7-12. 2:30-4pm. Register at gvpl.ca or call 250-940-GVPL (4875) for more information. Musical Storytime for School-Aged Kids at Juan de Fuca Branch Library. Join Brenda from the Victoria Conservatory of Music to explore the fun of music making and storytelling in an action-packed session designed to introduce music concepts. For ages 6-8; parents and caregivers welcome. 2:30-3:15pm. Register at gvpl.ca or call 250-940-GVPL (4875) for more information.
moderate climate. Join a CRD Regional Parks naturalist to find out who’s who at the lagoon, a favourite bird hangout. Bring binoculars if you have a pair. A spotting scope will be available. meet at the Nature Centre off Metchosin Rd. 8+ years. 10am-noon. BC Transit #54 or #55. 250-478-3344. www.crd.bc.ca/parks. Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Try your hand at a variety of projects while absorbing art history with your little ones. 2-4pm. 1040 Moss St. 250-384-4171.
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Musical Storytime for School-Aged Kids at Central Branch Library. See FRI 21 for details. For ages 6-8; parents and caregivers welcome. 2:30-3:15pm. Register at gvpl.ca or call 250940-GVPL (4875) for more information.
Christmas Lights Across Canada. Join special guests and children’s choirs to celebrate the annual cross-country light-up at 7pm. The provincial Christmas tree on the front lawn of the Parliament Buildings will be illuminated with thousands of lights, followed by hot cocoa and seasonal treats for everyone. For more information, visit www.pch.gc.ca
Merry Fishmas Day at Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. Drop by from 10:30am to 3:30pm for Christmas-themed crafting and activities. The day’s offerings will include: A special Fishmas Scavenger Hunt, making your own Fish Print Wrapping Paper (while supplies last), marinethemed gift making, and more. Visit www. oceandiscovery.ca/merry-fishmas
SUN 23 Winter Birds of Witty’s at Witty’s Lagoon Regional Park. While some birds fly south, many spend their winters here enjoying our
THURS 27 Musical Storytime for Preschoolers at Goudy Branch Library. Join Brenda from the Victoria Conservatory of Music to explore the fun of music making and storytelling in an actionpacked session designed to introduce music concepts. For ages 3-5; parents and caregivers welcome. 10:30-11am. Register at gvpl. ca or call 250-940-GVPL (4875) for more information.
SAT 29 Sidney Sparkles Santa Parade on Beacon Ave at 5pm. Watch as the festively adorned vehicles and floats pass by and cheer each other on along with marching bands, dancers, and Santa himself. After the parade, at around 5:30pm, head to the waterfront to watch the Sidney Sparkles Lighted Sailpast which will feature 40 beautifully deocrated and lit up boats. Island Farms Santa Light Parade along Government Street (from Belleville to Chatham Streets) from from 5:45-7pm. Bring the family to this festive, annual parade to celebrate the holiday season. Enjoy an array of dazzling floats and marching bands that travel along the magically lit Government Street from Victoria’s Inner Harbour to Chatham Street. Meet up at the Capital Iron parking lot for delicious free treats courtesy of Island Farms. KinderSpiel Walk on Government Street. Children will walk with handcrafted lanterns up Government Street as part of the Santa Light Parade, accompanied by guitar music and carol singing. Instead of candy, they will distribute yo-yos, spinning tops, and similar gifts. For more information, call 778-406-2102 or visit www.kinderspiel.ca.
SAT 30 Duck Day at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary. Some dabble on the surface, some dive for their
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