Events
SKAM鈥檚 Fashion Machine at Royal sa国际传媒 Museum, 634 Humboldt St. Friday to Sunday, 7 p.m. Cost: $10/$30 families. Twenty-five brave audience members will dare to have their outfits completely remade by kids while the rest of the audience looks on. skam.ca
Roaming Santa and Mrs. Claus in downtown Victoria, today through Dec. 22 (nothing Monday) at 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Share a smile and a photo with Santa. downtownvictoria.ca
Open House at Vancouver Island School of Art, 2549 Quadra St., Saturday, noon-4 p.m. facebook.com
The Art of Gingerbread exhibit at Arbutus Gallery, off the lobby in Island Savings Centre, 2687 James St., Cowichan. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Family cookie decorating workshop by donation. Details 250-746-1633.
Stan Hagen鈥檚 Centre for Families Toy Drive, Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. at Oak Bay Avenue Pharmasave, 2200 Oak Bay Ave.
Holiday Family-Fun-Fest, Saturday, noon-4 p.m. at Eagle Creek Village, 29 Helmcken, View Royal with crafts, games, story-time, exhibitors, music, prizes for ages 12 and under. Limited quantities. eaglecreekvlg.ca
Maritime Museum of sa国际传媒, 634 Humboldt St., details mmbc.bc.ca
鈥� Nautical Wreath Workshop Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $39.99.
鈥� Museum Tots: Welcome Winter, Saturday, 11 a.m.-noon for ages two-five. Cost: $7/$5.
Esquimalt Celebrations, esquimalt.ca
鈥� Christmas Tree Village, daily to Jan. 4 at Esquimalt Recreation Centre and Archie Browning Sports Centre. Vote for your favourite tree.
鈥� Holiday Sit-In Movie: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman. Friday, 6:30-9 p.m.
鈥� Photos with Santa, Friday, 5-7 p.m.
鈥� Skate with Santa, Saturday 2:30-4 p.m. at Archie Browning Sports Centre. Cost: $2.
Royal sa国际传媒 Museum: 675 Belleville Street. royalbcmuseum.bc.ca or 250-356-7226.
鈥� Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 exhibit Friday to April 8, 2018.
鈥� Christmas in Old Town, daily to Jan. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. included in admission.
鈥� Friday-Sunday: Father Christmas in Old Town, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
鈥� Sunday: Family Sunday: World Celebrations, to 1-3 p.m.
Helmcken House Old-Fashioned Christmas, Sunday to Dec. 31, noon-4 p.m. at Royal sa国际传媒 Museum.
Holiday Skate, Sunday, 2:30-4:15 p.m. at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre. victoria.ca/arena or 250-361-0732.
Open House at The Rising, Victoria Centre for Circus Arts at 140-1047 Langford Parkway, Sunday, 2-5 p.m. with Circus Show at 4:15 p.m. facebook.com
Lights on the Gorge enjoy lantern-making workshop, music, tree decorating, carol singing, storytelling, a mummers鈥� play and a lantern procession at Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club and Gorge-ous Coffee, 300 Gorge Rd. West, Sunday, 1-6 p.m. gorgetillicum.ca
Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss St., 2-4 p.m. hands-on art-making for the whole family included in admission. aggv.ca
Government House Holiday Open House and Caroling at Government House,1401 Rockland Ave., Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Join the Lieutenant Governor in singing seasonal favourites and Christmas classics in the beautiful ballroom. Donations for Mustard Seed. ltgov.bc.ca
Chanukah Menorah Lighting, Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. at Centennial Square with Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue. congregationemanuel.ca
The Longest Night Blue Christmas Service at First Metropolitan United Church, Balmoral at Quadra, Wednesday, 7-8 p.m.
Longest Night Service at St. Luke Cedar Hill, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Road, Sunday, 7-8 p.m.
Ongoing
Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle, 1050 Joan Crescent. Saturday through Dec. 31 musicians ranging from jazz to medieval folk groups to classical cellist will perform throughout the castle in the mornings and afternoon. Full schedule at thecastle.ca
Sidney Horse & Carriage Tours, Sunday and Saturday to Dec. 23, noon-4 p.m. Cost: $30. 250-883-3651.
Victorian Era Christmas at Point Ellice House, 2626 Pleasant St., Thursday to Sunday, to Dec. 23, 11a.m.-4 p.m. pointellicehouse.com; 250-380-6506.
Horse-Drawn Trolley Rides every Saturday and Sunday, noon-2:30 p.m. to Dec. 23. Two trolleys will circulate with four stops at: Store St. at Chatham St. (in front of Capital Iron), Johnson St. near Wharf St. (in front of Willie鈥檚 Bakery), Langley St. at Bastion Sq. (across from Re-Bar), Government St. at Fisgard St. (CRD Plaza). downtownvictoria.ca
Christmas Express at sa国际传媒 Forest Discovery Centre, 2892 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan, Friday-Sunday and Wednesday-Dec. 23, 4-9 p.m. Train leaves every 20 minutes, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets: $12/$10. bcforestdiscoverycentre.com; 250-715-1113.
Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens, daily through Jan. 6 with a festive display and thousands of lights. Details buchartgardens.com
Ross Bay Villa Historic House Tour, every Saturday, 2 p.m. at Ross Bay Villa Historic House Museum, 1490 Fairfield Road. Cost: $5. rossbayvilla.org
Habitat for Humanity's Gingerbread Showcase at Parkside Hotel & Spa, 810 Humboldt St., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily to Jan. 2. parksidevictoria.com/gingerbread-showcase/information.htm
Christmas Carollers in Downtown Victoria, Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. downtownvictoria.ca
26th annual Victoria Festival of Trees at the Bay Centre, daily to Jan. 2 with donations to sa国际传媒 Children鈥檚 Hospital. bcchf.ca
Fernwood Student Dinner Night, drop in for a healthy meal, games, activities, live music, and free groceries through the Food Share Network. Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Fernwood Community Centre Gymnasium, 1240 Gladstone Ave. By donation; facebook.com
Christmas at Crown Isle: Holiday Resort Walk and Gingerbread Village at Crown Isle Golf Course, 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay, Friday and Saturday, 5-8 p.m. to Dec. 23. Donation. crownisle.ca
Scouts sa国际传媒 Christmas Tree Sales at Canadian Tire Garden Centre Admirals Walk, 1529 Admiral Rd. daily to Dec. 23. Monday-Friday, 4-8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. campbarnard.ca
10th annual Cool Aid Coat Drive drop point at Cool Aid鈥檚 Labour Pool, 465 Swift St., near Wharf, weekdays, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. to January. Closed Dec. 25-29. 250-388-9296.
Craft fairs
Art in the Barn Gallery, 4578 Hughes Rd., Christmas shopping daily 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to Dec. 31. artinthebarn.net
Little Gems Holiday Arts & Craft Fair at the Victoria Arts Council (VAC) located at the Bay Centre, 636 Fort St., daily to
Dec. 20, Saturday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. vicartscouncil.ca
Holiday 鈥淧op Up鈥� Market at Bastion Square, Friday, 2-8; Saturday and Sunday, noon-4:30 to Dec. 17; Dec. 18-24, noon-4:30 p.m. weather permitting. bastionsquare.ca
Christmas Craft Fair at St. Joseph鈥檚 Church, Dec. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 753 Burnside West.
Cedar Hill Middle School Christmas Market & Silent Auction, Dec. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 3910 Cedar Hill Rd.
Copper Owl's 4th Annual Christmas Market, Dec. 17, noon-6 p.m. 1900 Douglas St. Cost: $2 or non-perishable food item. Adults only.
Markets
Duncan Farmers' Market, Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. year round at Downtown Duncan in City Square and on adjacent streets. duncanfarmersmarket.ca
Moss Street Market, Indoor Winter Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-noon, November through March. Garry Oak Room, 1335 Thurlow Rd. MossStreetMarket.com
Victoria Public Market, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at 6-1701 Douglas St. victoriapublicmarket.com
