Happy rainy first weekend of November, Victoria!
Though Halloween has come on gone, there are still a few spooky events that will trickle on throughout the weekend, PLUS—a few ways to get rid of those leftover jack-o-lanterns!
Enjoy this round-up of an array of different events to tickle your fancy—everything from raves to Rocky Horror.
Without further ado, here are 14 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend—November 1st and 2nd:
Charity Pumpkin Smash at Westshore Town Centre
Don’t throw away those leftover jack-o-lanterns!
This Saturday, November 1st, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Westshore Town Centre and Langford Fire Rescue invite you to their annual Charity Pumpkin Smash—a family-friendly, free event full of festive excitement—because the fun doesn’t stop on Halloween.
Bring your leftover jack-o-lanterns and a cash donation to the Westshore Town Centre Cineplex parking lot, and watch as Langford Fire Rescue smashes them to bits by dropping them from their towering 100-foot fire engine ladder.
- Where: Westshore Town Centre Cineplex parking lot, 2945 Jacklin Road
- When: Saturday, November 1st – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Witches Nite In Halloween Market & All Hallows Fair
Spooktacular market, psychic readings, witchy swag bags for first 30 lucky souls each day and treats for goblins!
Witchy and other costume attire is a MUST!
Don’t be a scaredy-cat—join the fun.
- Where: Metchosin Community Hall, 4401 William Head Road
- When: Saturday, November 1st – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Victoria Royals vs. Penticton Vees – Anime Night
Saturday’s game marks the first-ever Anime Night at SOFMC, encouraging fans to come dressed in their best anime attire.
Puck drop for this game is at 6:05 p.m., when the Royals will take on the visiting Penticton Vees.
Best dressed could score you chance to win day passes to FanExpo Vancouver in February!
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Saturday, November 1st – 6:05 p.m.
Gorge Park Pumpkin Parade
Keep the Halloween spirit going in the neighbourhood with a community pumpkin parade!
Bring your carved Jack-O’-Lanterns down to Gorge Park between 3-5pm on November 1st, then return from 6-7:30 pm to see them all lit up together as you take a spooky stroll!
There is no limit to the number of pumpkins you can bring down – the more, the merrier!
- Where: 2901 Orillia Street
- When: Saturday, November 1st – 6 p.m.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Vic Theatre
Join The Vic Theatre for the first – and still the greatest – interactive movie experience: The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Enjoy the catchy songs, crazy costumes, and audience participation as fiancés Brad and Janet stumble into Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s strange world. There will be prop bags for sale and a costume contest!
If it’s your first time, have no fear! The great host Gordon to guide you through the “Time Warp” and the rest of this unique event.
- Where: The Vic Theatre, 808 Douglas Street
- When: Saturday, November 1st – 7 p.m.
Nightfall at the Manor – A Dark Fantasy Ball
Victoria’s first-ever dark fantasy ball is here.
Enter a lovingly restored Tudor heritage estate and immerse yourself in a night of gothic glamour, fantasy, and revelry.
Dance the night away, and lose yourself in a world where storybook magic comes alive.
Tickets available here!
- Where: Fireside Grill, 4509 West Saanich Road
- When: Saturday, November 1st – 7 p.m.
Dia de los Muertos // Calaveritas Latin Party
This November 1st join Lucky Bar to celebrate Día de los Muertos – Calaveritas Latin Party.
Get ready for a night full of culture and energy with a unique lineup, featuring local talent DJ Alex King kicking off the night.
A special fusion with traditional Mexican Mariachi, bringing the true spirit of this day.
- Where: Lucky Bar, 503 Yates Street
- When: Saturday, November 1st – 7 p.m.
Neon Rave Grave
Get ready to glow ‘til you go.
Victoria’s most haunted building is about to come alive in a full-blown neon inferno — where ghosts dance under blacklight and the living light up the night.
This is RAVE TO THE GRAVE, the ultimate Halloween rave taking over Studio 919 for one legendary night only.
Grab your tickets here!
- Where: Studio 919, 919 Douglas Street
- When: Saturday, November 1st – 9 p.m.
Crypt Halloween – Midnight Project x Rifflandia
CRYPT Halloween takes over a brand new, never-before-seen venue: the Rifflandia HQ Warehouse.
Saturday will feature MACHINEDRUM—apioneer in electronic music for over two decades, Machinedrum blurs the lines between drum & bass, hip-hop, footwork, and IDM. His performances are a rare balance of precision and chaos, the mark of a true innovator.
- Where: 195 Bay Street
- When: Saturday, November 1st – 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Super Taste Victoria presents 2000s Dance Party
On November 1st, DANCE PARTY 2000 is back at Capital Ballroom for a Boom Boom Pow Halloween Party featuring the most iconic hits from the 2000s!
SUPER TASTE Victoria will make it Hot in Herre and bring you right back to the decade of Nelly, Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry.
- Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
- When: Saturday, November 1st – 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Nightmare Before Christmas Market
Discover the magic of the season at the Nightmare Before Christmas Market!
At its core, this is a vibrant Christmas market, brimming with handmade treasures, imaginative holiday décor, and inspired creations from local makers.
Infused with a hint of Tim Burton’s whimsical edge, you’ll discover a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that keeps the Christmas spirit front and cenre.
- Where: Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue
- When: Saturday, November 1st & Sunday, November 2nd – 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
17th Annual Intuitive Arts Festival
Get ready to sparkle, shine and light up your divine connection at the 17th Annual Intuitive Arts Festival.
Discover wise counsel and guidance among the beautiful community of gifted healers, intuitives and spiritual teachers. Come feel the power of being surrounded by like-minded souls that share a vision for peace, equality and good times.
What you’ll find is 44 Exhibitors offering psychic reading, mediumship sessions, healing treatments, one-on-one sittings and amazing metaphysical gifts, and 14 workshops to ignite your motivation and inspire your journey that are all included in your admission.
Grab tickets here!
- Where: 195 Bay Street
- When: Saturday, November 1st & Sunday, November 2nd – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Victoria Royals vs. Penticton Vees – Anime Night
On Sunday, Kids Takeover Night is back!
Puck drop for Sunday’s matinee game is at 2:05 p.m., and kids will be taking over the roles of the Royals’ game day staff.
Sunday also marks the launch of the Kids “Sunday Funday” promo, where kids will receive a popcorn voucher with their ticket—this promotion will run every Sunday game and is available for purchase here!
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Sunday, November 2nd – 2:05 p.m.
Tillicum Pumpkin Smash Bash
Join Tillicum on Sunday, November 2nd from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. for their Pumpkin Smash Bash!
With help from firefighters you’ll get the chance to see your pumpkin dropped from 100 feet up.
This event will take place in the Old Navy parking lot, and all pumpkin drops are by donation.
There will be tasty eats from The Hot Dog Guys, plus music and fun with DJ PTK!
- Where: Tillicum Centre, 3170 Tillicum Road
- When: Sunday, November 2nd – 12 p.m.
