Events
Vancouver Island Feast of Fields
Heritage Acres 7321 Lochside Drive, Saanichton, BC, CanadaCelebrating Local Food and DrinkJoin us for the 25th Annual Vancouver Island Feast of Fields at Heritage Acres – a three-hour roaming gourmet harvest festival that celebrates the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and farm folks and city folks.With a wine glass and napkin in hand, you will stroll tent to tent, […]
The Dinghy Dock Pub Drag Show (Nanaimo)
Dinghy Dock Pub 8 Pirates Lane, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaWe are back for another Drag Show at The Iconic Dinghy Dock Pub!Join us for a swashbucking divalicious time at The Dinghy Dock Drag Show!Featuring Dust Cwaine, Nora Vision and VirgoSeating is limited, don't wait, get your tickets now!Tickets are $20+ fees (Advance)Ferry is $14 round trip (CASH) -Check Ferry Details HereSeating is first come […]
Seal Bay Nature Walk
Seal Bay Regional Nature Park Bates Road, Courtenay, BC, CanadaExplore with a local naturalist to learn basic (and not-so-basic) plant ID and gain an appreciation of the natural world around you.
Seal Bay Nature Walk
Seal Bay Regional Nature Park Bates Road, Courtenay, BC, CanadaExplore with a local naturalist to learn basic (and not-so-basic) plant ID and gain an appreciation of the natural world around you.
Victoria Classic Boat Festival
Annual maritime heritage festival held at Victoria's Inner Harbour and Ship Point in Victoria, British Columbia, featuring up to 100 classic boats, the Sail Race, live music, and activities throughout the waterfront. The festival celebrates classic boats and maritime heritage and attracts boaters, enthusiasts, and visitors from Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and the Pacific […]
Olympia Harbour Days
Annual maritime festival held in Olympia, Washington, featuring vintage tugboats, historic vessels, tugboat races, harbor cruises, live music, food, arts and crafts, and maritime-themed activities. The festival takes place around Percival Landing Park, Port Plaza, and Olympia's waterfront, celebrating the maritime heritage of Olympia, South Puget Sound, and the greater Puget Sound region.
Oak Harbor Music Festival
Annual three-day music festival held along SE Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor, Washington, featuring live music and performances across the festival stages. The festival brings together the Oak Harbor and Whidbey Island community, while attracting visitors from throughout the region. The event also supports local young musicians through scholarships and instrument programs.
Labour Day
Public holiday
Bremerton’s Blackberry Festival
Annual community festival held at the Bremerton Boardwalk and 2nd Street in Bremerton, Washington, celebrating all things blackberry with more than 150 vendors, blackberry-themed food and drinks, live entertainment, a beer and wine garden, children's activities, and arts and crafts. The festival is a fundraiser presented by the Bremerton Rotary Foundation and is celebrated throughout […]
Citizen Science Monitoring Program
Heron Rocks Friendship Centre Society 10085 Central Road, Hornby Island, BC, CanadaJoin the Big Seaweed Search! Explore Hornby's shoreline, learn seaweed IDs and help local coastal science.
Chase River Heritage Days
Annual community heritage celebration held in Chase River, Nanaimo, British Columbia, with events including a spaghetti dinner and variety show on Friday, an old-fashioned carnival at Chase River Elementary School on Saturday, and a Miners Dance Party that evening. The festival brings together residents of Chase River and the Cinnabar Valley, with activities also welcoming […]
Port Sidney Fishing Derby
The 10th Annual Port Sidney Marina Salmon Tournament is held at Port Sidney Marina, 9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, British Columbia. The event begins with a Friday welcome gathering from 4:00–7:00 PM, followed by the fishing tournament on Saturday from dawn to 5:00 PM, with awards and prizes afterward. The event is celebrated throughout Sidney, the […]
Our Ocean Film Fest
Malaspina Theatre 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaProudly Canadian, Our Ocean Film Fest brings bold ocean films to Nanaimo to inspire and connect our community and ignite action.A proudly Canadian celebration of the sea.Our Ocean Film Fest is a fresh, proudly Canadian festival created to celebrate the stories, people, and places that shape our connection to the ocean. Born from the momentum […]
Picklefest Vancouver
One-day food festival held at City Centre Artist Lodge, 2111 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, celebrating all things fermented with 40+ local vendors, live music, food and drink, and a home-pickling competition. The Vancouver event is part of Picklefest's 2026 Canadian tour and is celebrated throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. General admission is $25 […]
Vancouver Hot Sauce Fest!
250 W 3rd Ave 250 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CanadaGet ready to turn up the heat & taste some hot sauces with fellow spice lovers. Pepper Eating contest! Performers & Rooftop Wrestling!Get ready to turn up the heat at our 2nd Hot Sauce Festival on September 12th, 2026 at Skript Kitchen! This fiery celebration is bringing together hot sauce lovers, food enthusiasts, and thrill-seekers […]
Elliott BROOD – Live at the Bowen Island Pub!
Bowen Island Pub 479 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC, CanadaElliott BROOD is coming to Bowen Island for an epic night of music and mayhem!Elliott BROOD - Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Bowen Island Pub.With special guest to be annouced. Tickets, including all taxes and eventbite fees, are CAD$35/ea., which gets you entry to the event. Please note seating is limited and not guaranteed.The […]
Cannes Yachting Festival
The Cannes Yachting Festival is an international boating exhibition held at Vieux Port and Port Canto in Cannes, France. The festival showcases more than 700 boats and yachts, including sailing and motor yachts, along with marine equipment, services, and yachting innovations. It attracts exhibitors, industry professionals, buyers, and visitors from around the world.
Vancouver Fall Marina Show and Sale
Annual fall boat and marine sale held at Marina at Hampton Cove in Vancouver, British Columbia, featuring boats, marine gear, accessories, and in-water demonstrations. The event runs 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day and brings together the boating community from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Ladysmith Oktoberfest
High Street Ball Field High Street, Ladysmith, BC, CanadaJoin us September 19th at the High Street Ball Field for the 4th Annual Ladysmith Oktoberfest for a evening of beer, music and food . Ladysmith Oktoberfest Date & Time: September 19, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM(Pacific Time) Venue: High Street Ball Field We're back with the 4th annual Ladysmith Oktoberfest! Join us […]
Deep Frequency: A Dance in The Deep Blue Sea
Rotary Field House 850 Third Street, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaJoin us for the next killer party in our Sober Underground Series! This time we go deep. This is guaranteed to be a wicked time!
Cowichan Exhibition Fall Fair
The 158th annual Cowichan Exhibition Fall Fair is held at Cowichan Exhibition Park, 7380 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan, British Columbia, celebrating the agricultural heritage of the Cowichan Valley. The three-day fair features Logger Sports, livestock displays, Young Farmers Day, prize-winning quilts, crafts and produce, a Kid's Corral, live entertainment, vendors, and concessions. The event is celebrated […]
OktoBROfest – (Oktoberfest)
Container Brewing Ltd. 1216 Franklin Street, Vancouver, BC, CanadaAn Oktoberfest party with great brews, tasty eats, and epic vibes. OktoBROfest @ Container BrewingGet Ready for OktoBROfest!Join us for an epic time at OktoBROfest! The ticket includes a proper stein full of beer and a Bavarian hat. Dress in your finest Lederhosen and Dirndl. This Oktoberfest party is brought to you by Container Brewing […]
Cocktails of the West Coast: A Shelter Point Experience
Everything Wine 8570 River District Crossing, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin us for an engaging evening of cocktails, whisky, and West Coast flavours featuring Shelter Point Distillery and Wildlight.Guided by Aman Nijjar, Wildlight’s passionate mixologist and a Western Finalist for World Class Canada 2026, this class will explore four creative cocktails inspired by the Pacific coast.Watch as Aman brings each cocktail to life, showcasing the […]
Our Ocean Film Fest
Capilano University - Squamish Campus 3200 University Boulevard, Squamish, BC, CanadaA proudly Canadian celebration of the sea. Our Ocean Film Festival is a fresh, proudly Canadian festival created to celebrate our oceanA proudly Canadian celebration of the sea.Our Ocean Film Festival is a fresh, proudly Canadian festival created to celebrate the stories, people, and places that shape our connection to the ocean. Born from the […]
Bottle & Brush: Create Your Own Wine Bottle Décor
Everything Wine North Vancouver 998 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC, CanadaSip, paint, and personalize your own stylish wine bottle décor in this fun, hands-on crafting event!Give a wine bottle a second life through creativity. Bring an empty bottle from a memorable celebration—or even a full bottle you'd like to personalize before opening.Using acrylic paints and guided techniques, you'll transform your bottle into a unique piece […]
Shelter Island Days
Customer & Community Appreciation Day at Shelter Island Marina & Boatyard, 6911 Graybar Road, Richmond, British Columbia, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event features a massive swap meet, free coffee, an outdoor BBQ, beer and wine garden, marina store sale, on-site car wash, and tours of the marina's new 100,000-square-foot warehouse and marina […]
RiverFest 2026
Annual community celebration of the Fraser River held at the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster, British Columbia, featuring live performances, a Family Fun Zone, an exhibitor expo and artisan market, the Lucille Johnstone Workboat Parade, and the Samson V Museum. The event celebrates the living and working Fraser River and is part of […]
Vancouver Cheese and Meat Artisan Food & Beverage Festival.
The Pipe Shop 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC, CanadaTaste 150+ pairings in one place. One ticket covers it allHave you ever felt overwhelmed by the specialty food section or a farmers market? What do I buy? Will this work with my dinner party? That’s where the Cheese and Meat Festival comes in. Walk the Festival at your own pace, creating pairings with our […]
The 2026 White Rock Craft Beer Festival
White Rock Museum & Archives 14970 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC, CanadaPresented by Leah Chandler Real EstateJoin us for the 6th Annual White Rock Craft Beer Festival, Presented by Leah Chandler Real Estate!This popular annual event takes place right on the beautiful White Rock waterfront at Memorial Park, and will feature over a dozen amazing breweries/cideries/wineries from Metro Vancouver, plus food vendors, live entertainment, and more!Each […]
Comox Vines & Tides – Harvest Dinner at 40 Knots Winery
Harvest dinner held at 40 Knots Winery – Aurora Vineyard Terrace in Comox Valley, British Columbia, celebrating the connection between Vancouver Island’s land and sea. Presented in partnership with the BC Shellfish Association, the evening features a six-course dinner with each course paired with 40 Knots Estate Winery wines, along with live music. Doors open […]
BC Rivers Day
Province-wide BC, Canada.Celebrate BC Rivers Day on Sept 28 with paddles, cleanups, and community river love.
Free
