Community Calendar 2025
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December 2025
HOUSE OF COMMONS – 2025 Fall Session continues (final two weeks for 2025) – Dec 1 to 12.
FESTIVAL OF TREES – November 14 to December 31 – at the Bay Centre in Victoria.
Thursday December 4. Marking the 36th Anniversary of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Memorial vigil at the BC Parliament Buildings — front steps, 501 Belleville St. 12:30 pm (PT). Livestream & notes.
Thursday December 4. Understanding, Supporting and Connecting with Teens with Depression. An offering to parents – by FamilySmart and Thrive. 6:30 to 8 pm. Also Thurs Dec 9 (6:30 to 8 pm); Wed Dec 10 (12 noon to 1:30 pm); and Thurs Dec 11 (6:30 to 8 pm).
Thursday December 4 – Full moon at 3:14 pm PT — the final super moon of 2025 (the highest full moon in the sky until 2042).
Friday December 5. FIFA Game schedule will be announced for Canada, Mexico & USA. Local event: soccer event in downtown Victoria from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, at Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government St, Victoria, hosted by Canadian Premier League (CPL) to watch the Dec 5 Final Draw live telecast. | Carney in Washington DC on December 5.
Friday December 5 to Sunday December 7. Carousel in the Park. At Veterans Memorial Park (at Veterans Memorial Parkway and Goldstream Ave), in Langford. Friday 1 to 8 pm, Saturday 1 to 8 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. Expectation of donation to the Goldstream Food Bank and the South Island Primary Care Society.
Friday December 5. Christmas donation drive-through at three locations (from 5 to 7 pm): VICTORIA: CHEK Building, 780 Kings Rd. WESTSHORE (Colwood): Westshore Parks and Rec, 1767 Island Hwy. NANAIMO: Sunshine Mountain Ford Lincoln, 3851 Shenton Rd. Donations are to support local Island families. In cooperation with The Salvation Army.
Friday December 5. Choral Evolution Winter Concert. 7:30 pm at Sooke Community Hall. (also Sat. Dec 6 at Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre, 2 pm). Featuring the music Gordon Lightfoot, Stan Rogers and leading contemporary Canadian composers plus seasonal songs.
Saturday December 6. National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Saturday December 6. Colwood Branch Drop-Off. 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Saturday December 6. Breakfast with Santa. Free event for kids and families, at the Sooke Legion, Eustace Road, Sooke. 9 am.
Saturday December 6. Stuff the Bus. Tillicum Centre, 3170 Tillicum Rd, Victoria — at the Save on Foods Parking Lot. 9 am to 3 pm. Bring donations of non-perishable foods, new and unused toys, clothing and cahs. Hosted by BC Transit.
Saturday December 6. National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Wear a white ribbon. Observe a moment of silence at 11 am.
Saturday December 6. Mom Market. Tillicum Centre (upper level near Winners), 3170 Tillicum Rd, Victoria. 11 am to 4 pm. Local vendors. Also on Sunday December 7.
Saturday December 6. Choral Evolution Winter Concert. 2 pm at Juan de Fuca 55+ Activity Centre in Colwood. Featuring the music Gordon Lightfoot, Stan Rogers and leading contemporary Canadian composers plus seasonal songs.
Saturday December 6. Langford Winter Fest Market. Two locations: at Veterans Memorial Park and at Station Avenue in Langford, 3 to 8 pm.
Saturday December 6 – Celebrate Christmas in Colwood as the Truck Parade comes through (around 8 pm). Christmas activities at the Royal Bay Commons – 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Sunday December 7. Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island – Pancakes and Pajamas. Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St, Victoria. Annual holiday fundraiser. Seatings at 9 am and 12:30 pm. Dress code: pajamas or festive wear encouraged. Tickets: $90 (age 13+), $30 (age 3 to 12 yr); kids under age 3 free.
Sunday December 7. Mom Market. Tillicum Centre (upper level near Winners), 3170 Tillicum Rd, Victoria. 11 am to 4 pm. Local vendors.
Sunday December 7. Langford Winter Fest Market. Two locations: at Veterans Memorial Park and at Station Avenue in Langford, 12 to 5 pm. | Dia de la Velitas event – 3 to 5 pm at The Langford Station.
Sunday December 7. Sooke Philharmonic Christmas Concert. 2:30 pm at Sooke Community Hall. Tickets available on Eventbrite, or in person starting Dec 17 at Pharmasave in Sooke.
Sunday December 7. Sooke Santa Parade. Free event for kids and families, along Wadams Way in Sooke. Starts 5 pm. Parade route — from Journey Middle Journey School along Throup Road, Church Road to Wadams Way. Activities 4 to 7 pm at the Sooke Library, 6671 Wadams Way.
Sunday December 7. Hatley Castle Tour. Book tickets in advance.
Monday December 8 to Friday December 12. House of Commons – final week before Christmas break.
Monday December 8. District of Sooke. Regular Council Meeting. 6 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Monday December 8. SD61 Greater Victoria School Board Meeting. 6:30 pm. Livestream of meeting at Tolmie Board Room, 556 Boleskine Rd. SD61 Board meetings information
Monday December 8. District of Metchosin Committee of the Whole Meeting. 7 pm. In council chambers & livestream. Meeting agenda and livestream. Last meeting of this calendar year.
Tuesday December 9 through Friday December 12. Holiday LEGO Exhibit at Westshore Town Centre, Jacklin Road, Langford, 10 am to 6 pm.
Tuesday December 9. City of Langford – Police and Public Safety Planning Session – information session about the West Shore RCMP Building. For residents of Langford, Colwood, Metchosin, Highlands and View Royal. At the Langford Business Centre (2nd floor Nootka Rose Room), 2840 Peatt Rd. 6 to 8 pm. | See: News article about this session.
Tuesday December 9. SD62 Resources Committee Meeting, 6 pm. SD62 meetings information page.
Wednesday December 10. Bank of Canada scheduled interest rate announcement. | See Interest Rate Announcement Dates for 2025.
Wednesday December 10. Colwood Christmas Lightup 2025. At Colwood Municipal Hall, Wishart Road. 6 to 8 pm.
Wednesday December 10. BC Transit handyDART public engagement – West Shore open house about handyDART services. At the Royal Canadian Legion Langford Branch, 761 Station Ave, Langford. 6 to 8 pm. | Also: Downtown Victoria open house on Dec 11 at the Victoria Disability Resource Centre, 817A Fort St. 11 am to 1 pm. Also: Sidney open house on Dec 13 at the SHOAL Centre and Senior Services, 10030 Resthaven Drive, 10 am to 12 noon. | Online survey about handyDART open Nov 28 to Dec 22, 2025.
Thursday December 11. BC Transit handyDART public engagement at the Victoria Disability Resource Centre, 817A Fort St. 11 am to 1 pm. Also: Sidney open house on Dec 13 at the SHOAL Centre and Senior Services, 10030 Resthaven Drive, 10 am to 12 noon. | Online survey about handyDART open Nov 28 to Dec 22, 2025.
Friday December 12. Last day of Fall 2025 Sitting in the House of Commons.
Saturday December 13. Free Holiday Movie Screening – at Cineplex Odeon, 2945 Jacklin Rd, Langford. The Polar Express
Showtime: 10 AM (doors open at 9 AM). Free tickets – first come first served. Bring a donation for the Goldstream Food Bank.
Saturday December 13. BC Transit handyDART public engagement at the SHOAL Centre and Senior Services, 10030 Resthaven Drive in Sidney. 10 am to 12 noon. | Online survey about handyDART open Nov 28 to Dec 22, 2025.
Saturday December 13. 3rd Annual Christmas Carol Sing-Along. 7 pm at Edward Milne Community School in Sooke. In support of the Sooke Food Bank and Annie’s Place (transition house).
Sunday December 14. Free Holiday Movie Screening – at Cineplex Odeon, 2945 Jacklin Rd, Langford. The Grinch
Showtime: 2 PM (doors open at 1 PM). Bring a donation for the Goldstream Food Bank.
Sunday December 14. Hatley Castle Tour and Carriage Ride. Book tickets in advance.
Monday December 15. District of Sooke. Committee of the Whole Meeting. 1 pm. Meeting agenda & link.
Monday December 15. City of Langford Council Meeting. 7 pm. Meeting link and agenda.
Tuesday December 16. Sooke School District SD62 Board Meeting. 7 pm. In person & livestream. SD62 meetings information page.
Friday December 19. Last day of SD62 classes before Winter Break. Winter Break runs Saturday Dec 20, 2025 through Sunday January 4, 2026. See SD62 School Calendar.
Saturday December 20. Colwood branch Drop Off, 8:30 am to 4 pm at the public works yard.
Saturday December 20. Winter Solstice event in Sooke. Starts 5 pm at Edward Milne Community School, 6218 Sooke Road (Hwy 14). Food, drink and music. Sooke Nation Youth Drummers, Ahousat Nation Drummers, Fiddler and Jiggers. Free to attend, everyone welcome.
Sunday December 21. Winter solstice Shortest day of the year. 7:03 am Pacific Time.
Sunday December 7. Hatley Castle Tour. Book tickets in advance.
December 24. Christmas Eve.… ho ho ho!
December 25. Christmas Day. Merry Christmas!
December 26. Boxing Day. Statutory holiday.
Wednesday December 31. New Year’s Eve.
2026
Thursday January 1. Happy New Year 2026!
Monday January 5. SD62 Back to School after Winter Break. Winter Break runs Saturday December 20, 2025 through Sunday January 4, 2026. See SD62 School Calendar.
Tuesday January 6 to Sunday January 11. TINA – The Tina Turner Musical presented by Broadway in Victoria, at Victoria’s Royal Theatre.
Tuesday January 6 (and Tuesdays to March 10). Connect Parenting Program. An offering to parents – by FamilySmart and Thrive. Attachment-based program for parents to support youth ages 8 to 18 years. In person or online. Tuesdays 12 noon to 1:30 pm. 3939 St Peters Rd (Quadra-McKenzie area, in Saanich).
Monday January 12. City of Langford. Regular Council meeting. 7 pm.
Tuesday January 13. SD62 Resources Committee Meeting, 6 pm. SD62 meetings information page.
Monday January 19. SD61 Greater Victoria School Board Meeting. 6:30 pm. Livestream of meeting at Tolmie Board Room, 556 Boleskine Rd. SD61 Board meetings information
Tuesday January 20. Sooke School District SD62 Board Meeting. 7 pm. In person & livestream. SD62 meetings information page.
Wednesday January 28, 2026. Bank of Canada interest rate announcement. Next seven dates in 2026: March 18, April 29, June 10, July 15, September 2, October 28, and December 9. | Bank of Canada news section
Wednesday January 28 to March 11, 2026. Y Mind Youth. Group discussions for age 18 to 30. Winter session. In person Jan 28 to March 11 (6 to 8:30 pm), or on Zoom Feb 3 to March 17 (6 to 8:30 pm). Parntering with Pacific Centre Family Services and the Westshore youth program.
January 29 to 31, 2026. Conservative Party Leadership Convention. Calgary, Alberta
Monday February 2. City of Langford. Regular Council meeting. 7 pm.
Tuesday February 10. SD62 Resources Committee Meeting, 6 pm. SD62 meetings information page.
Friday February 13. Non-instructional day (schools in Greater Victoria, West Shore & Sooke). | SD61 Calendar 2025-2026 | Download SD62 Calendar 2025-2026
Monday February 16. BC FAMILY DAY. Statutory holiday.
Tuesday February 17. City of Langford. Regular Council meeting. 7 pm.
Monday February 23. SD61 Greater Victoria School Board Meeting. 6:30 pm. Livestream of meeting at Tolmie Board Room, 556 Boleskine Rd. SD61 Board meetings information
Tuesday February 24. Sooke School District SD62 Board Meeting. 7 pm. In person & livestream. SD62 meetings information page.
March 7 & 8, 2026. HSBC Vancouver Sevens rugby tournament weekend at BC Place in Vancouver.
Monday March 9. SD61 Greater Victoria School Board Meeting. 6:30 pm. Livestream of meeting at Tolmie Board Room, 556 Boleskine Rd. SD61 Board meetings information
Friday March 13. SD61 & SD62 Last Day before Spring Break. School re-opens Monday March 30. See SD62 School Calendar.
Wednesday March 18. Bank of Canada interest rate announcement. Next dates: April 29, June 10, July 15, September 2, October 28, and December 9. | Bank of Canada news section
Monday March 30. SD61 & SD62 First Day Back after Spring Break. See: SD61 Calendar 2025-2026 | SD62 School Calendar.
EASTER LONG WEEKEND: Friday April 3. GOOD FRIDAY. | Monday April 6. EASTER MONDAY.
April 8 to 10. Council of Forest Industries (COFI) Convention — industry, government, Indigenous, and community partners.
Monday April 20. SD62 Non-Instructional Day (no classes). See: SD61 Calendar 2025-2026 | SD62 School Calendar.
Monday April 20. SD61 Greater Victoria School Board Meeting. 6:30 pm. Livestream of meeting at Tolmie Board Room, 556 Boleskine Rd. SD61 Board meetings information
Wednesday April 29. Bank of Canada interest rate announcement. Next dates: June 10, July 15, September 2, October 28, and December 9. | Bank of Canada news section
Monday May 11. SD62 Non-Instructional Day (no classes). See SD62 School Calendar.
Thursday May 15. SD61 Non-Instructional Day (no classes) | SD61 Calendar 2025-2026
Friday May 16 through Monday May 18. MAY LONG WEEKEND.
Monday May 25. SD61 Greater Victoria School Board Meeting. 6:30 pm. Livestream of meeting at Tolmie Board Room, 556 Boleskine Rd. SD61 Board meetings information
June 2026. FIFA World Cup 2026. Vancouver will be a host city for seven (7) games. First game on June 13, 2026. | Cost-benefit announcement held on April 30, 2024.
Wednesday June 10. Bank of Canada interest rate announcement. Next dates in 2026: July 15, September 2, October 28, and December 9. | Bank of Canada news section
Monday June 15. SD61 Greater Victoria School Board Meeting. 6:30 pm. Livestream of meeting at Tolmie Board Room, 556 Boleskine Rd. SD61 Board meetings information
Thursday June 25. SD62 Last day of classes. See SD62 School Calendar.
Wednesday July 15. Bank of Canada interest rate announcement. Next dates in 2026: September 2, October 28, and December 9. | Bank of Canada news section
September 2026. New child care center in Metchosin to open on the grounds of Hans Helgesen Elementary (as announced in August 2024).
Wednesday September 2, 2026. Bank of Canada interest rate announcement. Remaining interest rate announcement dates in 2026: October 28, and December 9. | Bank of Canada news section
Wednesday October 28, 2026. Bank of Canada interest rate announcement. Remaining interest rate announcement date in 2026: December 9. | Bank of Canada news section
November 15, 2026. The 113th Grey Cup at the Stampeders’ McMahon Stadium home in Calgary.
Wednesday December 9, 2026. Bank of Canada interest rate announcement. Last interest rate announcement date in 2026. | Bank of Canada news section