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4 events,Galiano Garden Club 2026 Program of Speakers & Events  Join the Cowichan Valley Wine Festival 2024 from August 1-31 for a month-long celebration of award-winning wines.
$50 Catherine Holahan Gallery “Island to Island” Paintings Near and Far by Alan Briks Aug. 4 – Oct 5, 2026 Opening: and Artist Talk: Sunday Aug. 9, 12:30 – 1:30
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 We 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 […] |
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 Explore with a local naturalist to learn basic (and not-so-basic) plant ID and gain an appreciation of the natural world around you.
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Explore with a local naturalist to learn basic (and not-so-basic) plant ID and gain an appreciation of the natural world around you. |
4 events,Beginning September 2nd and running through October, Maggie O’Shaughnessy will be showing her collection of “Paper Pirate Treasures” in the Library Jane Rule Cabinet. |
9 events, 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.  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 […]  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. 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. |
11 events, 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 […] 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. 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. 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 […] |
12 events,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. 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. 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 […] | |
8 events,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 […] |
8 events,Join PI Jazz for their Fall 2026 season! PI Jazz, directed by Bryce Woollcombe, meets on Tuesdays 6-8pm in the music room at the Pender Island Elementary School. This season will run until December 15th and they are always looking for new members to join. Interested musicians are invited on any Tuesday to try it […]
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 Join the Big Seaweed Search! Explore Hornby's shoreline, learn seaweed IDs and help local coastal science. 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. |
7 events,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. |
7 events,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. |
10 events, 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 […]  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 […] 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.
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 Proudly 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 […] |
13 events, Annual fall fair held at the Powell River Farmers’ Market & Exhibition Grounds, 4365 McLeod Road, Powell River, British Columbia, celebrating local agriculture, food, creativity, and community. The 2026 fair features locally grown produce, baking, preserves, arts and crafts, agricultural exhibits, vendors, live music, contests, an animal barn, a kids’ zone, and other family activities. […] 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.
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 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 […]
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 Get 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 […] |
8 events,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. |
7 events,I’m having an Art Show soon–the Opening is this Thursday September 17 from 6:00-8:00PM. Hope you can come by and see it! In the Mayne Island Library from September 15 until October 17, 2026. |
9 events, 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.  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 […] |
11 events,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 […]
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 Join 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 […]
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 Join us for the next killer party in our Sober Underground Series! This time we go deep. This is guaranteed to be a wicked time! |
9 events,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 […] | |||
9 events,We’ll be kicking off the 2026 harvest on Monday September 21st at Clam Bay Vineyard on Pender, beginning at 9am. We’ll continue picking all week, and throughout the following weeks as each variety is ready. If you’d like to spend some time in the vineyard, help bring in the grapes, and be a part of […] |
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 An 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 […]
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 Join 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 […]
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 A 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 […] |
14 events,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 […]
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 Sip, 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 Taste 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 […] |
11 events, Celebrate BC Rivers Day on Sept 28 with paddles, cleanups, and community river love.
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 Annual apple festival held throughout Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, celebrating the island’s apple-growing heritage and local agricultural community. The 2026 festival takes place from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with activities centered around Fulford Hall and participating host farms across the island. Visitors can see hundreds of Salt Spring-grown apple varieties, visit orchards, taste […] |
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 Annual culinary competition held at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, bringing together Victoria chefs for an evening of signature dishes paired with Canadian wines, beers, and spirits. The 2026 event also features a live performance by Tom Cochrane, with two chefs representing Victoria at the national finals in Ottawa. The event […] |
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12 events,Starting this September Ben McConchie will be facilitating two contemporary music ensembles at the Pender Islands school, designed for students who want to explore, create, and perform music from the 1940s to today. This after-school program will run on Thursdays and is open to a range of abilities, with participants grouped into two ensembles based […]
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 Spend an evening at the historic Vancouver Rowing Club. Taste delicious Ports, award-winning whiskies, and decadent chocolates.THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY 19+🍷🍫 Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents its Annual Whisky, Port & Chocolate Tasting! ✨All proceeds from this delightful “Tasting-in-the-Park” event will benefit amateur sports in BC. 🏅 To date, Liberty has raised $207,434 for this […]
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Our Favourite Poems This month we depart from our usual format. No featured poet. No open mic where people read their own poems. Instead, an opportunity for everyone to bring and share poems they love written by somebody else. Everyone is encouraged to bring a favourite poem to read aloud to the group. Or to […]
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**Music Makers Presents: All Saints ‘After Dark’ featuring Daniel Janke Trio — Thursday, October 1 — Music begins at 7pm** Tickets – $10-30 Suggested Donation (cash only at the door) Cookies and tea generously donated by The Woodshed Join us at All Saints “After Dark” on Thursday, October 1 at 7pm for an evening of […] |
13 events,The Crisp is a Pender Arts festival showcasing music, visual art, poetry, storytelling and much more! October 2-4, 2026, will see Year Six taking place at the Community Hall and various field trips around the island. Evening concerts are ticketed; everything else is free, and donations are gratefully accepted. Check out www.thecrisp.ca for past event […]  The 4th annual Ladysmith Oktoberfest is held at High Street Ball Field, 525 2nd Avenue, Ladysmith, British Columbia, featuring local music, food, and beers from across Vancouver Island. The event runs from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and is celebrated by residents and visitors in Ladysmith and the surrounding Cowichan Valley and Vancouver Island communities.
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Oct 2 – Jewel Tones Oct 9 – Sean Gallant Oct 16 – Andres Maz Oct 23 – Richard Blair Oct 30 – Sharon Rose Perrin
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 Proudly Canadian, Our Ocean Film Fest brings bold ocean films to North Vancouver 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 […] |
24 events,I’m so looking forward to playing heartfelt original songs from my debut album ‘Catharsis Caught’ on both Saturday and Sunday this upcoming The Crisp festival weekend on Pender Island, BC. Saturday October 3rd – 11 to Noon I’ll be playing all the songs from my debut album Catharsis Caught, plus a few brand new ones, […] Open rain or shine! This is a year-round market at the same site – in the summer from May long weekend to Thanksgiving it is an outdoor market 9:30 – 1:00; after Thanksgiving it is an inside market and opens at 10:00 am. There is a food-only market on Wednesdays at 3:00 – 6:00 pm […] The 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 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.
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The 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 […]
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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.
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Salt 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 |
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Every 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 […]
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Singer-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 […] |
