Please note that due to limited time, this calendar is updated once monthly on the last Wednesday of the month.
Drop in weekly for LEGO® building fun! We provide the blocks and you provide the imagination. Connect with other kids and break out the bricks for a building bonanza. Best suited for ages 6-12. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE
EMCS Programs welcomes new and experienced players, ages 11-14. Equipment provided; all you need is a good pair of non-marking court/running shoes and enthusiasm.
Dropin $5
Cards in the air at 6:30 pm. Try your poker luck! Limited to the first 30 people. Grill 54 is open until 8:30pm.
$25 BUY-IN
Legion Membership required for league play. Grill 54 is open until 8:30pm.
Membership $65
Hosted by 60 Watt Trivia. Tease your brain to win! Suggested team size is 4 people, but you can participate solo or join a team. Grill 54 is open until 8:30pm.
FREE Admission
Empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Anyone can attend up to 3 meetings for free. Meetings are weekly except in July and August, when it is every second week.
EMCS Society and Sooke Badminton Club welcomes novices to experts, from youth to seniors. Racquets available for those experimenting with the sport. All you need is a good pair of non-marking court/running shoes and enthusiasm. Beginners 6:00-7:15pm. Advanced 7:15-9:00pm.
Adults $5 • Youth FREE
EMCS Programs welcomes new and experienced players, ages 15+. Equipment provided; all you need is a good pair of non-marking court/running shoes and enthusiasm.
Dropin $5
Al-Anon Family Groups hosts anonymous weekly peer support group for women who are concerned by someone else's drinking. Admission by donation.
Connect with other families and strengthen early literacy skills with songs, rhymes, stories and more. Best suited for ages under 5, but all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE
Connect with other families and strengthen early literacy skills with songs, rhymes, stories and more. Best suited for ages 0-2, but all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE
Maximum 8 players. Grill 54 is open until 8:30pm.
FREE Admission
EMCS Programs welcomes new and experienced players of all ages. Equipment provided; all you need is a good pair of non-marking court/running shoes and enthusiasm.
U15 6-7pm. O16 7-9pm.
Dropin $2
Sooke Legion hosts weekly karaoke nights starting at 8pm. Sing your heart out to your favourite tunes with friends.
FREE Admission
Rain or shine, you can find seasonal local produce from the gardens of Sooke and locally made products and crafts. Saturdays until October 10.
Drop in family fun time with board games, puzzles, STEAM toys, and more for ages up to 5. A chance for self-directed play for young ones and social time for caregivers.
FREE
Drop-in weekly with your knitting, crochet or other fibre arts projects and enjoy the company of fellow fibre arts enthusiasts!
FREE
Everyone welcome! Enter any of the 12 draws as many times as you like and bring a bag to carry home any winnings. Proceeds support local veterans and charities.
Draw Tickets $1/each
Come early for the Meat Draw and 50/50 Draw at 2:30 pm. Enjoy dinner at Grill 54, open until 8:30pm.
FREE ADMISSION
Local Sooke support group for Fibromyalgia and chronic pain meets in the private room at the Sooke Library.
Weather permitting even in winter, hop aboard one of two Spanish longboat replicas, crafted here in Sooke, for a unique and exciting rowing experience. Get fresh air and exercise, and see marine wildlife and local sights from the water. Instruction and life jackets provided.
Drop-in $15
Presented by Sooke Chapter of Canadian Go Association. Discover the ancient game of Go, an easy-to-learn strategy game that offers a lifetime of challenge. All skill levels are welcome, from complete beginners to experienced players.
Youth & Families 11am–1pm
Adults 1:00–3:30pm
FREE Admission
EMCS Society offers Food Safe Certification. Learn how to avoid food borne illnesses through food safety techniques in the kitchen. Upon successful completion of testing, participants receive 5-Year BC Food Safe Certification from VIHA.
Registration $105
Get ready for one of Sooke's most enchanting community events! Dress as your favourite witch, wizard, warlock, or magical creature and join fellow paddlers for a fun-filled day on the water. Presented by the Sooke Chamber of Commerce, with fundraising proceeds supporting the Sooke Food Bank.
Minimum Donation $25
Come see beautiful quilts! Browse quilted items, fabric, patterns, and more. Enjoy demonstrations, a cafe, and lots to see.
Admission $4
Everyone welcome! Enter any of these 15 special draws for turkeys and hams as many times as you like and bring a bag to carry home any winnings. Proceeds support local veterans and charities.
Draw Tickets $1/each
Sooke Gathering Place presents this dance party fundraiser featuring Swedish meatballs and music by ABBA. Prizes for best costume, trivia, 50/50 draw, karaoke, and dancing.
Tickets $25 Cash Only
In memoriam of long time Sooke community member Mike Thomas, Sooke Lions Club is supporting the Sooke Hospice Society in caring for palliative patients and their families.
Registration $25
Elder Bill Jones and Karen Moe talk about their book, Listening Once Again to Our Great Mother, an inspiring personal transformation through rediscovery of Indigenous self.
FREE
Rain or shine, you can find seasonal local produce from the gardens of Sooke and locally made products and crafts.
Join Kelsie for a fun evening painting event! Everything is provided and no experience necessary. Guaranteed to be a fun night out with friends, your child (8+), or even solo!
Adults $55 +GST
Explore the wonderful variety of fungi on the Wild West Coast with Nature's Chef, Tom Kral, who will share his skills in safe identification, sustainable gathering, preserving, and cooking of mushrooms.
Adults $135
Presented by the Do Good Collective on the second Wednesday every month. Get creative with magazines, glue, tape, and scissors — all provided. Fun for all ages and skill levels.
Free Admission
EMCS Society offers Standard and Emergency (Basic) First Aid with CPR-C certification, valid for three years. See website for full course schedule, prices and registration info.
Registration $220
Men's Shed provides a space for men to collaboratively work on hands-on projects as an antidote to social isolation, while sharing and learning new skills.
Dropin $5
Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music every third Saturday of the month. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by Etienne Siew.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Celebrate Sooke Arena's 50th Anniversary with 1970s groovy tunes, retro treats and throwback fun! Wear an old jersey, bell bottoms or another funky outfit for a chance to win a prize. Skate rentals available. Everyone welcome.
Admission $4-8
Sooke Legion hosts Bluegrass Open Mic every third Sunday from September until June. Everyone welcome.
FREE Admission
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members to meet the fourth Wednesday of each month. This month's topic: Mushrooms with Steve Smith.
Membership $15/year
Presented by Sooke Region Museum. Come dressed in costume, roam the museum grounds and peek into the buildings to hear the stories of our community's history from its ghosts.
FREE Admission
Wear your Halloween costume and drop-in for a spooky skate. Prizes for best costume. Skate rentals available. Everyone welcome.
Admission $4-8
Sooke Legion hosts a spooktacular karaoke night. Dress up in Halloween costume! Everyone welcome.
Admission TBA
Presented by Otter Point Firefighters Association. Warm up with hot chocolate and hot dogs by the bonfire. Halloween candy bags for the kids. Fireworks display over the lake starting at 7:30pm.
FREE Family Fun
Dressup in costume and dance the night away with cover band Love Cats, who play a classic rock mix of CCR, Springsteen, Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones, Stray Cats, Beatles, Dire Straits, Bobby Fuller, Glenn Campbell, ZZ Top and more.
Tickets $15 • Members $10
Presented by Diabetes Canada, join our Team SHL Sugar Babes in this 5km walk to support people living with diabetes.
Admission by donation
Friends of Sooke Parks presents the Annual Spooky Pumpkin Walk. Drop off your carved pumpkins to Pineridge Park anytime after 1pm on Nov 1st. Come back from 5 - 7:30 pm and walk the forest path illuminated with glowing pumpkins.
FREE
EMCS Programs presents internationally-acclaimed husband-and-wife duo Red Dirt Skinners, often dubbed "The Pink Floyd of Folk Music." Their music is a blend of Rob's acoustic guitar and rich vocals with Sarah's soprano saxophone and soaring harmonies.
Tickets $40
Parade begins from Evergreen Mall at 10:30am to the Cenotaph at the Sooke Legion, where the ceremony will commence at 10:50am. Refreshments and concession available after the service.
Presented by the Do Good Collective on the second Wednesday every month. Get creative with magazines, glue, tape, and scissors — all provided. Fun for all ages and skill levels.
Free Admission
Spread cheer this year by donating new toys and non-perishable food items for the Sooke Food Bank as part of A Sea of Bloom and Under the Seat Plumbing's First Annual Christmas Food & Toy Drive for the Sooke Food Bank. Bring your gifts to either business location during business hours to support local families in need.
Over 50 vendors on two floors of all locally made, hand-crafted ceramics, jewelry, leatherwork, woodwork, toys, textile arts, baking, honey and preserves, soaps and much more, plus community group displays.
FREE Admission
Men's Shed provides a space for men to collaboratively work on hands-on projects as an antidote to social isolation, while sharing and learning new skills.
Dropin $5
Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music every third Saturday of the month. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by Three Wheeler.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Sooke Garden Club Annual General Meeting featuring elections, prizes and awards, then followed by members' potluck and social.
Membership $15/year
Presented by the Sooke Chamber of Commerce, celebrate the outstanding businesses and individuals that contribute to Sooke's success. Enjoy beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres with entertainment by comedian Dan Duvall.
Tickets $50
SEAPARC hosts this cherished community event that invites people to come together in support of BC Children's Hospital. View and vote for your favourite Christmas tree, beautifully decorated by local businesses and organizations.
FREE
Join the St. Cecilia all female tribute band for an evening of unforgettable songs by the legendary women of rock, country and pop music.
Tickets $10
Sooke Fall Fair presents the "biggest little Christmas market." Embrace the season's spirit and discover treasure trove of unique handmade gifts, delightful treats and festive joy.
FREE Admission
Sooke Community Jazz Band presents a festive night of live Christmas jazz music as a fundraiser for the Sooke Food Bank.
Admission by Donation
Sooke Lions Club presents the annual Breakfast with Santa of pancakes, pork sausages, fresh strawberries, orange slices and whipped cream, served with orange juice, hot chocolate, coffee and tea — and, of course, candy canes!
FREE — Donations for the Sooke Christmas Bureau are welcome.
Presented by the Do Good Collective on the second Wednesday every month. Get creative with magazines, glue, tape, and scissors — all provided. Fun for all ages and skill levels.
Free Admission
Presented by EMCS Programs and Ocean Entertainment Worldwide, enjoy this holiday season with an incredible evening of music celebrating the iconic Ella Fitzgerald starring Canadian recording artist and actress Leina DeBoer.
Tickets $50-55
Back by popular demand! EMCS Society presents this workshop by talented Horticultural Society member, Lynda Bell. Create a beautiful handmade floral centrepiece to decorate your table this holiday. Proceeds donated to the Sooke Food Bank.
Registration $40 +GST
Presented by Otter Point Volunteer Fire Department, Santa Claus will be riding a festively decorated fire truck and spreading Christmas cheer through Otter Point, bringing joy and candy canes for the kids.
FREE
Presented annually by the Sooke Region Museum. Tour Moss Cottage, the oldest building in Sooke, decorated for the season in Victorian style. Enjoy traditional Christmas carols sung by the Sooke Community Choir. Participate in lantern making for the upcoming Solstice Lantern Walk and gingerbread decorating. The winter market features 100% locally-made artisan products.
FREE Admission
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus presents their annual Christmas concert, featuring wonderful classical works by Bach, Beethoven and Holst, as well as lighter favourites and an audience singalong. The ensemble will be conducted by Nicholas Fairbank and accompanied by pianist Jillian Forster Fair, bassist Louis Dillon, and soloists Anna van der Hooft, Alana Hayes, and Jan van der Hooft.
Tickets $TBA
Sooke Lions Club presents the Annual Sooke Santa Parade. Family fun begins at the Sooke Library with Christmas craft station, photos with Santa and free hot chocolate and hotdogs. Parade starts at 5pm from Journey Middle School, along Throup, Church and Wadams Way.
FREE Family Fun
Cari Burdett presents the 11th Annual Winter Solstice Concert, featuring some of BC's finest musicians including Adrian Dolan, Quin Etheridge Pedden, and Scott White, and the radiant voices of Cari Burdett and Maeve Iredale. This concert weaves together soulful harmonies, evocative strings, and songs that honour the season's stillness and renewal. More than a concert, it's an immersive, heart-opening experience of shared wishes and reflection.
Tickets $30 • Door $35
Turn everyday objects into magical vessels of light and bring it to the Winter Solstice Lantern Walk at John Philips Memorial Park on Dec 21. All ages welcome.
FREE
Drop-in skate with Santa and enjoy the festivities! Toy donations accepted for children at Victoria General Hospital. Limited supply of skate rentals and helmets available.
FREE Admission
Friends of Sooke Parks Society presents the Annual Winter Solstice Lantern Walk. Bring a battery-powered lantern — creativity encouraged — and gather at the parking lot next to Sooke Municipal Hall for a magical lantern-lit stroll through the park.
FREE • All Ages
Get active on Christmas Eve and enjoy a fun skate on the ice with family and friends! Bring your own skates or rent them at the skate shop.
Drop-in Rates Apply
Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music every third Saturday of the month. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by TBA.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Get active on New Years Eve and enjoy a fun skate on the ice with family and friends! Bring your own skates or rent them at the skate shop.
Drop-in Rates Apply
Buffet dinner catered by Up Sooke Eatery, served at 6:45pm, followed by live music by the Hit List. Includes champagne and hors d'oeuvres at midnight. Doors open 5:30pm.
Members $90 • Non-Members $105
Around 200 swimmers brave the cold waters at Whiffin Spit for the Annual Polar Bear Swim presented by the Otter Point Volunteer Firefighters Association. Registration at 11:30am, swim at noon. Hot chocolate served afterwards.
Sooke Lions Club recycles holiday trees into mulch or wood chips, benefiting the environment and community green initiatives. Funds raised support local community programs and services.
By Donation
Presented by Sooke Lions Club, the annual Hard Times Dance returns with live music; a meal of weiners, beans and a bun; and a great way to blow off some post-Christmas blues!
Adults $10
Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music every third Saturday of the month. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by TBA.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music every third Saturday of the month. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by TBA.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Watch the game on the big screens. Prize draws and 50/50. Chili and hot dogs available for purchase. Bar opens at noon, kick-off at 3:30pm.
FREE Admission
Free tours of historic Moss Cottage, built in 1869 and the oldest standing pioneer home west of Victoria, and 1910 Triangle Island Lighthouse, located on the grounds.
FREE Family Fun
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus presents this annual English High Tea with live music. Be seated at beautifully appointed tables and served sweet and savoury goodies as well as tea and coffee, while you are regaled with a variety of musical favourites.
Tickets $55
Presented by Sooke Region Food CHI, this annual family-friendly local food event features seed, plant and gardening vendors; seed exchange; wild harvesters and food artisans; workshops and educational displays; and kids activities.
$5 suggested donation
Players of Sooke Harbour (PoSH) Improv performs for the public at the Sooke Centre for the Performing Arts, above Bosley's Pet Store, on the fourth Saturday every month.
Tickets $10
Westcoast Sooke 10k starts at Edward Milne Community School, goes to the Sooke Potholes Park, and back to EMCS, along a gently rolling course. Great post-race food and plenty of parking.
Sooke Legion hosts Bluegrass Open Mic every third Sunday from September until June. Everyone welcome.
FREE Admission
Looking for work or volunteer opportunities? Attend Sooke's Job Fair to meet with local employers from a wide range of industries including healthcare, construction, public service, and more.
FREE
Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music every third Saturday of the month. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by TBA.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus presents their spring concert, featuring wonderful classical works of TBA, conducted by Nicholas Fairbank.
Tickets $30
Players of Sooke Harbour (PoSH) Improv performs for the public at the Sooke Centre for the Performing Arts, above Bosley's Pet Store, on the fourth Saturday every month.
Tickets $10
Multiple turkeys and hams, plus bonus draws. Draw tickets are $1 each; buy as many as you want to enter any of the draws, as many times, as you like! All proceeds support local veterans and charities. Bring a bag to carry home winnings. Everyone welcome; Legion membership not required.
Rain or shine, you can find seasonal local produce from the gardens of Sooke and locally made products and crafts.
Bring your baskets and your best bunny spirit, and hop over to John Phillips Park for a morning of family fun at the 6th Annual Easter Egg Hunt, presented by Pemberton Holmes.
FREE Family Fun
Volunteer with the Sooke Fine Arts Show this summer! Learn about the different teams and duties and signup for shifts at this kickoff meeting. Volunteers who complete a shift and get a free day-pass to the show.
Sooke Lions Club presents our town's only tradeshow, showcasing over 100 local businesses and organizations including Sooke.org, plus concession and live entertainment.
FREE Admission
Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music every third Saturday of the month. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by TBA.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Sooke Legion hosts Bluegrass Open Mic every third Sunday from September until June. Everyone welcome.
FREE Admission
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members to its monthly meetings from January through May.
Membership $15/year
Players of Sooke Harbour (PoSH) Improv performs for the public at the Sooke Centre for the Performing Arts, above Bosley's Pet Store, on the fourth Saturday every month.
Tickets $10
Annual community garage sale featuring over 70 vendors. Come find your new treasure!
FREE Admission
Presented by Sooke Harbourside Lions Club. Watch over 2000 rubber ducks race down Sooke River! Registration 11:30am. Race 12:00pm. Kids games and activities, scavenger hunt, and concession.
FREE Family Fun
Support young entrepreneurs at this annual event featuring over 30 local youth vendors.
FREE Admission
EMCS students present the 2025 Grad Fashion Show, bake sale and silent auction as a fundraiser for prom.
Tickets $12
Outdoors and open to the public. Members are invited to donate plants (well-rooted and labelled), seeds, pots, etc., for sale. Proceeds help fund monthly Sooke Garden Club educational presentations.
FREE Admission
Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music every third Saturday of the month. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by TBA.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Players of Sooke Harbour (PoSH) Improv performs for the public at the Sooke Centre for the Performing Arts, above Bosley's Pet Store, on the fourth Saturday every month.
Tickets $10
LAST ONE BEFORE SUMMER HIATUS
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members to its monthly meetings. Presentation: Colourful Planters for Four Seasons by Bonita Elliott.
Membership $15/year
Founded in 2014, Sooke Night Market operates every Thursday evening through summer until August 27. Enjoy local vendors, live music, food trucks and explore the museum's outdoor exhibits.
FREE Admission
Sooke District Lioness Lions presents the Annual Garage Sale of gently used items to support the great community causes championed by Sooke Lions Clubs.
FREE Admission
Presented by the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra and Sooke Arts Council. Delighting gardening and music fans alike for over 20 years, this annual fundraiser showcases local gardens, artisan studios, special destinations, and live music by Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra members, rain or shine.
2-Day Pass $40
Visit historic Woodside Farm to explore the gardens, visit the animals and walk through the apple tree maze, all while snacking on pick-and-eat seasonal fresh produce. Open every Saturday, Jun 13 - Sept 26th.
Admission $10-$15
Celebrate community, inclusivity, and a love for pets. Gather at the Sooke Library at 11am; parade begins at 11:30am and continues to John Phillips Memorial Park. Enjoy dog treats, fun, and a welcoming atmosphere for all.
FREE Family Fun
Annual BC-wide fundraiser supporting JoeAnna's House, so families can stay close to loved ones receiving care at Kelowna General Hospital.
Admission by Donation
All-inclusive, all-ages dance party to queer classics.
FREE Admission
Players of Sooke Harbour (PoSH) Improv performs for the public at the Sooke Centre for the Performing Arts, above Bosley's Pet Store, on the fourth Saturday every month.
Tickets $10
Sooke Region Historical Society welcomes all to enjoy behind-the-scenes museum tours, activities and performances. Limited tickets available for the delicious alder-smoked salmon BBQ.
FREE Admission
Sooke Lions Club and District of Sooke present Canada Day Celebrations with live music, outdoor games, kids zone, local vendors, concession and more.
FREE Admission
Hosted by Zero Waste Sooke, bring unused or gently used art supply items to exchange and find some new creative supplies to enjoy.
FREE
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra presents their annual free outdoor concert. Enjoy this magical music-in-the-park event at Sooke's seaside Ed MacGregor Park. Bring picnics, chairs or blankets to sit on the grass.
Admission by Donation
Running annually since 1986, SFAS showcases over 380 artworks by established and emerging artists from Vancouver Island and BC's Coastal Islands. Over 9000 visitors attend to view the gallery, watch artist demos and talks, and enjoy local musicians.
Adults $17 • Seniors $12
Sooke Fine Arts Show presents a special seniors tea service with live music. Tea included with each senior ticket.
Adults $17 • Seniors $12
Coinciding with the Thursday Night Market at the Sooke Museum, the Sooke Fine Arts Show stays open late at a reduced price.
All Ages $5 after 5pm
Join the opening party of the Sooke Music & Art Festival. Performer TBA.
Tickets TBA
Two-day festival of live music, local art, community vendors, family-friendly activities, and their biggest festival lineup yet featuring Odds, Kim Churchill, Hyaenas and more.
Friday $25-30
Saturday FREE
Dress in white and step into the Chamber's En Blanc Social Lounge during the Sooke Music & Art Festival. Celebrate Sooke in style and enjoy exclusive access to the Chamber lounge. Tickets available through the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce.
Presented by Sooke Community Association. Pancake breakfast and all day event showcasing logging sports show, live music, beer garden, salmon BBQ and food trucks, kid zone with bouncy castles, lots of local vendors and more.
FREE Family Fun
Established in 1913, residents of all ages are welcome to participate and attend. Agricultural components include produce, flowers, baking, beer and wine, as well as arts and crafts and photography.
Admission by Donation
Presented by Zero Waste Sooke. Donate unused or gently used school supplies and backpacks; accepted before or on event day. You can pickup school supplies whether or not you have any extra ones to share.
FREE
Presented by Sooke Region Communities Health Network, join for the 3rd Annual Grand Parade Sooke! Enjoy free family fun, food, and entertainment after the walk. Join a team to walk and fundraise, or come cheer on the participants. Photo Credit: Mary E Coakley.
FREE Admission
Sooke Region Museum invites you to celebrate local food and community at the second-annual Sooke Crabfest, a fundraiser for Triangle Island Lighthouse maintainence. Fresh local Dungeness crab, corn on the cob, homemade coleslaw and bread will be cooked onsite and served long-table style outside on the Museum lawn.
Tickets $TBA
A family-friendly celebration of Sooke's agricultural heritage and the harvest season. Local produce, pie, kids' activities, and live music. Donations welcome to support the community gardens and orchard.
FREE Admission
Visit historic Woodside Farm to explore the gardens, visit the animals and walk through the apple tree maze, all while snacking on pick-and-eat seasonal fresh produce. Open every Saturday, Jun 13 - Sept 26th.
Admission $10-$15
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