Happy Tuesday, Victoria!
We hope you’re feeling rested after your weekend and have been enjoying the week so far. And if you’re looking to further improve your week, we’ve got some fun events highlighted for you and your loved ones to attend.
Fun festive activities include the Lights of Wonder in Centennial Square, a hilarious and insightful performance at The Belfry, or partaking in London Drug’s “Stocking Stuffers for Seniors” program!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, December 3rd:
Victoria Royals vs. Regina Pats
Bring your family and friends, grab yourself a beverage or two and a bite to eat and get ready to cheer on your local WHL hockey team, the Victoria Royals, as they play the Regina Pats!
Ticket prices vary by seat selection and they can be purchased online.
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:05 p.m.
Gift a Senior In Need
The “Stocking Stuffers for Seniors” program officially launched on Tuesday, November 12th and will run until Sunday, December 8th, and is designed to brighten the holidays for seniors facing isolation.
Those wanting to participate can pick up a gift tag from one of the holiday trees displayed in stores. Each tag represents a specific item requested by a senior, making it easy for anyone to contribute.
Whether it’s a cozy pair of socks, a thoughtful puzzle, or a festive treat, each item helps spread some holiday cheer and reminds seniors that they are cared for!
- Where: At participating London Drugs stores!
- When: Kicked off on Tuesday, November 12th and runs until Sunday, December 8th
Benji’s Trivia at Whistle Buoy
Time to dust off your thinking caps and secure them tight!
Benji’s Quiz Night at Whistle Buoy Brewing is back for another round of mind-benders and stumpers to test the extent of your knowledge.
You can purchase tickets here for $12 per person. Winning team gets a $60 gift card to the brewery.
- Where: Whistle Buoy Brewing, Market Square, Lower Courtyard, #63, 560 Johnson Street
- When: Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)
Lights of Wonder
The Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA) has officially kicked off their Lights of Wonder experience in Centennial Square!
The square is now beautifully illuminated, making it the perfect spot for a family outing. So grab the kids, bundle up, and come enjoy the festive lights that will brighten up your evening!
Come prepared with a warm beverage to add to the holiday magic.
- Where: Lights of Wonder, 1 Centennial Square
- When: Tuesday, December 3rd from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Mom’s the Word: The Belfry Theatre
Described as “funny, insightful, pretty much true, and wonderfully universal,” Mom’s the Word is a holiday special you won’t want to miss.
It all started with six new mothers getting together every Saturday morning to write a show about motherhood. Now, thirty years in and over two million audience members later, their back to tackle Christmas!
These moms tell their truth, the hilarious and the embarrassing truth about all that happens this time of year.
This show was created by the Mom’s the Word Collective, which includes Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard and Deborah Williams.
Tickets are charged on a ‘pay-what-you-can’ basis, starting at $19.95. They’re going fast, so don’t wait to snag yours!
- Where: The Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue
- When: Tuesday, December 3rd at 7:30 p.m.
