Yay for the weekend, Victoria!
Jump into a wide variety of fun activities, including a harbour ferry pub crawl, a Latin Night at Lucky Bar, comedy at Hecklers Bar & Grill and much more.
Don’t forget about the Festival of Trees—this is your last weekend to check it out before it comes down for the season!
Plus, if you’re finally tackling the take-down of your own Christmas tree, there are multiple locations offering chipping services by donation!
Here’s 9 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend—January 4th and 5th:
Visit the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
If you’re looking for a quiet weekend activity, look no further!
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV) is the perfect opportunity to discover something new, find inspiration and see what some of the world’s greatest artists are up to.
Their current exhibitions include From Warhol to Banksy, From Balzar to Hunt, Beauty of Mending and A View From Here.
Admission is $15.
- Where: AGGV, 1040 Moss Street
- When:
- Saturday, January 4th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday, January 5th from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Get Your Christmas Tree Chipped
If you’ve been meaning to start taking down the last of Christmas, there are multiple places offering tree chippings this weekend!
Before dropping off your tree for chipping, be sure to remove all screws, nails, lights, and ornaments. These items can pose a hazard to chipping equipment, so take a moment to carefully inspect your tree first.
Full article: Where you can get your Christmas tree chipped in Victoria after the holidays
Visit the White Heather Tea Room
Cozy and charming, the White Heather Tea Room invites you to enjoy the exquisite nature of high tea and indulge in their list of freshly made culinary delights.
Their signature afternoon tea serves two seating times per day at 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. They offer three different sizes of afternoon tea sets and a GF tea option.
Prices depend on the type of tea you select.
- Where: White Heather Tea Room, 1885 Oak Bay Avenue
- When: Saturday, January 4th and Sunday, January 5th from 11:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Festival of Trees Victoria
This is your last chance to catch the Festival of Trees!
It has been a beloved holiday tradition on Vancouver Island for over 30 years, celebrating community support for BC Children’s Hospital with beautifully decorated trees.
This year’s event features up to 100 sponsored trees, and they’ll remain on display until January 5th.
The Bay Centre invites the community to enjoy the display, vote for their favorite trees, and help raise vital funds for BC’s children!
- Where: The Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas Street
- When: Kicked off on Friday, November 15th and runs until January 5th
Pickle Pub Crawl
Hosted by Hidden Victoria, the Pickle Pub Crawl offers a unique twist on the classic pub crawl experience!
Set against the stunning backdrop of Victoria’s picturesque harbour, this tour combines the city’s vibrant pub scene and its charming ferry system.
It’s $65 per person and still has slots available this weekend!
- Where: Starts at 10 Acres Commons
- When: Dependent on timeslots available
Fired Up!
Create your own personalized masterpiece at FiredUp!
Simply reserve a time for you (and perhaps some friends), chose from over 150 different pre-formed items, and get to designing a special item.
They’ve worked hard to create a welcoming, creative, and meditative space, so you can fulfill your artistic and relaxation needs all at once!
Prices depend on the pre-formed item you choose, but they can start as low as $10.
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- Where: Fired Up!, 1801 Fort Street
- When:
- Saturday, January 4th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday, January 5th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jon Zalay at Hecklers Bar & Grill
Every Saturday Hecklers features the best comics from across Canada and beyond!
Don’t miss comedian Jon Zalay, who began his standup career in Boston while simultaneously earning his Doctorate in Neuroscience.
This impressive, multi-talented individual is sure to brighten your evening and give you and your pals a much-needed night of laughs!
Tickets are $22 and there’s both a 7 p.m. (arrive by 6:30 p.m.) and 10 p.m. (arrive by 9:30 p.m.) show.
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- Where: Hecklers Bar & Grill, 123 Gorge Road East
- When: Saturday, January 4th at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Latin Party at Lucky Bar
Head downtown to Lucky Bar and celebrate 2025 with their first Latin Party of the year!
Featured DJs included Alex King and guest DJ Miro, bringing attendees a night of Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Latin Hits & Top40.
Tickets are just over $11 and can be purchased here.
- Where: Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street
- When: Saturday, January 4th from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Prime Rib Sunday at James Bay Inn
Prime Rib Sundays are in full swing at the James Bay Inn!
Whether you’re after a 6oz or 16oz, it’s cooked to your liking and served with potatoes, seasonal vegetables, yorkie and starter salad.
It’s $31 a plate, dine-in only.
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- Where: James Bay Inn, 270 Government Street
- When: Sunday, January 5th from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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