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Greater Victoria is delivering this week: seven baby goats you can visit, Community Days by the Sea, and a Kizomba Festival bringing Angolan dance culture to downtown. There's also comedy, circus performances, trivia nights, nature walks, chess tournaments, and community days across the region.
Beyond the weekend fun, big sports news: the legislature lawn becomes a World Cup watch party next week (free, big screens, food trucks), and Victoria Royals just announced a historic September matchup against the Memorial Cup champion London Knights—the team that produced Patrick Kane, John Tavares, Bo Horvat, and even Darryl Sittler!
As always, our Top 3 family-friendly picks of the week.
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Active & Outdoors
Greater Victoria: Pathfinders Walking Club – Walks this week: Saanich-Broadmead (Mar 25), Saanich-McMinn Park (Mar 28), Oak Bay (Mar 30)
North Saanich: Exploring Indigenous Perspectives (Guided Walk) – All Ages Mar 28 (Sat) @Horth Hill Regional Park 10-11:30am
Metchosin: Beginner Birding Basics (Self-guided Walk) – All Ages Mar 29 (Sun) @Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park 10am-1pm
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Arts & Entertainment
Victoria: Drag Bingo Mar 25 (Wed) @The Vicious Poodle, 726 Johnson St 8pm
+ Mr. Crowley’s Ozzy Osbourne Experience Mar 26 (Thur) @McPherson Playhouse
+ War on the Catwalk Mar 26 (Thur) @Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St 8pm
+ Trivia Thursday Mar 26 (Thur) @Brickyard Pizza, 784 Yates St 7:30pm
+ Alan Doyle – with The East Pointers Mar 27-28 (Fri-Sat) @Royal Theatre 8pm
+ Sheng Weng – Comedy Mar 28 (Sat) @McPherson Playhouse 7pm
+ John Beuhler – Comedy Mar 28 (Sat) @Hecklers 123 Gorge Rd East
+ Attila Fias – Jazz Groove Project Mar 28 (Sat) @Hermann’s Jazz Club 7-9pm
+ The Barr Brothers Mar 29 (Sun) @McPherson Playhouse 8pm
Central Saanich: Europa Super Circus Until Mar 29 @Saanichton Fairgrounds
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Family Fun: Our Top 3 Picks
Three unique family experiences we're excited about this week
Mar 28 (Sat), 10:00-11:00am @Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas St
Ocean legends come to life! Kids explore myths and stories from around the world—including some from right here in Victoria. Activities include reading, crafting, and trying to steal treasure from the kraken's lair before creating your own mythical sea creature. Storytime starts at 10:30am sharp. Drop in anytime between 10-11am. Ages 3-8, parents must stay at the museum. No registration needed—just show up! Free with museum admission or membership.
Mar 29 (Sun), 1:00-4:00pm @Saanich Commonwealth Place
Swim for a good cause! This specially-priced drop-in session supports kidsFUNd, helping low-income Saanich families access camps, lessons, and social activities. Single admission just $3.50, family admission $10—and every dollar goes directly to kidsFUNd. It's an afternoon of swimming, splashing, and community support. Perfect for families who want to enjoy the pool while making a difference. Drop in anytime during the three-hour window. No registration required.
Daily, 10:00am-4:00pm @Beacon Hill Children's Farm, Beacon Hill Park
The farm's open for spring—and there's a surprise! Seven baby goats were born March 2nd and are ready to meet visitors. Meet the "Caffeine Crew" (Java, JoeJoe, and Bean) and the "Season Squad" (Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter). The kids make short public visits throughout the day, then rest with their mamas in the stalls. Please use walking feet, quiet voices, and gentle hands—these little ones are still adjusting to farm life.
News Bites
⚽ Legislature Lawn Becomes World Cup Watch Party
Victoria hosts the first Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026 test event on March 31st at the BC Legislature lawn. The free, all-day celebration features three live matches on big screens: crucial European playoff finals (11:45am and 2pm) that determine who faces Canada in the World Cup opener, plus Canada vs Tunisia at 4:30pm. Beyond the soccer, expect interactive activities, music, food trucks, and cultural programming. It's a pilot for a nationwide program bringing World Cup festivities to communities beyond Toronto and Vancouver. Free admission, open to everyone.
[Full story - Victoria News]
🏒 OHL and Memorial Cup Champions London Knights to Play Victoria Royals in Sept!
Victoria hockey fans are getting something unprecedented. The Royals host the Ontario Hockey League's London Knights on September 4th and 5th at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre—the first-ever inter-league WHL vs OHL matchup outside the Memorial Cup. The Knights arrive fresh off back-to-back championships with a legendary alumni roster: Patrick Kane, John Tavares, Bo Horvat, and even Darryl Sittler! The weekend includes an outdoor Fan Fest with live music and games. Tickets on sale now.
[Full story - CHL]
Community & Creative
Victoria: Community Days – Seas the Break! Mar 26-28 (Thur-Sat) @Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas St
+ Science Sunday: Look Closer Mar 29 (Sun) @Royal BC Museum 11am-1pm
Esquimalt: Cherry Blossom Day Pop Up Spring Event Mar 28 (Sat) @1320 Esquimalt Rd 1-4pm
Saanich: Cabaret of Curiosities Mar 28 (Sat) @3301 Douglas St 7-10pm
+ Orchard Market Mar 29 (Sun) @273 Prospect Lake Rd 12-6pm
Sidney: Faerie & Fantasy Faire Mar 28-29 (Sat-Sun) @Mary Winspear Centre 10am-4pm
🌅 On the Horizon
Planning ahead? Here are a few events worth noting:
Victoria: 19th Annual Grand Pacific Open Chess Tournament April 3-6 @Hotel Grans Pacific
+ International Kizomba Festival April 3-6 @Victoria Conference Centre
Saanich: Spring Fling Show April 25 @West Coast Rhythmic Gymnastics Club
Have a great week Greater Victoria! 💙
