2023 Sooke Events Calendar

Sooke hosts numerous annual festivals and community events throughout the year, creating a rich offering of arts, music, recreation, sports and cultural activites.
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Sooke Country Market

Sooke Country Market

Saturdays, 10am – 2pm
April 22 — October 7, 2023
John Philips Park, Otter Point Road

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.

Sooke Garden Club Meetings

Sooke Garden Club Meetings

Wed, May 24 • 7–9pm
Rose of Lima Catholic Church
2191 Townsend Road

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.

Seaweed Foraging with Tom Kral

Seaweed Foraging with Nature's Chef Tom Kral

Thu, May 25 • 5-8pm
Whiffen Spit Beach

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

EMCS Grad Fashion Show

EMCS Grad Fashion Show

Fri, May 26 • 7pm
Edward Milne Community School

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.

Budgeting Basics Workshop

Budgeting Basics Workshop

Sat, May 27 • 10am – 2pm
Edward Milne Community School

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

Yoga in the Park for Mothers

Yoga in the Park for Mothers

Sat, May 27 • 1–3pm
Ed McGregor Park
6700 block West Coast Road

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

Sooke Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Support Group

Sooke Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Support Group

Sat, May 27 • 1–3pm
Sooke Library
6671 Waddams Way

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.

Sooke Boxing Club presents Canada vs. Mexico Amateur Boxing

Canada vs. Mexico Amateur Boxing

Presented by Sooke Boxing Club
Sat, May 27 • 6pm
EMCS 6218 Sooke Road

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

Sooke Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides

Sooke Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides

Lions Foundation of Canada
Sun, May 28 • 12pm
Whiffin Spit Park

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.

Sooke Night Market

Sooke Night Market

June 1 — Sep 7, 2023
Thursdays, 5–8pm
Sooke Region Museum

Founded in 2014, Sooke Night Market operates every Thursday evening during summertime at the Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips Road.

Board Game Night at EMCS

Board Game Night

Fri, June 9 • 6-9pm
Edward Milne Community School

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.

Monthly Movie Night

Monthly Movie Night:
The Banshees of Inisherin

Fri, June 9 • 7-9pm
Sooke Community Theatre

Screening The Banshees of Inisherin. Doors open 20 minutes to showtime. No food allowed in theatre.
Tickets $5 at the door

Sooke Folk Music Society Coffee House Open Stage

Coffee House Open Stage

Sooke Folk Music Society
Sat, June 17 • 7–10pm
1962 Murray Road

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

Annie Jr.

Fri, June 23 • 7pm
Sat, June 24 • 7pm
Sun, June 25 • 2pm
Sooke Community Theatre

Sooke Youth Show Choir presents Annie Jr., a shortened form of the classic musical-comedy-drama Annie.
Tickets $14

Sooke Blood Donation Event

Sooke Blood Donation Event

Mon, June 26 • 12–6pm
Edward Milne Community School

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).

Sooke Garden Club Meetings

Sooke Garden Club Meetings

Wed, June 28 • 7–9pm
Rose of Lima Catholic Church
2191 Townsend Road

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.

Sooke Canada Day

Sooke Canada Day

July 1, 2023

Annual Canada Day celebrations previously held at the Sooke River Campground included live music, games, kids entertainment and fireworks.

Monthly Movie Night

Monthly Movie Night:
The Batman

Fri, July 7 • 7-9pm
Sooke Community Theatre

Screening The Batman. Doors open 20 minutes to showtime. No food allowed in theatre.
Tickets $5 at the door

Sooke Philharmonic Fling

Sooke Philharmonic Fling

Sun, July 9 • 2:30–4:30pm
Ed MacGregor Park
6700 block, West Coast Road

Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra presents this free, magical music-in-the-park event. All welcome. FREE.

Rock Chops Summer Band Camp for Teens at EMCS

Rock Chops Summer Band Camp for Teens

Mon, July 17 – Fri, July 21
EMCS Band Room

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

Sooke Fine Arts Show

Sooke Fine Arts Show

July 29 — August 7, 2023

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.

Food Safe Courses

Food Safe Courses

Saturdays, Aug 5, Nov 4
9am – 5pm
Edward Milne Community School

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.

First Aid Courses

First Aid Courses

Aug 19/20, Nov 18/19
Edward Milne Community School

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.

Sooke Fall Fair

Sooke Fall Fair

September 9-10, 2023
Sooke Community Hall
2037 Shields Road

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.

Sooke Music Festival

Sooke Music Festival

September 2-3, 2023
2197 Otter Point Road

A family-friendly, live music and arts festival held in the heart of Sooke on warm summer weekend.

Sooke Apple Fest

Sooke Apple Fest

September 2023 TBA
Sunriver Community Gardens
2380 Phillips Road, Sooke

A family-friendly celebration of harvests, local foods and community. All things apple including apple pie auction, sales, kids activities, apple pressing and more.

Apple Fest Bake Sale

Apple Fest Bake Sale

October 2023 TBA

Holy Trinity Anglican Church hosts its annual bake sale and hot dog day. Frozen fruit pies available for $10.

Drive-In Movie Night

Drive-In Movie Night

October 2023 TBA
Seaparc • $20/Vehicle
2168 Phillips Road

Presented by Harmony Project Sooke. Popcorn machine by Sooke Harbourside Lions Club. Advance tickets only.

Halloween Bonfire and Fireworks

Halloween Bonfire & Fireworks

Oct 31, 6:30–8:00pm
Camp Barnard • FREE
3202 Young Lake Road

Sponsored by the Otter Point Fire Department. Hot Chocolate and hot dogs for everyone. Halloween goodie bags for the kids. Fireworks at 7:30pm.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Sat, Nov 11 • 10:30am
Sooke Legion
6726 Eustace Road

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.

All Sooke Arts and Crafts Show

All Sooke Arts & Crafts
Christmas Show

Fri, Nov 17 — Sun, Nov 19
Sooke Community Hall
2037 Shields Road

Over 60 vendors and participants including fine arts, crafts, ceramics, jewelry, seasonal baking, local honey and preserves, and community groups displays.

Wishes and Gifts Art Show

😷 Wishes & Gifts Show

Nov — Dec, 2023 TBA
Sooke Art Gallery
Corner of Sooke & Church Roads

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.

Winter Market at the Sooke Region Museum

Winter Market

December 2023 TBA
Sooke Region Museum • FREE
2070 Phillips Road

Magical holiday market at the Sooke Region Museum grounds.

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa

December TBA
Sooke Legion
6726 Eustace Road

More info TBA

Sooke Christmas Parade

Sooke Christmas Parade

Sun, Dec 2, 2023
Sooke Town Centre
FREE Family Fun

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.

Christmas Craft Fair & Artisan Market

December 2023 TBA
Sooke Community Hall
2037 Shields Road

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2024 Sooke Events Calendar

Sooke Polar Bear Swim

Sooke Polar Bear Swim

Jan 1, 2024
Whiffen Spit Park

Registration at 11:30am, swim at Noon. Hot chocolate served afterwards. Sponsored by our Otter Point Fire Association.

Sooke Seedy Saturday

Seedy Saturday

March 2024 • 10am — 3pm
Sooke Community Hall
2037 Sheilds Road

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

Sookearama

Sookearama

April 2024 TBA • 10am — 4pm
SEAPARC Leisure Complex
2168 Phillips Road

Business and trade show showcasing local Sooke businesses, concession and live entertainment. 100+ booths available.
FREE admission

Sooke Garden Club Annual Plant Sale

Sooke Garden Club
Annual Plant Sale

Sat, May 11 • 10am — 2pm
Evergreen Centre

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.

Annual Rubber Duck Race

Rubber Duck Race

May TBA
Sooke River Flats

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.



Cancelled until further notice

Sooke Secret Garden Tour

Sooke Secret Garden Tour

June 2023 Cancelled

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.


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