The Henderson Fall Family Festival, Friday, 5: 30-8: 30 p.m. at Henderson Recreation Centre. Detail recreation.oakbay.bc
Extreme Teen Swim: Minute to Win It, Friday, 8-10 p.m. at Panorama Recreation Centre. panoramarecreation.ca
Ukrainian Supper, Friday, 508 p.m. at Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas St. Cost: $13 per plate. Tel. 250-475-2585.
Diamonds are Forever: Monte Carlo night, a fundraiser at Viscount Aero Centre, 9800 McDonald Park Rd., Sidney, Friday, 7-11 p.m. Cost: $75. rotary-montecarlo.ca
Culture Days at The Belfry Theatre, 1291 Gladstone Ave., Friday through Sunday. Enjoy tours, readings, Puente Puppets, workshops , storytelling, POV Sing with the Opera and much more. Details at belfry.bc.ca/ special-performances/culture-days/
Culture Days in the Cowichan Valley, Friday through Sunday with events for the whole family. cowichantheatre.bc.ca
UVic 50th Anniversary Festival. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-midnight. Details: uvic.ca/anniversary/festival
2012 Harvest of Music at the Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Rd. W., Qualicum Beach, daily to Sunday with multiple concerts from noon-1 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. daily except Sunday, 2: 30-4: 30 p.m. Tickets from $10-$16. Details harvestofmusic.com
Think Pink! Annual Breast Cancer Fundraiser in Memory of Mom at Romeo's Place, 1581 Hillside Ave., Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. A free block party event with entertainment and activities for all ages. thinkpink2020.com
Victoria in 1862 Symposium. Historians present two days of fascinating talks on Victoria in 1862 at Oddfellows Hall, 1315 Douglas St., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $105 for two days. victoriahistoricalsociety.bc.ca
Moon Festival at Gordon Head Recreation Centre and Lambrick Park, Saturday, 6-9 p.m. with traditional dance and music plus kites and lantern procession. Free. Family event with mooncake and tea, lantern-making for kids at 3 p.m. saanich.ca
Basset Hound Picnic, Saturday at Dominion Brook Park, East Saanich Road, 10: 30 a.m. Blessing of the Pets, 11 a.m. Picnic. Bring nibble and drinks plus $5 per dog.
My First Apple Pie with Amy Bronee at Vic West Community Centre, 521 Craigflower Rd., Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $25. Register at victoriawest.ca
Dragon Boat Racing: Introduction Saturday, 1-4 p.m. at Vic West Community Centre, 521 Craigflower Rd. Cost: $25. Register at victoriawest.ca
Nanaimo Arte de Carnavale at Diana Krall Plaza, Saturday, 11a.m. -8 p.m. Join us for this colourful fun-filled event with visual and performing arts, live music, period costumes, ethnic foods and activities for all ages. Tel. 250-729-9332.
Fall Fairfield, a neighbourhood harvest festival with arts, culture, music and more presented by Fairfield Gonzales Community Association at 1330 Fairfield Rd., Saturday, 1-5 p.m. fairfieldcommunity.ca
Saltspring Island Farm Tour, Saturday and Sunday. Details: saltspringfarmtour.com
Welcome Wagon events, Saturday at the Comfort Hotel and Conference Centre. Welcome Wagon Baby Showers, 11 a.m. and Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase at 3 p.m.
Emergency Preparedness Workshop, Saturday at St. Luke's Hall, 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd., 10-11: 30 a.m. Free. Register at 250-477-6741or [email protected]
Milner Gardens fall plant sale, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 2179 West Island Hwy., Qualicum Beach. milnergardens.org
Fifth Annual Chef Survival Challenge at Madrona Farm, 4317 Blenkinsop Rd. Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Cost: $40/$100 family. chefsurvivalchallenge.com
Wonder Sunday for Families: Crafting with Archives at the Royal sa国际传媒 Museum, Sunday, 1-3 p.m. royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Victoria Dachshund meet-up group walk at Thetis Lake, Sunday, 10 a.m. Meet at main parking lot. vicoriadachsunds.weebly.com
Farewell to the Orange Hall, 1620 Fernwood Rd., Sunday, 2 p.m. A spectacular wake with Paul O'Brien and a music jam for everyone who brings an instrument. Tickets: $15 advance. $20 door. Tel. 250-294-6040 or orangehallfarewell.evenbrite.com
Sustainable Saanich Food Fest, Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Saanich Municipal Hall, upper parking area. A family event to celebrate local food. saanich.ca
Wild Mushrooms, an introduction for adults at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary weekly to Nov. 21. Cost: $20/$25/class. Register at 250-479-0211. Sunday: 9 a.m-noon Richard Winder: Mushroom Field Taxonomy 1.
Fisherman's Wharf Park Community Celebration explore the new features: play equipment, sandy beach area, plaza with seating, rain garden and more on Tuesday, 11 a.m.-noon. Free. victoria.ca
International Day of Non-Violence, Tuesday at First Metropolitan United Church, 932 Balmoral Rd., 7-9 p.m. departmentofpeace.ca
Stories From Kenya: A public information event about the projects supported by positively AFRICA-VIDEA. Tuesday, 7-9 pm, Room 234 in the Wilna Thomas Cultural Centre, Camosun's Lansdowne Campus. Tel. 250-598-0708 or positivelyafrica.org.
Every Step Counts, the walking and running program for individuals experiencing challenges with mental health, addictions, social isolation and poverty, annual music and foodie fundraiser at the Atrium, Thursday, 6-9 p.m. Tickets at 250-882-5261 or CoolAid.org/atrium
Artifact or Artifiction a fundraising event with archive games at Royal sa国际传媒 Museum, Thursday, 6 p.m. Tickets: $175. Tel. 250-387-7222 or royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/gala
Envisioning the World: the First Printed Maps, 1472-1700 exhibit Thursday through Jan. 27 at the Royal sa国际传媒 Museum.
