It’s Thursday already, Victoria!
Check out a comedy fundraiser, peruse the Esquimalt Farmers Market, rest and relax at a restorative yoga event and more.
Plus, Beacon Hill Children’s Farm is having a big 40th birthday bash, and you’re invited. Partake in a number of fun activities and—of course—look at the animals!
Here’s 5 things to do in and around Victoria on Thursday, June 12th:
Beacon Hill Children’s Farm Turns 40
On Thursday, June 12th, Beacon Hill Children’s Farm will celebrate four decades of being a place where families, animal lovers, and curious little ones come to connect with farm life right in the heart of Victoria.
The anniversary celebration promises a full day of fun, from scavenger hunts and stamp books to colouring pages, storytime, photo displays, and animal talks.
There’ll even be free anniversary stickers and shirts for kids and youth.
A full schedule of the day’s festivities is available on their website.
- Where: Beacon Hill Children’s Farm
- When: Thursday, June 12th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rest & Resonate: Restorative Yoga
If you’ve been looking for the chance to intentionally wind down, this Rest & Resonate event could be for you!
Hosted at Little Fernwood, it’ll offer attendees restorative yoga, live music, guided journaling, and delicious tea.
Tickets are $42 per person, and can be purchased online.
- Where: Little Fernwood, 1923 Fernwood Road
- When: Thursday, June 12th from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Comedy Fundraiser for Indigenous Youth Scholarships
Join the crew at Hecklers Bar and Grill for a comedy fundraiser!
Featuring comedian Dan Duvall, who’s been featured on Just for Laughs Vancouver, proceeds will go towards Indigenous Youth Scholarships.
Tickets are $25 and you can purchase them here.
- Where: Hecklers Bar and Grill, 123 Gorge Road East
- When: Thursday, June 12th at 8 p.m.
Esquimalt Farmers Market
Enjoy the outdoor Esquimalt Farmers Market, which has officially returned for its 11th season, and will be running until September.
You’ll find a huge selection of featured farm-fresh produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, jewelry, clothing and much more!
Plus, they’ll have rotating weekly food trucks and nightly musical performances.
- Where: Memorial Park, 1200 Esquimalt Road
- When: Thursday, June 12th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Visit Humboldt Bar
As described, this intimate cocktail bar is located in the heart of downtown Victoria, and is inspired by the life and work of Alexander von Humboldt!
And so, here you’ll find cocktails that are inspired by his journeys and discoveries, his stories, and his accomplishments.
Take a date or some friends out for a beautifully crafted cocktail and enjoy the intimate, sophisticated atmosphere.
- Where: Humboldt Bar, 722 Humboldt Street
- When: Thursday, June 12th from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
