21 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend – June 12th to 14th

The weekend is here, and there are so many fun events happening!

FernFest is back, Sidney Pride is in full swing and there are more markets to get to this weekend.

Whether you’re looking for some great deals on plants, plus size clothing and wares from local makers, or you want to get out and shake your booty on the dance floor in the sunshine, there’s plenty going on for everyone to get excited about.

This time of year is always incredible in Victoria, so make sure you get out and get involved in the community this weekend!

Here are 21 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend – June 12th to 14th:

ALL WEEKEND

GardenWorks end-of-season sale

Head down to any GardenWorks location this weekend for 30% off everything in store!

Somehow, we’re already coming to the end of the planting season.

If you’ve got any room left in the garden or on the patio at this point, head to GardenWorks for their end-of-season sale.

It will be going on all weekend with 30% off everything in the store, but make sure to get there early, as shelves may be looking empty by the time Sunday rolls around.

• Where: GardenWorks locations – 2040 Oak Bay Avenue, 4290 Blenkinsop Road and 1859 Island Highway
• When:
  • Saturday, June 13th – 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, June 14th – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FRIDAY

Soccer Watch Party at Brown’s Crafthouse Vic West

Brown’s Crafthouse in Vic West will be hosting a World Cup watch party!

Catch Team Canada take on Bosnia and Herzegovina at 12 p.m. for their first group stage match.

There are high hopes for the Canadian team this year, and the atmosphere at Brown’s Crafthouse is going to be electric.

Make sure to make a reservation, as the bar will be packed for the team’s first game!

• Where: Brown’s Crafthouse Vic West, #100 – 184 Wilson Street
• When: Friday, June 12th – 12 p.m.
• Book reservation: 778-432-0565

The RunSport Victoria Track Classic at Centennial Stadium

Head down to Centennial Stadium at UVic for the annual RunSport Victoria Track Classic!

Catch some of the region’s top athletes compete at a meet that has proven to be a springboard to Olympic and Commonwealth competition for athletes in the area.

Kids can also take part in the action, with the Race Around the Track presented by Andrew Sheret Ltd.

Spectator tickets are $15 and can be purchased here. Tickets are free for kids 12 and under.

• Where: Centennial Stadium, 1901 McKenzie Avenue
• When: Friday, June 12th –
  • Race Around the Track 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Main event gates open at 4 p.m.

Just For Laughs Vancouver Present Ivan Decker at McPherson Playhouse

Vancouver’s own Ivan Decker is an award-winning stand-up comedy powerhouse, recognized as one of the best in the country.

His sharp wit and impeccable timing have earned him a Juno Award win, a Netflix half-hour special and appearances on CBC, CTV, TBS, CONAN, The Debaters and Just For Laughs, along with headlining spots at festivals across North America and Europe.

Chortle Magazine UK calls his comedy “smart, original, and slick.”

Tickets are $46 and can be purchased here.

• Where: McPherson Playhouse, 3 Centennial Square
• When: Friday, June 12th – 7 p.m.

Siren Sound 2: Quest for Booty at the Downbeat

Get your dance on at the best venue in town for booty shakers at the Downbeat!

Siren Sound 2: Quest for Booty is a repeat of the all-ladies DJ cast at Downbeat, and they want to see your booty shaking on the dance floor.

Featuring Jennee Pleeze, Andrea Wolf, Selayne and Milf Maid, they’ll have you grooving all night long.

Tickets for the show are $10 advance and $15 at the door. Get yours here.

• Where: The Downbeat, 1325 Government Street
• When: Friday, June 12th – 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Race the Bus! at BC legislature bus exchange

Better Transit YYJ is challenging Victoria’s transit system to a foot race and they need you!

They’re organizing runners (and walkers) to go from the BC Legislative Assembly to Victoria City Hall along Douglas Street, head-to-head against the “Rapid” bus 95.

They’re looking for people to race the bus and finish line cheerleaders.

Douglas Street is the busiest transit corridor in Greater Victoria, with buses arriving as often as every two minutes.

It connects government, commerce and community. And yet, buses on this route are slowed by congestion and a lack of dedicated infrastructure.

That leads to a transit experience that too often can’t outpace a walk.

Transit should be a genuinely fast, reliable choice.

Better Transit YYJ is calling on BC Transit and the City of Victoria to ensure that the bus always wins, by giving buses dedicated lanes and smart signals.

Join them in racing the bus!

You can sign up to race or be a cheerleader here.

• Where: BC Legislative Assembly to Victoria City Hall
• When: Friday, June 12th – 4:45 p.m.

SATURDAY

Sidney Pride

Sidney Pride is finally here!

Check out the small town with big Pride at the Beacon Park Bandshell.

Drag queen performances, queer- and ally-owned businesses and vendors and the most welcoming community under the rainbow. Love is love, folx, and Sidney is the best place during Pride to be—outside of the Pink Pony Club.

The Pride celebrations are free to attend for everybody. Get out and show your support for the queer community during Pride month!

• Where: Beacon Park, 9801 Seaport Place
• When: Saturday, June 13th – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

FernFest at the Fernwood Community Centre

FernFest is saved, hallelujah!

The date is finally here. Get down to Fernwood for the absolutely legendary FernFest neighbourhood festival.

Live music, locally-made beer, great food and more vendors than you’ll be able to hit even if you wanted to.

With local bands The Bankes Brothers and Chopping Spree, as well as performances from lək̓ʷəŋən Traditional Dancers and drag queens—it’s going to be a riot.

Everyone is welcome at the free festival. Just make sure to support your local artists and vendors!

• Where: Fernwood Square, Fernwood Road and Gladstone Avenue
• When: Saturday, June 13th – 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Lot Jam Hoyne Music Festival at Hoyne Brewery

Victoria’s newest music festival is here!

Hoyne is hosting a brand new party in Victoria that may just be the next big festival in town.

Taking over the parking lot at Hoyne Brewing Co., Lot Jam is more than just a stellar night of live tunes and cold craft beer.

It’s a community-driven fundraiser supporting the Island Kids Cancer Association (IKCA) through the epic End2End cycling relay.

The Rebels North, Big Font, Ellihart and Lateshift, this is going to be a night of great tunes and fantastic beer and food trucks.

Get in on the ground floor (or the parking lot) of this event and be a part of what’s bound to be one of Victoria’s favourite new festivals.

Tickets for the festival start at $35 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Hoyne Brewing Company parking lot, 2740 Bridge Street
• When: Saturday, June 13th – 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Wordwide Knit in Public Day at Beacon Hill Park with Beehive Wool Shop

Celebrate Victoria’s vibrant fibre community with Beehive Wool Shop!

Join other knitters, crocheters and yarn enthusiasts in a picnic-style setting at Beacon Hill Park to celebrate World Knit in Public Day!

This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend!

• Where: Beacon Hill Park, on the grassy area just off Heywood Way near the rose garden
• When: Saturday, June 13th – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Fernhill Funk block party and benefit concert for DDX3X syndrome

Get ready to dance and support an awesome cause (DDX3X Syndrome) with an Esquimalt block party and concert featuring the band Queer as Funk!

Join in for an uplifting afternoon of community, music and meaningful impact.

Headlining the event is the electrifying band Queer As Funk, bringing high-energy live funk music to get everyone moving!

In addition to the concert, there will be a silent auction for gift cards to local businesses and artwork created by children, a sweet-and-savoury bake sale, Hazel’s Popsicles and everyone’s favourite Greek food truck!

Every dollar raised supports the DDX3X Foundation’s work to advance research, resources and hope for individuals and families affected by DDX3X syndrome, including the local Esquimalt family hosting this event.

Tickets are by donation and can be purchased here.

• Where: Fernhill Road in Esquimalt
• When: Saturday, June 13th – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Dance Yrself Clean Indie Sleaze Night at Lucky Bar

The Indie Sleaze night is back at Lucky Bar, featuring Blacasphalt, DJ Sio, DJ Robbie and more!

You can expect all your indie favourites, including MGMT, Metric, Vampire Weekend, Hot Chip, Animal Collective, Death Grips, The Strokes, Animal Collective, LCD Sound System, Passion Pit and more!

Tickets for the show are $15 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Lucky Bar, 517 Yates Street
• When: Saturday, June 13th – 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The Crossover Episode Part 2 at Île Sauvage

Victoria’s run community is coming together in a big way!

The Crossover Run Part 2 brings six local run clubs together for one inclusive, high-energy day built around connection, movement and purpose.

Join them for a group run, all paces welcome, followed by a community hang with music, pizza, games and great vibes.

This is more than just a run. It is a chance to show up for each other and support something meaningful.

The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, click here.

• Where:  Île Sauvage Brewing, 2960 Bridge Street
• When: Saturday, June 13th – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Luna Laneway Sale at Luna Collective

Everyone’s favourite artist collective is inviting you to their Spring laneway sale!

They’ve been spring cleaning, and are gathering with their friends to bring you a laneway sale filled with secondhand and handmade goodies from their home to yours.

Think yard sale, but Luna coded.

There will be clothes, jewellery, ceramics, books, housewards, knick-knacks, slow fashion and more, plus some special treats from Forest of Butter.

Everyone is invited! The sale will be taking place in the laneway next to the shop.

• Where: Luna Collective laneway, 1048 Fort Street
• When: Saturday, June 13th – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Plus Size Clothing Swap at Oaklands Community Centre

Head down to the Oaklands Community Centre for a plus-size clothing swap!

Donations of gently used 1X to 6X+ clothing can be dropped off throughout the event.

There will be snacks and door prizes from local makers!

The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, click here.

• Where: Oaklands Community Centre, 2827 Belmont Avenue
• When: Saturday, June 13th – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

Summer Punk Market at Wheelies Motorcycle Cafe

The Summer Punk Market is back at Wheelies!

Head down to Rock Bay for a fun time and check out handmade and vintage vendors while soaking in all the vibes.

With makers, brunch, bikes and beers, it’s going to be a riot.

The market is free to attend and everyone is welcome. Make sure to bring your tote bag!

• Where: Wheelies Motorcycle & Cafe, 2620 Rock Bay Avenue
• When: Sunday, June 14th – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ship Point Market

It’s market season again!

Ship Point Market is located on Ship Point Pier in the Inner Harbour overlooking the Causeway Marina, the Empress Hotel and the BC Legislature.

Visitors enjoy beautiful scenery, unique artwork and Victoria’s vibrant downtown harbour.

Stop by the Ship Point Market this summer and meet local artists, purchase unique, locally crafted items and enjoy the vibrant harbour’s atmosphere.

The market will be happening all summer long and is open to the public. For more information, check out the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority website here.

• Where: Ship Point, Inner Harbour
• When: Sunday, June 14th – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Routine and Friends Market at Routine Coffee and Supply

Looking for some handmade and vintage goods? Maybe some great coffee and treats?

Look no further!

In the secret garden behind Routine Coffee and Supply, accessed from the alleyway beside Routine and Friends coffee shop, there’s going to be a market with local vendors and the cutest market vibe in the city.

The market is free and everyone is welcome to attend!

• Where: Routine Coffee and Supply, 1036 Fort Street
• When: Sunday, June 14th – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Teeny Tiny Garden Tour with Peninsula Co-op

The beloved Teeny Tiny Garden Tour with Peninsula Co-op is back this weekend.

Discover an inspiring collection of cottage gardens, serene Zen retreats, creative backyard transformations and beautifully designed spaces, bursting with ideas to take home.

This year’s tour will feature 11 unique gardens clustered throughout the Braefoot, University Heights, Tattersall and Jubilee neighbourhoods, plus surprises along the way.

Meet passionate home gardeners, explore new plant and flower varieties and enjoy a day filled with creativity and community spirit, all while supporting compassionate end-of-life care at Victoria Hospice.

Tickets are $35, and more info about how to purchase them can be found here.

• Where: Information supplied upon buying a ticket
• When: Sunday, June 14th – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Springfield Drifters versus Victoria HarbourCats at Royal Athletic Field

Catch the Victoria HarbourCats take on the Springfield Drifters at the Royal Athletic Park!

It’s family fun Sunday, and kids and parents are welcome to run the bases after the game.

Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Wilson’s Group Stadium at Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Avenue
• When: Sunday, June 14th – 1:05 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Ponyo at Ghibli Fest 2026 at The Roxy Theatre

The Roxy Theatre is putting on Ghibli Fest 2026!

Catch all your Studio Ghibli favourites, including Ponyo and several others over the course of the next few weeks.

From the Academy Award-winning director and world-renowned Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki comes Ponyo, a story inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Little Mermaid.

The story of a young and overeager goldfish named Ponyo (voiced by Noah Cyrus) and her quest to become human features an outstanding roster of voice talent, including Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Tina Fey, Cloris Leachman, Liam Neeson, Lily Tomlin, Betty White and Frankie Jonas as Sosuke, a young boy who befriends Ponyo.

Tickets for the film are $13.75 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Roxy Theatre, 2657 Quadra Street
• When: Sunday, June 14th – 7 p.m.