Esquimalt has many hidden gems along with popular parks, restaurants and more. Come enjoy the sunny days of spring with us.
EVENTS IN ESQUIMALT ESQUIMALT FARMERS MARKET
Thursdays
4:30 - 7:30PM Memorial Park
Mondays starting June 17
4:30 - 7:30PM Gorge Park
Locally crafted goods, fresh vegetables, crafts and a variety of treats- the indoor market has lots to offer.
MAY 25: FORT MACAULAY INTERPRETATION EVENT
9:30AM-2:30PM Macaulay Point Park
Learn about our local history! The interpretive tour will take place at 10:30am led by local historian, Jack Bates. The event will also feature members of the Victoria-Esquimalt Military Re-enactors Association with their encampment, the Esquimalt Archives, and others.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PARTY
June 8 — 1AM - 2:00PM
Esquimalt Gorge Park
Esquimalt’s biggest block party is back! The rec centre parking lot is taken over for the afternoon and filled with local vendors, music, and games for kids. Don’t leave without
May 2024
Events in Esquimalt
stopping by Bullen Park for the bouncy castle and other kidfriendly activities.
NAVY RUN
June 22 — 8:15AM-10:30AM
CFB Esquimalt
Come run with the Navy! 5km walk/run and 10km run. Open to all. Register at navyrunesquimalt.com
TD JAZZFEST
June 21-30
Bullen Park (main stage)
Welcome to the 40th TD Victoria International JazzFest – a celebration of 10 hot days and nights of the coolest music in town! The longest-running party on Vancouver Island brings you jazz, blues, funk, world, and more, featuring free-to-attend
outdoor performances, ticketed and cover charge shows, and free-to-attend workshops across Victoria and Esquimalt, BC!
TRACKSIDE PAINT JAM
June 22 — 10AM-5PM
Hereward Road
We’re doing it again for another year! Join us at the 4th annual Trackside Paint Jam on Saturday June 22 along the Trackside Art Gallery. The event is organized by ECAHEsquimalt Community Arts Hub.
URBAN ARTS TOUR
July 6 — 10AM-4PM
Meet at Esquimalt Municipal Hall
Lace up those shoes, pump up those bike tires and join in the 2024 Urban Arts Tour! The Urban Arts Tour is an annual outdoor self-guided tour now in its 5th year, featuring local gardens and artists. We’ve paired talented visual artists with some of Esquimalt’s most impressive gardens for a unique, family-friendly day of adventure.
MEMORIAL PARK MUSIC FEST
Tuesdays July 9-August 27
Bring your lawn chairs; bring your picnics; bring your dancing shoes! Concerts start 6pm.
Find our event list at Esquimalt.ca/community-events or subscribe to our newsletter.
We have hard copies of our popular walking tours available at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre, Municipal Hall and Esquimalt Archives. Choose between seven tours specially curated to highlight historic homes and scenic locations in the Township. ■ Take a walk
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