Vancouver Island Events Calendar

Saturday, October 10

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

8 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

10OCT

SAT

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Campbell River · Family

Toys on the Island Toy Show

Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Campbell River Sportsplex

175 tables of vintage and modern toys, comics, games and cards fill the Campbell River Sportsplex for a family-friendly Saturday.

Adults $3; kids under 13 free

Before you go

Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; adults $3, kids under 13 free.

Read the guide Original listing Source checked · Sep 27 · City of Campbell River

Event date

10OCT

SAT

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

West Coast · Markets

Tofino Market

Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Tofino Village Green

Browse West Coast makers, local food and live music at the Village Green's Saturday market.

Free entry; purchases extra

Before you go

Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Village Green. Free entry; check the market for that day's vendors and workshops.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Sep 29 · Tofino Market

Starts

10OCT

SAT

Starts 10:00 AM

Through Mon, Oct 12

Gulf Islands · Arts

Gabriola Thanksgiving Studio Tour

Oct 10 to Oct 12 · starts 10:00 AM · Check daily hours

Participating Gabriola Island studios

Explore more than 60 working artist studios around Gabriola during the free Thanksgiving weekend tour.

Free studio entry; ferry and purchases extra

Before you go

October 10–12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. each day. Free studio entry. Use the organizer's map and check ferry travel before committing; individual studio access varies.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Sep 29 · Gabriola Arts Council

Event date

10OCT

SAT

10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Cowichan · Markets

Fall Makers Market at Miller + Co.

Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Miller + Co. Furniture and Pottery

Local makers, pumpkins and farm pottery share a free Thanksgiving Saturday market in the Cowichan Valley.

Free entry; purchases extra

Before you go

October 10, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Free entry. Limited parking: carpool if possible. Dress for an outdoor farm visit.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Sep 29 · Miller + Co.

Event date

10OCT

SAT

2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Nanaimo/Ladysmith · Arts

She Composed, Herself

Sat, Oct 10, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

The Port Theatre

Spoken storytelling, cello and piano trace the life and music of French composer Mélanie Bonis at a Nanaimo matinee.

Regular $45; student $30, taxes and fees included

Before you go

October 10 at 2:30 p.m. Regular $45 or student $30 including taxes and fees. All ages; two hours with an intermission.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Sep 29 · The Port Theatre

Event date

10OCT

SAT

7:30 PM to 10:20 PM

Comox Valley · Music

Chilliwack — Farewell To Friends Tour

Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM to 10:20 PM

Sid Williams Theatre

The legendary Canadian rock band's farewell tour stops in Courtenay for a Special Olympics BC Comox Valley benefit concert.

Tier 3 $84; Tier 2 $94; Tier 1 $110; VIP $196.60–$222.60 (taxes and fees included)

Before you go

Saturday, October 10, 7:30 p.m.; $84–$110; limited tickets.

Read the guide Original listing Source checked · Sep 27 · Sid Williams Theatre