Happy pre-Halloween weekend!
With All Hallow’s Eve nearly upon us, there are plenty of haunting and daunting themed events happening this weekend to get you ready for the main event.
If that’s not your jam, treat yourself to a fall market or visit a pumpkin patch—the possibilities are endless!
Without further ado, here are 15 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend—October 25th and 26th:
The Turn of the Screw at Royal Theatre
Get ready for a night that’s eerie, beautiful, and a little spine-tingling!
Pacific Opera Victoria is diving into the ghostly world of Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw, bringing Benjamin Britten’s chilling opera to life at the Royal Theatre later this month.
Performances run October 22nd, 24th, 26th and 28th, and promise to keep audiences on edge from the first note to the last.
- Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
- When: Saturday, October 24th – 7:30 p.m.
Make Space’s Spooktacular Grand Opening Event
There’s a new self-storage in town, and that’s worth celebrating!
Make Space Storage is celebrating the grand opening of their brand-new North Saanich facility at 1921 Mills Road with a community Spooktacular Grand Opening event on Saturday, October 25th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—and you’re invited.
This family-friendly celebration invites locals to explore the new self-storage facility, meet the Make Space team, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon packed with activities, food, and entertainment.
- Where: Make Space Storage – 1921 Mills Road, North Saanich, BC
- When: Saturday, October 25th – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Crafted Farmhouse Market
Crafted Farmhouse Market is back once more, popping up in beautiful Sidney by the sea this weekend.
Hosted at the Mary Winspear Centre on Friday, October 24th and Saturday, October 25th, you’ll find over 60 local artisans with their wares on display.
The event will feature handcrafted jewelry, home décor, and gourmet goodies—the perfect mix of creativity and community!
- When: Saturday, October 25th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
- Tickets: $5 CASH admission at the door – kids under 12 get in FREE!
Make Good Party: Halloween Edition
This weekend, Make Good Party will be taking over downtown Victoria’s Market Square for an unforgettable Halloween party, complete with DJs and food vendors.
For this event, organizers have concocted a fun and intriguing legend which tells of fortune being found beneath Market Square.
- Where: Market Square, downtown Victoria
- When: Saturday, October 25th – 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Admission: Free!
Pumpkin Carving Day
Bring the kids and your Halloween spirit to our Pumpkin Carving & Craft Day!
This free, family-friendly event is all about creativity, laughter, and making memories. Expect a warm and welcoming space for little hands to get messy, meet neighbours, and have a frightfully good time.
- Where: 521 Craigflower Road
- When: Saturday, October 25th – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Halloween Bash Music Festival
Get ready for the ultimate Halloween Bash at Mount Doug with a family-friendly music festival featuring incredible bands and spooky vibes! Gather your crew for a frightfully fun evening of live music, dancing, and Halloween magic.
So dust off your best costume and get ready to dance the night away with your fellow monsters!
- Where: Pkols, 4317 Ramsay Place
- When: Saturday, October 25th – 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sidney Spooktacular Car Cruise
The streets of Sidney are about to get festive again for Halloween.
On Saturday, October 25th, the Sidney Spooktacular Halloween Car Cruise returns for its fifth year, and organizer Nikki Bunn says the goal is simple, have fun, dress up, and bring smiles to the community.
Bunn, who started the event in 2020 during the height the COVID-19 lockdowns, said the idea came from a need to celebrate Halloween safely when trick-or-treating and public gatherings were on pause.
- Where: Starts at Canadian Tire then works its way to Beacon Avenue, turn on First, onto Ocean Avenue, right on Fifth and right down Beacon. Cars will stop on the roundabout for photos at the end
- When: Saturday, October 25th, cars meet at 6 p.m., parade starts at 6:20 p.m.
Haunted Alley in Langford
This Haunted Alley is free to attend for one night only in Langford!
They aim to scare, so if this is not for you – please do not attend. All are welcome.
- Where: 2707 Winster Road
- When: Saturday, October 25th – 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Rocky Horror Picture Show: all drag cast
Drag Sunday Productions returns for its fourth annual Rocky Horror Picture Show this October at the Metro Studio Theatre.
Tickets are still on sale, and you can grab your them here.
- Where: Metro Studio Theatre, 1411 Quadra Street
- When: Saturday, October 25th – 6 p.m.
Halloween Market YYJ
Bringing you the best of Victoria’s spooky handmade vendors!
Halloween Market YYJ is proud to be a by makers for makers market that celebrates all things spooky and sweet.
Come for the amazing vendor offerings and enjoy food, drinks and haunting tunes from DJ Brian Boitano!
- Where: Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay Street
- When:
- Saturday, October 25th – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday, October 26th – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Bolen Books 50th Anniversary
Celebrate 50 years of Bolen Books!
Join them on October 25th & 26th for a family-friendly weekend celebrating five decades of Bolen Books.
Enjoy games, prizes, discounts, and a rare chance to snag one of their coveted Discount Cards!
No RSVP required.
- Where: Bolen Books, Hillside Centre – 1644 Hillside Avenue
- When:
- Saturday, October 25th – 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday, October 26th – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wicked Victoria
Downtown Victoria is about to get an exciting makeover!
This Sunday, October 26th, Government Street will come alive with ghosts, goblins, and fun as the 11th Annual Thrifty Foods Wicked Victoria festival takes over.
It’s bigger than ever and now expands into Bastion Square.
The free, family-friendly event, which runs from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., promises a full day of live entertainment, festive shopping, and plenty of treats for all ages.
- Where: Government Street in downtown Victoria
- When: Sunday, October 26th, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
All Dressed in White Bridal Show
Planning a wedding can be stressful, but an event in Parksville will make the journey easier and a lot more enjoyable.
The All Dressed in White Bridal Show is happening at the Jensen Centre on Sunday, October 26th. It will bring together more than 40 wedding vendors from across the island.
- Where: The Jensen Centre, 132 Jensen Ave E, Parksville
- When: Sunday October 26th, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
North Park Fall Fair
This cozy afternoon at North Perk Cafe will feature pumpkin carving, a costume swap, s’more making, hot drinks and more.
This inclusive, family and pet-friendly event brings together neighbours of all ages to connect, share, and celebrate the season.
- Where: 2150 Quadra Street
- When: Sunday October 26th – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Victoria Witches SUP FUNdraising Paddle
Calling all witches and warlocks!
Dust off your pointy hats and brooms and join up for the annual circling of the ocean cauldron!
Join South Island SUP and Mer Tales Ocean Journeys for the 5th Annual Victoria Witches SUP FUNdraising event to support The Mustard Seed’s Food Bank here in Victoria.
- Where: Willows Beach, 2730 Esplanade
- When: Sunday October 26th – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
