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What’s happening in ӣ��Ӱ�� on November 29 & 30?

If you’re visiting ӣ��Ӱ�� on November 29–30, 2025, here are some fun local events and things to do.

When: Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Where: Downtown ӣ��Ӱ��
What to expect: A festive light parade with floats, live music and Santa himself kicking off the holiday season.
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When: Saturday, November 29 from 4 PM – 10 PM
Where: Ambrosia Banquet Hall, 638 Fisgard Street
What to expect: A Filipino cultural celebration featuring 90s original Filipino music, authentic food, photo ops and festive throwback outfits.
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When: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Where: Downtown ӣ��Ӱ��, Centennial Square
What to expect: An outdoor holiday light festival with live music and a Ferris wheel.
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Check out the for more fun activities, fairs and events happening in the ӣ��Ӱ�� region on November 29-30.

– short and beautiful hike near UVic with panoramic ocean views
– scenic oceanfront walking and biking paths near downtown
– sprawling park adjacent to downtown (you’ll find peacocks roaming here)
Legislative Buildings/Inner Harbour
Downtown streets for local shopping: Government/Johnson/Yates/Fort
Chinatown (Fisgard street)
Fantan Alley – narrow brick-lined alley housing boutiques and art galleries
– floating homes, restaurants and shops located a short walk from downtown (some locations closed during colder months)
Thetis Lake – a great spot for hiking and swimming when weather permits
Beaches – Dallas Road beaches (near downtown), Cadboro Bay (near UVic), Willows (Oak Bay), Gonzales (Oak Bay)
– downtown, some wonderful exhibits on the history of British Columbia’s Indigenous peoples
– downtown, multiple locations
– famous display garden and national historic site in Brentwood Bay