Festival of Trees - Dec 4, 2016 - Jan 4, 2017

Every year, Sooke Festival of Trees transforms SEAPARC Leisure Complex into a lush forest of beautifully decorated trees to raise funds for BC Children's Hospital. Come out and see the 2016 Sooke Festival of Trees from December 4, 2016 - January 4, 2017!

Skate with Santa - December 18, 2016

Skate with Santa and enjoy holiday inspired crafts and refreshments at the Seaparc Leisure Complex Dec 18 from 10:30-12:30pm. Admission by donation - food or cash for the Sooke Food Bank. Call 250-642-8000 for more information

A Celtic Christmas - December 17, 2016

The Sooke Community Choir, together with the band Celtic Reflections, is bringing the spirit of a Celtic Christmas to the Sooke Community Hall on Friday December 16 and Saturday December 17 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday December 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets are available in Sooke at Shoppers Drug Mart, at the Stick in the Mud Coffee House and at the door.

Annie, The Musical - Nov 25-27 and Dec 2-4, 2016

Annie, The Musical performed by the Sooke Harbour Players at EMCS Sooke Community Theatre. Nov 25-27 and Dec 2-4, Fridays 7:30pm, Saturdays 2pm & 7:30pm, Sundays 2pm. Tickets $20 at Shoppers (Sooke & Langford), Stick in the Mud, EMCS Program Office & Victoria.ca

Christmas Craft Fair - Nov 18-20, 2016

2016 Annual Christmas Craft Fair Nov 18 1-8pm, Nov 19 10-5pm, Nov 20 10-5pm at the Sooke Community Hall. FREE admission, 85 vendors on 2 floors, wheelchair accessible, photos with Santa. AllSookeArtsAndCrafts.com for more info

Halloween Dance - Oct 29, 2016

Halloween Howler Dance with Live Band SuperSauce, at the Sooke Community Hall. Doors open 8:30pm, Show 9pm-1am. Tickets $10 in advance at Shoppers, The Stick and Sooke River Store, or $15 at the door. Prize for best costume!

Sooke Fall Fair - Sept 10-11, 2016

Saturday Sept 10 from 1-6pm and Sunday Sept 11 from 10am-5pm, at the Sooke Community Hall and Upper Legion Hall. This year's theme - Full of Beans - keeping it's finger on the pulse of the community.

Beach Art - Sept 3, 2016

Free event Saturday September 3 from 12-3pm. A contest to see which team can put together the best art from found objects on the beach. Prizes awarded. Open to all age groups. For more information contact Lynda Slater sookearts@gmail.com

Sooke Music Festival and Fundraiser - August 27, 2016

An all-ages free family & community event Saturday, August 27th 2-8pm at John Phillips Park, behind Speedsource Fitness. This open-air event features Gord Phillips and other local entertainment. Incl vendors, kids activities, Zumba in the Park, food trucks, bottle and food drive, a silent auction and more! Fundraising for Hannah Day and Sooke Food Bank.

Sooke Fine Arts Show - July 22 to Aug 1, 2016

The Sooke Fine Arts Show provides the opportunity for the finest artists from Vancouver Island and BC’s coastal islands to showcase and sell their work. The Show, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2016, is Vancouver Island’s longest-running juried fine art show and the Island’s premier summer arts event. At SEAPARC Leisure Complex sfas@sookefinearts.com for more info

Sooke Country Market - Saturdays May to October, 2016

10am-2pm. Otter Point Road at Eustace Road. Rain or shine there's always an array of vendors showcasing fresh grown produce, plant starts, seeds and preserves, home baked breads, pastries and nourishing snacks. Fine artists and craftsmen enhance the festive market with body care products, unique handcrafted jewelry, knitted creations and unique west coast inspired art. New vendors, musicians and non-profits are welcome!

Sooke Youth Show Choir presents Aladdin - June 24 to 26, 2016

Sooke Youth Show Choir presents a musical production of Aladdin at EMCS Theatre June 24, 25 and 26. Based on the centuries old tale of Aladdin and His Magical Lamp, the production features a cast of talented local performers from ages four to 16. Tickets  $10/adult  $5/youth Available at Sooke River Store, Sooke Shopper's Drug Mart and RBC Royal Bank Westshore. Email sookeyouthshowchoir@gmail.com  for more info

SEAPARC MUD RUN - May 15, 2016

SEAPARC MUD RUN Sunday, May 15 11:00am-1:00pm SEAPARC’s Mud Run is back! Families can take part, but the course is geared towards 5-12 year olds. The course is designed to be fun, muddy and wet. Sign up early, this event has sold out in the past. $8 per individual

ARTiFACTS Show and Exhibit - April 10 to May 29, 2016

Second Annual Show and Exhibit by local Sooke Community Arts Council artists at Sooke Region Museum Upstairs Gallery. Tues-Sun 9-5.  Painting, fibre art, sculpture and other artifacts related to the Sooke Area

Family Arts Fair - April 16, 2016

10th Annual Family Arts Fair. By Sooke Community Arts Council. At SEAPARC Leisure Complex. 9am to 12:30pm. Free family event gives kids of all ages the opportunity to experience the arts. Entertainment featuring young dancers, musicians, and singers.  www.sookecommunityarts.com 

SEAPARC Land Acquisition Public Info Sessions - Throughout April 2016

SEAPARC proposed purchase of 6518 Throup Rd Public Information Sessions. Sessions held April 4, 6, 11 and 18 from 6-8pm and April 7 from 5:30-7:30pm.  Go to www.seaparc.ca for more information and for where each session is being held.

Career Exploration Night - April 7, 2016

EMCS is hosting a Career Exploration Night April 7 from 6:30-8:30pm. Discover current options to a variety of career paths. Keynote Speakers present at 7pm. Over 25 exhibitors available to advise about multiple career opportunities.

Girl Guide Cookies are Here - April 2 and 3, 2016

Sooke Girl Guides are selling the classic chocolate & vanilla style cookies $5/box, April 2 from 10:30-2:30 outside Shopper's Drug Mart, and April 2/3 Door to Door in Whiffin Spit, Church Road and Broomhill neighbourhoods. Your neighbourhood not covered? Email sookegirlguides@gmail.com to find cookies close to you!

Fawlty Towers 3.5 ... and a half - April 2, 9 and 10

Tickets on sale at the Sooke vendors NOW! April 2 at 6pm  Dinner Theatre tickets available only at The Prestige front desk! Tickets for April 9 at 7pm and April 10 at 2pm stage shows only at Shoppers, The Stick, and EMCS Society Program office! Online tickets:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fawlty-towers-35-and-a-half-tickets-21931301112

Chilliwack - March 12, 2016

Veteran Canadian rockers CHILLIWACK will be performing at the Sooke Community Theatre, EMCS (Edward Milne Community School), 6218 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC on Saturday March 12 at 7pm.  One hundred per cent of the proceeds from the show will go to support two Sooke organizations – Sooke Crisis Centre and the EMCS Society. 

Appetite for Art - March 5, 2016

A Food and Art Fundraiser benefiting the Sooke Food Bank and the Sooke Fine Arts Youth Scholarship. At the Prestige Hotel 7pm-9pm. Tickets $20 at West Coast Grill, The Stick and Little Vienna. Raffle tickets for 1 night stay at Prestige plus $100 dinner voucher, $2 each at the Reading Room, Barking Dog, South Shore Gallery and other Sooke businesses.

Breast Cancer Awareness Gala - March 5, 2016

Shopper's Drug Mart Cosmetics Gala to support Mobile Breast Cancer Services 9am-5pm in Evergreen Mall parking lot. Pony rides, custom t-shirts, hand massages and much more. 100% of proceeds raised go to BC Breast Cancer Foundation for investment in their mobile mammovans.

Hypnotist Scott Ward - February 27, 2016

Scott Ward's hypnotic performance will help Sooke Cadets go to France in 2017 to take part in the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. On February 27 from 7 – 9 pm, Scott Ward will be performing at EMCS. Tickets $20 available at Sooke Shoppers Drug Mart and The Stick.

Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra's Tea & Symphony - February 14, 2016

Back by popular demand -- last year was a sell-out! Relax and enjoy light refreshments while we entertain you with a variety of classics, including works featuring soloists from our very own orchestra. Sunday February 14, 2016 at 2:30pm the Sooke Community Hall. Tickets $35 each.

Hard Times Dance - January 30, 2016

9pm at the Sooke Community Hall, hosted by Sooke Lion's Club. Tix at Shoppers and Peoples

"Let's Talk Running" Seminar - January 21, 2016

STARR is hosting a FREE Let's Talk Running   seminar to start the new year on the right foot. 7-9pm at Edward Milne Community School. If you have any questions or would like more information about either the seminar or STARR, you can email STARR.

Sooke Folk Music Coffee House - January 16, 2016

Come out and join the Sooke Folk Music Society for an evening of inspiring original music from local talent. It all happens at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1962 Murray Road. Doors open at 7pm, with open stage at 7:30 and feature at 9pm. Adults $7, Children $2