Polar Bear Swim - January 1, 2018

Annual Polar Bear Swim takes place at Whiffin Spit Park. Registration 11:30 with a cannon start at 12:00. Hosted by Otter Point Fire Dept.

Festival of Trees - December 2017

Bring your family and friends to SEAPARC Leisure Complex, 6am-9pm throughout December,  to enjoy our “forest”. Make a donation to the BC Children’s Hospital by voting for your favourite tree. If you’d like to sponsor a tree please call Elizabeth Olsen at 250-642-8007. Please note that SEAPARC is closed Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1st. SEAPARC also closes at 3:30 on Dec 24 and 31st

Sooke Santa Parade - November 26, 2017

Hosted by the Sooke Lions Club. Please bring non perishable food donations for the Sooke Christmas Bureau. Tree Lighting Ceremony following the parade will take place at the Evergreen kiosk. Refreshments will be available. Parade from 5pm-7pm Sunday Nov 26.
Parade route: Sooke Elementary to Wadams Way via Otter Point Road

Oliver - November 10 to 25, 2017

Presented by Sooke Harbour Players at EMCS Sooke Community Theatre. Throughout November. Tickets $15, Senior/Under 16 $12. Family ticket $35. (family is 2 adults & 2 children under 16). Tickets available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Stick in the Mud Coffee Shop & EMCS Program Office. Visit www.sookeharbourplayers.com for more information.

Christmas Art Show - November 25, 2017

Mini art Show and Sale! Sooke Community Hall in conjunction with the Fall Fair Christmas Market. SCAC is arranging tables and racks for hanging art and a membership info table. The cost will range from $15 to $20 per artists for an approx. 4 foot table or rack. Contact Linda Gordon from SCAC to book your spot

Christmas Craft Fair - November 17 to 19, 2017

All Sooke Arts & Crafts annual Christmas Craft Fair, Nov 17 from 1pm-8pm, Nov 18 & 19 from 10am-5pm, held at the Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Road. Free admission. Wheelchair accessible. For more information visit www.AllSookeArtsAndCrafts.com

Biggest Little Market & Craft Fair - November 5, 2017

Sooke Fall Fair’s Christmas Craft Fair. Local crafts, baking, collectibles & gifts. Nov 5 from 9am-4pm at the Sooke Community Hall, 2037 Shields Road.

Halloween Skate - October 29, 2017

Grab your Halloween costumes and skates and treat yourself to some spooky skating during Everyone Welcome Skate. Spooktacular prizes for best costume. Sunday Oct 29 from 11:30am-12:45pm at Seaparc Recreation Centre

Halloween Swim - October 27, 2017

Come in if you dare!!! Seaparc's Pool deck will be transformed and full of spooky staff and creepy crawlies. Friday Oct 27 from 6pm-9pm.

Thanksgiving Skate - October 9, 2017

Monday, Oct 9 from 1-3pm at Seaparc Recreation Centre. $2 admission with a donation for the Sooke Food Bank of cash or non-perishable food.

National Seniors Appreciation Day - October 1, 2017

FREE admission for all seniors 60+ yrs to Seaparc Recreation Centre on Oct 1st. Spin to Win for some great prizes. Contact Seaparc for more information

Sooke Fall Fair - September 9-10, 2017

2017 Theme “Something Fishy at the Sooke Fall Fair.” Held annually in the Sooke Community Hall Sept 9th & 10th 10am-4pm. Please visit www.sookefallfair.ca for more information.

Beach Art Competition - September 2, 2017

Annual Beach Art competition 11am-3pm Sat Sept 2 at Whiffin Spit. Only build with items found on the beach, no tools from home please. Registration begins at 11:00. Open to all. Concession provided by Sooke Harbour Lions. Please visit www.sookecommunityarts.com for more information

Shirley Days - August 20, 2017

Held at the Shirley Community Hall and Pioneer Park, 2795 Sheringham Point Road. Sunday Aug 20th from 11am-6pm. Concession, crafters/artisans, kids activities. Live entertainment. Salmon BBQ 4 – 6 pm.

4 Person Best Ball Golf Tournament - August 19, 2017

Event takes place at the Demamiel Creek Golf Course. Register your foursome for SEAPARC’s 1st annual 1 day golf tournament on Aug 19 taking place all day long. Prizes included. Food will be available on site for purchase. Phone 250-642-8000 to register.

Sooke Music Festival - August 12, 2017

Free, family friendly music festival featuring some of Vancouver Island’s finest musical talent. Aug 12 from 11am - 10pm at John Phillips Memorial Park. This volunteer based, sponsor driven event is a fundraiser for sick children, Sooke Food Bank & community concerns. Visit www.sookemusicfestival.com for more information.

Chinook Salmon Derby - Aug 5-6, 2017

Sooke Salmon Enhancement Society’s 14th Annual Chinook Salmon Derby. Aug 5th & 6th All Day. Tickets $60 per Rod. Tickets available at Eagle Eye Fishing Supplies, Island Outfitters, Sooke Marine Centre Ltd., The Crab Shack at Jock’s Dock and TROTAC Marine.

Sooke Fine Arts Show - July 28-Aug 7, 2017

Sooke Fine Arts Show is celebrating its 31st anniversary. More than 375 works of original island art on display at Seaparc Leisure Complex July 28-August 7. See www.sookefinearts.com for more information.

Sooke Car Show Swap & Shop - July 23, 2017

Sooke Fall Fair presents Sooke Car Show Swap & Shop on Sun, July 23 from 10am – 3pm at Sooke River Campground.  150 cars and motorcycles on display. Proceeds to benefit Sooke Fall Fair Sept. 9 & 10

Sooke Bike Park now open

Get out and ride! Sooke Bike Park at Seaparc Leisure Complex is Now Open for the season.
See www.crd.bc.ca/seaparc/facility-booking/sooke-bike-park for more information.

Canada's 150th Birthday - July 1, 2017

Hosted by the Sooke Lions Club, our Canada Day celebrations happen at the Sooke Flats, otherwise known as the Sooke River Campsite. Pancake breakfast at 9am, opening ceremony at noon, a full day of fun, entertainment and activites. Contact lionscanadaday@shaw.ca for more information

Tall Tree Music Festival - June 23-26, 2017

Tall Tree Music Festival is a celebration of community spirit, the environment, & artistic creativity. Head up to Browns Mountain, Port Renfrew, BC for the 8th annual event. Visit www.talltreemusicfestival.com/2017 for more details

Sooke River Bluegrass Festival - June 16-18, 2017

The festival is family friendly and features an array of local & visiting acoustic talent, food & merchandise vendors, instrument workshops and beautiful scenery. 2017 marks the 15th year that the Sooke River Bluegrass Festival will be held on Father’s Day weekend at the Sooke River Campground (aka the Sooke Flats). www.sookebluegrass.com for more information

Secret Garden Tour - June 4, 2017

Spring will soon be celebrated in the Sooke area with the 2017 Sooke Secret Garden Tour.  Sunday, June 4, 2017, 10am – 4pm.  This annual event includes gardens featuring fabulous sea views, secluded forest settings and creative suburban landscaping.  It will also have music from the Sooke Philharmonic, a classic car display, a plant sale and an artisans garden as a special destination.  It is a tour that is not to be missed!  All proceeds go to the support of the Sooke Philharmonic Society. For more info: mlintern@shaw.ca 250-508-1704

Sooke Night Market - Thursdays June 1-Sept 8, 2017

Local crafts, produce, baked goods etc. at the Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips Road. Weekly on Thursdays, from 5pm-8pm starting June 1st until Sep 8, 2017. For more info call 250-642-6351

Sooke Rotary Auction and Spring Fair - April 29, 2017

Sooke Rotary Auction and Spring Fair 2017 - Celebrating Canada 150. Silent Auction starts at 10am, Live Auction starts at 6pm, Bike Sale 10am-4:30pm, Free Swim from 1-5pm. Sat Apr 29 at SEAPARC. Free Admission

Easter Eggstravaganza - April 15, 2017

FREE event for ages 1-7 Apr 15 at SEAPARC. Crafts, bouncy house, Easter egg hunts, and a visit from the Easter Bunny of course! Admission by donation to Sooke Food Bank. Egg Hunt Times: 10:30am for ages 1-4, 11:15am for ages 5-7

Deconstructing 007: James Bond, Beyond the Movies - April 2, 2017

We know his number and we know his name, but why does James Bond continue to fascinate us more than 60 years after his creation? Where did creator Ian Fleming get his name, what are the origins of "007" and why does he look the way he does? Find out when we Deconstruct 007! Hosted by the Sooke Region Museum, Sun Apr 2 2:30-4pm. Free of charge, but donations towards the snack are appreciated

Women in Business Afternoon Tea - March 5, 2017

Celebrate Women in Business for International Women's Day 2pm Sunday March 5 at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort Sooke. Guest speaker Jo Dibblee of Frock Off Inc. Tickets $40 available via Rachel Dyer at rjkdyer@gmail.com by February 27th.

Pink Shirt Day - February 22, 2017

Help Kids in Need Stand Up Against Bullying. In British Columbia, for every positive message posted on social media using #PinkShirtPromise between February 6-22, 2017, Shaw and Coast Capital will donate $1 to the CKNW Orphans’ Fund to support local bullying prevention programs. See pinkshirtday.ca for more ways to help