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We’ve done it, Victoria—we’ve arrived at another weekend!
Whether you’ve got the next couple of days off or are running around with kids, there are quite a few lovely events happening around the city sure to capture your attention.
Enjoy a couple of incredible gallery exhibitions, attend a dog-friendly rental unit open house, attend a performance and much more.
There’s even a couple of spring-themed events going on too!
Without further delay, here’s 11 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend—March 23rd and 24th:
Fossil Fair 2024
This weekend, the Victoria Palaeontology Society is offering an extra special event at the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary!
Bring your own fossils for the experts to look at and identify for you. There will be plenty of hands-on activities, both fun and educational.
Admission is by donation and funds will support both the Palaeontological Society and the Nature Sanctuary!
- Where: Swan Lake Nature House, 3901 Swan Lake Road
- When: Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Community favourite exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has returned to the Royal BC Museum as of March 1st!
This exhibit uses the power of photography to raise awareness around animal advocacy and environmental conservation while showcasing some of the world’s best nature photography.
Grab your family and friends and see what was worthy of display this year up!
- Where: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street
- When: Opened Friday, March 1st and runs until June 2nd during museum hours
Super Superficial at Xchanges Gallery
Bask in the creative mind of visual artist Kosar Movahedi during her solo exhbition, Super Superficial—this is the last weekend to view it!
As described, this exhibition combines photography with drawing and collage, playing with the surface and frames of images.
This makes for a dynamic experience where the boundary between the exhibition space and image-based work is challenged.
Viewers slip into the world of knowing and not knowing what they’re looking at, instead considering the process of viewing and making.
To name a few of her many accomplishments, Movahedi holds an MFA from the University of Victoria and a BSc in Architecture from University of Tehran and her work has resulted in publications and exhibitions in Iran, the UK, and Canada.
She has also received grants and awards from the BC Arts Council, Audain Foundation, and SSHRC Canada.
- Where: Xchanges Gallery & Studios, 2333 Government Street
- When: Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LEGO Exhibit at the Sidney Museum
Visitors and residents alike can head over to the museum and immerse themselves in the wonderous and imaginative world of LEGO.
Hundreds of LEGO sets are expected to be on display, including an array of new additions that will encourage guests who’ve seen it in previous years to come and enjoy it once again.
- Where: Sidney Museum, 2423 Beacon Avenue
- When: On now until Monday, April 1st during museum hours
Malahat SkyWalk
Swap screen time for family time and take in the beauty of the outdoors!
This popular tourist attraction presents a natural west coast setting, an immersive experience along an elevated TreeWalk, plus the epic views from the 10-storey Spiral Tower.
In honour of Spring Break and all things family, they’ve launched a “Kids Visit Free” promotion that kicked off on March 9th and will run until April 1st. Enjoy your visit plus all of their organized Easter events at an affordable price!
Children and youth 17-years-old and under will receive free admission when one adult ticket is purchased!
Tickets and more information can be found here.
- Where: Malahat SkyWalk, 901 Trans-Canada Highway
- When: Kids Visit Free: Kicked off March 9th and runs until April 1st
S.T.E.A.M. Fair for Kids at Mayfair
Young innovators in grades 3 to 8, this is for you!
Head over to Mayfair Shopping Centre for an exciting S.T.E.A.M. fair for kids—showcasing these creative kids’ Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math projects.
There are only 50 slots available and every project will win an exciting giveaway, so don’t wait!
You can learn more and register here.
- Where: Mayfair Shopping Centre, 3147 Douglas Street
- When: Saturday, March 23rd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
‘Black & Rural’ Performance
After making its local debut at last year’s Incoming Festival 2023, Intrepid Theatre is thrilled to bring back Black & Rural, created and performed by Shayna Jones and produced by Pi Theatre.
This dazzling and thought-provoking performance will grace Metro Studio Theatre’s stage for one more show this Saturday after kicking off on Thursday, March 21st.
This narrative that Jones has created is derived from over 40 conducted interviews with Black individuals located across the Canadian countryside—using their reflections and blending them with elements of folkloric tales, personal experience and unique storytelling.
General admission tickets for Black & Rural are $25 and can be purchased here.
This performance will also feature Intrepid Theatre’s “Pay-What-You-Ten”— $10 tickets, wherein 10% of tickets for shows will be on-sale for just $10.
- Where: Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra Street
- When: Saturday, March 23rd at 2 p.m.
Bloom Market at Langford Station
Organized by Made Markets, the Langford Station will be hosting a fun-filled day for attendees of all ages!
There will be over 30 vendors, a kids corner and photo opportunities for everyone to enjoy.
Plus, there will be a bunch of specialty gin cocktails for those over 19!
- Where: Langford Station, 701 Station Avenue
- When: Saturday, March 23rd from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Family-friendly Silent Dance Party at Westshore Town Centre
With Easter just around the corner, Westshore Town Centre wants to get you and all of your little ones hopping – and every-bunny is invited.
DJ Easter Bunny is hosting a family-friendly silent dance party on Saturday, March 23rd.
Each guest will be provided with special headphones to groove to WTC’s 24-carrot playlist of Easter tunes, chart-toppers and family-friendly jams.
Tickets to the event are only $6.50 per person and include the 45-minute dance party with the Easter Bunny, refreshments, activities and more! You can grab your tickets here.
- Where: Westshore Town Centre, 2945 Jacklin Road
- When: Saturday, March 23rd – dance party sessions as follows:
- 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
- 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
- 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Paws & Trails Open House
Join Victoria Buzz for their special Buzz on Location event, helping celebrate National Puppy Day!
Langford’s Trailside at the Lake is hosting a Paws & Trails Open House and will allow attendees to look at newly completed, all pet-friendly rental units with amazing lake and trail views.
Additionally, the Victoria Bulldogs Society will be on site as well with some dogs of all ages up for adoption!
Pop by the Victoria Buzz booth for the chance to win a $1,000 gift card from Bosley’s—all you have to do is share a video or photo on social media of you and your pet exploring Trailside’s incredible parks and trails that are located only steps away.
- Where: Trailside at the Lake, 1299 Goldstream Avenue
- When: Saturday, March 23rd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Burlesque at Hermann’s Jazz Club
Hermann’s Jazz Club regulars and burlesque lovers, you’re in for a treat this Sunday with Insatiable Burlesque presents Bloom Anew!
Celebrate the beauty of spring and sensuality with the beauty of performance.
Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online or in person. This is a 19+ event.
- Where: Hermann’s Jazz Club, 753 View Street
- When: Sunday, March 24th at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
