Upcoming Events

100 Women Who Care West Shore – April 2024

april 11th from 7 – 8 pm at the Royal Colwood Golf Club. Doors open at 6:00pm for registration, meet and greet, and refreshments. 

100 Women Who Care West Shore is designed to make an immediate, direct, and positive effect on the lives of our neighbours by bringing together 100+ women who are passionate about contributing to local community causes. The group meets for 1 hour, (over tea, coffee, or wine) and after listening to three presentations, we vote on the local charity or non-profit organization that will receive our donations for that night. Every woman writes a cheque to the selected organization, and watches how the group’s commitment turns into a $10,000+ donation!

Learn more here.

Classic Concert Series presented by Arts & Culture Colwood Society

april 13th 2 – 3 pm at the St John the Baptist Heritage Church.

“Beloved of the Sky”, April 13th / Emily Carr String Quartet

Arts & Culture Colwood Society presents the Classical Concert Series.  The first concert will feature Emily Carr String Quartet performing Haydn, Iman Habibi and Borodin on April 13, 2024 in Colwood. Experience classical music in a quaint and intimate venue – the Historic St. John the Baptist Church. This is an opportunity to provide affordable music experiences for our local community 

Learn more here.

CENiC Speakers Series Spring 2024

March 26th, April 2nd, April 9th, April 16th: 7-8 pm.

Join conversations about Caring for our Planet, Home Energy Efficiency, The RUSH to Nature Based Solutions, the Mayor’s Message and CENiC Awards

Register for the virtual events

Register for these free Zoom events at EventBrite – CENiC Speakers Series

Learn more here.

Royal Bay Easter Egg Hunt

march 30th at meadow park green.

Are you egg-cited for Easter? Because our annual Easter Egg Hunt is back! Join us on Saturday March 30th at 11:00am to hunt for chocolate eggs in Meadow Park alongside the Easter Bunny.

The hunt starts at 11am sharp, please bring your own baskets. Entrance to the start line will be off of Latoria Boulevard in Meadow Park.

Following the hunt families can hop through the lush trails of Royal Bay to Meadow Park Green where more family fun awaits!

Meadow Park Green activities will run between 11:30am and 2pm.

• Hop ’til you drop with DJ Chris Poynter
• Family Photos sponsored by Quality Foods
• Bounce like a bunny in the inflatables sponsored by Cascadia Liquor
• Cookie Decorating sponsored by Acera Insurance
• Children’s creation station by West Shore Parks & Recreation community events team.
• Learn with Royal BC Museum
• Kattia’s Kitchen Food Truck
• Greek n’ Go Food Truck
• Candy Time Concession

All set up directly beside our beautiful playground

We hope everyone has an egg-stra special Easter!

*Parking at the RBSS parking lot and on the right side of the gravel road down to Beachlands Park.

Learn more here.

Celebrate! Art Show

Open to the Public: Valentine’s Day Feb 14 to March 14. Wed/thurs/fri: 10AM to 3PM. Sat: 12pm to 4pm.

The Arts and Culture Colwood Society is thrilled to announce our inaugural event celebrating our new Arts and Culture Centre at 170 Goldfinch Road!

The show, titled “Celebrate!” will open on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024. This juried art show will run through March 14, 2024 and feature fabulous work by local artists.

We envision this theme to bring art into the space, celebrating our love for community, nature and new beginnings! Thank you to the City of Colwood Mayor, Council and staff for helping us create this new centre for the arts in our community.

Learn more here.

ReImagine West Shore Repair Café

February 25, 2024 – 11AM to 3PM at Metchosin Arts & Cultural Centre.

What do you do with a broken toaster? Or a bike wheel that’s out of alignment … and what about a sweater full of moth holes? Toss it? No way! Bring them to the Repair Café, where our fantastic volunteer repair team can assess and more than likely help you get your item repaired. And for those who want to give DIY a try, there will be tools and materials on hand for you to work on fixing some things yourself!

Got the tools and some time? If you’re a Handy Superhero like our mascot Reggie the Wrench Guy, we’d love to have you join our righteous repair quest. Repair Café ReImagine West Shore could use more handy volunteers and we’re looking for local residents with different skills who can serve as repair experts during our Repair Café meetings. Check out our Call to Handyfolk and let us know if you can lend us a hand at an upcoming Repair Café!  

Coldest Night of the Year Walk 2024

February 24th from 4PM to 7PM at Starlight Stadium.

On February 24, 2024, join your Colwood neighbours and others across Canada for the Coldest Night of the Year Walk. You will be helping to raise funds to support people on the West Shore who are homeless, hurting and hungry, through services offered by Pacific Centre Family Services Association and Our Place Society. 

Gather friends, family and workmates and join team Colwood to walk, spread awareness and provide a sense of hope, love and belonging to our neighbours in need. Get more details and sign up here!

Help Restore Ecosystems in Royal Bay

February 24th, 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Green Teams of Canada, City of Colwood and GableCraft Homes are pleased to announce our first activity of 2024. We will be removing invasive plants and planting native plants on February 24th, 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Colwood (near Metchosin Rd & Cotlow Rd, across from Royal Beach Park).

This is a perfect opportunity to get outside, meet new people and contribute to improving a local park. No experience needed. All ages and abilities are welcome. Gloves, tools and delicious snacks provided.

To sign up and view more info click here.

Family Fun Day

Meadow Park Green between 11am and 2pm on February 19th.

YOU’RE INVITED ✨ Bring your families, including the furry ones, and come down to Meadow Park Green between 11am and 2pm on February 19th for some Family Day fun!

Enjoy hot beverages, kid activities, and taking photos in the photo booth. Photo props will be supplied, bring your best smiles, or funny faces! We can’t wait to see you there.

Learn more here.

The Victoria Symphony with Ken Lavigne in Concert!

DECEMBER 18TH, 2023 7:30PM. Dogwood Auditorium, Royal Roads University.

Vocalist Ken Lavigne has charmed his way into the hearts of concert goers across North America with his exciting blend of classical tenor sound and modern style. From show tunes and popular favourites to arias and Christmas Classics, Ken’s lyric tenor voice spreads holiday cheer! Join us this holiday season as Ken Lavigne shares his musical gifts in concert with your Victoria Symphony.

To purchase tickets and for concert program information visit: 
www.artsandculturecolwood.ca/upcomingevents

Colwood Christmas Light Up 2023

Join us Tuesday, December 5th from 6:00 -8:00 pm at Colwood City Hall, 3300 Wishart Road.

The Colwood Christmas Light Up is  one of those special community events that captures the true spirit of the Christmas season and leaves people smiling.

Friends and neighbours visit and reconnect over hot chocolate and treats while children from local schools spread cheer with their musical performances.

Learn more here.

Christmas in Colwood

Saturday, December 2nd from 5:30-8:30pm at the Commons plaza

Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Royal Bay, as we wait for the IEOA Truck Parade to arrive and collect donations for the Goldstream Food Bank!

To start, grab some dinner at Quality Foods and then stroll through the magical light tunnels of Meadow Park! Make your way back at 5:30pm to The Commons Plaza where you can enjoy the musical performance by Pacific Edge Chorus. Afterwards make sure to check out the kid’s craft station, cookie decorating and Starbucks hot beverage station.

There will be plenty of great family photo opportunities, so get ready to snap and share lots of pictures. This event is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit, especially with all the Christmas hits that DJ Chris Poynter will be playing!

Thank you to our event sponsors: GableCraft Homes, Quality Foods, Starbucks, Cascadia Liquor and Pure Integrative Pharmacy!

Bundle up and join us for a bright and beautiful Christmas in Colwood!

10,000 Tonight Food Drive

Wednesday, November 29th from 5-9pm

The annual 10,000 Tonight Food Drive which will be taking place on Wednesday, November 29th from 5-9pm, volunteers will be going door to door collecting non-perishable food items and monetary donations throughout the city of Colwood.

A number of years ago, the 10,000 Tonight event was launched with the goal to collect 10,000 non-perishable food items in a single night. Since then, it has expanded to all three high schools in the Sooke School District.  All food collected will be donated to the Goldstream Food Bank. 

How can you support? 

• Save your non-perishable food items for donation! Volunteers will pick them up from you on November 30th.  Feel free to leave them on your doorstep if you aren’t going to be home.
• Donate with cash or cheque (made payable to the Goldstream Food Bank Society or School District No.62) to our school office or visit the Royal Bay School website to donate via school cash online
• Spread the word – share this information with your neighbours in Colwood 

Learn more here.

Westshore Craft Crawl Holiday Market

sunday, November 5th from 10am-4pm.

Avoid the crowds and get all of your holiday shopping done locally in just one day! This unique outdoor drive-around market features 10+ Locations with 4-6 local vendors at each – all within a few minutes drive in the central Westshore! You’ll find everything from food trucks to fibre artists, potters, bakers, makers, wooden toys, clothing, locally made preserves, glassworks, great gift ideas, delicious treats and SO much more! Make your list and grab some friends to join you for this full day experience where you can find everything you need for the holiday season!

Please visit www.facebook.com/westshorecraftcrawl for full details including vendor sneak peeks & the list of locations plus interactive event map!

RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/3zw920SiY

Learn more here.

The Sum of Our Parts Art Exhibit

September 29th – November 4th. exhibition hours: fridays 2-6pm, saturdays 12-6pm. opening reception September 29th 5-8pm. located at the commons at royal bay.

Echoing ancient winds, seas and sands, Royal Bay is a place where change is the only constant, where many have found new beginnings, new homes, new ways of coming together, and thriving together.

To celebrate the opening of Royal Bay’s new retail village, The Commons, we are transforming the space in the corner of Latoria Boulevard and Ryder Hesjedal Way with an art exhibition curated for this space, for this community, and for this important milestone in the growth of Royal Bay, Colwood, and Vancouver Island at large.

The Sum of Our Parts is an art exhibition featuring the works of three Vancouver Island artists: Samantha Dickie, Laura Dutton, and Roberta Pyx Sutherland. The artworks curated for this show invite us to reflect on the idea of many different parts coming together and forming something greater. These works of art, sharing a space and a narrative, in closeness and in their own voice, remind us that each of us is made of a multiplicity of experiences and ideas, and at the same time we come together to form a greater, richer collective culture. Offering an opportunity to experience how we each see ourselves, how we see others, and to reveal the invisible forces that connect us.

Monster Mash

sunday, october 29th from 2pm-4pm at meadow park green in royal bay.

Are you ready to have a spooktacular time? Get the family dressed up and connect with your community this October 29th from 2-4pm at the Royal Bay Monster Mash in Meadow Park Green!

👻 DJ Chris Poynter
🎃 Royal Bay Bakery
🧟‍♂️ Four Frames Photo
☠️ Funtime Inflatables

We can’t wait to see you there!

Shore to Shore Pottery Tour

Saturday, October 21st.

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, rain or shine, this self-guided tour will take place at participants’ studios in Greater Victoria’s West Shore communities.

Come out and support the artists and artisans in your neighbourhood. Get a head start on your Christmas list or add to your own fabulous collection of handmade pieces

Learn more here.

Free Yoga in the Park

every Thursday all summer long starting june 1st from 6pm – 7pm at meadow park.

Ready to zen out in Meadow Park? Join @kristynroseyoga every Thursday all Summer long for transformational movement starting June 1st from 6pm – 7pm. All levels are welcome, just make sure to bring your mat and water bottle!

Royal Bay Block Party

september 10th, 12pm-5pm at the corner of latoria boulevard & quarry street.

You’re invited! Join us on September 10th to take advantage of the pre-sale pricing on the brand-new GableCraft Homes community, Echo Townhomes!

At Echo, choose from 2 bed, 2 bed + den, 3 bed, & 4-bedroom townhomes designed for flexibility with quality features and finishes, plus curated options and upgrades to personalize your new home to your style!

Bring the family to enjoy the Royal Bay Block Party featuring a live DJ, beverage garden, bouncy castle, on-location radio, oversized games, food & ice cream trucks, kids activities, local vendors, and street Hockey!

Open House Intro to Square Dancing

Saturday, September 16 7:00 to 8:30pm at the Colwood Community Hall. 

Join the Frontier Twirlers for their Open House Introduction to Square Dancing. 

Learn more here.

In Sight Festival

Saturday, September 9th, from 11:00am – 4:00pm and Sunday, September 10th, 10:00am – 4:00pm.

Enjoy a mosiac of music, children’s activities, aerial acrobatics, visual art displays, en plein air paintings, and traditional Indigenous dances.  Let’s embrace diversity, build friendships, and connect with nature and our local community, in one of Colwood’s most beautiful natural settings.

Learn more here.

Colwood Music in the Park

Colwood hosts Music in the Park performances on Friday evenings during the summer to bring neighbours together to enjoy live, outdoor music and food while spending time together outdoors in some of our community’s lovely local parks.

• Herm Williams Park on Kelly Road
• Colwood Creek Park on Sunridge Valley Drive
• Meadow Park Green in Royal Bay
• Colwood City Hall on Wishart Road

Learn more here.

West Shore Swap n Shop

every sunday

Westshore Swap, Shop & Market is a community swap meet and local farmers market that’s fun for all ages! Visit a variety of vendors with new items to browse each week.

Find it Sundays at West Shore Parks and Recreation in the parking lot by the Juan de Fuca Library. 

Beach Food weekends with music

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, head to the Lagoon Beach along Ocean Boulevard in Colwood for eats from your favourite local food trucks in the fresh air by the ocean between noon and 7pm. Starting in May we’ll have live local music on Saturday evenings from 5 to 7pm on our rustic beach stage near the bird sculptures and portable washroom building.

Learn more here.

Royal Bay Pop-Up Karma Market For Mamas For Mamas

August 30th at Meadow Park. Accepting donations from 12PM-2PM & members of the community who need access to donated items will be able to pick up from 5PM-7PM.

Donations needed! Let’s help those in need, right in our community. Accepting diapers (all sizes), wipes, formulas, and personal hygiene products such as shampoo/body wash, and tampons/pads.

This is a crucial next step towards South Vancouver Island obtaining a physical karma Market, so let’s rally as a community to show how much we can achieve!

Parent Friendly Bootcamp With Jess Dovanne in Meadow Park

Parent Friendly 

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 9:30am

Regular Bootcamp

Monday 6:30pm, Wednesday 6:00pm

If your goal is to get in a workout, connect with your community while keeping a small person alive this bootcamp is for you. 

Jess is a retired National rugby player and current varsity rugby coach whose main strength (apart from her stregth) is energizing humans.

This sequence will be comprised of a warm up, high intensity easily modified movements finishing with a cool down.

All fitness levels are welcome

See dates and book here

Neighbourhood Nights

Tuesdays at Royal Bay Meadow Park 6:00PM-8:00PM. Located off Metchosin Road at Latoria Boulevard.

Come together in your community park for fun games, activities  and crafts.  Bring a picnic dinner, get outside , be active  and reconnect with your family and neighbours.

Tue, Jul 4 2023, 6 – 8pm

Tue, Jul 11 2023, 6 – 8pm

Tue, Jul 18 2023, 6 – 8pm

Tue, Jul 25 2023, 6 – 8pm

Tue, Aug 1 2023, 6 – 8pm

Tue, Aug 8 2023, 6 – 8pm

Tue, Aug 15 2023, 6 – 8pm

Tue, Aug 22 2023, 6 – 8pm

Tue, Aug 29 2023, 6 – 8pm

Learn more here.

Eats & Beats Beach Party 2023

saturday, july 29th.

Head to Royal Beach in Colwood on the ancestral land of the Lekwungen speaking people this Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 1pm until 8pm for the Royal Beach Eats & Beats Beach Party! It’s live music all day with a food truck festival, a craft beer garden, a street market, a climbing wall, paddling, cycling and more! We’re celebrating summer with FREE fun on the street, sand, and sea. 

Learn more here.

Canada Day at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse

July 1st, 10am – 4pm at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site. free admission!

Come celebrate Canada’s special day with Parks Canada staff and the 5th (B.C.) Regiment of RCA.

Live music and a multitude of special interpretive programs will be offered throughout the site, and heritage-themed ice cream and soda will be served at the Canteen. Make sure to stop by the lighthouse for the annual photo opportunity with the giant Canada flag.

Learn more here.

Canada Day at the Beach

Join us for Canada Day at the beach on Saturday, July 1 from 12-7pm! 

Colwood is hosting a special Beach Food Saturday to celebrate Canada Day! Join your neighbours down at the beach to enjoy food and music while spending time together outdoors in the ocean air. 

Learn more here.

Flatdeck Musical Theatre

Sunday, June 25th. 3pm: musical theatre & 4pm: kids zone art activities.

Arts and Culture Colwood presents its third year of free, family friendly Flatdeck Musical Theatre productions! This year’s song and dance presentation is a sneak peak of Theatre Al Dente summer production of Tuck Everlasting! After the show, Arts and Culture Colwood will host a one hour Kids Art Zone with a fun art craft for the kids! The fun begins at 3:00pm, on Sunday, June 25th in Meadow Green Park, Royal Bay! Thank you to our sponsors GableCraft Homes and City of Colwood

Strawberry Tea & Craft Fair

June 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Strawberry Shortcake – $10 per person, beverage included.

The Church of the Advent is hosting the Strawberry Tea & Craft Fair. There is a wide variety of craft tables and our famous bake table.

Learn more here.

National Indigenous People’s Day 2023 Celebrations

Wednesday, June 21 from 10am – 3pm.

Join the celebration of National Indigenous People’s Day at Royal Roads University. Everyone is welcome, and admission is free!

• Experience the Canoe Landing Protocol, Canoe Challenge, Indigenous Artists and Musicians
• Participate in field games for kids of all ages, join a craft table and take a guided nature walk
• Enjoy lunch from food vendors on the lovely grounds on the shore of Esquimalt Lagoon

Learn more here.

Grand Opening – Megson Fitzpatrick Insurance Services

tuesday, June 20th.

Join us for the Grand Opening of another amazing addition to The Commons at Royal Bay, Megson Fitzpatrick Insurance!

Be one of the first 100 customers to make a transaction with them and receive a gift card from Megson Fitzpatrick to another business opening in the community!

Royal Bay Sports Day

Join us on June 10th from 11 am – 2 pm at Meadow Park for an action packed day of soccer related fun! 

We are excited to be hosting another community event this summer with some exciting activities. Participate in soccer drills with former MLS Goalkeeper David Ousted, take your shot on the giant inflatable soccer net to win Royal Bay swag or just bounce around in our soccer themed bouncy castle to the music provided by DJ Chris Poynter. 

Kattia’s Kitchen Authentic Mexican food truck and GreekNGo food truck will be there serving up some of the best local cuisines. 

Feel free to wear your favourite soccer jersey or rep your local team! We can’t wait to see you on the field. 

Luxton Spring Fair

Victoria Day Weekend – Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun – May 18, 19, 20, 21, 2023.

Free Grounds Admission All Weekend
Open Sat-Sun 12pm-6pm

• Antique Farm Equipment
• Heritage Museum
• VI Blacksmith
• Vendors Booths

West Coast Amusements
Carnival Midway Rides

• Thursday – Opens 3pm to 10pm
• Friday – Opens 3pm to 10pm
• Saturday – Opens 12pm to 10pm
• Sunday – Opens 12pm to 10pm

Learn more here.

Grand Opening – The Commons

thursday, may 25th – 9am.

It’s finally here! The Commons at Royal Bay will be opening on May 25th. Join us as we officially welcome island-original Quality Foods and Cascadia Liquor to the new retail heart of Royal Bay. 

Two ribbon cutting celebrations for both stores will happen at 9 am at 345 Latoria Boulevard. Come check out these two highly anticipated shops, enter to win prizes and meet the team behind The Commons – PCRE Group! 

Learn more here.

Southlands Grand Opening Event

Saturday May 6th & Sunday May 7th from Noon to 5pm

You’re Invited!

It’s the Grand Opening of our new neighborhood, Southlands at Royal Bay!

Join us on May 6 – 7th from Noon to 5 pm for the Grand Opening of our newest Show Homes in Southlands at Royal Bay!

Access via our GableCraft HomeStore located at 394 Tradewinds Avenue, just off Latoria Blvd by Sequoia Coffee. Door prizes, snacks, tours and more!

Register here.

Emergency Preparedness Fair 2023

Sunday, May 7th

The Regional Emergency Preparedness Fair is a fun and informative way to learn more about how to be prepared for emergencies and about the many emergency resources available in our area.

Check out cool emergency vehicles, equipment and emergency supplies as well as interactive activities for the kids, food vendors, giveaways, draws and more. Everyone welcome!

Are you ready? The Victoria area has a 32% probability of a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years. Now is the time to make sure you and your family are prepared for a power outage, earthquake or tsunami.

Learn more about Emergency Planning in Colwood.

Bloom Art Show 2023

April 22nd & 23rd | 10aM – 4PM

Don’t miss the Bloom Art Show 2023 – a celebration of Spring!

Historic Pendray House in Colwood
3221 Heatherbell Road
FREE Admission and artists will be on site 

This show celebrates spring with bursts of big, bold, floral artwork in a vibrant bouquet of colour. 

Learn more here

Colwood Waterfront Multi-Use Pathway

April 17th | 9aM – 10am

The Honourable Anne Kang, Minister of Municipal Affairs, UBCM President Jen Ford, and Colwood Mayor Doug Kobayashi invite you to attent a grant announcement in Colwood.

Canada Community-Building Fund Announcement for a Colwood Waterfront Multi-Use Pathway

Place: Colwood Waterfront. Ocean Boulevard at Lagoon Road

Classic Concert Series

Saturday, April 15th | 2pM – 330PM

Arts & Culture Colwood Society is presenting the first in  a series of classical concerts!

MUSICIANS:
Tyson Doknjas & Kathryn Wiebe, Violins
Jessica Pickersgill, Viola
Erin Tinney, Cello

Location:  537 Glencarin Lane, Colwood

Easter Egg Hunt at Meadow Park

Saturday, April 8th | 11aM – 2PM

Are you egg-cited for Easter?? Because our annual Easter Egg Hunt is back!!! Join us on April 8th at 11:00am to hunt for thousands of chocolate eggs in Meadow Park alongside the Easter Bunny.

The hunt starts at 11am sharp so please arrive before hand and bring your own baskets. Entrance to the start line will be off of Latoria Boulevard.

Following the hunt families can hop through the lush trails of Royal Bay to Meadow Park Green where more family fun awaits!

Learn more here

CENiC Speakers Series Spring 2023

every Tuesday from March 21st – April 18th | 7PM – 8PM

CENiC (the Citizen’s Environmental Network in Colwood) is excited to be hosting our Speaker Series again this year!

These are free events, online via Zoom, and open to anyone who is interested. Please feel free to forward this invitation to others who may be interested.

Our Speaker Series starts on Tuesday March 21st (7 – 8 pm) and every Tuesday for the following weeks (last one April 18th, when we announce the winners of the 2023 CENiC Awards).

Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83648451975?pwd=WU1GazRDdG5OVkI1SDNZVzNDenZPZz09

Phone         +1 778 907 2071 Canada
Meeting ID: 836 4845 1975
Passcode: 251959

Learn more here

Ideas Fair – A Colwood Town Hall Event

Saturday, february 11th | 2pm – 7pm at royal bay secondary

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your views about your community!

Colwood Council is focused on listening to residents to understand citizen wants, needs and expectations as they make decisions about our community.

The ‘Ideas Fair’ town hall event is an exciting, interactive opportunity for Colwood residents to engage in conversations and share ideas with Council, staff and each other on a number of topics:

Seniors | Youth | Health | Arts & Culture | Traffic | Sewer Service | Big Ideas

There will be a station for each topic with a staff facilitator and activities to help residents understand some of the considerations and share their views in interactive ways.

More details here

Under The Lights Boot Camp With Jess Dovanne in Meadow Park

January 23rd, 30th & february 6th | 630pm – 715pm

Coach Jess will lead you through a minimal equipment, self controlled, easy to modify session. These sessions will be circuit based, including a dynamic warm up and cool down. Jess has worked with Athletes who are exercising for the first time to athletes training at the Olympic level.

Learn more and book here