Vancouver Island Events Calendar

Friday, October 9

Listings whose dates cover this day. Confirm daily hours before travelling.

3 events

On through

3JAN

SUN

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Started Fri, Jun 5

Victoria · Arts

Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life

Runs through Sun, Jan 3 · Check daily hours

Royal BC Museum

Coffins, jewellery and everyday objects illuminate ancient Egyptian beliefs about life and the afterlife in a Royal BC Museum exhibition through January 3, 2027.

Regular museum admission: adults $32; seniors/youth $22; students $19; ages 5 and under free

Before you go

Included with museum admission. The exhibition uses light, sound and scent; consider sensory preferences before visiting.

Read the guide Original listing Source checked · Sep 20 · Royal BC Museum

Starts

9OCT

FRI

Starts 8:00 AM

Through Sun, Oct 11

Victoria · Outdoors

Royal Victoria Marathon

Oct 9 to Oct 11 · starts 8:00 AM · Check daily hours

Inner Harbour and Willows Beach Park

Thanksgiving race weekend brings thousands of runners to an oceanfront course through Victoria and Oak Bay, with free viewing from the streets.

Free to watch; race registration varies

Before you go

October 9–11; 5K and kids run Saturday, marathon, half and 8K Sunday; free to watch.

Read the guide Original listing Source checked · Sep 27 · Royal Victoria Marathon

Event date

9OCT

FRI

8:00 PM

Port Alberni · Music

Jake Soberlak: I'm In Trouble Tour

Fri, Oct 9, 8:00 PM

The Rainbow Room

Blues singer and multi-instrumentalist Jake Soberlak brings his debut-album tour to the Rainbow Room in Port Alberni.

$25 general admission

Before you go

October 9: doors 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. General admission $25; early-bird tickets are sold out. Confirm age policy with the venue before booking for a minor.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Sep 29 · Jake Soberlak Music — official tickets