Victoria: Sarah McLachlan Oct 15 (Wed) @Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre 7:30pm

+ Talent Show Social Oct 16 (Thur) @The Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra St  7-10pm

+ Dance with the Devil Oct 17-18 (Fri-Sat) @Maple Leaf School of Russian Ballet, 310 Henry St 7:30pm

+ Victoria International Jewish Film Festival (Oct 18-23) @Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas St

+ Maiden Vancouver: Tribute to Iron Maiden Oct 18 (Sat) @The Coda, 743 View St. 9pm-12:30am

+ Chocolate: A Tasting Event Oct 19 (Sun) @Crystal Garden, 713 Douglas Street 12-5pm

Colwood: Music & Poetry Evening Oct 15 (Wed) @Goldfinch Arts Centre, 170 Goldfinch Rd 6:30pm         

Sooke: Rube & Rake (Folk Music duo based in St. Johns NFLD) Oct 18 (Sat) @1962 Murray Rd. 6:30-9:30pm

Metchosin: Pop-Up Sewing Makerspace Oct 19 (Sun) @Metchosin Arts & Cultural Centre, 4495 Happy Valley Rd 104pm (Free but Pre-Registration Required)

Sidney: Pink Tea: A Historical and Contemporary Discussion on Politics and Women Oct 18 (Sat) @SHOAL Community Centre, 10030 Resthaven Dr. 10am-12pm

+ Doug and the Slugs Oct 19 (Sun) @The Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave 7pm

View Royal: View Royal’s Got Talent – Event is Nov 15, Auditions are on Oct 25, but the Audition Sign-Up is now Live! @View Royal Community Hall, 279 Island Hwy

Esquimalt: Esquimalt Farmers Market Oct 16 (Thur) @Esquimalt Recreational Centre 4:30-7pm

Central Saanich: Fall Harvest Market Oct 18 (Sat) 6536 West Saanich Rd, Saanichton 9am-5pm

Victoria: Moss Street Market Oct 18 (Sat) @Sir James Douglas School, 1330 Fairfield Rd 10am-2pm

Metchosin: Metchosin Farmers Market Oct 19 (Sun) @4450 Happy Valley Road 11am-2pm

Langford: Spooky 2: Return to the Tracks (Outdoor Market) Oct 18-19 (Sat-Sun) @The Langford Station, 720 Station Ave

Victoria: Halloween Ghost Walk Tours Oct 1-31 @560 Johnson St. 7pm

+ Haunted Halloween Carriage Tours Oct 1-31 @465 Belleville St

+ Classic Horror Movie Nights at Craigdarroch Castle Oct 9-30 @Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Crescent

+ Legends of Halloween Mini Golf  Until Nov 2 @Haunted Manor Victoria, 711 Yates St.

Central Saanich: High Moon: A Werewolf Western Oct 15-31 @Heritage Acres, 7321 Lochside Drive, Saanichton (Order tickets here)

Metchosin: Halloween Weekend at Bilston Creek Farm Oct 18-19 (Sat-Sun) @Bilston Creek Farm, 4185 Metchosin Rd 11am-5pm

Saanich: Pumpkinfest, Festival of Fear, Carnevil All of Oct @4150 Blenkinsop Rd. See link for times

Langford: Lohbrunner Pumpkin Fest ’25All of Oct (Sat/Sun) @1152 Lippincott Rd 10am-4pm                  

Three unique family experiences we're excited about this week:

👻 Spooky 2: Return to the Tracks
Oct 18-19 (Sat-Sun) in Langford
Local outdoor market meets Halloween vibes! Something for everyone in the family.

🎤 View Royal's Got Talent Auditions
Does your child love to perform? The audition itself is a great experience! Sign up for Oct 25 auditions, and, if selected, they'll perform on Nov 15.

🎃 Make Pumpkin Picking a Family Memory
We've found 10 spots across Greater Victoria. Pick your perfect patch and create those fall family photos! (See our complete guide below)

Langford: Luxton Pumpkin Patch @3489 Luxton, Sat/Sun (11am-3pm)

+ Lohbrunner Community Farm @1152 Lippincott Rd

Sooke: InishOge Farm @6698 Helgesen Rd

Metchosin: Bilston Creek Farm @4185 Metchosin Rd

Saanich: Galey Farms @4150 Blenkinsop Rd +train rides, corn maze, hay rides, plus more

+ Little Lochside Farm @5630 Alderley Rd

Central Saanich: Michell’s Farm Market @2451 Island View Rd, Saanichton

+ Bickford Farms @7969 Wallace Drive, Saanichton

+ Saanichton Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch @7979 Central Rd, Saanichton

+ Dan’s Farm and Country Market @ 2030 Bear Hill Rd, Saanichton                  

📸 Capture Colwood's Beauty!

The 2026 Calendar Photo Contest is now open! Share your favourite shots of Colwood's stunning beaches, parks, trails, and neighborhoods by November 1st. Featured photographers win local gift cards and see their work showcased in the calendar and on City of Colwood’s social media. Pro or amateur—submit your best Colwood moments! We love Colwood so much, our Greater Victoria Scoop Facebook cover is a Colwood beach photo—so many great family memories there!

🎉 Happy 50th Birthday, Oak Bay Rec Centre!

Oak Bay Rec Centre is celebrating five decades of community fun on October 24 with activities for all ages! Enjoy 1975-inspired pricing (hello, $5 tennis!), bouncy castles, music bingo, skating, and a time capsule opening from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This beloved hub has hosted countless memories since 1975 and even welcomed the Stanley Cup earlier this year. Join the party!

🏛️ Two Cities, One Future? Merger Vote Possible in 2026

Forty-eight randomly selected residents have recommended Victoria and Saanich amalgamate after eight months of study. The Citizens' Assembly heard from experts, reviewed technical reports, and engaged with hundreds of residents before reaching consensus. Municipal amalgamation has long sparked heated debate across Canada, from small regions to major cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Now both councils will consider the recommendation, with a potential referendum in 2026 requiring majority support from each community to proceed. Full report here.