Featured Events in Sidney

Please note: due to the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of this year's annual and featured events in Sidney have been postponed, cancelled, or significantly modified.

2020 Modified & Online Events

In response to current provincial health orders prohibiting large gatherings, some Sidney events have been able to proceed with modified formats or have moved to online platforms this year. Click on the links below to learn more about these events!

Upcoming Events

• Christmas by the Sea

  Sidney will be a twinkling – and safe – wonderland as the community celebrates the holiday season! Experience festive displays, lighted windows, Candy Cane Lane, a Gingerbread Showcase, and so much more! Visit the Sidney BIA's website to see what's planned for the festive season in Sidney this year.

• 100 Days of Christmas Online Market
  

  Westcoast lmpressions is pleased to present the First Annual Sidney Online Christmas Market, with all your favourite local market vendors. “100 Days of Christmas” is open from September 15 to December 23, 2020.

Past Events

• November 14, 2020 - Tree Appreciation Day
  

  Sidney’s first ever Tree Appreciation Day will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 and the Town has planned a tree sapling giveaway and a tree planting activity to celebrate! Visit the event page for more details.

• November 11, 2020 - Remembrance Day
  

  While Sidney's annual Remembrance Day ceremony will look different this year, event organizers have come together to provide creative and meaningful opportunities for community members to pay their respects, honour sacrifices, and share memories. Visit the event page for more details.
  

• October 23-31, 2020 - Sidney's Halloween Spooktacular
  

  Sidney's Halloween Spooktacular will run from October 23 to October 31! T⁠his year's event features spooky displays throughout Sidney, a drive-in movie experience, special interactive features, exhibits, a community pumpkin patch, contests, and more! Visit www.exploresidney.ca/halloween for more details!

• Sept 20-Oct 18, 2020 - Sidney by the Sea Virtual Run/Walk

  Register now for the Sidney by the Sea Virtual Run! Run or walk the Kids Run, 5k, 8k or 10k between September 20 and October 18th. You can raise money for two charities - Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea and the Saanich Peninsula Hospital & Healthcare Foundation.

• August 16-22, 2020 - Salish Sea Festival: A Week of Lanterns

  ArtSea is offering several opportunities to build-your-own lantern, with online lantern-building tutorials and small, in-person workshops. During the week of August 16th to 22nd, everyone can participate in building community spirit by lighting up their lanterns (with battery-operated lights) each night at 7pm.

• July 16, July 25 & Aug. 4, 2020 - StoryWalks

  Saanich Peninsula Literacy is offering families FREE self-guided StoryWalks between in Sidney, Central Saanich, and North Saanich this summer. A StoryWalk allows you to enjoy stories in the outdoors. As you stroll along the path, you visit each page and enjoy the story in nature, with your family.
  - July 16, 10 am - 2 pm, Dominion Brook Park, North Saanich
  - July 25, 10 am - 2 pm, Centennial Park, Central Saanich
  - August 4, 10 am - 2 pm, Iroquois Park, Sidney

• Summer 2020 - ArtSea Virtual Artist Tour

  ArtSea Virtual Artist Tour is a collection of short videos that simulate a visit to the studios of local artists and artisans. View their recent work, watch artist demonstrations, and learn about their inspirations, joys, and reasons why they are drawn to produce the work they love.

• Summer 2020 - Sidney Street Market Online

  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sidney Street Market has unfortunately been cancelled for the 2020 season. However, you can now browse and support your favourite Sidney Street Market vendors online! Visit the Sidney Street Market's online vendor page to explore Sidney Street Market vendors and their wonderful products.

• July 1, 2020 - Canada Day Live from the Mary Winspear

  A virtual Canada Day celebration streaming live on July 1, 2020 at 3:00 pm!

• May 8, 2020 - VE Day

  A small ceremony to recognize the 75th Anniversary of VE Day took place at the Memorial Fountain at the Mary Winspear Centre, with physical distancing in practice, and it was filmed to share virtually.

Annual Events in Sidney

Sidney has many wonderful annual events each year. The list below provides an overview of the events that take place each year in Sidney.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of these events have been postponed, cancelled, or will be significantly modified this year.

To see what other events are happening around town, visit the following websites:

• Sidney BIA Calendar of Events
• Peninsula Celebrations Society
• Sidney Museum & Archives
• ArtSea Community Arts Council
• Mary Winspear Centre
• Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea