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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