Vancouver Island Events Calendar

Saturday, October 17

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

4 events

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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

15OCT

THU

Starts 11:00 AM

Through Sun, Oct 18

Oceanside · Outdoors

Milner Gardens Scarecrow Spectacular

Oct 15 to Oct 18 · starts 11:00 AM · Check daily hours

Milner Gardens & Woodland

Follow Scarecrow Lane through the autumn gardens and vote for creations made by local businesses and community groups.

Adult $10; youth $6; ages 12 and under free

Before you go

October 15–18: entry 11 a.m.–3 p.m., viewing until 3:30 p.m. Adult $10, youth $6; ages 12 and under free. Milner members and current VIU students, alumni and employees also enter free.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Sep 29 · Milner Gardens & Woodland — Vancouver Island University

Event date

17OCT

SAT

7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Nanaimo/Ladysmith · Music

Vancouver Island Symphony: Arabian Nights

Sat, Oct 17, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

The Port Theatre

The Vancouver Island Symphony performs music by Alexina Louie, Brahms and Rimsky-Korsakov at the Port Theatre.

Adult $39.50–$64.50; student $28.50, taxes and fees included

Before you go

October 17: pre-concert talk 6:30 p.m., concert 7:30 p.m. Adult $39.50–$64.50 or student $28.50 including taxes and fees; two-hour event with an intermission.

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

Event date

17OCT

SAT

7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Discovery Islands · Music

Raagaverse with Strings

Sat, Oct 17, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Quadra Community Centre

Hindustani vocals, jazz quartet and string quartet meet in an eight-piece concert at the Quadra Community Centre.

Advance $30; door $35, plus applicable taxes and fees

Before you go

October 17 at 7:30 p.m. Advance $30 or door $35 plus taxes and fees. The show is on Quadra Island; check your return ferry or overnight plan before booking.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Sep 29 · Tidemark Theatre — Quadra Concerts ticketing