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Sat
9
May
Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival
The 163rd Highland Games runs May 9-17, with the main Topaz Park weekend May 16-17.
Check the main festival dates before booking.
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#1
Sat
9
May
The 163rd Highland Games runs May 9-17, with the main Topaz Park weekend May 16-17.
Check the main festival dates before booking.
#2
Fri
8
May
Esquimalt’s festival weekend packs in the midway, parade, marketplace, kids activities, and food.
Best as part of a Victoria weekend.
#3
Mon
4
May
Campbell River nature week with trail walks, talks, and Greenways Land Trust events.
Check program times.
#4
Sun
10
May
A Mother’s Day concert with a 65-piece local concert band at the Florence Filberg Centre.
Confirm ticket details before treating it as free.
#5
Sat
9
May
A Gilbert and Sullivan musical with multiple performances and family-friendly student/child pricing.
Confirm which venue and performance time you’re booking.
#6
Sat
9
May
A free Highland Games kickoff parade with pipe bands and dancers on Government Street.
Free downtown Victoria event.