Each month Used.ca proudly supports local community events here in Greater Victoria and on Vancouver Island. May looks like it’s going to be a beautiful sunny month so get out there and check out these super fun events in your local community!
1.) Victoria Wingstock – June 21
2.) MS Walk Victoria – May 25
3.) Sunfest Country Music Festival – July 31 – August 3
4.) Pacific FC 2025 Season – April to October 2025
5.) Habitat for Humanity Open a Door Charity Art Auction – May 12-24
6.) Help Fill a Dream BC Travel Raffle – May 1-30
7.) Camosun College Foundation Tee Off for the Trades Online Auction – Now until May 23
8.) Victoria Chinatown Lioness Lions Club Annual Paper Shredding Event – May 31
9.) Phillips Backyard Music Festival – July 4-6 & August 8-10
10.) Seaside Charity Road Hockey Tournament supporting Help Fill A Dream – June 7
11.) Gordy Dodd’s 4th Annual One World Multicultural Festival – May 17
12.) Spotlight on Literacy Quiz Night – May 30
13.) Capital Bike Spring Go By Bike Week – May 31 to June 6
14.) Drag is Art – May 29 – June 1
15.) Healing Hearts Run supporting Pacific Perinatal Foundation – May 24
16.) Wild ARC Online Raffle – now until May 28
17.) BC CrabFest – June 29
18.) Ultimate Toy Fair – May 24 & 25
19.) Ballet Victoria presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream – May 16-17
Victoria Wingstock – June 21
The Victoria Firefighters association presents The 2nd Annual Victoria WingStock! We’re back baby! Who doesn’t love a good chicken wing?! How about wings, craft drinks, live music AND a good cause? Net proceeds from Victoria Wingstock will support the Victoria Firefighters Association’s chosen charities.
Join us on June 21, 2025 from 1-4pm at The Roundhouse at Bayview Place for wings from local restaurants and craft beverages from BC breweries, distilleries and cideries all in one place! This is a 19+ event. ID will be required. Purchase your tickets here before they sell out!
MS Walk Victoria – May 25
On Sunday, May 25th, show your support for the over 90,000 Canadians living with multiple sclerosis at MS Walk! Take action and create real impact by raising funds to help make lives better for those impacted by MS. Visit mswalk.ca to help support the MS community as every step we take brings us closer to a world free of MS.
Sunfest Country Music Festival – July 31 – August 3
BC’s largest country music festival is back this BC day long weekend from July 31 to August 3 at Laketown Ranch!
Don’t miss Bailey Zimmerman, Jordan David, Sawyer Brown, Brothers Osborne, Ashley Cooke & many more!
Special kick-off party on Thursday with Tim Hicks and many others. Festival tickets & camping passes are on sale now! Purchase them here!
Pacific FC 2025 Season – April to October 2025
Live Soccer, Island Pride—Experience the Pacific FC Energy!
Looking for an unforgettable live sports experience? Pacific FC is Vancouver Island’s home for professional soccer, bringing fast-paced action, electric atmosphere, and non-stop entertainment to Starlight Stadium! Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the game, our matches deliver edge-of-your-seat excitement with top-tier talent and passionate supporters.
But the fun doesn’t stop on the pitch! Pacific FC offers engaging theme nights, family-friendly activities, and a game-day experience unlike any other. From kids’ zones to local food trucks and special events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
So grab your friends, bring the family, and feel the energy of live soccer right here on the Island. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action—secure your tickets today and cheer on Pacific FC!
Get your tickets HERE!
Habitat for Humanity Open a Door Charity Art Auction – May 12-24
Habitat Victoria’s annual art fundraiser Open a Door returns this spring, inviting local artists to creatively transform doors or small furniture pieces sourced from the Victoria or Westshore ReStores. Artists are free to use any materials or techniques to reimagine their selected item.
The finished works will be on public display at Mayfair Shopping Centre’s Centre Court from May 12–24, 2025. During this time, an online auction will run, allowing community members to bid on these one-of-a-kind creations. All proceeds from the auction will go directly toward Habitat Victoria’s efforts to build strength, stability, and independence through affordable homeownership in our community.
Help Fill a Dream BC Travel Raffle – May 1-30
Welcome to the Dream BC Travel Raffle in support of Help Fill A Dream!
Dreams take flight once again with this exciting raffle, now featuring six getaways right here in beautiful British Columbia. Every ticket sold helps make Dreams come true for children on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands facing life-threatening conditions.
Prizes include a 5-night Cariboo ranch escape, seaside stays in Sooke and Campbell River, a luxury Victoria getaway with whale watching, and more. You could even create your own adventure with gift cards from Peninsula Co-op and Visa!
Must be 19+ and a BC resident. BC Gaming Licence #161851. Know your limit, play within it.
Purchase your tickets today and help make the impossible possible.
Camosun College Foundation Tee Off for the Trades Online Auction – Now till May 23
The Tee off for Trades golf tournament is raising funds to support Camosun Trades students. The on-line auction is inviting the larger Camosun community to take part in supporting the students.
Head to the auction site to see the wide range of items available for bidding and yes, place your bids today. Auction closes during at 7:30 pm on May 23.
Victoria Chinatown Lioness Lions Club Annual Paper Shredding Event – May 31
The Victoria Chinatown Lioness Lions Club is holding its Annual Paper Shredding Event Saturday May 31, 10 am – 1 pm at the Save On Foods Parking Lot at Fort and Foul Bay Road. 100% of proceeds are used to support local organizations , with a particular emphasis on our local community as well as women’s and children’s issues and needs and follows the principles of Lionism. Visit our website to see the numerous Organizations who we have supported here.
Phillips Backyard Music Festival – July 4-6 & August 8-10
The Phillips Backyard Music Festival returns to Victoria for its biggest year yet, stretching across two epic weekends, July 4-6 and August 8-10, packed with genre-defying artists, hometown heroes, and international icons. Headliners include Cold War Kids, G-Eazy, Peach Pit, Phantogram, The Roots, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra, delivering unforgettable sets and serious summer energy. Whether you’re chasing the headliners, discovering rising local talent, or just here for the crisp craft beer, this is your moment to dance, get loud, and make some legendary memories in the heart of Victoria. 🎟 Tickets are on sale now at phillipsbackyard.com — grab yours early, and we’ll see you in the Backyard!
Seaside Charity Road Hockey Tournament supporting Help Fill A Dream – June 7
Join us for the 9th Annual Seaside Magazine Charity Road Hockey Tournament, with proceeds supporting Help Fill A Dream! This one-day event brings together Dream kids, families, and the community for a classic Canadian experience – road hockey! Held at Iroquois Park in Sidney, enjoy a day of high-energy play as local teams face off. The fun continues off the pavement in the TD Family Fun Zone, featuring live entertainment, inflatables, community partner displays, and a by-donation BBQ. It’s a family-friendly festival for a great cause. Teams of 3-6 players (including a goalie) are guaranteed at least three games. Registration: $300 for one team or $500 for two. Come play, cheer, and support Dreams! Register here.
Gordy Dodd’s 4th annual One World Multicultural Festival – May 17
When? SATURDAY, MAY 17th from: 10am-‘til-6pm
Where? At the Parliament Buildings on the Grounds of the BC Legislature and along Belleville Street.
The Dodd Family and Greater Victoria Festival Society dedicate this One World Celebration to BC’s Filipino Community and all members of The Victoria Filipino-Canadian Association.
With singers, dancers and great live entertainment from around the world…our fabulous list of performers just keeps growing. For the most up-to-date lineup information, visit: www.gvfs.ca and check back often. Best of All? ONE WORLD ADMISSION is FREE for all to enjoy again this year!
Spotlight on Literacy Quiz Night – May 30
This special fundraising event is dedicated to supporting Victoria Literacy Connection and helping to make sure literacy support is available for children and families in the Southern Vancouver Island Region. Event Details:
Date: May 30, 2025
Time: Doors open at 6pm, 6-7 foyer mixer (silent auction), 7-9 QUIZ championship, 9-10 VIP event
Location: Belfry Theatre
Activities: quiz with community teams, silent auction Tickets: $40.00 General and $100.00 VIP (Whiskey and Chocolate Tasting) It will be a night to remember, with a silent auction, a special VIP special event and the main entertainment Benji’s Quiz This! Benji’s Quiz This is a live game show. Purchase tickets here.
Capital Bike Spring Go By Bike Week – May 31 – June 6
Join thousands of cyclists in Greater Victoria for Spring Go By Bike Week (May 31 – June 6)!
Go By Bike Week is a 100% FREE tri-annual event encouraging everyone to try cycling for the week! Cycling is proven to improve happiness and productivity, as well as both mental and physical health! With the price of driving a car, there is no better time to leave the car at home. Not to mention, it’s super fun!
Aside from personal benefits, Capital Bike organizes Celebration Stations along popular cycling routes that offer free food, basic bike tune ups and prizes! Register at GoByBikeBC.ca! If you’ve registered before, just log back in!
Drag is Art – May 29 – June 1
Drag Is Art is a four-day celebration of the art form of drag and the artists who bring these dazzling performances to life. Featuring four nights of shows from local and touring artists, including: ColourVision, featuring an all POC cast; Mouthfull, an evening of drag experiments; Drama Club, a campy and glamorous musical theatre extravaganza; and local business leaders and changemakers get in wigs and heels to hit the stage for the first time in drag at Diva Cabaret, a special fundraising cabaret. Plus free events!
Intrepid Theatre in partnership with the Victoria Arts Council is proud to present Drag is Art as part of the inaugural Queer Island Festival of the Arts queerisland.ca
Healing Hearts Run supporting Pacific Perinatal Foundation – May 24
Join us for the Healing Hearts Run on Saturday, May 24th, 2025 at Royal Roads University.
Choose between a 2km or 5km run/walk to help raise funds and create awareness about the profound impacts of infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss.
The journey through perinatal loss is complex and the Pacific Perinatal Foundation believes no one should walk through it alone.
Race Day Schedule
10:30 – 11:00 Parking and Arriving
11:00 – 11:15 Land acknowledgement and Welcoming Words
11:15 – 11:20 Warm Up
11:20 – Run / Walk begins!
11:45 – 1:00 Live Music and Lunch – pack a picnic or purchase lunch from the food trucks!
Register here!
Wild ARC Online Raffle – now until May 28
Every year, the BC SPCA’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) holds a raffle to raise much needed funds for the care of injured, sick and orphaned wild animals in Southern Vancouver Island. Our annual raffle raises critical funds to make this lifesaving work possible. Be a part of making an impactful difference for wild animals in need and you could win one of SEVEN incredible prize package getaways!
Tickets start at $10 and are available until May 27th. Each raffle ticket purchase supports over 140 different species that arrive at Wild ARC annually like songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, mammals, reptiles and amphibians who need medical care in Southern Vancouver Island. Wild ARC treats thousands of wild animal patients each year and our busy summer season is just beginning. Get your ticket now and help us care for wild animals who needs us most this year.
BC CrabFest – June 29
Get ready for a full day of flavour, fun, and coastal celebration at BC CrabFest 2025!
Admission to the festival is by donation at the gate. Your CrabBoil Bucket ticket is for the meal—but we invite you to stay, eat, and enjoy all-day programming!
Ticket purchases reserve your BC Dungeness CrabBoil Bucket, packed with fresh local seafood and served harbourside in the heart of Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
What Your Ticket Gets You:
- 1 lb of fresh BC Dungeness crab
- Seasonal mussels
- BC prawns
- Local potatoes and corn
- Fresh bread, signature seasoning, and melted butter
- The ability to select a 1-hour pickup window to avoid lines and keep things fresh
Festival highlights include:
- Live music, DJs, and cultural performances (featuring The Lekwungen Traditional Dancers)
- Interactive Education Market with marine exhibits and expert talks
- Seaside Family Garden with crafts, art, and play
- Local vendors, drinks, and fresh crab sales direct from the boats
Tickets are limited—reserve your bucket early and choose your pickup time!
Ultimate Toy Fair – May 24 & 25
Great for collectors and families! Vendors with loads of items for sale including but not limited to action figures, Pokemon, vintage toys, models, trains, comics, Barbie, dolls, bears, LEGO, video games, Star Wars, GI Joe, Transformers, diecast cars, Hot Wheels and more! You never know what you might find with over 200 tables of fun! Local food vendors! General Admission – Saturday 9AM to 4PM Sunday 9AM to 3PM Adults $5 per day and kids are FREE! Saturday Early Bird entry for the serious collector 8am – 9am $15 (includes weekend pass)
Free door prize entry with admission. You could win stuff! Dress up in costume and get an extra door prize entry! Loads of door prizes donated by local businesses! Silent auction for the MS Society and BC Children’s Hospital. Please visit our website for further show information.
Ballet Victoria presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream – May 16-17
Shakespeare’s wit, Mendelssohn’s musical brilliance and Destrooper’s choreographic magic let the dancer’s grace light up the stage in this “amusing tour de force.” A program filled with fairies, humour and poetry for the whole family. Additionally on the program, a new work by Andrea Bayne and a surprise! Purchase your tickets here.
