community events

June 3,2023

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Join us for a community clothing swap. Bring the clothes you no longer wear for others to find and treasure. Tables will be set up for folks to sort through organized garments. 

No registration needed. Admission is by donation. 

Please bring your own bags for your findings.  All sizes and ages are welcome. 

June 17, 2023 

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Summer Kickoff Street Party and Garage Sale is happening on Saturday, June 17th.

Registration is open until May 27th for any Oaklands address interested in having their home listed in our map. Garage sale maps will be available on our website and in hard copies at the community center on June 10th.

This event is open to all residents of the neighborhood.

No registration is required unless you want to list your address on our map.

Event Schedule: 

*9:00 am - 2:00 pm:

Neighborhood Garage Sale

*12:00 pm - 4:00 pm:

Street Party at the Oaklands Community area

July 5 - August 30, 2023

Every Wednesday

4:00pm - 7:30pm

 Every week we will have a selection of local food & craft vendors on site, along with a beer garden, to spice up your Wednesday evenings! We are very excited for the opportunity to connect you to local vendors in the community. 

See you there! 

Sunset Market

April 9,2023

9:00am - 11:00am

Join us for this affordable, family fun event to celebrate Easter and spring time! Enjoy arts and crafts, a sing along, outdoor hunt for eggs, special guests, a bouncy castle and more! Bring your friends and family! 

Time slots: 9am | 10am | 11am

$8.00 per child

Registration required! 

Register HERE

#1-2827 Belmont Ave - Oaklands Community Center

Next dinner: May 28,2023

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Each month, September through June, we extend a warm invitation to Oaklands residents to join us for our Community Dinner on the last Sunday of the month.
 

We are now open for DINE-IN!

Come join us for a delicious meal prepared by chef Bob, Becky, and volunteers! 

Doors open at 5:00pm

Dinner at 5:30-7:00pm

#1-2827 Belmont Ave - Oaklands Community Center

 Call to reserve: 250-370-9101 

Entry by Donation: 

suggested donation $5

Date TBD

We invite you to our Story Gallery event! This event will present diverse stories in an 'art gallery'-like fashion, with chances to speak with/ask questions to various storytellers!

We are currently looking for storytellers! This event provides not only an opportunity to be heard but a chance to learn; a chance to expose ourselves to topics which affect everyone in some way. 

This event allows the community to come together and discuss topics from each other's lives; It's an opportunity to share your story and listen to others.

email:  ed@oaklandsca.com for more info

January 28, 2023

6:00 pm onwards

The OCA is teaming up with the Fernwood Inn to raise funds to feed & support Oaklands families!

Join us at the Fernwood Inn for an evening of delicious food, drinks, and Music Bingo!

Play for a chance to win a variety of prizes including a $50 Fernwood Inn gift card, and brand-new camping gear!

Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm!!! 

Tickets are $25 each and sold online only. 

Full food and drink menu will be available.

#1302 Gladstone Ave, Victoria - The Fernwood Inn

December 18, 2022

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join friends and neighbors for a traditional holiday dinner! 

The event is by registration only. 

$12/person

Doors open at 5:00pm

Dinner at 5:30-8:00pm

#1-2827 Belmont Ave - Oaklands Community Center

December 11, 2022

9:00am - 11:00am

 Our annual Breakfast with Santa is back on December 11th!

 A pancake & sides breakfast, plus: crafts, entertainment, gifts for the kids and a visit & photo session with Santa!

The event is by registration only. 

$12/person

#1-2827 Belmont Ave - Oaklands Community Center

November 19, 2022

10:00am - 4:00pm

The Oaklands West Coast Winter Market is back on November 19!

Join us as we host beloved local vendors selling fresh produce, prepared foods, arts & crafts, services and much more!
 

 This West Coast Winter Market help operate our community events! Entrance is by donations (suggested donation $5 per adult)  

October 15, 2022

5:30-10:00pm

Our popular sellout event is BACK this year! Oktoberfest festival celebrates all of our favourite traditions of Munich and Bavaria, Germany, including beer, music, food and community! 

Come enjoy local brews from Hoyne Brewing, a bratwurst meal (vegetarian & gluten-free options available) from The Whole Beast, LIVE Band Karaoke, and GREAT company! Your ticket will include a drink ticket, meal, live entertainment, and your shot at singing your heart out with a live band! Get your ticket before we sellout!

Eat, drink, dance, and sing! Party with us!

For more info regarding Oaklands Events please contact our Events & Markets Manager at events@oaklandsca.com