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, from youth to senior. Equipment provided; all you need is a good pair of non-marking court/running shoes and enthusiasm.
Ages 11-13 6:00-7:30pm
Ages 14+ 7:30-9:00pm
$5 Dropin
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
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
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
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.
Youth under 16 6:00-7:00pm.
Ages 16+ 7:00-9:00pm.
$2 Dropin
Sooke Legion hosts weekly karaoke nights starting at 8pm. Sing your heart out to your favourite tunes with friends.
FREE Admission
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 crafting workshop in the multipurpose room. Registration not required. Suitable for ages 3-12 years, but all ages welcome.
FREE
Drop-in weekly with your knitting, crochet or other fibre arts projects and enjoy the company of fellow fibre arts enthusiasts!
FREE
Draw tickets are $1 each; buy as many as you want to enter any of the 12 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.
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
Children and families welcome to drop-in for an afternoon exploring activities relating to science, technology, engineering, arts and math a.k.a. STEAM.
FREE Family Fun
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.
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
Co-hosted by A Sea of Bloom and Under the Seat Plumbing, join for an evening of nibbles, sips, and bids! All proceeds go to the First Annual Christmas Food & Toy Drive for the Sooke Food Bank. New toy donations are also accepted. All ages welcome!
FREE Admission
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members. Annual General Meeting: elections, prizes and awards. Sweet and savoury holiday celebration.
Membership $15/year
Sooke Harbour Players presents their winter production of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol, adapted by James Hutchison and directed by Asha MacLeod and Susan Browne.
Adult $26 • Youth/Senior $22
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 Legion presents a back-to-the-80s live music party with Freeze Frame. Doors open 6:00pm.
Adults $15
Cascade Institute's pilot project explores how Sooke can move forward as a community with inclusive public dialogue around Sooke's future, especially climate and energy transition, land use, and community development. Through a combination of surveys, small-group conversations, and new digital tools, residents are invited to share their hopes, questions and concerns, then build bridges between diverse perspectives.
Feel the holiday spirit with A Sea of Bloom and Under the Seat Plumbing's First Annual Christmas Food & Toy Drive for the Sooke Food Bank! Festively lit company vehicles will pickup your non-perishable food and new toy donations.
Sooke Community Jazz Band presents a festive night of live Christmas jazz music as a fundraiser for the Sooke Food Bank.
Admission by Donation
Choral Evolution presents a wonderful musical trip across the Canadian landscape with some beautiful winter selections. Explore the rich legacy of Canadian music sung by 50-member mixed-voice auditioned choir and accompanied by pianist Gabe Lagos and violinist Margaret Dzbik.
Adult $25 • Child FREE
Sooke Harbour Players presents their winter production of Charles Dickens' classic, A Christmas Carol, adapted by James Hutchison and directed by Asha MacLeod and Susan Browne.
Adult $26 • Youth/Senior $22
Sooke Lions Club presents a 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.
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 this year's 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 $28
Sooke Lions Club presents the 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 10th 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
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
Sooke Folk Music Society presents this annual Festive Fundraiser for the Sooke Food Bank. Come all ye musicians and singers to the annual Festive Fundraiser where the star is you! Bring your voice and your instruments and help raise funds for this festive season.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Sooke Legion hosts Bluegrass Open Mic every third Sunday from September until June. Everyone welcome.
FREE Admission
Friends of Sooke Parks Society presents the third 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
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 by Up Sooke Eatery and live music by Last Night in Vegas. Includes champagne and hors d'oeuvres at midnight.
Adults $90-95 SOLD OUT
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.
An evening of musical entertainment by local favourites. Grill 54 open until 10pm.
Adults $TBA
Sooke Folk Music Society presents monthly indoor live music every third Saturday. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by TBA. Doors open 6:30pm.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members to meet the fourth Thursday of each month from January through May.
Membership $15/year
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! Casual dress code or hard times costume.
Tickets $10 at Pharmasave, Forbes IDA and West Shack Auto
Celebrate Valentines Day with Iconic Tributes of British Invasion Four Sirs With Love show with Tom Jones, Billy Idol, Freddie Mercury and Rod Stewart and with some love songs! Grill 54 open until 8pm.
Adults $TBA
Sooke Folk Music Society presents monthly indoor live music every third Saturday. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by TBA. Doors open 6:30pm.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members to meet the fourth Thursday of each month from January through May.
Membership $15/year
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
Sooke Folk Music Society presents monthly indoor live music every third Saturday. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by TBA. Doors open 6:30pm.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Sooke Legion presents one of the best dance bands on Vancouver Island, Soul Shakers. Doors 6:30pm. Grill 54 open until 8pm.
Members $15 • Non-Members $20
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members to meet the fourth Thursday of each month from January through May.
Membership $15/year
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
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 Legion presents Country Night with Wayne Montgomery and Allison Barlow. Grill 54 special of BBQ pulled pork on ciabatta with coleslaw and fries, $15. Doors open 6pm.
Members $15 • Non-Members $20
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FREE Admission
Sooke Legion hosts Bluegrass Open Mic every third Sunday from September until June. Everyone welcome.
FREE Admission
Sooke Folk Music Society presents monthly indoor live music every third Saturday. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by TBA. Doors open 6:30pm.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members to meet the fourth Thursday of each month from January through May.
Membership $15/year
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
17th Annual Duck Day Race 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
The Sooke Community Investment Cooperative, which operates Cafe VOSINO, reviews its past year and looks ahead. Join the co-op to stay informed, share your voice, and connect with the community.
Members FREE
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 monthly indoor live music every third Saturday. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by TBA. Doors open 6:30pm.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
LAST ONE BEFORE SUMMER HIATUS
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members to meet the fourth Thursday of each month from January through May.
Membership $15/year
Sooke Folk Music Society presents monthly indoor live music every third Saturday. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by TBA. Doors open 6:30pm.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Founded in 2014, Sooke Night Market operates every Thursday evening through summer until August 28. 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 returns as a two-day tour for the second time; showcasing 10 local gardens, 6 artisan studios, 4 special destinations, and music by Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra members, rain or shine.
Tickets $45
Sooke Region Historical Society welcomes all to enjoy behind-the-scenes museum tours, delicious alder-smoked salmon BBQ and other treats.
FREE Admission
Limited food tickets for purchase
Weekly Sunday market featuring the local food and artisan vendors of Shirley, a small community 20 minutes drive west of Sooke.
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
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra presents this annual free outdoor concert. Enjoy this magical music-in-the-park event at Sooke's seaside Ed MacGregor Park. Associate Conductor of the SPO David Stewart is excited to conduct his first Fling. Bring picnics, chairs or blankets to sit on the grass. Sooke Rotary Club will also operate a concession with sweet treats.
Admission by Donation
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.
$15 Adults • $10 Children (2-14)
Children <2 FREE
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
Seniors Tea at the Sooke Fine Arts Show. Seniors get tea and scones with entry, everyone else pays just $5 extra.
Adults $17 • Seniors $12
Coinciding with the Thursday Night Market at the Sooke Museum, the Sooke Fine Arts Show is open late.
$5 after 5:00pm for everyone
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
Family-friendly, live music and arts festival also has kids play area, vendor village, food trucks and more. Evening show featuring Econoline Crush
Advance $20 • Door $25
This family-friendly, live music and arts festival also has kids play area, vendor village, food trucks and more. See website for full list of performers as the date draws nearer.
FREE • Donations Welcome
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
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.
$15 Adults • $10 Children (2-14)
Children <2 FREE
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. Bring your donations of unused or like-new condition (markers, etc.), or gently used (scissors, tools) school supplies to help them find a new home! Backpacks are always needed. Drop off donations ahead of time or on the day. You can pickup school supplies whether or not you have any extra ones to share.
FREE
Sooke's Heritage Row of local, independent shops invites you for their third-annual Block Party. Live music, dunk tank, children's activities, ice cream and food vendors, contests, and store deals.
Family Fun
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.
All Welcome
Although there is no guarantee, many household items are repairable — including small electric appliances, fabrics, bikes and toys. Presented by Zero Waste Sooke, the Repair Cafe is an opportunity to learn new skills and build community.
FREE
LAST MARKET DAY OF 2025
Rain or shine, this is your last chance to attend this market at its central location; it moves to Woodside Farm next year. Local vendors make it, bake it or grow it! Seasonal local produce from the gardens of Sooke and locally made products and crafts.
It is more important than ever to donate blood to save lives. For one day, a donation clinic is setup in the school gymnasium. Around 50 appointments are available and can be booked online by downloading the GiveBlood app or calling toll free 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283).
Sooke Folk Music Society presents monthly indoor live music every third Saturday. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by award-winning folk music duo from Newfoundland, Rube & Rake. Doors open 6:30pm.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Presented by Sooke Region Museum. Enjoy stories inspired by local history, brought to life by Sooke Harbour Players. Come dressed in costume and roam the museum grounds to meet characters from the past.
FREE Admission
Get ready to sing along to all of Garth Brooks' greatest hits and experience the magic of his live performance. This in-person event will have you on your feet dancing and feeling the energy of a real country concert. Tickets available at EMCS Program Office and the Castle Liquor Store.
Tickets $30
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
Join Kelsie for a fun "Midnight Moonrise" paint night! Everything is provided and no experience necessary. Guaranteed to be a fun night out with friends, your child (8+) or even solo!
$55 +GST
Sponsored by the Otter Point Firefighters Association. 6:30pm bonfire lit for everyone to warm up and enjoy. Serving hot chocolate and hot dogs for everyone. Halloween candy bags for the kids. Fireworks display over the lake starting at 7:30pm.
FREE Family Fun
Sooke Legion presents a Halloween spooky night party with the live music of local band, the Love Cats.
Tickets $15
4th 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
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.
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
Sooke Folk Music Society presents monthly indoor live music every third Saturday. One hour of open stage followed by this month's featured performance by TBA. Doors open 6:30pm.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
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
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members. Annual General Meeting: elections, prizes and awards. Sweet and savoury holiday celebration.
Membership $15/year
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
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