Esquimalt Centennial Community Celebration, featuring music on two stages, with community displays, historic walks, food vendors, a beverage garden, a kids' zone with entertainers and more. Today, 11 a.m.-9: 30 p.m. at Esquimalt Gorge Park. Free. See esquimaltcentennial2012.ca
Sooke Fall Fair, featuring local art, music, food, the Great Sookeini Race and more. Today, 1-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.4 p.m. in downtown Sooke; sookefallfair.ca
St. Luke's Fantastic Fun Day, an event for the whole community with music, children's events, arts and crafts, food and guided tours of the churchyard by Pam Gaudio. Today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd. Free. Contact: [email protected] or go to stlukesvictoria.ca
Moon of Harvest, Season of Mist, a guided walk with guest CRD Regional Parks' naturalist, Joe Percival through the trails of Witty's Lagoon Regional Park, 1-2: 30 p.m., to discover how autumn brings changes. Meet at the nature centre off Metchosin Road. Five years and up. CRD Parks programs, tel. 2504783344 or crd.bc.ca/parks
Scouts sa国际传媒 Registration, Saturday, Sept. 8, and Saturday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Moss Street Market. Register for Scouts sa国际传媒's active, outdoors-based programs for girls and boys aged 5 and up. fvscouts.ca
Metchosin Day, with more than 100 vendors, all-day entertainment, children's events, hay rides, demonstrations and much more. Sunday at Metchosin Municipal Grounds, behind Fire Hall on Happy Valley Road. Free. Details at district.metchosin.bc.ca
5th annual Vining Street Block Party, with massive garage sale, live entertainment, silent auction, kids' events, barbeque by donation. Sunday, 9 a.m.-6: 30 p.m. at the Vic High School Plaza (Fernwood and Vining). Details on Facebook, tel. 250-995-2696 or [email protected]
Movies On the Hill, outdoor screening of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax behind the Juan de Fuca Library. Sunday, 7: 30-9: 40 p.m. Movie starts around 8: 15 p.m. By donation, with all proceeds to Rotary Picnic Playground. Snack food for purchase. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets; westshorerecreation.com
Salty Sundays. September is Pirate month at the Maritime Museum. Search for the hidden treasure and practice yer pirate speak. Sunday, 1 p.m., 28 Bastion Square. Regular admission prices. Tel. 250-385-4222.
Braefoot Family Fun Night with music, mascots and a barbeque by donation. Tuesday, 5-7: 30 p.m. at Braefoot Park, 1359 McKenzie Ave. RSVP at braefoot.ca/events
Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause. Celebrate with your four-legged friend. Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Clover Point, Dallas Road. Cost: $25. spca.bc.ca/walk
