If you were hoping for an extra day off this weekend, you’re in luck!
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The Easter Long Weekend has a plethora of events taking place across the city. From egg hunts to live music, here are 14 awesome events taking place in Victoria this weekend.
Events In Victoria This Weekend
Friday, March 30
Art | Beyond The Edges: Art & Geometry
Beyond the Edges: Art + Geometry favours cross-cultural and cross-temporal explorations of the possible meanings of geometry in art. You can see this at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria until April, 2018.
Photography | Wildlife Photographer Of The Year
Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns with a brand new selection of 100 of the most stunning images from around the world. It is open at the Royal BC Museum until April 2nd, 2018.
Market | Esquimalt Farmers Market Pop Up Markets
The Esquimalt Farmers Market Pop Up Markets is back for its fourth season. It runs from Thursday, January 25th – Wednesday, October 31st, 2018. Esquimalt Farmers Market exists to provide a marketplace which serves as a community gathering point that builds relationships, encourages healthy, local living, environmental and economic sustainability.
Easter | Easter at the Merridale Orchard
On Saturday and Sunday, they’ll be serving their delicious brunch menu, plus Easter inspired specials that are perfect for enjoying a mid-day meal with family. On Sunday, April 1st they host a family-style Easter dinner!
Throughout the weekend, they’ll have a special Easter Word Scavenger Hunt for the kids. Armed with a map of the orchard, kids (of all ages!) can go exploring for words that make up a special sentence. Once they’ve discovered the secret phrase, they can bring their answer back to the farmhouse for a prize!
Tour | Ghostly Walks
Ghostly Walks guides you through the streets of Victoria and tells you stories of the past. Tickets start at $13.
Saturday, March 31
Tour | Wentworth Villa Tour
This is your last chance to go on this tour. Learn about the process and procedures that the restoration of the villa went through. Admission is by donation.
Tour | Historic House Tour
Drop by on any Saturday from noon to 2:00 p.m. and meet the amazing volunteers who maintain the house and garden. Join them for a guided tour Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. Stroll through the garden and browse the gift shop.
Easter | 6th Annual Easter Celebration
It’s that time again! Come out to the Parch behind the Oak Bay Hall for a day of free Easter activities.
Market | Salt Spring Farmers Market
The Salt Spring Farmers Market opens for the year this Easter weekend. Browse internationally acclaimed arts and crafts from Canada’s “Island of the Arts” including world class potters, jewellers, fibre artists, woodworkers, fine art & photography, body care, clothing and accessories, island tours and more.
Easter | Easter at the Market
Join Victoria Public Market at the Hudson this weekend on Saturday, March 31st for a fun-filled day! There will be live music, balloon twisting, crafts, and much more!
History | Chinatown Walking Tour
Walk in the footsteps of gold miners, merchants, labourers and revolutionaries this weekend during the Chinatown Walking Tour. Tickets start at $13.
Sunday, April 1
Easter | Fairmont Empress Easter Hunt & Brunch
The Fairmont Empress is hosting Easter celebrations this weekend on Sunday, April 1st, 2018. There will be an Easter egg hunt and a delicious brunch served.
Music | Live Music Night At The O Cafe and Bistro
Join the O Cafe and Bistro every Wednesday and Sunday night for live music. Admission is free.
Art | Regus Victoria Mural Contest
Regus is looking for the most talented artists to showcase their best port. They cover costs of paint up to $500 and are working with the theme of Collaboration, Creativity, Community, Ambition, Entrepreneurship.
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