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squimalt has many hidden gems along with popular parks, restaurants and more. Come enjoy the sunny days of summer with us. POP OUTS
SOCIAL SATURDAYS - MUSIC BINGO Saturday, Sept 28, 6-11 PM Archie Browning Lounge Open to those 19 years+, drop-in for a beverage and enjoy a game of Music Bingo! The Lounge opens at 6:00 p.m., Music Bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. Bring your friends and meet new ones! *Pre-registration required; $15 fee.
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Events in Esquimalt SOCIAL SATURDAYS—TRIVIA! Saturday, Oct 19, 6-11 PM Archie Browning Lounge Open to those 19 years+, drop-in for a beverage and enjoy a game of Trivia! The Lounge opens at 6:00 p.m., Trivia starts at 7:30 p.m. Bring your friends and meet new ones! *Pre-registration required OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES AUGUST 21: ONWARD AT BULLEN FIELD AUGUST 28: JUMANJI AT GORGE PARK
POOL CLOSURE Monday Sept 9 to Sunday Sept 27 EVENTS IN ESQUIMALT ESQUIMALT FARMERS MARKET Thursdays 4:30-7:30PM Memorial Park Mondays 4:30-7:30PM Gorge Park Locally crafted goods, fresh vegetables, crafts and a variety of treats- the indoor market has lots to offer. esquimaltmarket.com EAST WEST MURAL FESTIVAL August 18-Sept 2 Esquimalt Gorge Park The festival incorporates hands-on workshops, mural painting, and lots of opportunities to get involved in community-based art. Go to www.ECAH.ca for 2024 programming, muralists and mural sites, calls for artists and more! MEMORIAL PARK MUSIC FEST Aug 20 & 27; 6 PM Check out live music in Memorial Park. Pack a picnic or grab food from one of Esquimalt’s many nearby restaurants. With a playground and lots of lawn to sit on, this event is fun for all ages! Find our up-to-date event list at Esquimalt.ca/Events or
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24TH JAPANESE CULTURAL FAIR Aug 24; 10 AM- 4 PM Esquimalt Gorge Park Join this FREE, family-oriented event to showcase and promote local Japanese-Canadian cultural groups in Victoria and the surrounding areas. RIBFEST Sept 6-8; Fri 11 AM-10 PM Sat 11 AM-10 PM Sun 11 AM-9 PM Bullen Field A weekend of BBQ ribs, local entertainment, craft beer, cider and wine, free kid’s activities, local arts, and vendors. Net proceeds are returned to the community through the Esquimalt Firefighters Charitable Foundation and the Esquimalt Ribfest Society.
ESQUIMALT LANTERN FESTIVAL Sept 13; 6-10 PM Esquimalt Gorge Park The magic of lantern-fest returns to Gorge Park! Visit Gorge Park for a magical adventure through the forest full of lanterns, lights and other surprises. You won’t want to miss this fun event. STORY FEST Sept 21, 10:30AM-1 PM Esquimalt Town Square Storytelling provides a platform for growth and development. We hope your family will join us in celebrating. This year’s theme is Great Adventures! Donations are gratefully accepted and go to help fund the Macaulay literacy program.
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