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Name: Sidney Sparkles Holiday Parade
Start: 2026-12-06
End: 2026-12-06
Location: Beacon Avenue, Sidney

Markets, festivals, live music and community events across all nine Island regions — every one verified with its organizer before it’s published.

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January 2026

January 3, 2026 to December 31, 2026, Saturdays, year-round

Cowichan Valley Markets

Duncan Farmers' Market

More than 100 vendors fill downtown Duncan's market square every Saturday — farm produce, eggs, cheese, meat and seafood, baked goods, local artisans and food trucks — at one of BC's oldest and largest farmers' markets, running year-round.

City Square, Craig Street, Downtown Duncan

November 2026

November 13, 2026 to December 23, 2026

Cowichan Valley Arts & Culture

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Chemainus Theatre Festival)

Chemainus Theatre Festival's holiday production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, a warm Pride and Prejudice sequel by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. Runs November 13 to December 23, 2026.

Chemainus Theatre Festival, Chemainus

December 2026

December 1, 2026 to January 6, 2027

Greater Victoria

Magic of Christmas at Butchart Gardens

The Butchart Gardens transformed for the holidays — thousands of lights, the Twelve Days of Christmas displays, carollers and an outdoor skating rink.

The Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay

December 3, 2026 to December 20, 2026

Parksville–Qualicum

Milner Christmas Magic at Milner Gardens & Woodland

Milner Gardens & Woodland in Qualicum Beach opens its heritage house and grounds for festive holiday tours with decorated rooms, seasonal music, and tea and cookies. By suggested donation.

Milner Gardens & Woodland, Qualicum Beach

December 5, 2026 to December 6, 2026

Gulf Islands Fairs & Exhibitions

Denman Island Christmas Craft Fair

A cherished holiday-season craft fair gathering 80-plus Denman Island artisans across downtown venues, selling pottery, textiles, jewellery, art, preserves and more, direct from the makers.

Downtown Denman Island, Denman Island

December 6, 2026

Greater Victoria Community

Sidney Sparkles Holiday Parade

Sidney's beloved holiday parade of illuminated floats, community groups and Santa along Beacon Avenue. Free and family-friendly, expected Sunday, December 6, 2026.

Beacon Avenue, Sidney