18th Annual Victoria Dragon Boat Festival, today and Sunday in the Inner Harbour. Races 8: 30 a.m. -4: 30 p.m. today, entertainment continues to 10 p.m. On Sunday, races 8: 30 a.m.-4 p.m., entertainment goes til 6 p.m. Other events Sunday, Breast Cancer Survivors' Race and Pink Carnation Toss at noon.
See victoriadragonboat.com
India Mela 2012, by the India sa国际传媒 Cultural Association. Enjoy Bhangra beats, traditional music, dancing and performances, fashion show, Indian cuisine and Sunday performance by A-Slam and Bollywood Hungama. Today, 11 a.m.10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.8 p.m. in Centennial Square.
Details at iccavictoria.com
Vime Train Run at Saanich Historical Artifacts Society, 7321 Lochside Dr., off Island View Rd., today and Sunday, noon-3 p.m.
Go to vime.ca
Animal Tales based on tales by Aesop, Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, for children 4 and up at the Chemainus Theatre Festival, to Aug. 25. Tickets: $12/family pack buy three get one free.
Tel. 1-800-565-7738 or visit chemainustheatre.ca
Summer Kindergym, drop-in at Henderson Recreation Centre, Saturdays 11 a.m.-noon to Aug. 25. Cost: $5.25. See recreation.oakbay.ca
Super Saturdays: Wild About Books Day - Animal books, funny books, science books, dinosaur books and more. Join us for activities, prizes and fun, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Children's Bookshop, 2442 Beacon Ave., Sidney (beside Tanner's Books). Tel. 250-656-2345 or tannersbooks.com
Daddy Days (Moms and caregivers are also welcome) with children's crafts, free beverages, every Saturday, noon-2 p.m. with story times by the Library of Greater Victoria at 12: 30 p.m. Uptown's Town Plaza at 3440 Saanich Rd. See shopuptown.ca
2012 Motorcar Gathering in support of Queen Alexandra Foundation for Children. Annual Car Picnic re-invented with spectacular cars, music, food, fun and family. Sunday, 10 a.m.2 p.m. at 2400 Arbutus Rd. By donation. Tel. 250-519-6935.
Woodpecker Whittlings,a guided walk to learn about woodpeckers for kids 5 and up at Francis/King Regional Park. Sunday, 1-2: 30 p.m. Meet at Francis/King Nature Centre off Mann Road. CRD Parks programs, tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks
Multicultural Food Fair, Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Cook Street Village Activity Centre, 1-380 Cook St. Donation; cookstreetvillageactivitycentre.ca
Chinatown Night Market: The Night of the Sevens, Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. on lower Fisgard Street. Details at chinatownnightmarket.ca
Mystery Creature, a guided walk for ages 5 and up at Coles Bay Regional Park. Wednesday, 10-11: 30 a.m., meet at kiosk in parking lot off Inverness Road. CRD Parks programs, tel. 250-478-3344 or crd.bc.ca/parks
