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This week brings back-to-back celebrations: Valentine's Day on Saturday and Family Day weekend with free activities across different Greater Victoria communities. The Winter Olympics are also in full swing.
We've got a link to an interactive map featuring every Canadian Olympic athlete, plus the full schedule. Canada vs USA women's hockey happens today, and Crosby and McDavid begin the men's quest for gold on Thursday. There's also a mental health fundraiser asking you to bungy jump naked, and over 30 events across the region.
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Family Fun: Our Top 3 Picks
Three unique family experiences we're excited about this week
Feb 16 (Mon), 10am-4pm @Victoria
Free swimming AND you're helping local kids access summer camps. Entry is free or by donation (proceeds support the City's Campership program). Morning brings lanes and family swim, afternoon unlocks the waterslide and water features. Plus, free snacks, family photo crafts, and recreation giveaways.
Feb 16 (Mon) @Esquimalt
Esquimalt is going all-out for Family Day with bouncy castles, face painting, crafts, and free community activities galore. The kicker? Free family swim (11am-1pm), free family skate (2:30-3:50pm), and free Family Day Music Bingo (2:30-4:30pm - pre-register for this one!).
Feb 16 (Mon), 10am-6pm @Langford - FREE
This massive multi-level play zone is a hit with the young ones, while parents can relax in the designated parent section. Eight hours of free indoor play on Family Day—perfect for a February Monday! Remember: fill out the online waiver beforehand!
Please see our entire listing in this week's Scoop as there are many family-friendly activities happening across Greater Victoria!
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Family Day Events for Feb 16
Langford: Family Day Weekend in Langford Feb 13-16 (Fri-Mon) (multiple events taking place, click link for details)
+ Family Day Play Zone FREE Feb 16 (Mon) @City Centre Park, 1089 Langford Pkwy (online waiver – click here) 10am-6pm
Colwood: Golf for Families – Kids FREE 18 years and under Feb 16 (Mon) @JDF Golf Course, 1767 Island Hwy 8am-4pm
Esquimalt: Family Day Celebration Feb 16 (Mon) @Esquimalt Rec Centre, 527 Fraser St
Victoria: Family Day at Crystal Pool Feb 16 (Mon) 2275 Quadra St 10am-4pm
Saanich: Saanich Family Arts Festival Feb 16 (Mon) Cedar Hill Rec Centre 11am-3pm
Central Saanich: $2 Family Day Fun Swim 12-4pm | $2 Family Day Skate 1:15-2:45pm | FREE Family Yoga 10-11am Feb 16 (Mon) @Panorama Rec 1885 Forest Park Dr
Active & Outdoors
Greater Victoria: Victoria Pathfinders Walking Club – Walks this week: Sooke (Feb 11), Brentwood Bay (Feb 15) and Victoria Downtown (Feb 16)
Saanich: Family Fun in the Park (Drop-in Event) – All Ages Feb 14-15 (Sat/Sun) @Francis/King Regional Park (both days) Includes crafts, storytelling, & displays 10am-2pm
Arts & Entertainment
UVic (Main Campus): My Black History if Poetry, is Jazz! FREE Feb 10 (Tue) @Phillip T. Young Recital Hall (MacLaurin B-Wing) 7:30-9pm
Victoria: Heartless: An Anti-Valentine’s Day Comedy Show Feb 12 (Thur) @Hecklers Bar & Grill, 123 Gorge Rd East 8pm
+ Victoria at Dusk Festival Feb 13-15 (Fri-Sun) @Downtown Victoria – Full Program
+ Victoria Film Festival 2026 Until Feb 15 (Sun) @See festival program for all films/locations
Sidney: Bump & Grind Valentine Feb 14 (Sat) @Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave 7:30pm
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Canada at the Olympics
Whether you're cheering for Greater Victoria's Amelia Wells (cross-country skiing) or another Canadian athlete, there's action happening across multiple events right now. Check out this interactive map showing every Canadian athlete competing!
Canada's women's hockey team faces the USA today (Feb 10), and the men's team—featuring Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid—takes on Czechia on Thursday (Feb 12).
Go Canada Go!
News Bites
🪂 Naked Bungy Jump Returns for Mental Health
Ready to bare it all for a good cause? WildPlay Nanaimo's Naked Bungy returns February 28-March 1 for its 20th year, aiming to hit $1 million raised for Mental Health Recovery Partners. Since 2006, the event has helped over 35,000 Vancouver Islanders access life-saving mental health support. Jump naked from 150 feet or stay clothed and donate. Raise $200 and jump free. All proceeds matched by an anonymous donor. Asking for mental health support takes courage. And so does bungy jumping naked!
🚗 Roundabouts Got You Spinning? Join the Club
Do roundabouts make you nervous? You're not alone. Greater Victoria drivers are still struggling with them, says traffic expert John Ducker. Engineers designed roundabouts to be safer but how people actually drive them? That’s a different story. The no-nos? Stopping inside the circle, sudden lane changes, and ignoring yield signs. Miss your turn? Just go around again. Consider it a victory lap.
Community & Creative
Sidney: Black Pioneers on the Saanich Peninsula – Celebration of Black History Month Feb 1-28 @Sidney Museum, 2423 Beacon Ave
Metchosin: Knitting Café Feb 10 (Tue) @Metchosin Community House, 4430 Happy Valley Rd 1-4pm
Central Saanich: FREE Love to Play Day Feb 14 (Sat) @Centennial Park, 7500 Block Wallace Dr 10am-12pm
Victoria: Victoria Seedy Saturday Feb 14 (Sat) @Crystal Pool, 2275 Quadra St 11am-4pm
+ Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop Feb 14 (Sat) @The Maritime Museum of BC, 744 Douglas St 2-3:30pm
+ Hot Chocolate Festival Until Feb 28 Play Hot Chocolate Festival Bingo – click here for card.
🌅 On the Horizon
Planning ahead? Here are a few events worth noting:
Victoria: 2026 Lunar New Year Parade & Blessing of Merchants Feb 22 @Victoria’s Chinatown
Sidney: Winter Vintage Fair & Makers Market Feb 28 @Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave
Colwood: Victoria Outdoor Adventure Show April 26-28 @JDF Arena, 1767 Island Hwy
Have a great week Greater Victoria! 💙
