We make it, bake it or grow it! Seasonal local produce from the gardens of Sooke and locally made products and crafts. New vendors always welcome.
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? The Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members and is once again meeting in person on the fourth Wednesday of the month: June 28, July 26, Aug 23, Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 22.
Explore the mysterious world of seaweeds that offers an abundance of food, medicine, survival and first aid uses. Learn about the types of seaweed, harvesting, drying and culinary preparation.
Registration $80
After a three-year hiatus, our 2023 grads are excited to bring back this 30-year-long tradition and performance, plus silent auction and bake sale.
Doors 6:30pm. Show 7:00pm.
Tickets $10 available at EMCS Program Office and Sooke Pharmasave.
For ages 16+, learn about what a budget is, the benefits, and how to create a one to track income and expenses with instructor Frances Lawrence.
Registration $15
Take time out of your day to join Jenn and Karla for a restful and recharging afternoon yoga-pilates fusion class, with small gift from local businesses. Bring your fave mug to enjoy a cup of tea over journalling and connection.
Registration $25
Local Sooke support group for Fibromyalgia and chronic pain meets in the private room at the Sooke Library every second Saturday. Next meetings are: June 10, 24, July 8, 22.
The return of Sooke Boxing Stiff Jab, Mexican-style. The Adelita championship team coming from Mexico is 12-strong with some of Mexico's top amateur boxers versus Canada's own rising stars.
Limited Tickets $30
National fundraising walk held in local communities in each province, raising funds to help the Lions Foundation of Canada continue to empower Canadians with disabilities.
Founded in 2014, Sooke Night Market operates every Thursday evening during summertime at the Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips Road.
Bring your friends or family and come play one (or many) of over 65 board games — from Apples to Apples to Zombie Dice — in the EMCS library.
FREE! Snacks provided.
Screening The Banshees of Inisherin. Doors open 20 minutes to showtime. No food allowed in theatre.
Tickets $5 at the door
Indoor live music on the third Saturday of each month. Doors 6:30pm. Open stage 7:00pm, followed by this month's featured performer: Sarah Smith.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Sooke Youth Show Choir presents Annie Jr., a shortened form of the classic musical-comedy-drama Annie.
Tickets $14
Donate blood and save a life. Appointments can be booked online, by downloading the GiveBlood app or by calling toll free 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283).
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? The Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members and is once again meeting in person on the fourth Wednesday of the month: June 28, July 26, Aug 23, Sep 27, Oct 25, Nov 22.
Annual Canada Day celebrations previously held at the Sooke River Campground included live music, games, kids entertainment and fireworks.
Screening The Batman. Doors open 20 minutes to showtime. No food allowed in theatre.
Tickets $5 at the door
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra presents this free, magical music-in-the-park event. All welcome. FREE.
One week band camp for experienced beginner and intermediate players ages 12-18. Spark creativity, inspire collaboration and gain confidence by learning new songs and jamming in a rock band! Sessions are 12-4pm.
Registration $250
The 11-day Sooke Fine Arts Show, running annually since 1986, showcases over 380 artworks by both established and emerging artists from Vancouver Island and BC's Coastal Islands. Typically, over 9000 visitors attend to view the gallery, watch artist demos and talks, and enjoy local musicians.
EMCS Programs offers Food Safe Certification. Learn how to avoid food borne illnesses through food safety techniques in the kitchen. See website for full course schedule, prices and registration info.
EMCS Programs offers Standard First Aid, CPR-C and Emergency First Aid certification, valid for three years. See website for full course schedule, prices and registration info.
Established in 1913 and usually held in the historic Sooke Community Hall, residents young and old alike participate in and visit the Sooke Fall Fair for two days every September. Agricultural components include produce, flowers, baking, beer and wine, as well as arts and crafts and photography.
A family-friendly, live music and arts festival held in the heart of Sooke on warm summer weekend.
A family-friendly celebration of harvests, local foods and community. All things apple including apple pie auction, sales, kids activities, apple pressing and more.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church hosts its annual bake sale and hot dog day. Frozen fruit pies available for $10.
Presented by Harmony Project Sooke. Popcorn machine by Sooke Harbourside Lions Club. Advance tickets only.
Sponsored by the Otter Point Fire Department. Hot Chocolate and hot dogs for everyone. Halloween goodie bags for the kids. Fireworks at 7:30pm.
Parade begins marching from Evergreen Mall at 10:30am to the Cenotaph at the Sooke Legion, where the ceremony will commence. Refreshments and concession available after the service.
Over 60 vendors and participants including fine arts, crafts, ceramics, jewelry, seasonal baking, local honey and preserves, and community groups displays.
Over 20 Sooke Arts Council artisans offering meaningful unique holiday gifts. Shop local and buy quality and variety for all the special people in your life.
Magical holiday market at the Sooke Region Museum grounds.
See Santa and more parade through our town core from Sooke Elementary to Townsend Road. Produced by the Sooke Lions Club with help from Sooke District Lioness Lions & Sooke Harbourside Lions.
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Registration at 11:30am, swim at Noon. Hot chocolate served afterwards. Sponsored by our Otter Point Fire Association.
This family-friendly local food growing event showcases seed and plant vendors, seed exchange, wild harvesters, food artisans, educational displays and kids activities.
$5 suggested donation
Business and trade show showcasing local Sooke businesses, concession and live entertainment. 100+ booths available.
FREE admission
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.
Watch the rubber ducks go streaming down the Sooke River — what a quacky whacky way to go! Typically hosted annually in May, registration is at 11:30am and the ducks race at noon.
The once-annual Sooke Secret Gardens Tour was a major fundraiser for the Sooke Philharmonic Society and has always delighted gardening fans as it has evolved over the years. Unfortunately cancelled until further notice, but you can still view the 2021 virtual tour.