Looking for something fun to do this weekend, Victoria?
From lively markets and live music to theatre performances, family events and festive St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, there’s plenty happening around the city from Friday through Sunday.
Whether you want to shop local, cheer on the home team, catch a film or explore one of the many community events taking place, this weekend’s lineup offers something for just about everyone.
Gather your friends, bring the family or head out solo and discover what’s happening around Greater Victoria over the next few days.
Here are 17 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend—March 13th to 15th:
Crafted Farmhouse Market
It’s time to shop, Victoria!
Get ready for a weekend of shopping, live music and tasty eats at Crafted Farmhouse Market this Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th.
Join 60 plus local makers at the Mary Winspear Centre for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, featuring handcrafted, home décor and gourmet goodies.
As you explore, treat yourself to tasty bites and sips from Taco Revolution, Churros + Mor, Saltchuck Pies and Hoyne Brewery on Friday, and Country Crepes, Greek on the Street and Morning Star Coffee on Saturday.
Plus, there will be live music performed by Anneda, Cadence Laura Dee, and Peter McMaster and don’t miss a special appearance from Elsa and Spiderman on Saturday from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is just $5 cash per person, but kids 12 and under get in for free.
- Where: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue
- When:
- Friday, March 13th – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, March 14th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Victoria Royals versus Vancouver Giants – Indigenous Celebration Night
This Friday, the Victoria Royals are hosting the Vancouver Giants for Indigenous Celebrations Night at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre!
The evening will recognize the Lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples on whose territory the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre stands, and celebrate local Indigenous culture while highlighting community partnerships that support ongoing reconciliation efforts.
There’ll be live performances from the Esquimalt Singers and Dancers, taking place on the concourse at gate one throughout the evening.
All proceeds from the 50/50 raffle will benefit Surrounded by Cedar Child and Family Services, with an additional $500 contribution from Western Coast Insurance.
Grab your tickets here!
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Friday, March 13th – puck drops at 7:05 p.m.
Pillion at the Vic Theatre
It’s movie night, Victoria!
A shy London parking officer, played by Harry Melling, gets swept into the leather-clad orbit of a mysterious biker, played by Alexander Skarsgård who makes him an obedient “pillion.”
Soon, Colin is clinging to the back on a kinky, comic motorcycle ride toward self-discovery.
Grab your tickets here for $15!
- Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, March 13th – 7:15 p.m.
Local Authors’ Spring Book Fair
Book lovers listen up!
It’s the perfect opportunity to refresh your bookshelf and inspire a love of reading for all ages.
Whether you’re raising a young reader, escaping into epic fantasy worlds or diving into thought-provoking nonfiction, there’s something waiting for you.
Bring your friends, bring your curiosity—your next great read is waiting!
Reservations are available here but aren’t required.
- Where: Tillicum Centre – Next to Northern Reflections, 3170 Tillicum Road
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Face Painting Fundraiser at Indigo
Indigo Mayfair is hosting a face painting event with Imaginate!
All of the donations raised will go to the Love of Reading Foundation, which puts books into libraries of schools in need all across Canada.
Stop by, make a donation and express your creativity with some paint!
- Where: Indigo Mayfair, 3147 Douglas Street
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hanami Blossom Market
Get ready for a day filled with fun flavours, traditional foods, brilliant artists, games and workshops!
This market welcomes the return of pink blossom laden trees as we say goodbye to winter and hello to spring.
This is a one day extravaganza to explore all the fun and beauty of spring and the subcultures we adore in this amazing artistic community.
Admissions is $4 for adults and free for kids 12 and under.
- Where: Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
kidsFUNd Skate
Head to G R Pearkes Recreation Centre for a specially priced drop-in skate session to support kidsFUNd in helping low-income Saanich families participate in camps, lessons, social activities and more.
Single admission with skate rentals included is $3.50 and family admission with skate rentals included is $10.
All admission proceeds benefit kidsFUNd directly.
Check out our full list of 11 spring break activities here!
- Where: G R Pearkes Recreation Centre, 3100 Tillicum Road
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
St. Paddy’s Adult Scavenger Hunt at Merridale Cidery & Distillery
This St. Patrick’s Day, step into Merridale Cidery & Distillery for a spirited challenge led by Lyric the Leprechaun.
Follow his riddles, roam the farm and uncover hidden treasures along the way, with Merridale cider and spirits waiting as your reward.
Start times run every 30 minutes between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., and you can take as long as you like to complete the adventure.
Tickets are $25—get yours here!
This event is 19+.
- Where: Merridale Cidery & Distillery, 1230 Merridale Road
- When: Saturday, March 14th & Sunday, March 15th – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!
In this a-MEOW-zing musical show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a rainbow to grow. But when CatRat causes a color cat-astrophe and breaks the rainbow, Gabby and the Gabby Cats must find the colors again to set things right.
Tickets start at $49 and are available here!
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 4 p.m.
Big Stuff and Benevolence at the Belfry Theatre
Each year, the Spark Festival brings a variety of captivating and inspiring events to Victoria—making it the perfect event to ignite creativity and experience the magic of the theatre.
The two main feature shows this year are Big Stuff and Benevolence.
Big Stuff, which runs from March 10th to 21st and stars comedy duo and married couple Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus. Together, they explore the emotional power of everyday objects with their unique comedy style.
Benevolence, created and performed by Kevin Matthew Wong, takes the audience on a charming journey through a Chinese-Canadian tale, intertwining a powerful personal story that spans generations with a connection to Victoria’s oldest Chinese temple, Tam Kung Temple.
Benevolence is sold out but there are a limited number of Big Stuff tickets left. Grab yours here—tickets are available on a pay-what-you-can scale!
- Where: The Belfry, 1291 Gladstone Avenue
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 4 p.m.
Y2K: Thrown Back Dance Show and Party
Get ready to rewind to the early 2000s—when the beats were hot, the fashion was extra and the dance floor ruled.
Think chrome and glitter, low-rise vibes, velour, frosted gloss, flip phones and bass you can feel in your chest.
This Saturday, March 14th, Passion and Performance Arts Inc. invites you to step into a fully immersive Y2K party where dance, desire and nostalgia collide at the Saanich Fairgrounds.
The party starts at 6 p.m. Get your tickets here for $46!
- Where: Saanich Fairgrounds, 1528 Stellys Cross Road
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Walk Right Back at the McPherson Playhouse
Following an incredible sell out tour, Walk Right Back returns to stages in 2026.
From the producers of UK’s smash hit show That’ll Be The Day, this phenomenal production tells the story of the most successful musical duo of all time, The Everly Brothers.
Featuring hits such as “Bye Bye Love,” “All I Have To Do Is Dream” and “Cathy’s Clown,” this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers.
Tickets start at $65—buy yours here!
- Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 7 p.m.
Jeremy Dutcher in Concert
Get ready for a powerful and unforgettable musical experience, Victoria!
This Saturday, two-time Polaris Music Prize winner Jeremy Dutcher makes his highly anticipated debut with the Victoria Symphony for two stunning performances at the Royal Theatre.
Blending classical influences with contemporary songwriting, Dutcher performs in both English and Wolastoqey, bringing the beauty, strength and resilience of the endangered Wolastoqey language to new audiences while celebrating his Indigenous roots.
Tickets are available for $29—get yours here and experience this extraordinary performance live.
- Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
- When:
- Saturday, March 14th – 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, March 15th – 2:30 p.m.
Jellyfish Lounge Spring Party
The jellies are starting to stir…It’s time to float away from the depths of winter and join Swans Pub for a party celebrating the bright bouncy energy of spring!
It’ll be a night of pulsing high-voltage beats with an electric array of DJs that will light up the dance floor.
Tickets are $40—grab yours here!
Proceeds from this event will go towards art and music including supporting local artists, DJs and the jellyfish lounge.
This event is 19+!
- Where: Swans Hotel and Pub, 6455 Johnson Street
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 8 p.m.
The Place You Gave Us at Intrepid Theatre
Think about the places that stay with you.
The first apartment you called your own, the theatre where you met a friend who changed your life, the cafe where you finally said goodbye.
The Place You Gave Us is about the way these places hold our stories and how these stories hold us.
Blending together movement and dance with improvised theatre, this show promises to explore all of the mundane, lived-in and heartbreakingly beautiful ways our environments become an extension of us.
Tickets are available here for $22!
- Where: Intrepid Theatre, 1609 Blanshard Street
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 8 p.m.
Thrifty Foods St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Get ready for a fantastic time at the Thrifty Foods St. Patrick’s Day Festival!
On March 15th, head to Government Street, between Yates and Broughton, for a lively celebration.
Bring your friends and family to enjoy fun activities, lively entertainment and a sprinkle of Irish luck!
Check out our full list with 16 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations here.
- Where: Government Street
- When: Sunday, March 15th – 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wrestling Themed Trivia Night at the Mint
The Power of Ultimate Wrestling Trivia is coming to Victoria!
Bring a team of up to six people or test your wrestling knowledge solo for a night dedicated to pro wrestling trivia.
The game features three rounds of questions focused mostly on World Wrestling Entertainment from the 1980s to today, with a few bonus questions from World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling and the independent wrestling scene.
Questions will range from easy to extremely tough for those who think they know it all, and there will be plenty of prizes up for grabs throughout the night.
Tickets are $15—grab yours here!
- Where: The Mint, 1414 Douglas Street
- When: Sunday, March 15th – 6 p.m.
