21 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend – October 2nd to 4th

Ready for another exciting weekend in garden city?

The first weekend of October has arrived and that means the Luxton Fair is back! This weekend for the ultimate family-friendly celebration of agriculture history in the region, along with everyone’s favourite midway rides.

BreakOut West also hits Victoria, with some of Canada’s best and brightest musical acts taking to the stages at venues across the city.

For sports fans, the Victoria Royals head into their third and fourth games of the season undefeated, and look to make the league see why the CHL ranked them number one in the power rankings.

The SkyWalk Brewfest is bringing some of Vancouver Island’s best brewers together for a party at the Malahat Skywalk that you don’t want to miss.

If none of that is for you, there are plenty of markets, theatre events, dance parties, films, family-friendly events and more to keep you busy this weekend!

Here are 21 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend – October 2nd to 4th:

ALL WEEKEND

Luxton Fall Fair at the Luxton Fairgrounds

The Luxton Fair is back for its famous fall event!

Head to the midway this weekend to celebrate agricultural history in the region, see produce and animal husbandry competitions, enjoy everyone’s favourite midway rides and eat some delicious food!

The fair will also feature blacksmithing demonstrations, sword fighting demonstrations and trials, antique farm equipment and more.

Admission to the ground is free all weekend.

Midway rides will be available for an extra cost. Unlimited ride tickets and advance tickets are available for purchase here.

• Where: Luxton Fairgrounds, 1040 Marwood Avenue
• When: 
  • Friday, October 2nd – 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (midway only)
  • Saturday, October 3rd – 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 4th – 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

BreakOut West

BreakOut West is finally here!

Catch some of the country’s up-and-coming talent, including TK The Artist, Hughes, Julia Vos, Melafrique, Find Food Market, Daysormay and more!

The festival will be taking place at Victoria’s premier venues throughout the city, including The Coda, Capital Ballroom, Lucky Bar, Encore and Studio 919.

Related: BreakOut West announces lineup for Victoria festival this October

Wristbands are only $30! Click here to purchase yours.

Act now – this festival only happens once every few years and typically sells out, so don’t miss out!

• Where: Multiple locations
• When: Thursday, October 1st to Sunday, October 4th

Victoria Psychic Fair at The Bay Centre

Head to a Psychic Fair at The Bay Centre!

Dive into the mysteries of the soul to discover more about your life purpose, love, relationships, guides, past lives, family and well being.

Offering a wide range of spiritual services, the Victoria Psychic Fair is sure to satisfy your metaphysical curiosity.

A psychic reading can provide clarity and direction, helping to confirm what your inner voice has been saying all along.

The fair is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

• Where: The Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas Street
• When:
  • Friday, October 2nd – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 3rd – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 4th – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Women of the Fur Trade at the Belfry Theatre

Catch some theatre at the Belfry!

Set in “eighteen hundred and something”, three very different women with a preference for 21st-century slang sit in a fort on the banks of the Reddish River, sharing their views on life, love and that hot nerd Louis Riel.

In this lively historical satire of survival and cultural inheritance, playwright Frances Koncan shifts perspectives from the male gaze onto women’s power—in the past and present—through the lens of the rapidly changing world of the Canadian fur trade.

Tickets are pay-what-you-can and are currently sold out, however get on the waitlist or keep your eyes out in case more tickets open up on their website here.

• Where: The Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Avenue
• When:
  • Friday, October 2nd – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 3rd – 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 4th – 2 p.m.

Ballet Rocks at Royal Theatre

Experience the complex fusion of classical ballet and rock music in an emotionally charged program.

Ballet Rocks takes attendees on a journey through time with iconic rock songs, combining grace and fierce energy on stage.

Get ready for a few unexpected twists as Ballet Victoria’s dynamic choreography and infectious energy breathe new life into beloved rock anthems.

Tickets start at only $19 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton Street
• When: 
  • Saturday, October 3rd – 7 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 4th – 2 p.m.

FRIDAY

Victoria Royals versus Swift Current Broncos 

Catch the Royals take on the Broncos at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre!

The Royals are looking to continue their strong start to the season after beating the Kamloops Blazers and the Vancouver Giants in their first two matches of the year.

The team has their eyes set on winning it all this year, with the CHL placing them number one in the power rankings before the season began.

Watch them face off against another strong team, the Swift Current Broncos, who are sitting at two wins and one loss in the standings.

Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
• When: Friday, October 2nd – 7:05 p.m.

Fall Family Fest at Henderson Recreation Centre

Head to Henderson Recreation Centre for an exciting evening packed with family-friendly activities and entertainment!

The event is recommended for children aged one to seven.

Event activities will include a Kindergym with a bouncy castle and more, a creative crafting room, food services from This Week’s Lunch, featuring mac and cheese, wraps and more, as well as visits from Oak Bay Fire and Police, who will be showcasing trucks and police cars.

Admission is $7.50 per child at the door.

• Where: Henderson Recreation Centre, 2291 Cedar Hill Cross Road
• When: Friday, October 2nd – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! at the Vic Theatre

Catch a flick from the Vic Theatre’s Camp! series!

This Friday will feature Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

They dance. They drive. They fight. They definitely don’t play nice.

Russ Meyer’s legendary exploitation classic unleashes three go-go dancers on the California desert. With Tura Satana’s unforgettable Varla leading the charge, Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! is camp, chaos and cleavage at full throttle.

Indigenous burlesque performer Cherry Cheeks will be hosting the 19+ event.

Tickets are $14.29 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
• When: Friday, October 2nd – 7:30 p.m.

Sunglasses on a Dog: A (Cautiously) Optimistic Comedy at Intrepid Studio

See the latest and most inventive work from Katie-Ellen Humphries (CBC’s The Debaters).

The seasoned performer brings their full breadth of comic talents to this show in an imaginative blend of standup, sketch, storytelling and multi-media.

The show marks a return for Humphries, not just to their beloved hometown, but also to the creative, multifaceted performance style they first learned as a member of Victoria’s award-winning (often madcap) theatre cabaret Atomic Vaudeville.

Among other things, the show sharply skewers modern “hustle culture.”

With their signature wit, creative command of language and powerful stage presence, Humphries takes sharp satirical aim at the seemingly endless modern messaging that urges us all to constantly optimize.

In what feels like ceaselessly challenging times, Sunglasses on a Dog: A (Cautiously) Optimistic Comedy invites audiences to be deliberately unproductive, together, to radically anti-isolate and most of all to share a laugh.

Tickets are $25, with pay-what-you-can options available as well. Purchase yours here.

• Where: Intrepid Studio, 2-1609 Blanshard Street
• When: Friday, October 2nd – 7 p.m.

Blade Rave at Studio 919

Step into the Vampire underworld as Blade Rave turns Studio 919 into a reimagined night inside the iconic bloodbath rave scene from the film Blade.

Arrive early, stay late, just be on the lookout for Vampires!

This event includes DJs playing a mix of goth, techno, house and additional sub-genres of EDM, GoGo Dancers dressed to impress and ready to bite, themed cocktails and limited blood bags. Event photos and video recap will be posted on the Blade Rave website.

Suggested attire is goth, industrial, steampunk, vampire or super hero cosplay!

Remaining tickets are $30 plus fees and can be purchased here.

• Where: Studio 919, 919 Douglas Street
• When: Friday, October 2nd – 10 p.m.

SATURDAY

SkyWalk Brewfest at the Malahat SkyWalk

Catch some of Vancouver Island’s best brewers at the SkyWalk Brewfest!

Soak in some incredible views of the Saanich Peninsula while sipping on some tasty beverages. What’s not to love?

The day will also feature live music, two rounds of music trivia, pub and lawn games, seasonal food choices and some autumn decor!

The Skywalk is also offering transportation to and from the event so attendees don’t have to think about how they’re getting there and back.

Ticket prices vary and can be purchased here.

• Where: Malahat Skywalk, 901 Trans-Canada Highway
• When: Saturday, October 3rd – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monster Mash Halloween Vintage Fair & Makers Market at the Da Vinci Centre

Head to a halloween vintage fair and market at the Da Vinci Centre!

The market will feature 70 vendors dealing in all things vintage, clothing, mid-century modern, atomic era, vintage housewares, vinyl, jewelry, toys, retro, collectibles, toko rockabilly, pinup, makers, art, crafts, halloween and more!

The fair will also feature psychic readings and food trucks on-site.

Make sure to dress in your scariest outfit—there will be a costume contest as well!

Admission is $5 at the door, with children 12 and under getting in free with an adult admission.

• Where: Da Vinci Centre, 195 Bay St
• When: Saturday, October 3rd – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Victoria Tea Festival at Nootka Court

The Victoria Tea Festival Revival returns for a grassroots farm-to-cup experience and community learning, presented by the International Tea Appreciation Society (ITAS).

Tea enthusiasts will come together to drink teas from around the world presented by experts in their fields.

Festival activities include a tea fair with tastings, tea symposium, live music, food, ceramics gallery, documentary screenings and the World Tea Championship. ​

Tickets are by-donation and can be purchased here.

• Where: Saturday, October 3rd – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• When: Nootka Court, 633 Courtney Street

Fall Fair & Costume Swap at Sands of Victoria

Bring a costume, take a costume!

Join the North Park Neighbourhood Association and Fairfield United Church at Sands of Victoria for the Fall Fair and Costume Swap.

Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of cozy fall fun!

Activities will include a costume swap, s’more making, pumpkin carving, a photo station, raffle prizes, a halloween movie screening and more!

Interested in participating in the costume swap? Bring a costume you’d like to donate, or browse donated costumes for something new! Costumes will be swapped throughout the event, so make sure to check back for new additions.

Entry donations and concession profits support the continued delivery of the North Park Grocery Hamper Program, delivering weekly groceries to 200 individuals in the neighbourhood.

Donate with cash, tap or bring an item for the hamper program.

• Where: Sands of Victoria Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra Street
• When: Saturday, October 3rd – 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Marine Careers Expo 2026 at HMCS Malahat

Head down to HMCS Malahat in Victoria for the Marine Career Expo to experience what a career on the water is like!

Ship tours and interactive exhibits are available for those wishing to participate.

Hosted in partnership with the Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Marine Careers Foundation and Canadian Coast Guard, the event will bring together marine exhibitors, industry partners and educational institutions promoting shipboard and shore-based careers and training opportunities.

The event will also feature public tours of HMCS Malahat, ORCA-class patrol vessels and CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell, along with a variety of interactive exhibits.

The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

• Where: HMCS Malahat, 20 Huron Street

• When: Saturday, October 3rd – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Moss Street Market

Moss Street Market is back in full swing!

This year, Moss Street Market is celebrating its 35th season of offering local and organic farm-fresh produce, local foods, handmade crafts, artisanal clothing, inspiring services and community education.

The market takes place May through October, every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Sir James Douglas school grounds—rain or shine.

Enjoy the sunshine and grab some local produce and crafts.

The market is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

• Where: Sir James Douglas school grounds, surrounding boulevards and Porter Park
• When: Saturday, October 3rd – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SUNDAY

Victoria Royals versus Brandon Wheat Kings 

The Victoria Royals play again this Sunday, and hope to start the season with a four-game win streak.

Catch the action at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre as they face off against the Brandon Wheat Kings, another team sitting at two wins and one loss on the season.

The Royals are starting their season strong and hope to impress this year.

There’s never been a better time to be a Victoria Royals fan. Show up and show out at both games this weekend!

It’s Marty the mascot’s birthday this Sunday, and the team will be celebrating by letting fans skate with the team after the game!

Admission is free with a game ticket, and the skate shop will be open for rentals.

Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased here.

• Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
• When: Sunday, October 4th – 4:05 p.m.

An American Werewolf in London 1981 at the Vic Theatre

It’s scary season, time to get started on the scary movies!

The Vic Theatre will be screening An American Werewolf in London 1981 as a part of their Fright Fest series.

The film features two tourists, one very bad night and a full moon with attitude.

John Landis’s wickedly funny horror classic stars David Naughton, Jenny Agutter and Griffin Dunne in a bloody romp through Britain where sightseeing gets hairy.

Tickets are $14.29 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street

• When: Sunday, October 4th – 7:30 p.m.

Slow Leaves with Pony Gold at The Coda

Catch a couple of up-and-coming Canadian artists at The Coda!

Awarded Western Canadian Music Awards Songwriter of the Year in 2021, Slow Leaves’ folk and psych-rock inclinations, though rooted in fingerpicking songwriter tradition, remain untethered in today’s post-genre landscape.

He’ll be supported by Pony Gold.

Pony Gold is the project of Victoria-based singer-songwriter Theresa Anne Bromley, whose music lives where folk roots meet alt-country grit.

Shaped by her rural upbringing, years in recovery, and devotion to real storytelling, Bromley turns hard-earned truth into timeless songwriting in her 2025 debut album High Road Reverie, produced by Leeroy Stagger.

A 2026 Western Canadian Music Award Break Out Artist of the Year nominee, Pony Gold has emerged as one of Western Canada’s promising new voices.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here.

• Where: The Coda, 751 View Street
• When: Sunday, October 4th – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Botanical Day Workshop at Sea Cider

Head to Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse for a special day of botanical fabric dying and community learning in a relaxed and beautiful setting.

Learn the fundamentals of fibre reactive dying and botanical/plant dying processes, and create your own generously sized shawl (using fibre-reactive dye process) and your own organic cotton bandana/scarf (using plant dye process).

Attendees will leave with the knowledge to continue creating their own botanically printed fabric creations.

Enjoy the community environment, beautiful mini retreat setting, communal long-table lunch and forest and orchard walk.

Tickets are $179. Register here.

• Where: Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, 2487 Mt St Michael Road
• When: Sunday, October 4th – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bottoms Up! Victoria at the Capital Ballroom

Drag! Dancing! Comedy! Socks?

Find out what really has been going bump in the night as PM, Canada’s Drag Race Season 6 Finalist, takes attendees under the bed in their new touring variety show “BOTTOMS UP!”

This show is going to make you laugh, turn you on and take you into the wacky and colourful brain of Canada’s favourite demonic bottom!

Get ready to trip out and throw your dollar bills in this wildly interdisciplinary out of this world experience.

Tickets start at $20 plus fees and can be purchased here.

• Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
• When: Sunday, October 4th – 8 p.m.