Set your sights on a terrific Thursday, Victoria!
Markets have moved indoors, so you can peruse to your heart’s content while still staying out of the elements.
If you’re feeling more Halloween vibes, set your sights on a spooky-themed skate or haunted house!
Without further ado, 5 things to do in and around Victoria this Thursday, October 30th:
Halloween Skate at Archie Browning
Join Esquimalt Recreation for a spooky Everyone Welcome Skate!
It all goes down from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kids in FULL costume get in FREE!
- Where: Archie Browning Centre, 1151 Esquimalt Road
- When: Thursday, October 30th – 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Esquimalt Farmers Market – Indoor Season
The seasons change, but they keep going!
The Esquimalt Farmers Market moves indoors to the Esquimalt Recreation Centre, at 527 Fraser Street.
Join them every Thursday and keep shopping with your favourite EFM vendors until December 18th!
Find bountiful fall produce, delicious sweet treats & baked goods, including gluten-free options, prepared meals & dinner options, meat, honey, preserves, sauces, tea, hand made gifts and goods & more.
- Where: Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street
- When: Thursday, October 30th – 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Quadra Village Haunted House and Witches’ Lair
A spooktacular evening of Halloween fun at QVCC!
Explore their Haunted House (if you dare!) or step into the mysterious Witches’ Lair for a little magic and mischief.
This much-anticipated community event features creative decorations, local volunteers in costume, and Halloween surprises around every corner. Costumes are encouraged!
The witches lair is appropriate for all ages, while the Haunted House requires parental guidance for children under 10.
This is a free event!
- Where: Quadra Village Community Centre, 901 Kings Road
- When: Thursday, October 30th – 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Pre-Halloween Party at Paparazzi
Get ready for a crazy night of costumes, beats and fun!
Join Paparazzi Night Club this Thursday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. for three DJs and four hours of non-stop music.
Tickets are $15 at the door!
- Where: Paparazzi Night Club, 642 Johnson Street
- When: Thursday, October 30th – 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Thursday Night Trivia at Saxe Point Public House
Join Saxe Point Public House Thursday nights four rounds that test your knowledge on a little bit of everything!
Music, movies, sports, history, word play… they have it all covered!
Teams of 8 max, and smaller teams (3 or fewer) receive a BONUS point.
Reservations highly recommended!
- Where: Saxe Point Public House, 101-505 Park Place
- When: Thursday, October 30th – 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.












