin straight off the vine and enjoy the West Shore's community farm at its autumn best before the season closes on October 31.
City of Langford eventsSunday, November 1 · 7:30 PM
Take It to the Limit: The Eagles Tribute
McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
The premier Eagles tribute act brings the harmonies and hits of the California classic-rock giants to the McPherson stage. A mellow, crowd-pleasing way to ease into November after the Halloween rush.
Royal & McPherson Theatres scheduleMonday, November 2 · 7:30 PM
Tom Cochrane in Concert
McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square, Victoria
The legendary Canadian rocker behind "Life Is a Highway" and "Big League" plays an intimate night at the McPherson Playhouse. A not-to-miss date for fans of classic Canadian rock.
Royal & McPherson Theatres scheduleFinal nights, through Tuesday, November 3
Haunted Manor: Legends of Halloween II
711 Yates Street, Downtown Victoria
An immersive 18-hole haunted mini-golf adventure in the heart of downtown, running through November 3. A clever, playful twist on a classic Halloween outing that works for dates, families, and groups of friends. Final days this week.
Haunted Manor event pageDaily through early December · peaking now in November
Goldstream Salmon Run
Goldstream Provincial Park, off Highway 1, 16 km from downtown Victoria
The chum, coho, and chinook are arriving in force at the Goldstream River, with the run at its November peak. The Goldstream Nature House runs free interpretive programs beside the river, making it one of the great free family outings of the fall.
Full event guide & detailsNovember & Holiday Season 2026
Last updated: October 29, 2026
Upcoming Events
November in Greater Victoria quietly turns the calendar from Halloween to the holiday season. After the Halloween finale on Saturday, October 31, the Victoria International Wine Festival uncorks at the Victoria Conference Centre November 6–9, the 47th Annual Creative Craft Fair fills the Pearkes Recreation Centre November 6–8, and Bilston Creek Farm opens its Yuletide Market series the same weekend. Remembrance Day is observed at the Legislature cenotaph on Wednesday, November 11, and the Victoria Christmas Market lights up Bastion Square from November 12 through Christmas Eve. Car fans still find the VIRPCA Cars & Coffee gathering at the Uptown area every Sunday morning at 9 AM (November 1, 8, and 15 next), and the Broadmead Saturday Night Car Meetup at Royal Oak Drive holds its final 2026 pop-up watch on Saturday, October 31 before the full season returns every spring. The Goldstream salmon run peaks through the month, and The Butchart Gardens switches on its Magic of Christmas lights display on December 1.
Friday, November 6 – Monday, November 9 · main tastings Nov 6–7
Arts & CultureVictoria International Wine Festival
Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria
The West Coast's premier wine celebration returns to the Victoria Conference Centre with four days of tastings, seminars, and food pairings from BC and international wineries. The main walk-around tastings land on Friday and Saturday, November 6–7, and tickets move quickly every year.
Wine Festival tickets & scheduleFriday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8
Community47th Annual Creative Craft Fair
G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Road, Saanich
More than 125 exhibitors of fine art, jewellery, gourmet food, and handmade crafts mark the fair's 47th year at the Pearkes Recreation Centre. A Saanich tradition and the perfect early start to holiday gift shopping.
Creative Craft Fair detailsFriday, November 6 – Sunday, November 8 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
CommunityYuletide Market Series at Bilston Creek Farm
Bilston Creek Farm, Metchosin (about 35 minutes from downtown Victoria)
The holiday market season opens at this scenic Metchosin farm with local artisans, seasonal treats, and festive family fun against the farm's coastal backdrop. First weekend of the 2026 Yuletide Market series.
Yuletide Market detailsThursday, November 5 – Saturday, November 14
Arts & CultureCraigdarroch Castle: Murder on Paper Street
Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria
An immersive theatrical mystery returns to the halls of Craigdarroch Castle: solve clues, interview suspects, and piece together the story across the castle's four floors. A unique way to experience Victoria's landmark mansion.
Craigdarroch Castle eventsSunday, November 8 · Lakshmi Puja from about 5:00 PM
CommunityDiwali (Deepavali), Festival of Lights
Victoria Hindu Parishad & Cultural Centre, Victoria (family celebrations across Greater Victoria)
Diwali, the festival of lights, is observed across Victoria on Sunday, November 8, with Lakshmi Puja timing around 5:00 to 6:40 PM for the region. The Victoria Hindu Parishad and Cultural Centre is the community hub to watch for puja, sweets, and family gatherings.
Victoria Hindu Parishad & Cultural CentreWednesday, November 11 · ceremony from 10:30 AM, silence at 11:00 AM
CommunityRemembrance Day Ceremony
Victoria Cenotaph, BC Legislature grounds, 501 Belleville Street, Victoria
The province's official Remembrance Day ceremony gathers at the Legislature cenotaph from 10:30 AM, with the two-minute silence at 11:00 AM and road closures across downtown. Saanich, Oak Bay, and Royal Roads (Hatley Castle) hold their own ceremonies at the same hour.
City of Victoria Remembrance Day detailsThursday, November 12 – Thursday, December 24 · Thurs–Sun, 12:00–7:00 PM
CommunityVictoria Christmas Market at Bastion Square
Bastion Square, Downtown Victoria
The Bastion Square Winter Market becomes the season's centrepiece: artisan vendors, warm drinks, twinkling lights, and live music in the city's most historic square, running Thursdays through Sundays until Christmas Eve. The Christmas Village weekend follows November 28–29.
Bastion Square market detailsFriday, November 13 – Saturday, November 14
CommunityAtomic Christmas Vintage Fair & Makers Market
Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay Street, Victoria
A mid-November blend of vintage treasures and modern makers at the Da Vinci Centre: records, retro clothing, handmade goods, and holiday finds in one festive weekend. A favourite stop for one-of-a-kind gifts.
Wednesday, November 18 – Thursday, December 31
CommunityFestival of Trees
The Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas Street, Victoria
The Bay Centre's beloved display of elaborately decorated community Christmas trees returns, with the trees raffled off in support of local charities. A free downtown tradition for the whole holiday season.
Saturday, November 28 · afternoon
Community44th Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade
Government Street & Belleville, Downtown Victoria
The city's grand holiday parade rolls down Government Street from Belleville with floats, bands, and Santa himself. A free downtown tradition ushering in the Christmas season along the Legislature grounds.
Late November – Thursday, December 31
SeasonalLights of Wonder
Centennial Square, Downtown Victoria
The free holiday light festival takes over Centennial Square in late November, with festive displays, live entertainment, and, in December, a Ferris wheel and family activities. One of the best-value nights out of the holiday season.
Tuesday, December 1 – Wednesday, January 6, 2027 · 3:00–9:00 PM
SeasonalMagic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens
The Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay
The gardens' holiday lights display returns with the Twelve Days of Christmas scenes twinkling across the sunken garden and along the paths. Bundle up, grab a hot drink, and walk the most magical stretch of the island from December through early January.
Butchart Gardens lights displayThursday, October 15 – December 10, 2026 · peaking in November
SeasonalGoldstream Salmon Run
Goldstream Provincial Park, off Highway 1, 16 km from downtown Victoria
The chum, coho, and chinook are returning to the Goldstream River for the annual salmon run, with numbers at their November peak. The Goldstream Nature House runs free interpretive programs beside the river, making it one of the great free family outings of the fall.
Event details & ticketsAnnually in early June
CommunityCook Street Village Block Party (Annual)
Cook Street Village, Victoria, BC
Cook Street Village closes to traffic and becomes a pedestrian-only festival with The Fastest Dog races, a puppy water park, Pupsicle stand, over 100 craft vendors, food trucks, and live music stages. One of Victoria's biggest and most beloved community events.
Every Week
Last updated: October 29, 2026
Recurring Events
Broadmead Saturday Night Car Meetup
Canadian Tire Parking Lot, 801 Royal Oak Drive, Broadmead Village Shopping Centre, Saanich
Greater Victoria's most active, organic weekly gathering for automotive collectors, muscle cars, imports, and custom builds. Free to attend, and the lot holds about 100 vehicles, so it fills up early on nice evenings. The 2026 season ran from May through late September, weather permitting, with warm-weather pop-up editions continuing into late October; Saturday, October 31 is the final watch date of the year, and the full season returns every spring. A highly approachable, family-friendly scene.
VIRPCA South Island Cars & Coffee
Uptown Mall (3440 Saanich Road) / Eagle Creek Village, Victoria
The Vancouver Island Region Porsche Club of America gathers every Sunday morning in the Uptown area for a free, welcoming Cars & Coffee: enthusiast cars from every marque, coffee nearby, and plenty of parking-lot conversation. All makes welcome; November 1, 8, and 15 next.
Moss Street Saturday Market
Moss Street between Fort & Dallas Road, Fairfield
Victoria's favourite farmers market. Local growers, artisans, bakers, and food vendors line the tree-lined streets of Fairfield every Saturday morning.
Peninsula Country Market
Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stelly’s Cross Road, Central Saanich
A Saturday morning staple on the Saanich Peninsula. Fresh local produce, artisan baked goods, preserves, crafts, and prepared foods from Peninsula growers and makers.
Goldstream Farmers Market
Danbrook Park, 744 Danbrook Ave, Langford
Langford's community market featuring local vendors, fresh produce, artisan goods, and food trucks. Now at its new Danbrook Park location for 2026. A Saturday morning staple for West Shore families.
North Saanich Farm Market
St. John's United Church, 10990 West Saanich Rd, North Saanich
A beloved North Saanich farm market with hyper-local produce, preserves, eggs, flowers, and baked goods from Peninsula farms and home growers. Small, charming, and very island.
Esquimalt Farmers Market
Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Admunsalt St, Esquimalt
A Thursday evening community market in Esquimalt. Local produce, prepared foods, baked goods, and artisan vendors. A midweek staple for West Side families.
Gorge Farmers Market
Gorge Park, 1070 Tillicum Rd, Esquimalt
A Monday evening market along the scenic Gorge waterway. Local produce, prepared foods, artisans, and live music. The 2026 season has wrapped for the year; it returns mid-June 2027.
Sidney Street Market
Beacon Avenue, Sidney-by-the-Sea
A Thursday evening street market on Sidney's charming Beacon Avenue for its 27th year. Local produce, artisan crafts, baked goods, and food trucks with an oceanfront village backdrop.
Sidney Saturday Morning Market
Beacon Avenue, Sidney-by-the-Sea
A vibrant seaside market on Sidney's charming Beacon Avenue. Local produce, handmade crafts, baked goods, and food trucks with an oceanfront backdrop.
Butchart Gardens Nightly Performances
The Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay
Live outdoor performances run nightly through the summer. The 2026 Saturday night fireworks season wrapped up on September 5, so the gardens now ease into their quieter autumn rhythm. Come December, the Magic of Christmas holiday lights display returns from December 1 through January 6, 2027; the 2027 fireworks dates will be announced in spring.
Live Music at Hermann's Jazz Club
753 View Street
Victoria's premier destination for intimate live music. Jazz, soul, blues, and world music in an intimate room.
Beacon Hill Children's Farm
Beacon Hill Park
A free petting farm in the heart of Beacon Hill Park. Goats, peacocks, miniature horses, and spring lambs. A Victoria institution for families, open daily through the fall season.
Fort Rodd Hill Summer Programming
Fort Rodd Hill & Fisgard Lighthouse, Colwood
Parks Canada's seaside fortress open daily through the fall with guided tours, cannon firings, and lighthouse visits. A unique piece of West Coast military history right on the water; check Parks Canada hours as the season turns to autumn.
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