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This week's Greater Victoria is wonderfully eclectic: dad bands battling it out on stage, repair cafés fixing everything, and indoor soccer specifically for the 60+ crowd. There are also book sales, craft fairs, workshops, markets, and nature walks across the region.
Kids can bounce around Sidney's Easter-themed kindergym, run Esquimalt's 1K Kids Fun Run, or paint butterfly-inspired masterpieces at the Butterfly Gardens. Meanwhile, Langford just scored $85,000 to throw a month-long World Cup street party in June, and Victoria's courthouse is opening its doors for mock trials, police dog demos, and actual jail tours.
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Active & Outdoors
Greater Victoria: Pathfinders Walking Club – Walks this week: Langford-Goldstream (April 8), Saanich-Mt Doug (April 11), Highlands-Mt Work (April 12) Victoria-Downtown (April 13)
Langford: Wildflowers of Mill Hill (Guided Adult Hike) – 18 years+ April 11 (Sat) @Mill Hill Regional Park 10am-12pm
Adventures led by women designed to make a difference.
Trek the Andes with an all-female crew in Peru. Join a women-run tuk tuk tour in Cambodia. Enjoy a traditional hot stone bath experience at a women-owned farmhouse in Bhutan. Intrepid’s new small-group Women’s Expeditions in Peru, Cambodia and Bhutan provide immersive local experiences for travellers while supporting women-run businesses.
Sports Activities
North Saanich: Indoor Soccer for 60yrs+ April 7 (Tue) @North Saanich Middle School, 10400 McDonald Park Rd 7:30-9pm
Langford: Pacific FC vs Supra du Québec – CPL April 11 (Sat) @Starlight Stadium 3pm
Victoria: Live Pro Wrestling April 11 (Sat) @First Met Hall, 932 Balmoral Rd
Arts & Entertainment
Colwood: Open Mic & Music April 8 (Wed) @Arts and Culture Colwood Society, 170 Goldfinch Rd 6:15-8:30pm
Victoria: An Intimate Tribute to Cat Stevens April 9 (Thur) @McPherson Playhouse 7:30pm
+ Battle of the DAD BANDS April 11 (Sat) @Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates St 7pm
+ Dungeons Yes & Dragons: Improv Comedy April 11 (Sat) @Theatre SKAM, 849 Fort St 8:30pm
+ Andrew Packer – Comedy April 11 (Sat) @Hecklers 123 Gorge Rd East
View Royal: Breakwater Quartet April 10 (Fri) @View Royal Community Hall, 279 Island Highway 7pm
Sooke: DIVAS – She’s Everyone Woman! April 11 (Sat) @6726 Eustace Rd 8pm
Oak Bay: Spring Arts Exhibition & Sale April 11 (Sat) @Monterrey Rec Centre 9am-3pm
Sidney: Lesbihonest April 12 (Sun) @Mary Winspear Centre
+ 20th Annual LEGO Brick Exhibit Until April 26 @Sidney Museum
Explore Peru with purpose
See Peru through the eyes of the women who call it home on Intrepid’s new Women’s Expedition. Travel with an expert female leader and a small group of like-minded women - trek the Andes, take part in a traditional textile workshop and join a female shaman’s spiritual practice on this immersive 8-day adventure.
Family Fun: Our Top 3 Picks
Three unique family experiences we're excited about this week
Apr 9 (Thu), 9:30-11:00am @Greenglade Community Centre, Sidney
Keep the Easter fun going! Bring your energetic little ones for Easter-themed gym play with ride-on toys, a mini bouncy castle, tumbling mats, slides, and springtime decorations. Just $4 per child. Reserve your spot online or drop in if space remains. Guardian participation required.
Apr 11 (Sat), 9:00am @Start line: Lyall St at Swinford
Children of all ages lace up for Esquimalt's 1K Kids Fun Run! After crossing the finish line, head to the refreshment zone and activity center at Archie Browning Sports Centre. Parents are welcome and encouraged to run alongside their kids at no extra cost. Lead by example, celebrate healthy living, and watch your child beam with pride at that finish line
Apr 11 (Sat), 10:30am or 1:00pm @Victoria Butterfly Gardens, Central Saanich
Wander through tropical butterflies and lush blooms for inspiration, then paint your own nature masterpiece. A local artist guides this hands-on workshop where all skill levels are welcome – from first-time painters to budding artists. Explore the conservatory's vibrant colors and fluttering wings, then settle into the Atrium to create. Paint supplies, professional instruction, and garden admission included. Two sessions available.
News Bites
⚽ Langford Scores $85K for Month-Long World Cup Street Party
Langford just landed $85,000 in provincial funding to transform Station Avenue into a pedestrian-only World Cup festival from June 11 to July 19. In addition to big-screen game broadcasts, there will be live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and a kids' zone. Mayor Scott Goodmanson says it's a chance for the community to gather and celebrate regardless of which team they're cheering for. Station Avenue closes to traffic for the entire tournament, creating a walkable fan zone downtown.
[More info: City of Langford]
⚖️ Greater Victoria's Courthouse Opens Its Doors: Mock Trials, Police Dogs & Jail Tours
The legal system wants to seem less intimidating, so Victoria's courthouse will open its doors April 18th for Law Day—a free, all-ages event celebrating Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Expect a Zootopia 2-themed mock trial, judges explaining their work, Saanich Police K-9 demonstrations, and actual jailhouse tours. There will also be food trucks, community justice groups, and prizes round out the day.
[More Info: Victoria Law Day]
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Community & Creative
Sooke: The Hoppening April 7 (Tue) @Sooke Community Hall 3-7pm
Langford: Container Gardening Workshop April 9 (Thur) @935 Goldstream Ave 7-9pm
Esquimalt: Esquimalt Farmers Market April 9 (Thur) @1200 Esquimalt Rd 4:30-7:30pm
Victoria: Bridge Street Corner Pop-Up April 11 (Sat) @2524 Bridge St 10am-4pm
+ Repair Café April 11 (Sat) @1330 Fairfield Rd 2-5pm
Colwood: Pop-Up Sewing Makerspace & Clothing Swap April 11 (Sat) @537 Glencairn Lane 11am-3pm
North Saanich: Pre-Loved Book Sale April 11 (Sat) @1800 Forest Park Dr 9am-2pm
Saanich: Silver Swans Spring Craft Fair April 11-12 (Sat/Sun) @3873 Swan Lake Rd 12-4pm
+ Eco Printing and Book Binding Workshop April 12 (Sun) @Cedar Hill Rec Centre 1:30-4:30pm
🌅 On the Horizon
Planning ahead? Here are a few events worth noting:
Saanich: FREE Family Sport & Recreation Festival May 2 @4371 Interurban Rd
Langford: Luxton Spring Fair May 14-17 @1040 Marwood Ave
Victoria: Folk Music Festival July 4 @Royal Athletic Park
Have a great week Greater Victoria! 💙
