Events
2026 Fall Native Plant Sale
Come find the perfect native plant for your garden on Saturday October 3rd from 10am to 1pm. We have an amazing selection of native plants grown here on SḴŦAḴ | Mayne Island from locally collected seeds and cuttings. Native plants provide habitat for a broad range of wildlife from hummingbirds to bumblebees and butterflies.
MET OPERA: Mozart’s Così fan tutte
ArtSpringThe Met: Live in HD is your chance to join thousands of others in theatres and cinemas around the world, to experience one of the world’s most famous opera companies livestream direct from New York. Here at Salt Spring, not only do you get to experience ArtSpring’s exceptional surround sound, but also our quiche intermissions […]
Mayne Island Farmers’ Market
Mayne Island Agricultual Fairgrounds, 430 Fernhill Rd, Mayne Island, V0N 2J0The Market takes place on the Agricultural Society grounds every Saturday, 10am – 1pm, from May long weekend through Thanksgiving long weekend with monthly indoor markets in the winter.
Galiano Saturday Market
Galiano Lions Hall, 992 Burrill Road, Galiano Island, V0N 1P0The Galiano Saturday Market is a showcase of local artists, artisans, bakers, growers, food makers and community organizations. Each week, you’ll find one of a kind, local treasures from pottery to handmade jewelry, freshly grown produce, locally roasted coffee beans, handcrafted chocolate and so much more!
The Biggest Wildest Place You’ve Never Heard Of
Salt Spring Island Public Library, 129 McPhillips Ave, Salt Spring Island, V8K 2T6Salt Spring Trail & Nature Club presents… Dene K’eh Kusän, the Biggest Wildest Place You’ve Never Heard Of. Join us for this free talk by Tim Burkhart of Y2Y (Yellowstone to Yukon) to learn about this inspiring conservation initiative. Saturday October 3, 2 PM in the Salt Spring Public Library
Annual Lobster Dinner Gala
West Vancouver Yacht Club 5854 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC, CanadaEnjoy a night of lobster, laughter and fun - with the Soroptimists on the North Shore, on October 3, 2026 at 6:00 PMJoin us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, friendship, and giving back at our Annual Lobster Dinner Gala!Treat yourself to a spectacular three-course dinner featuring succulent lobster (with other delicious main course […]
Lions Bay Oktoberfest 2026
Broughton Hall 400 Centre Rd, Lions Bay, BC, CanadaGet ready to celebrate Oktoberfest in Lions Bay with plenty of German Beer, pretzels and music!Welcome to Lions Bay Oktoberfest!Join us for an evening of gemütlichkeit — that special German word for good cheer, warmth, and community. Whether you’re in it for the beer, the music, or the lederhosen-laced laughs, this is the can’t-miss Oktoberfest […]
Community Stargazing Night
Science Meets Story and Singing on the Grandest Stage in the Universe 🌃 The night sky is calling. For millenia, humans have gazed at the stars with awe and wonder, crafting elaborate mythologies and explanations for the magnificent, the untouchable, the inexplicable cosmos beyond. The stories and histories of all of our ancestors are written […]
Mayne Island Conservancy Fall Speaker Series
Mayne Island Agricultural Hall, 430 Fernhill Rd, Mayne Island, V0N 2J0This year, our Fall Speaker Series is aligned with the Conservancy’s 2026 theme of celebrating the coastal Douglas-fir ecosystem, the smallest and most at-risk biogeoclimatic zone in British Columbia. The speakers, all leaders in their fields, will address different aspects of this ecosystem – from climate change, to the impacts of over-abundant deer, to the […]
Summertime Island! Local comedy that we need!
Mahon Hall, 114 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, V8K 2V5, CanadaIn light of recent world events and pending elections, there’s something that we can all agree on… Laughter is the best medicine. And all the better if we can laugh at ourselves, our own foibles and affectations… Join us for the World Premiere of SUMMERTIME ISLAND!, the brand new, rollicking comedy, written by longtime local […]
Galiano Harvest Moon Marinade
Galiano Rod & Gun Club, 594 Porlier Pass Rd, Galiano Island, V0N 0E9Music by Jack Garton, T.Nile, and More
Hooking Readers One Question at a Time
215 Baker Road, 215 Baker Road, Salt Spring IslandEvery story that keeps you reading past your bedtime is built on questions. In this workshop, novelist Andromeda Romano-Lax breaks down how writers can use one big question to drive a whole book, while planting dozens of smaller ones along the way. Some questions are answered, while others are intentionally left hanging. We’ll use a […]
Salt Spring Folk Club: Paul Pigat Presents Boxcar Campfire
Fulford Community Hall, 2591 Fulford-Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, V8K 1Z3, CanadaSinger-songwriter-guitarist Paul Pigat — also known for his Cousin Harley rockabilly project — presents his amazing acoustic folk-roots ensemble with Trent Freeman (of The Fretless) on fiddle/violin and bass player Steve Holy. Join us at Fulford Hall for the first concert of the new Salt Spring Folk Club season! Concert at 2 p.m.; doors open […]
Rules of the Road & Aids To Navigation
Rules of the Road & Aids to Navigation – Online Lights, sounds, right of way: know the rules! Who has the right of way? Where’s the channel? By the end of this class, you’ll understand the maneuvering rules, lights, sound signals, and buoys that allow us to navigate confidently and safely around hazards and other […]
Salute to the Sockeye
Tsútswecw Provincial Park Squilax / Lee Creek area, near Chase, British Columbia, Canada.Celebrate the sockeye run at Salute to the Sockeye with culture, art, and river magic.
FreeWomen in Boating End of Season Celebration
The Marina at Brentwood Bay Resort 849 Verdier Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC, CanadaOur Women in Boating End-of-Season Celebration is here — an evening for the women of this coast to gather, connect, and celebrate everything the season handed us. 🗓️ Thursday, October 8th 🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m. 📍 The Lodge @ Brentwood Bay Resort RSVP: [email protected] Free parking · For Moorage, email: [email protected] Tag a woman who needs […]
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Olympic Peninsula Harvest Festival
Region-wide fall harvest celebration taking place at multiple locations throughout the Olympic Peninsula, Washington, featuring cideries, breweries, farms, pumpkin patches, food producers, workshops, dinners, music, and seasonal community events. The festival is a reimagining of the former Olympic Peninsula Apple & Cider Festival and celebrates the region's fall harvest, food, drink, farms, and seasonal traditions […]
