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This week celebrates International Women's Day (March 8) alongside some eccentric Victoria activities: competitively counting flowers, teaching kids about opera, and an upcoming "Picklefest" this summer (focusing on pickles, not pickleball).
Beyond the headliners, there’s singles coffee dates, drag bingo, forest bathing, and volunteer opportunities as a "wildlife chef" or "animal ambulance" driver—plus a massive consignment sale with 20,000+ kids items from local families.
Plus, as always, our Top 3 family-friendly picks and local news stories—including why Greater Victoria counted 44 billion flowers last year.
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Family Fun: Our Top 3 Picks
Three unique family experiences we're excited about this week
Mar 6-8 @Eagle Ridge Community Centre, Langford
Save BIG on quality baby and kid gear! Over 20,000 items from 200+ local families—clothing, toys, gear, all gently used and pre-checked for quality. Friday evening presales for volunteers and sellers, Saturday public sale (10am-3pm), and Sunday's half-price bonanza (select items, 9am-12pm) plus fill-a-bag donations. Arrive early—best items go fast! No admission fee for public sales. Bring your own bags, cash/debit/credit accepted.
Mar 9 (Mon) 4pm @925 Balmoral Rd, Victoria
Free opera? For kids? Yes! Teaching artists Geoff and Nadia bring musical storytelling to life in this hands-on workshop where kids explore how music communicates emotion. They'll listen to live opera singing, play interactive games about composers' musical language, and discover how sound adds depth to stories. No musical experience needed—just bring imagination! Perfect for curious kids who love music, stories, or both.
🧱 LEGO Brick Exhibition (20th Anniversary!)
Through April 6 @Sidney Museum, 2423 Beacon Ave, Sidney
Twenty years of LEGO magic at the Sidney Museum! This anniversary exhibition walks through time, showcasing beloved sets from past years—Star Wars, Batman, florals, architecture, vehicles—plus exciting new displays. A small community tradition that's now enjoyed by thousands. LEGO enthusiasts, this is your happy place.
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Active & Outdoors
Victoria: Roller Dance Aerobics Mar 3 (Tue) @Centennial United Church, 612 David Street 6-7pm
Greater Victoria: Pathfinders Walking Club – Walks this week: Saanich-Elk Lake (Mar 4), and Sidney (Mar 9)
Saanich: Everyone Welcome Egg-cellent Nests with Power to Be (Guided Walk) – All Ages Mar 8 (Sun) @Francis/King Regional Park 1:30-3:30pm
Sooke: Westcoast Sooke 10K Road Race Mar 8 (Sun) @6218 Sooke Rd
Arts & Entertainment
Victoria: Themed Trivia Night: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Edition Mar 3 (Tue) @The Mint Restaurant 6pm
+ Drag Bingo Mar 4 (Wed) @The Vicious Poodle, 726 Johnson St 8pm
+ The Paperboys Mar 6 (Fri) @The Coda, 751 View St 9pm
+ International Women’s Day Variety Show Mar 8 (Sun) @The Mint 5pm
+ Living Opera: A free event for kids, families, and educators Mar 9 (Mon) @925 Balmoral Rd 4-5pm
+ IMAX Victoria Film Festival Until Mar 15 @Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville St
Sooke: Bright Star Musical Mar 5-7 (Thur-Sat) @Sooke Community Theatre
Oak Bay: Big Little Lions Mar 7 (Sat) @1975 Bee St 7:30pm
View Royal: Singles Coffee Date Mar 7 (Sat) @iluka espresso, 101 Island Highway, 11am-1pm
University of Victoria: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Mar 8 (Sun) @The Farquhar, Ring Rd B115 7pm
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News Bites
🌸 Greater Victoria's Flower-Counting Competition Returns
Only in Greater Victoria: counting flowers is a competitive sport. The 51st annual Greater Victoria Flower Count (March 4-11) challenges residents to tally every bloom and compete for "bloomingest community" bragging rights. Last year's count? 44 billion. Yes, billion. The secret: estimate trees at 250,000 to 750,000 blooms each and grab the tally sheet at flowercount.com. Winner gets glory, not prizes. This is what happens when you live somewhere that blooms in February while the rest of Canada is buried in snow.
[Read More: Victoria News]
🦅 Wild ARC Needs 100 Volunteers for Baby Animal Season
Spring means baby season, and Wild ARC in Metchosin needs 100 volunteers before chaos hits. Last year, volunteers donated 17,000 hours caring for 2,000+ animals—hummingbirds to river otters. Monthly intake jumps from 75 now to 400+ in spring. Roles include "wildlife chef" (species-specific meals) and "animal ambulance" driver. Must be 19, though 16-18 year-olds welcome with parental permission. Apply by April 30 if you're passionate about wildlife.
[Read More: Times Colonist & Wild ARC]
Community & Creative
Colwood: West Shore Seedy Saturday Mar 7 (Sat) @Royal Bay Secondary School 11am-3pm
Victoria: Community Garage Sale in Vic West! Mar 7 (Sat) @521 Craigflower Rd 10am-2pm
+ James Bay 4th Community Garage Sale! Mar 7 (Sat) @140 Oswego St 10am-1pm
Saanich: The Victoria Women’s Expo Mar 7-8 (Sat-Sun) @Pearkes Rec Centre, 3100 Tillicum Rd
+ Forest Bathing at Swan Lake Mar 9 (Mon) @3873 Swan Lake Rd 1-3pm
Central Saanich: Women in Science Mar 8 (Sun) @Victoria Butterfly Gardens, 1461 Benvenuto Ave (Brentwood Bay) 10am-4pm
🌅 On the Horizon
Planning ahead? Here are a few events worth noting:
Victoria: Rising Economy Conference Mar 10-11 @Delta Ocean Pointe Resort
+ Thrifty Foods St. Patrick’s Day Festival Mar 15 @Downtown, Government St.
+ Picklefest Victoria 2026 Aug 15 @2010 Government St
Have a great week Greater Victoria! 💙
