Greater Victoria: Pathfinders Walking Club – Walks this week: Saanich-Cedar Hill Rec (Mar 9), Colwood (Mar 11 & 14), Langford (Mar 15)

Langford: Langford Bikefest Mar 12-15 (Thur-Sun) @Jordie Lunn Bike Park & Langford Gravity Zone

Saanich: Exploring Indigenous Perspectives through Storytelling (Guided Walk) – 5 years and under Mar 14 (Sat) @Francis/King Regional Park 11am-12pm

+ Road Trip to Beavers (Guided Walk) – All Ages Mar 15 (Sun) @Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park 10am-1pm

Colwood: Open Mic & Music Mar 11 (Wed) @Arts and Culture Colwood Society, 170 Goldfinch Rd 6:30-8:30pm

Victoria: + Blind Dates Live: Real People, Real Dates Mar 13 (Fri) @The Mint Restaurant 8pm

+ Themed Trivia Night: Wrestling Edition Mar 15 (Sun) @The Mint Restaurant 6pm

+ IMAX Victoria Film Festival Until Mar 15 @Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville St

Esquimalt:🍀 St. Paddy’s Day Party with the Hounds of Cuchulain Mar 14 (Sat) @Esquimalt Legion 102-622 Admirals Rd 8pm

Sidney: 🍀Tiller’s Folly (Celtic Music) Mar 14 (Sat) @Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave 7:30pm

Sooke: Bluegrass Open Mic Mar 15 (Sun) @Sooke Legion, 6726 Eustace Rd 1:30-4pm

Three unique family experiences we're excited about this week

Mar 10-11 (Tue-Wed), 7:30pm @McPherson Playhouse, Victoria

There's no place like live theatre! St. Margaret's School brings Dorothy's journey to life in this 80-minute theatrical experience. Follow Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion down the yellow brick road as they discover friendship, courage, and self-belief while evading the Wicked Witch. This Young Performers Edition captures the magic of the 1939 film with talented student performers. Perfect for all ages, includes a 15-minute intermission. Two nights only—click your heels and get tickets!

🐱 Gabby's Dollhouse LIVE!

Mar 14 (Sat), 4:00pm @Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria

Your little ones' favourite show jumps off the screen! When CatRat causes a "color cat-astrophe" and breaks the rainbow, Gabby and Pandy Paws must travel through the Cat-O-Sphere and Mermaid-Lantis to find the missing colors. This a-MEOW-zing musical features incredible puppets, dynamic staging, and beloved songs like "Hey Gabby" and "Sprinkle Party." Doors open 3pm, show starts 4pm. Kids 1 and under are free! Perfect for preschoolers who already know every word to every song.

🍀 Thrifty Foods St. Patrick's Day Festival

Mar 15 (Sun), 10:30am-3:30pm @Government St, Downtown Victoria

Downtown Victoria goes full Irish! Government Street transforms into a celebration of music, dance, food, and family fun. Presented by Thrifty Foods and CHEK News, this festival brings Irish culture to the heart of the city. Live performances, activities for kids, festive food, and plenty of shamrock spirit. Wear your green, bring the whole family, and enjoy five hours of Irish luck in the streets. Free to attend, impossible to resist.

BC is proposing legislation to let eligible drivers renew licences, BCID cards, and BC Services Cards online starting in 2027. The change targets straightforward renewals—no name changes, address updates, or outstanding tickets allowed. Class 7 learners still need in-person retesting but can replace lost cards online. Rural residents benefit most, avoiding long drives to ICBC offices. BC joins eight other provinces already offering online renewals. No more taking half a day off work just to update an expiry date.

[Full story - CHEK News]

Scammers are hitting parking lots across BC with a convincing scheme. They approach people claiming urgent need—gas money, medical bills—appear distressed, then offer "real gold" as collateral for cash. Some even convince victims, especially seniors, to drive to banks for withdrawals. The gold turns out fake and scammers vanish. Police advice: don't give cash to strangers, don't accept jewelry as collateral, never get in vehicles with people you don't know, and trust your gut. If approached, report it immediately.

[Full story - BC RCMP]

Victoria: Rising Economy Conference Mar 10-11 (Tue-Wed) @Delta Ocean Pointe Resort

+ Let’s Talk Live @ Murchie’s Mar 14 (Sat) @1110 Government St 10am

+ Hanami Blossom Market Mar 14 (Sat) @1240 Gladstone Ave 11am-4pm

+ How to Be Your Own Bestie: A Guided Journaling Workshop Mar 14 (Sat) @1921 Fernwood Rd 2-4:30pm

+ 🍀Thrifty Foods St. Patrick’s Day Festival Mar 15 (Sun) @Downtown, Government St.

+ 2026 Spark Festival Mar 10-23 @Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave

University of Victoria: Market & Community Fair Mar 11-12 (Wed-Thur) @Student Union Building, 3800 Finnerty Rd

Sidney: Crafted Farmhouse Market Mar 13-14 (Fri-Sat) @Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave

Planning ahead? Here are a few events worth noting:

Sooke: 2026 Sooke Job Fair Mar 20 @6218 Sooke Rd

Central Saanich: Europa Super Circus Mar 20-29 @Saanichton Fairgrounds

Victoria:The Comic Strippers Mar 21 @McPherson Playhouse