VICTORIA, BC FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS IN DECEMBER
DECEMBER IS ALL THINGS CHRISTMAS! PARADES, CONCERTS, SING-A-LONGS & CHRISTMAS LIGHTS GALORE! LOTS AND LOTS TO DO! CHECK THE SEPARATE LISTING FOR HOLIDAY CRAFT SALES!
FREE PICTURES WITH SANTA
DECEMBER 7, 14 & 21, 2019 FROM 10 - 3 (WITH A BREAK FROM 12 - 1) VICTORIA PUBLIC MARKET AT THE HUDSON Bring your
HOLIDAY WREATH WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER 28 & DECEMBER 5, 2019 Victoria Public Market, 1701 Douglas St. #6 Time: 6pm-7pm Brought to you by Platinum Floral Designs. Always dreamed of
LIGHTS OF WONDER
DECEMBER 13 - 30, 2019 CENTENNIAL SQUARE Hours of Operation Sunday – Thursday 4 pm – 9 pm Friday and Saturday 4 pm – 10
SEA OF LIGHTS
LIGHTED SHIP PARADE DECEMBER 6, 2019 6:45 p.m. The Royal Victoria Yacht Club’s annual SEA OF LIGHTS parade will set sail on Friday December 6,
MAK GRGIC CONCERT
December 3, 2019 7:30 PM Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, B125, MacLaurin Building, University of Victoria, Ring Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2 The Victoria Guitar
ARBUTUS SINGERS
DECEMBER 11, 2019 7:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS KITCHEN PARTY AND CONCERT ALEX GOOLDEN HALL - 907 PANDORA Come and join the 85 members of the Arbutus
VICTORIA COMIC BOOK EXPO
DECEMBER 1, 2019 - 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Comfort Inn and Convention Centre FREE! Come and explore the wonderful world of comic books. From
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ACROSS CANADA
DECEMBER 5, 2019 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM BC Parliament Buildings, Front Steps FREE! Come celebrate the lighting of the provincial Christmas tree and
AFTERNOON TEA WITH SANTA
Sunday December 8 noon-4pm PENDRAY TEA HOUSE - 309 BELLEVILLE Afternoon Tea with Santa at Pendray Tea House On December 8th from noon to 4pm,
CINDERELLA: A COMIC PANTOMIME
December 4 (Preview Performance) 7 PM December 6, 7 PM December 7, 2 PM & 7 PM Where: The nave of St. George’s Cadboro Bay-
LIGHTED TRUCK CONVOY
DECEMBER 7, 2019 The 21st annual IEOA Truck Light Convoy & Food Drive is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2019. We are excited for this
CAROL ALONG WITH THE CARILLON
DECEMBER 1, 2019 FROM 4:30 - 5:15 Gather under the Netherlands Centennial Carillon with your fellow singers, family, friends and pooches for a one-of-a-kind carolling
CHRISTMAS AT BUTCHART GARDENS
DECEMBER 1, 2019 - JANUARY 6, 2020 Colourful lights, carollers, ice skating and festive fare—Christmas is a cheerful time of year at The Gardens. Experience
TUBA CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 14, 2019 FROM 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm MARKET SQUARE, DOWNTOWN VICTORIA Tuba Christmas Victoria presents an annual gathering of Tuba and Euphonium players
SIDNEY SPARKLES CHRISTMAS PARADE
DECEMBER 1, 2019 FROM 5:00 - 6:00 Join Peninsula Celebrations Society for the Sidney Sparkles Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 5:00 pm
CHARITY CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
Saturday November 30, 2019 10:00am – Sunday December 1, 2019 2:00pm Double Tree Victoria - 777 Douglas It’s time to decorate for the holidays! Bring
HORSE DRAWN TROLLEY RIDES
Sunday December 1, - December 22, 2019 1:00pm - 5:00pm An event every week that begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until
HELMCKEN HOUSE OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 20 - 31, 2019 (CLOSED ON 25TH) DAILY FROM 12 - 2 INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION TO MUSEUM OR MEMBERSHIP Step through the doors
ON-GOING EVENTS
This is for long-term events that may span several months or more!
FOREST OF WISHES
Saturday November 30, 2019 8:00am – Thursday January 2, 2020 5:00pm On November 30, 2019 the Chateau Victoria’s “Forest of Wishes”
LADYSMITH LIGHT UP
NOVEMBER 28, 2019 LADYSMITH, BC It's a little bit of a drive ... but well worth it! On Thursday, November
SIDNEY NATIVITY EXHIBIT
NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 4, 2019 FROM 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. DAILY Located at: The Church of Jesus Christ
FESTIVAL OF TREES
NOVEMBER 21, 2019 - JANUARY 6, 2020 BAY CENTRE -1150 DOUGLAS ST. Festival of Trees is a cherished community tradition
CHRISTMAS IN OLD TOWN
NOVEMBER 11 - JANUARY 9, 2020 ROYAL BC MUSEUM Take in the sights and sounds of Christmas long ago. Visit
GINGERBREAD SHOWCASE
Habitat for Humanity Victoria Gingerbread Showcase 16th November 2019 - 5th January 2020 9:00 am Daily - 9:00 pm Daily
MAYA: THE GREAT JAGUAR RISES
MAY 17 - DECEMBER 31, 2019 ROYAL BC MUSEUM - 675 BELLEVILLE Discover a powerful culture that rose in the
GOLDSTREAM SALMON RUN
mid-late October -> early December GOLDSTREAM PROVINCIAL PARK - Goldstream has a world-class salmon spawning stream with thousands of Chum
FARM MARKETS, FLEA MARKETS & STREET MARKETS
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