80s Night
Photo: Jen Arrr · CC BY 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
On the calendar for Oct 9 to Oct 10: 80s Night at Lucky Bar, Victoria.
This Weekend
This Weekend in Victoria
What's on in Victoria this weekend, Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026: 67 things in the town's own event feed — family, arts, vikes and more, 16 of them free. Pulled straight from the feed local organisers post to, and rebuilt as the weekend takes shape — if it's happening in town, it's here.
Friday, October 9
30 on in Victoria this Friday.
Adult Scavenger Hunt 19+
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Oct 9 to Oct 11: Adult Scavenger Hunt 19+ at Merridale Cidery & Distillery, Victoria.
B.Y.O.B. - Bring Your Own Baby
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B.Y.O.B. - Bring Your Own Baby is on Friday, Oct 9 at Juan de Fuca Branch (JF Program Room), Victoria. Worth bringing the whole family.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
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On the calendar for Friday, Oct 9: Baby Time with Stay & Play at Oak Bay Branch (OB Community Room), Victoria. Bring the kids along.
Baby Time with Stay & Play
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Baby Time with Stay & Play is on Friday, Oct 9 at Esquimalt Branch (ES Community Room), Victoria. Good one for the kids.
Bachelor of Commerce Info Session
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On the calendar for Oct 9 to Oct 29: Bachelor of Commerce Info Session at University of Victoria.
Bastion Square Market
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Bastion Square Market at Victoria on Friday, Oct 9.
Doctor of Engineering (LEAP) Info Session
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Mark Oct 9 to Oct 26: Doctor of Engineering (LEAP) Info Session at University of Victoria.
Drop-in career support
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Drop-in career support at Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB), Victoria on Friday, Oct 9.
FURNISHING JAZZ w/ saxophonist Ryan Oliver and bassist Louis Rudner
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Mark Friday, Oct 9: FURNISHING JAZZ w/ saxophonist Ryan Oliver and bassist Louis Rudner at Luxe Home Interiors, Victoria.
FYF - DIY Term Calendar
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Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC), Victoria hosts FYF - DIY Term Calendar on Friday, Oct 9.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
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Langford Heritage Branch (LH Public Space), Victoria hosts Family Storytime with Stay & Play on Friday, Oct 9. Good one for the kids.
GenAI: Gemini Notebook a Personal RAG Tool for Research & Productivity (Intermediate)
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GenAI: Gemini Notebook a Personal RAG Tool for Research & Productivity (Intermediate) at University of Victoria on Friday, Oct 9.
God is a Scottish Drag Queen
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God is a Scottish Drag Queen is on Friday, Oct 9 at McPherson Playhouse, Victoria.
Harvest Market at Bilston Creek Farm
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On the calendar for Oct 9 to Oct 12: Harvest Market at Bilston Creek Farm at Victoria. Bring the kids along.
Jumuah | Friday Prayers
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Oct 9 to Dec 4: Jumuah | Friday Prayers at Multifaith Centre, Victoria.
Local Endocannabinoid Signaling within the Hypothalamus Sculpts Recovery from Stress
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University of Victoria hosts Local Endocannabinoid Signaling within the Hypothalamus Sculpts Recovery from Stress on Friday, Oct 9.
Pomodoro Writing Sessions
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Oct 9 to Dec 4: Pomodoro Writing Sessions at Fraser Building (FRA), Victoria.
Retro Crafternoon
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On the calendar for Friday, Oct 9: Retro Crafternoon at Central Branch (CE Teen Area), Victoria. Bring the kids along.
Robot Mouse Challenge
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Mark Friday, Oct 9: Robot Mouse Challenge at Saanich Centennial (SC Community Room), Victoria.
Royal Victoria Marathon
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Mark Oct 9 to Oct 11: Royal Victoria Marathon at Victoria.
Russian Conversation Café
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Mark Oct 9 to Dec 4: Russian Conversation Café at Clearihue (CLE), Victoria.
Soulful Spaces + Dinner
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On the calendar for Oct 9 to Dec 4: Soulful Spaces + Dinner at Multifaith Centre, Victoria.
The Avenue Gallery - Feature Artist - Andrii Yendakov
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Oct 9 to Oct 16: The Avenue Gallery - Feature Artist - Andrii Yendakov at Victoria.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
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Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit at Central Branch (CE Rotunda), Victoria on Friday, Oct 9.
University of Victoria Men’s Soccer vs Fraser Valley
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Mark Friday, Oct 9: University of Victoria Men’s Soccer vs Fraser Valley at Victoria.
University of Victoria Women’s Basketball vs Lakehead University
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University of Victoria Women’s Basketball vs Lakehead University is on Friday, Oct 9 at Victoria.
University of Victoria Women’s Soccer vs Fraser Valley
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Victoria hosts University of Victoria Women’s Soccer vs Fraser Valley on Friday, Oct 9.
University of Victoria XC & Track at Dellinger XC Invite
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On the calendar for Friday, Oct 9: University of Victoria XC & Track at Dellinger XC Invite at Victoria.
Voices in Motion
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Voices in Motion is on Oct 9 to Dec 4 at Multifaith Centre, Victoria.
Saturday, October 10
30 on in Victoria this Saturday.
Alexandr Misko
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Mark Saturday, Oct 10: Alexandr Misko at Victoria Conservatory of Music.
Balls Fore a Cause - Charity Golf Tournament for Cancer
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Balls Fore a Cause - Charity Golf Tournament for Cancer is on Saturday, Oct 10 at Olympic View Golf Club, Victoria. Bring the kids along.
Bastion Square Market
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Mark Saturday, Oct 10: Bastion Square Market at Victoria.
Beacon Ridge Productions Presents: Cassie and Maggie
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Mark Saturday, Oct 10: Beacon Ridge Productions Presents: Cassie and Maggie at Christian Science Church, Victoria.
CULTURE CLASH: Afro-Caribbean Riddim
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On the calendar for Oct 10 to Oct 11: CULTURE CLASH: Afro-Caribbean Riddim at Studio 919, Victoria.
CULTURE CLASH: Afro-Caribbean Riddim
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Mark Oct 10 to Oct 11: CULTURE CLASH: Afro-Caribbean Riddim at Afropiano Events, Victoria.
Creatures of the Autumn Night at Swan Lake
Photo: Doyle of London · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Creatures of the Autumn Night at Swan Lake is on Saturday, Oct 10 at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, Victoria. Good one for the kids.
DUNE RATS with Peacebreach
Saturday, Oct 10, Studio 919 (Previously known as Wicket Hall), Victoria hosts DUNE RATS with Peacebreach. Expect a proper live set.
Dane
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Dane at Lucky Bar, Victoria on Oct 10 to Oct 11.
Family Play
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On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 10: Family Play at Juan de Fuca Branch (JF Program Room), Victoria. Good one for the kids.
Family Play
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Mark Saturday, Oct 10: Family Play at sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay (Dr. Elmer Seniemten George M.S.M. Community Room), Victoria. Worth bringing the whole family.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
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Family Storytime with Stay & Play is on Saturday, Oct 10 at sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay (Dr. Elmer Seniemten George M.S.M. Community Room), Victoria. Bring the kids along.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
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Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Central Saanich Branch (Activity Room A), Victoria on Saturday, Oct 10. Good one for the kids.
Family Storytime with Stay & Play
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Family Storytime with Stay & Play at Saanich Centennial (SC Children's Area), Victoria on Saturday, Oct 10. Worth bringing the whole family.
Fruit Bats
If Saturday, Oct 10 needs plans, Fruit Bats is playing at Capital Ballroom (formerly Sugar Nightclub), Victoria.
Gratitude Gathering
Photo: Doyle of London · CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Mark Saturday, Oct 10: Gratitude Gathering at Beacon Hill Park, Victoria.
LIVE WITH RICHARD RUDD The Return of the Triple Merlin
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On the calendar for Saturday, Oct 10: LIVE WITH RICHARD RUDD The Return of the Triple Merlin at McPherson Playhouse, Victoria.
Let’s Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection
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Let’s Talk Live: Saturday Morning Conversation and Connection is on Saturday, Oct 10 at murchies tea and coffee, Victoria.
Majesties Request - Rolling Stones Tribute Band
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Mark Saturday, Oct 10: Majesties Request - Rolling Stones Tribute Band at The Encore Club Victoria.
Moss Street Market
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Market day at Victoria: Moss Street Market runs Saturday, Oct 10. Good excuse for a slow morning.
Navratri 2026
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On the calendar for Oct 10 to Oct 12: Navratri 2026 at Saanich Commonwealth Place, Victoria.
Return of the Triple Merlin
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Return of the Triple Merlin at Macpherson Playhouse, Victoria on Saturday, Oct 10.
Saturday Afternoon Classic Movie - The Thing From Another World
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Saturday Afternoon Classic Movie - The Thing From Another World is on Saturday, Oct 10 at University of Victoria.
Sisters’ Halaqa
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Oct 10 to Dec 5: Sisters’ Halaqa at Multifaith Centre, Victoria.
Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit
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Through Their Lens: Photography Exhibit at Central Branch (CE Rotunda), Victoria on Saturday, Oct 10.
University of Victoria Men’s Rugby vs Trinity Western
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University of Victoria Men’s Rugby vs Trinity Western is on Saturday, Oct 10 at Victoria.
University of Victoria Women’s Basketball vs Laurier
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Mark Saturday, Oct 10: University of Victoria Women’s Basketball vs Laurier at Victoria.
University of Victoria XC & Track at UBC XC Open
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University of Victoria XC & Track at UBC XC Open is on Saturday, Oct 10 at Victoria.
World Migratory Bird Day: Guided Bird Walk & Merlin + eBird Workshop
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Mark Saturday, Oct 10: World Migratory Bird Day: Guided Bird Walk & Merlin + eBird Workshop at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, Victoria. Bring the kids along.
the x is where our paths cross
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Mark Oct 10 to May 2: the x is where our paths cross at Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
Sunday, October 11
7 on in Victoria this Sunday.
Let’s Talk Live: Sunday Afternoon Conversation and Connection
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On the calendar for Sunday, Oct 11: Let’s Talk Live: Sunday Afternoon Conversation and Connection at Heslaa, Victoria.
Orchard Market at Junction Orchard & Cidery
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Sunday, Oct 11: Orchard Market at Junction Orchard & Cidery at Victoria. Bring the kids along.
Pacific FC vs. Atlético Ottawa
Pacific FC vs. Atlético Ottawa at Royal Athletic Park, Victoria on Sunday, Oct 11.
Thanksgiving at Brentwood Bay Resort
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Oct 11 to Oct 12: Thanksgiving at Brentwood Bay Resort at Victoria. Family-friendly.
University of Victoria Men’s Soccer vs UBC
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On the calendar for Sunday, Oct 11: University of Victoria Men’s Soccer vs UBC at Victoria.
University of Victoria Women’s Basketball vs Toronto
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Victoria hosts University of Victoria Women’s Basketball vs Toronto on Sunday, Oct 11.
University of Victoria Women’s Soccer vs UBC
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University of Victoria Women’s Soccer vs UBC is on Sunday, Oct 11 at Victoria.
Free this weekend
16 of them cost nothing
Free is a perfectly good weekend plan. The full month of free things in Victoria lives on Free in Victoria.
Bastion Square Market
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Bastion Square Market at Victoria on Friday, Oct 9.
Doctor of Engineering (LEAP) Info Session
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Mark Oct 9 to Oct 26: Doctor of Engineering (LEAP) Info Session at University of Victoria.
Drop-in career support
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Drop-in career support at Mearns Centre for Learning - McPherson Library (LIB), Victoria on Friday, Oct 9.
FYF - DIY Term Calendar
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Jamie Cassels Centre (JCC), Victoria hosts FYF - DIY Term Calendar on Friday, Oct 9.
Common questions
What's on in Victoria this weekend?
67 events are on in Victoria between Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 11, 2026 — the full list is on this page, day by day, taken from the town's own event feed.
Is anything free in Victoria this weekend?
Yes — 16 free listings, starting with “Bastion Square Market”. Free cards are marked on the page.
When does this page update?
Every time the town's feed does — organisers post through the week, and the page is rebuilt on the publisher's schedule so it never shows a weekend that's already over. The window rolls to the next weekend every Monday.