2023 Sooke Events Calendar

Sooke hosts numerous annual festivals and community events throughout the year, creating a rich offering of arts, music, recreation, sports and cultural activites.
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Sooke Country Market

Sooke Country Market

Saturdays, 10am – 2pm
Now until October 7, 2023
John Philips Park, Otter Point Road

We 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.

Hot Flash Comedy Show - Sep 23, 2023 - Sooke BC Event

Hot Flash Comedy

Sat, Sep 23 • 7pm
Sooke Community Theatre
6218 Sooke Road

An evening of stand-up comedy with headliner Syd Bosel, host Helen Schneiderman and special guest Elyott Ryan, featuring Christine Hackman. Fundraiser for improvements for the Sooke Community Theatre.
Tickets $30

Sooke Apple Festival

Sooke Apple Festival

Sun, Sep 24 • 10am – 3pm
Sunriver Community Garden
2380 Phillips Road, Sooke

7th Annual family-friendly celebration of harvests, local foods and community. All things apple including apple pie auction; heritage apples, pie and candied apples for sale; kids activities and more.
Admission by Donation

PoSH Improv

PoSH Improv

Tue, Sep 26 • 7–9pm
Royal Canadian Legion
6726 Eustace Road

Players of Sooke Harbour (PoSH) Improv performs for the public. (Improv workshops are completed for the summer, but look for more again in autumn!)
Admission by Donation

Sooke Garden Club Meetings

Sooke Garden Club Meetings

Wed, Sep 27 • 7–9pm
Rose of Lima Catholic Church
2191 Townsend Road

Interested in gardening in our growing zone? The Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members and is once again meeting in person on the fourth Wednesday of the month except June-Aug and Dec.

Sooke Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Support Group

Sooke Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Support Group

Sat, Sep 30 • 1–3pm
Sooke Library
6671 Waddams Way

Local Sooke support group for Fibromyalgia and chronic pain meets in the private room at the Sooke Library every second Saturday.

Sooke Lions Club presents Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

Sat, Oct 7 • 5:30–10:30pm
Sooke Community Hall
2037 Shields Road

Presented by the Sooke Lions Club. Authentic German dinner and musical entertainment by Ron Sera.
Adults Only $30pp

Sooke Folk Music Society presents Shari Ulrich

Shari Ulrich Concert

Sat, Oct 21 • 7–9:30pm
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
1962 Murray Road

Sooke Folk Music Society presents Shari Ulrich as a concert event in place of this month's coffee house open stage.
Tickets $TBA

Sooke Folk Music Society Coffee House Open Stage

Coffee House Open Stage

Sat, Oct 21 • 7–10pm
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
1962 Murray Road

Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music on the third Saturday of each month. Doors 6:30pm. Open stage 7:00pm, followed by monthly featured performer, Janice Jo Lee Trio.
Tickets $10 • Performers FREE

Sooke Garden Club Meetings

Sooke Garden Club Meetings

Wed, Oct 25 • 7–9pm
Rose of Lima Catholic Church
2191 Townsend Road

Interested in gardening in our growing zone? The Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members and is once again meeting in person on the fourth Wednesday of the month except June-Aug and Dec.

Halloween Bonfire and Fireworks

Halloween Bonfire & Fireworks

Tue, Oct 31, 6:30–8:00pm
Camp Barnard • FREE
3202 Young Lake Road

Sponsored by the Otter Point Fire Department. Hot Chocolate and hot dogs for everyone. Halloween goodie bags for the kids. Fireworks at 7:30pm.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day

Sat, Nov 11 • 10:30am
Sooke Legion
6726 Eustace Road

Parade begins marching 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.

Food Safe Courses

Food Safe Courses

Sat, Nov 4 • 9am – 5pm
Edward Milne Community School
6218 Sooke Road

EMCS Programs offers Food Safe Certification. Learn how to avoid food borne illnesses through food safety techniques in the kitchen. See website for full course schedule, prices and registration info.

All Sooke Arts and Crafts Show

All Sooke Arts & Crafts
Christmas Show

Fri, Nov 17 • 12–7pm
Sat, Nov 18 • 10am – 5pm
Sun, Nov 19 • 10am – 4pm
Sooke Community Hall
2037 Shields Road

Over 60 vendors and participants including fine arts, crafts, ceramics, jewelry, seasonal baking, local honey and preserves, and community groups displays.

First Aid Courses

First Aid Courses

Sat/Sun, Nov 18/19 • 9am – 5pm
Edward Milne Community School
6218 Sooke Road

EMCS Programs offers Standard First Aid, CPR-C and Emergency First Aid certification, valid for three years. See website for full course schedule, prices and registration info.

Sooke Celebrates: 2023 Business Excellence Awards

Sooke Celebrates: 2023 Business Excellence Awards

Sat, Nov 18 • 7–10pm
EMCS Community Theatre
6218 Sooke Road

Celebrate the outstanding businesses and individuals that contribute to Sooke's success. Enjoy a classy jazz performance by West Coast Cabaret and hilarious comedy from former Sooke resident Kevin Banner. Beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres.
Tickets TBA

Sooke Garden Club Meetings

Sooke Garden Club Meetings

Wed, Nov 22 • 7–9pm
Rose of Lima Catholic Church
2191 Townsend Road

Interested in gardening in our growing zone? The Sooke Garden Club welcomes new members and is once again meeting in person on the fourth Wednesday of the month except June-Aug and Dec.

Sooke Harbour Players presents Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood - Sooke.org Events

Robin Hood and Babes in the Wood

Fri-Sat, Nov 24-26
Fri-Sat, Dec 1-3
Sooke Community Theatre
6218 Sooke Road

Sooke Harbour Players presents a fresh take on this classic combo of two famous tales, packed with adventure and laughs aplenty.
Tickets $TBA

Wishes and Gifts Art Show

Wishes & Gifts Show

Nov — Dec, 2023 TBA
Sooke Art Gallery
Corner of Sooke & Church Roads

Over 20 Sooke Arts Council artisans offering meaningful unique holiday gifts. Shop local and buy quality and variety for all the special people in your life.

Winter Market and Moss Cottage Christmas

Winter Market & Moss Cottage Christmas

Sat, Dec 2 • 11am – 4pm
Sooke Region Museum
2070 Phillips Road

Aunt Tilly will lead tours of Moss Cottage, decorated for the season in 1902 style. The winter market features 100% locally-made artisan products.
FREE Admission

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa

December TBA
Sooke Legion
6726 Eustace Road

More info TBA

Sooke Christmas Parade

Sooke Christmas Parade

Sun, Dec 2, 2023
Sooke Town Centre
FREE Family Fun

See Santa and more parade through our town core from Sooke Elementary to Townsend Road. Produced by the Sooke Lions Club with help from Sooke District Lioness Lions & Sooke Harbourside Lions.

Christmas Craft Fair & Artisan Market

December 2023 TBA
Sooke Community Hall
2037 Shields Road

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2024 Sooke Events Calendar

Sooke Polar Bear Swim

Sooke Polar Bear Swim

Jan 1, 2024
Whiffen Spit Park

Registration at 11:30am, swim at Noon. Hot chocolate served afterwards. Sponsored by our Otter Point Fire Association.

Sooke Beer Festival

Sooke Beer Festival

Fri, Feb TBA • 7–10pm
Sat, Feb TBA • 6–9pm
Sooke Community Hall
2037 Shields Road

Sample craft beer and spirits from local breweries, distilleries and other craft beverage companies. Live music, food for purchase and a good time!
Tickets $TBA

Sooke Seedy Saturday

Seedy Saturday

March 2024 • 10am — 3pm
Sooke Community Hall
2037 Sheilds Road

This family-friendly local food growing event showcases seed and plant vendors, seed exchange, wild harvesters, food artisans, educational displays and kids activities.
$5 suggested donation

Sookearama

Sookearama

April 2024 TBA • 10am — 4pm
SEAPARC Leisure Complex
2168 Phillips Road

Business and trade show showcasing local Sooke businesses, concession and live entertainment. 100+ booths available.
FREE admission

Sooke Country Market

Sooke Country Market

April 20 — October 5, 2024
Saturdays, 10am – 2pm
John Philips Park, Otter Point Road

We 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.

Sooke Garden Club Annual Plant Sale

Sooke Garden Club
Annual Plant Sale

Sat, May 11 • 10am — 2pm
Evergreen Centre

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.

Annual Rubber Duck Race

Rubber Duck Race

May TBA
Sooke River Flats

Watch the rubber ducks go streaming down the Sooke River — what a quacky whacky way to go! Typically hosted annually in May, registration is at 11:30am and the ducks race at noon.

Sooke Night Market

Sooke Night Market

June 6 — Sep 5, 2024
Thursdays, 5–8pm
Sooke Region Museum
2070 Phillips Road

Founded in 2014 and returning in June, Sooke Night Market operates every Thursday evening during summertime at the Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips Road.

Sooke Region Museum Open House and Salmon BBQ

Sooke Region Museum Annual Open House & Salmon BBQ

June 2024 • 12–3pm
Sooke Region Museum
2070 Phillips Road

All welcome to enjoy behind-the-scenes museum tours, delicious alder-smoked salmon BBQ and other treats.
FREE Admission
Limited food tickets for purchase

Sooke Canada Day

Sooke Canada Day

July 1, 2024

Annual Canada Day celebrations previously held at the Sooke River Campground included live music, games, kids entertainment and fireworks.

Sooke Philharmonic Fling

Sooke Philharmonic Fling

July 2024 • 2:30–4:30pm
Ed MacGregor Park
6700 block, West Coast Road

Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra presents this free, magical music-in-the-park event at Ed MacGregor Park. 50/50 Draw. All welcome.
Admission by Donation

Sookapalooza

Sookapalooza

July 2024 • 3pm – Midnight
17 Mile House Pub
5126 Sooke Road

One-day music festival featuring live bands in the backyard of the historic 17 Mile House Pub.
Adults $TBA

Sooke Fine Arts Show

Sooke Fine Arts Show

July — Aug 2024 TBA
SEAPARC Leisure Complex
2168 Phillips Road

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 $15 • Seniors $10

All Sooke Day Family Picnic

All Sooke Day Family Picnic

Sat, Aug TBA • 9am – 7pm
Fred Milne Park
2249 Sooke River Road

Pancake breakfast and all day event showcasing Laughing Loggers Show, live music, beer garden, salmon BBQ, kid zone and local vendors. Presented by Sooke Community Association and Sooke Lions Club.
FREE Family Event

Sooke Music Festival

Sooke Music Festival

Fri–Sun, Aug/Sep TBA
John Phillips Memorial Park
2197 Otter Point Road

A family-friendly, live music and arts festival held in the heart of Sooke, featuring performers Pink Mountaintops, Kuba Oms, Roots Roundup, Apex Breaks and Zenon. Admission by food bank donation to Sep 1st pre-event at the Sooke Legion.
Sat/Sun FREE

Beach Art at Whiffin Spit

Beach Art at Whiffin Spit

Sat, Sep 7 • 12–3pm
Whiffin Spit Park
1500-block Whiffen Spit Road

Presented by Sooke Arts Council, join us on Whiffin Spit for our annual event to create artworks from driftwood, stones, seaweed and other natural items found on the beach. Register between 11am and noon to participate.
FREE family fun

Sooke Fall Fair

Sooke Fall Fair

Sat–Sun, Sep 7-8
Sooke Community Hall
2037 Shields Road

Established in 1913 and held in the historic Sooke Community Hall, 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



Cancelled until further notice

Sooke Secret Garden Tour

Sooke Secret Garden Tour

June 2023 Cancelled

The once-annual Sooke Secret Gardens Tour was a major fundraiser for the Sooke Philharmonic Society and has always delighted gardening fans as it has evolved over the years. Unfortunately cancelled until further notice, but you can still view the 2021 virtual tour.


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