Happy mid-week, Victoria!
We’ve nearly arrived at Halloween, and there’s plenty of mystical fun to still be had—including mini pumpkin painting and a Halloween tattoo flash day.
Don’t forget about the Ghost Tours and Petrified Pub Crawl!
If you’re looking something a little less Halloween-related, The Mint is hosting another Phillips Comedy Night that’s sure to lift your spirits.
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Wednesday, October 30th:
Gourds Gone Wild: Pumpkin Painting
Join the crew at Tillicum Centre for a fun evening of pumpkin painting at their Gourds Gone Wild event!
This event is free to attend, but you have to reserve your spot to ensure they have supplies for you.
Let your creativity run wild!
- Where: Tillicum Centre, 3170 Tillicum Road
- When: Wednesday, October 30th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Tattoo Zoo Halloween Flash Day
If you’ve been itching for your next tattoo, here’s your chance!
You can either choose from the artists’ flash pages, each with of all kinds of cool designs to choose from at various prices, or you can have a go at their ‘get-what-you-get’ candy machine for $150.
It’s first-come-first-served, so make sure you arrive early so you can put your name on the list!
- Where: Tattoo Zoo, #112 – 1029 View Street
- When: Wednesday, October 30th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Petrified Pub Crawl
Enjoy a spine-tingling evening on Hidden Victoria’s Petrified Pub Crawl!
It’s a guided, ghost-filled adventure through the city’s eeriest parts, where attendees will visit three haunted pubs over the course of three hours.
There will be delicious free food at each stop too, so you’ll get to satisfy your hunger as the guide takes you on a journey through the city’s dark past and eerie encounters.
This activity is for adults 19+, and you can reserve your spot for $35 here.
- Where:
- 7 p.m. tour starts at the Chinatown gate at Fisgard & Government
- 8 p.m. tour starts outside the entrance of the Empress
- When: Whenever you can up until November 2nd
Ghostly Walks: Halloween Tours
Celebrate the season of horror by taking a tour of the local haunted hotspots!
Discover the Past has a variety of different tour options available under ‘Ghostly Walks’ depending on the time of year.
The Halloween special is only available until November 2nd, so don’t miss out on a chilling evening stroll with petrifying with ghost stories and Victoria’s dark history.
Ticket prices vary, but general admission is $21 for adults and $16 for students.
- Where: Starts at the archway entrance to Market Square, 560 Johnson Street
- When: Check their schedule for availability as time slots vary
Comedy Night at The Mint
Who’s ready for a night of belly laughs?!
Nothing says ‘hump day’ like some Wednesday night comedy, and the Mint is where it’s at.
Make sure you grab your tickets before they’re gone—they’re $15 and can be purchased here!
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Wednesday, October 30th from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
