Weekly class by local yoga instructor Heather Fraser in Shirley, a small community 20 minutes drive past Sooke. B.Y.O.Mat
$15 DROP-IN
Presented by Sooke Region Communities Health Network, join other folks aged 55+ for friendships, conversation, entertainment and fun in the Sooke Community Hall dining room. Coffee, tea and treats provided. First Tuesday every month is BINGO!
FREE
EMCS Programs welcomes new and experienced players, from youth to senior. Equipment provided; all you need is a good pair of non-marking court/running shoes and enthusiasm.
Ages 11-13 6:00-7:30pm
Ages 14+ 7:30-9:00pm
$5 Dropin
Cards in the air at 6:30 pm. Try your poker luck! Limited to the first 30 people. Grill 54 is open until 8:30pm.
$25 BUY-IN
Hosted by 60 Watt Trivia. Tease your brain to win! Suggested team size is 4 people, but you can participate solo or join a team. Grill 54 is open until 8:30pm.
FREE Admission
Empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Anyone can attend up to 3 meetings for free. Meetings are weekly except in July and August, when it is every second week.
EMCS Society and Sooke Badminton Club welcomes novices to experts, from youth to seniors. Racquets available for those experimenting with the sport. All you need is a good pair of non-marking court/running shoes and enthusiasm. Beginners 6:00-7:15pm. Advanced 7:15-9:00pm.
Adults $5 • Youth FREE
Founded in 2014, Sooke Night Market operates every Thursday evening through summer until August 28. Enjoy local vendors, live music, food trucks and explore the museum's outdoor exhibits.
FREE Admission
Connect with other families and strengthen early literacy skills with songs, rhymes, stories and more. Best suited for ages under 5, but all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE
Connect with other families and strengthen early literacy skills with songs, rhymes, stories and more. Best suited for ages 0-2, but all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE
EMCS Programs welcomes new and experienced players of all ages. Equipment provided; all you need is a good pair of non-marking court/running shoes and enthusiasm.
Youth under 16 6:00-7:00pm.
Ages 16+ 7:00-9:00pm.
$2 Dropin
Starting at 8pm. Grill 54 is open 4–8:30pm.
FREE Admission
Local vendors make it, bake it or grow it! Seasonal local produce from the gardens of Sooke and locally made products and crafts. New vendors always welcome. Rain or shine every Saturday until October 11, 2025.
Drop-in crafting workshop in the multipurpose room. Registration not required. Suitable for ages 3-12 years, but all ages welcome.
FREE
Drop-in weekly with your knitting, crochet or other fibre arts projects and enjoy the company of fellow fibre arts enthusiasts!
FREE
Draw tickets are $1 each; buy as many as you want to enter any of the 12 draws, as many times, as you like! All proceeds support local veterans and charities. Bring a bag to carry home winnings. Everyone welcome; Legion membership not required.
Come early for the Meat Draw and 50/50 Draw at 2:30 pm. Enjoy dinner at Grill 54, open until 8:30pm.
FREE ADMISSION
Local Sooke support group for Fibromyalgia and chronic pain meets in the private room at the Sooke Library every second Saturday.
Weather permitting, hop aboard one of two Spanish longboat replicas, crafted here in Sooke, for a unique and exciting rowing experience. Get fresh air and exercise, and see marine wildlife and local sights from the water. Instruction and life jackets provided.
Drop-in $15
Children and families welcome to drop-in for an afternoon exploring activities relating to science, technology, engineering, arts and math a.k.a. STEAM.
FREE Family Fun
Description TBA
FREE Admission
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members to meet the fourth Wednesday of each month, except summer, returning in September. This month's topic: Edible Landscape Design with Joshua Clae Wagler.
Membership $15/year
EMCS Society offers Food Safe Certification. Learn how to avoid food borne illnesses through food safety techniques in the kitchen. Upon successful completion of testing, participants receive 5-Year BC Food Safe Certification from VIHA.
Registration $99 +GST
Although there is no guarantee, many household items are repairable — including small electric appliances, fabrics, bikes and toys. Presented by Zero Waste Sooke, the Repair Cafe is an opportunity to learn new skills and build community.
FREE
Founded in 2014, Sooke Night Market operates every Thursday evening through summer until August 28. Enjoy local vendors, live music, food trucks and explore the museum's outdoor exhibits.
FREE Admission
Sooke District Lioness Lions presents the Annual Garage Sale of gently used items to support the great community causes championed by Sooke Lions Clubs.
FREE Admission
Presented by the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra and Sooke Arts Council. Delighting gardening and music fans alike for over 20 years, this annual fundraiser returns as a two-day tour for the second time; showcasing 10 local gardens, 6 artisan studios, 4 special destinations, and music by Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra members, rain or shine.
Tickets $45
Presented by the District of Sooke as its 25th Anniversary of incorporation. This family-friendly event is a chance to gather, connect and honour both the rich history and exciting future of Sooke as a community.
FREE Admission
Sooke Legion presents Hawaiian Night with the Take Cover band. Grill 54 open until 8:00pm. No cover charge as a thank you to all Branch 54 supporters!
FREE Admission
Sooke Legion hosts Bluegrass Open Mic every third Sunday from September until June. Everyone welcome.
FREE Admission
Presented by Sooke Youth Theatre Company. Pack your suitcases, climb aboard, and cast off for this amusing and lighthearted musical that originally premiered on Broadway in 1934. Bon Voyage!
Adults $20 • Youth $12 • Under 5 FREE
Visit historic Woodside Farm to explore the gardens, visit the animals and walk through the apple tree maze, all while snacking on pick-and-eat seasonal fresh produce.
$15 Adults • $10 Children (2-14)
Children <2 FREE
Sooke Region Historical Society welcomes all to enjoy behind-the-scenes museum tours, delicious alder-smoked salmon BBQ and other treats.
FREE Admission
Limited food tickets for purchase
Weekly Sunday market featuring the local food and artisan vendors of Shirley, a small community 20 minutes drive west of Sooke.
FREE Admission
Presented by the Sooke Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce and District of Sooke, Canada Day Celebrations include outdoor games, kids entertainment, food trucks and concession, local vendors and more.
FREE Admission
Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra presents this annual free outdoor concert. Enjoy this magical music-in-the-park event at Sooke's seaside Ed MacGregor Park. Associate Conductor of the SPO David Stewart is excited to conduct his first Fling. Bring picnics, chairs or blankets to sit on the grass. Sooke Rotary Club will also operate a concession with sweet treats.
Admission by Donation
Visit historic Woodside Farm to explore the gardens, visit the animals and walk through the apple tree maze, all while snacking on pick-and-eat seasonal fresh produce.
$15 Adults • $10 Children (2-14)
Children <2 FREE
Running annually since 1986, SFAS showcases over 380 artworks by established and emerging artists from Vancouver Island and BC's Coastal Islands. Over 9000 visitors attend to view the gallery, watch artist demos and talks, and enjoy local musicians.
Adults $17 • Seniors $12
Seniors Tea at the Sooke Fine Arts Show. Seniors get tea and scones with entry, everyone else pays just $5 extra.
Adults $17 • Seniors $12
Coinciding with the Thursday Night Market at the Sooke Museum, the Sooke Fine Arts Show is open late.
$5 after 5:00pm for everyone
Running annually since 1986, SFAS showcases over 380 artworks by established and emerging artists from Vancouver Island and BC's Coastal Islands. Over 9000 visitors attend to view the gallery, watch artist demos and talks, and enjoy local musicians.
Adults $17 • Seniors $12
Come join the opening party to the all-weekend-long Sooke Music Festival. Performer TBA.
FREE • Donations welcome
This family-friendly, live music and arts festival also has kids play area, vendor village, food trucks and more. See website for full list of performers as the date draws nearer.
FREE • Donations Welcome
Presented by Sooke Community Association. Pancake breakfast and all day event showcasing logging sports show, live music, beer garden, salmon BBQ and food trucks, kid zone with bouncy castles, lots of local vendors and more.
FREE Family Fun
Visit historic Woodside Farm to explore the gardens, visit the animals and walk through the apple tree maze, all while snacking on pick-and-eat seasonal fresh produce.
$15 Adults • $10 Children (2-14)
Children <2 FREE
Shirley Day attracts about 300 people with local food, vendors and crafters; kids activities and play area; live music by local folk band Coal Creek; and demonstrations by Shirley Volunteer Fire Department.
FREE Admission
One-day music festival featuring local live bands in the backyard of the historic 17 Mile House Pub.
Adults $TBA
Established in 1913 and moving to Fred Milne Park this year, residents of all ages are welcome to participate and attend. Agricultural components include produce, flowers, baking, beer and wine, as well as arts and crafts and photography.
Admission by Donation
Join Sooke Arts Council for the annual creation of artworks from driftwood, stones, seaweed and other natural items found on the beach. Registration to participate opens at 11:30am. Cash prizes, live music, member-artists painting en plein air, rock painting for kids and more.
FREE family fun
Visit historic Woodside Farm to explore the gardens, visit the animals and walk through the apple tree maze, all while snacking on pick-and-eat seasonal fresh produce.
$15 Adults • $10 Children (2-14)
Children <2 FREE
Sooke Region Museum presents this NEW EVENT!
Admission TBA
Formerly the Sooke Apple Festival, this annual event is a family-friendly celebration of Sooke's agricultural heritage and the harvest season. Local tree fruit sales, food and vendors market, Silver Rill corn on the cob, live music and kids activities.
FREE • Donations Welcome
Presented by Sooke Lions Club. Help Sooke's RCMP Cst. Mary-Ellen Somerville, who is cycling to raise funds for pediatric cancer research and support. Enjoy a catered dinner, meet Tour de Rock riders, play casino games and win prizes.
Adults $50
Holy Trinity Anglican Church hosts its annual Apple Fest Lunch & Pie Sale. Lunch $5. Slice of pie with ice cream, $5. Selection of fruit pies, $12 each; cherry pie, $15. For more information or orders, phone Liz at 250.642.3172
Everyone welcome to meet and mingle, hear readings from our members, see and purchase books from local authors and enter to win door prizes. Since 2014, SWC offers support, connection and community to writers of all genres and levels.
FREE
FREE Admission
Fundraiser for Sooke Food Bank. Phone Steve Anderson for more info and audition registration: 250.920.6428.
Tickets $TBA
Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music every third Saturday. Open stage followed by this month's featured performance by multi-instrumentalist John Hewitt, a master of poetry and storytelling, arranging and producing.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Halloween costume dressup and dance party with childrens' performance by Mister Mojo. No presale tickets; cash only at the door.
Kids $5 • Adults FREE
Sooke Arts Council presents this workshop with Linda Anderson. Explore several artistic methods including traditional watercolor, modge podge transfers and using botanical foliage as stencils. All supplies provided. Bring a lunch.
$25 Members • Limit 6 People
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members to meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from January through May. This month's topic: Mushrooms with Steve Smith.
Membership $15/year
Sponsored by the Otter Point Firefighters Association. 6:30pm bonfire lit for everyone to warm up and enjoy. Serving hot chocolate and hot dogs for everyone. Halloween candy bags for the kids. Fireworks display over the lake starting at 7:30pm.
FREE Family Fun
Conductor Yariv Aloni presents selected Humperdinck, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky. Featuring soloist Filbert Zhang.
Tickets $28
Parade begins from Evergreen Mall at 10:30am to the Cenotaph at the Sooke Legion, where the ceremony will commence. Refreshments and concession available after the service.
Over 60 vendors and participants including fine arts, crafts, ceramics, jewelry, seasonal baking, local honey and preserves, and community groups displays.
FREE Admission
Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music every third Saturday. Concert only, no open stage this month, featuring performance by JUNO award-winning folk pop duo Big Little Lions.
Tickets $20
Presented by the Sooke Chamber of Commerce, celebrate the outstanding businesses and individuals that contribute to Sooke's success. Enjoy beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres with entertainment by Henrietta Dubet & Honey DewMe and, after the awards, Comedian Katie-Ellen Humphries.
Tickets $40 Early Bird
$45 after Oct 1 • $50 @ Door
Enjoy a buffet dinner, performances by our theatre and choir students, art battle and live art auction, student photography and visual artworks on display in our art gallery, topped off with a dance party!
Adult $TBA • Child/Senior $TBA
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members. Annual General Meeting: elections, prizes and awards. Sweet and savoury holiday celebration.
Membership $15/year
Iconic sounds and memorable night at the Sooke Legion. Grill 54 kitchen and bar open until 8pm.
Members $10 • Non-Members $13 • Door $15
Sooke Fall Fair presents the "biggest little Christmas market." Embrace the season's spirit and discover treasure trove of unique handmade gifts, delightful treats and festive joy.
FREE Admission
Sooke Lions Club provides a breakfast of pancakes, pork sausages, fresh strawberries, orange slices and whipped cream, served with orange juice, hot chocolate, coffee and tea — and, of course, candy canes!
FREE — Donations for the Sooke Christmas Bureau are welcome.
Support local youth vendors ages 7-18, trying their hand at entrepreneurship! Handmade and kid-crafted.
FREE Admission
Sooke Arts Council member-artists offer a variety of lovingly-created small artworks and unique items that are sure to make the perfect heartfelt and meaningful holiday gifts for the special people in your life.
EMCS Music Department presents this annual concert featuring performances by the talented EMCS choir, jazz band and concert band with special guests EMCS Dance and Musical Theatre.
Admission by Donation
EMCS Leadership class hosts this annual food drive and fundraiser to support the Sooke Food Bank with the goal of collecting 10,000 non-perishable food items in a single night.
Crafters, artisans, baked goodies, Santa Paws photos, ugly Christmas sweater contest, tree ornament fundraiser and raffle, and so much more! Over 70 tables to finish all your Christmas shopping. Proceeds donated to Sooke Food Bank.
Free Admission
EMCS Society presents this workshop taught by the talented Horticultural Society member, Lynda Bell. Create a beautiful handmade floral centrepiece to decorate your table this holiday. Proceeds donated to the Sooke Food Bank.
$35 +GST
Sooke Firefighter's Association presents the 31st Annual Sooke Santa Run! Decorated with Christmas lights and playing festive holiday music, four firetrucks loaded with Santa and helpers drive through neighbourhoods to spread holiday cheer and collect donations for the Sooke Food Bank and Sooke Christmas Bureau for local families in need.
Turn everyday objects into magical vessels of light and bring it to the Winter Solstice Lantern Walk at John Philips Memorial Park on Dec 21. All ages welcome.
Wild Mountain's annual winter market returns. Shop locally crafted gifts from a specially curated lineup of local makers and enjoy charcuterie, pastries, and hot and cold drinks.
Drop-in skate with Santa and enjoy the festivities! Toy donations accepted for children at Victoria General Hospital. Limited supply of skate rentals and helmets available.
FREE Admission
Children and families welcome to drop-in for an afternoon exploring activities relating to science, technology, engineering, arts and math a.k.a. STEAM.
FREE Family Fun
Friends of Sooke Parks Society presents the third annual Winter Solstice Lantern Walk. Bring a battery-powered lantern and gather at Sooke Municipal Hall for a beautiful, wintery stroll with free hot chocolate to warm up at the end.
FREE • All Ages
Join family and friends to sing your favourite holiday carols, lead by Choral Evolution. All proceeds donated to Sooke Food Bank. Help support a vital community resource.
Admission by Cash Donation
SEAPARC offers an action-packed week full of games, outdoor exploration, swimming and much more! Drop-off between 8:15-9:00am and pickup between 3:00-3:30pm.
Ages kindergarten to grade 5.
Drop-in skate and enjoy the festivities! Limited supply of skate rentals and helmets available.
FREE Admission
Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Sooke Royal Canadian Legion. Doors 5pm. Three-course buffet dinner 6pm. Dance 8:30pm.
Around 200 swimmers brave the cold waters at Whiffin Spit for the Annual Polar Bear Swim presented by the Otter Point Volunteer Firefighters Association. Registration at 11:30am, swim at noon. Hot chocolate served afterwards.
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members to meet the fourth Thursday of each month from January through May.
Membership $15/year
Presented by Sooke Lions Club, the annual Hard Times Dance returns with live music; a meal of weiners, beans and a bun; and a great way to blow off some post Christmas blues! Casual dress code or hard times costume.
Tickets $10 at Pharmasave, Forbes IDA and West Shack Auto
Watch the game on the big screens. Prize draws and 50/50. Chili and hot dogs available for purchase. Bar opens at noon, kick-off at 3:30pm.
FREE Admission
Sooke Legion presents the iconic tribute Elvis & Friends Entertainment show. Buffet dinner by Chompkins Catering.
Adult $25-45
Free tours of historic Moss Cottage, built in 1869 and the oldest standing pioneer home west of Victoria, and 1910 Triangle Island Lighthouse, located on the grounds.
FREE Family Fun
Annual English High Tea with live music. Be seated at beautifully appointed tables and served sweet and savoury goodies as well as tea and coffee, while you are regaled with a variety of musical favourites.
Tickets $55
Presented by Sooke Region Food CHI, this annual family-friendly local food event features seed, plant and gardening vendors; seed exchange; wild harvesters and food artisans; workshops and educational displays; and kids activities.
$5 suggested donation
Volunteer with the Sooke Fine Arts Show this summer! Learn about the different teams and duties and signup for shifts at this kickoff meeting. Volunteers who complete a shift and get a free day-pass to the show.
Sooke Legion presents Country Night with Wayne Montgomery and Allison Barlow. Grill 54 special of BBQ pulled pork on ciabatta with coleslaw and fries, $15. Doors open 6pm.
Members $15 • Non-Members $20
Description TBA
FREE Admission
Cascadia Concerts presents the Sooke Community Concert Series: Eagle Eyes, an Eagles tribute band who captures the lead and harmony vocals with breath-taking precision.
Doors 7:00pm – Show 8:00pm
Tickets $40
Join Kelsie for a fun evening painting event! Everything is provided and no experience necessary. Guaranteed to be a fun night out with friends, your child (8+), or even solo! Grill 54 kitchen and bar open until 8pm.
Adults $45
Sooke Legion hosts Bluegrass Open Mic every third Sunday from September until June. Everyone welcome.
FREE Admission
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members to meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from January through May. This month's topic: Fruit Trees & More with Bob Duncan.
Membership $15/year
Join Kelsie for a fun evening painting event! Everything is provided and no experience necessary. Guaranteed to be a fun night out with friends, your child (8+), or even solo!
Adults $55 +GST
Sooke Lions Club presents our town's only tradeshow, showcasing over 100 local businesses and organizations including Sooke.org, plus concession and live entertainment.
FREE Admission
Sooke Folk Music Society presents monthly indoor live music every third Saturday. Open stage followed by this month's featured performance by the Seabreeze Trio of guitarist Fraser Kerley, drummer Freddy Brown and bassist Dave Conway, all vocalists too.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
It is more important than ever to donate blood to save lives. Around 50 appointments are available and can be booked online, by downloading the GiveBlood app or by calling toll free 1-888-2DONATE (1-888-236-6283).
17th Annual Duck Day Race presented by Sooke Harbourside Lions Club. Watch over 2000 rubber ducks race down Sooke River! Registration 11:30am. Race 12:00pm. Kids games and activities, scavenger hunt, and concession.
FREE Family Fun
Cascadia Concerts presents the Sooke Community Concert Series: Born Reckless, Vancouver Island's very own country-rockers, a high-energy band that blends the soul of country with the grit of rock.
Doors 7:00pm. Show 8:00pm
Tickets $40
Sooke Pickleball Club presents an exhilarating weekend of pickleball action on six temporary courts set up for this special event. All players must be members of Pickleball Canada.
Entry Fees $60+
Choral Evolution presents Soundtrack of Our Lives. Music and song has the power to bring memories, meaningful moments and feelings back in vivid focus. Including songs by Queen, The Beatles and more.
Adults $25 • Children FREE
The Sooke Community Investment Cooperative, which operates Cafe VOSINO, reviews its past year and looks ahead. Join the co-op to stay informed, share your voice, and connect with the community.
Members FREE
EMCS students present the 2025 Grad Fashion Show, bake sale and silent auction as a fundraiser for prom.
Tickets $12
Outdoors and open to the public. Members are invited to donate plants (well-rooted and labelled), seeds, pots, etc., for sale. Proceeds help fund monthly Sooke Garden Club educational presentations.
FREE Admission
Sooke Folk Music Society presents monthly indoor live music every third Saturday. Open stage followed by this month's featured performance by singer songwriter Daniel Cook.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE
Join Dance Temple for a movement meditation. No prior experience with dance is required, only the willingness to explore movement in a group setting, dancing solo or with others.
Adults $15-25 • Kids/Seniors FREE
Sooke Legion hosts Bluegrass Open Mic every third Sunday from September until June. Everyone welcome.
FREE Admission
Join Kelsie for a fun evening painting event! Everything is provided and no experience necessary. Guaranteed to be a fun night out with friends, your child (8+), or even solo!
Adults $55 +GST
Sooke Legion presents the Soul Shakers. Doors 6:30pm. Music 8:00pm.
Members $15 • Non-Members $20
Interested in gardening in our growing zone? Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members to meet the fourth Wednesday of each month, except summer, returning in September. This month's topic: Edible Landscape Design with Joshua Clae Wagler.
Membership $15/year
EMCS Society offers Food Safe Certification. Learn how to avoid food borne illnesses through food safety techniques in the kitchen. Upon successful completion of testing, participants receive 5-Year BC Food Safe Certification from VIHA.
Registration $99 +GST
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