The Holidays are a time of gift-giving, cheerfulness, and most of all, spending time with friends, family, and the people you love. This Holiday Season, take a break from sitting around the fireplace to check out these holiday events in the Victoria area:

Breakfast with Santa

Take the kids to have breakfast with Santa at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. You and your children will not only enjoy a fully-stocked breakfast buffet and cookie decorating station, but your kids will also have the opportunity to have their picture taken with the man of the season. Breakfast will be held December 12, 13, 19, and 20, starting at 9 AM.

Breakfast with Santa in victoria

Christmas at the Winery

Looking for some entertainment for the adults in your life? deVine Vineyards will be holding a tasting of their new releases – including Honey Shine, Blackberry Brandy, and Sloe Gin. With a musical guest, local crafts, and awards, you can stop by deVine Vineyards for a great (21+) time on December 12th or 13th between 12:00 & 5:00 PM.

Twin Kennedy

Country duo Twin Kennedy will be performing Christmas classics at Upstairs Lounge at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre. The show begins at 7:30 on December 18th, but doors open at 6:00.

Santa Scoot

Head to Market Square on December 19th between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to witness a parade of Vespas and scooters collecting donations. A pizza party will be held in Market Square, with $1 from every Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria pizza sold going to charity.

Uncle Wiggly’s Tribute to the Blues Songs of Christmas with David Vest

Take a trip to Christmas Past with Uncle Wiggly’s 9 piece band. Performing blues Christmas classics from the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, with special guest David Vest, Uncle Wiggly’s will be at Alix Goolden Hall December 20th at 7:30.

Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band

Family Christmas Eve Service with Classic Carols by Candlelight

Spend Christmas Eve with friends and loved ones getting in the Christmas mood. The Sanctuary of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church will be hosting a special Christmas Eve service beginning at 7:30 PM – all under the holiday glow of candlelight.

Christmas Day Brunch

The Oak Bay Beach Hotel is hosting a Christmas Day Brunch in the David Foster Foundation Theatre at various times throughout Christmas Day. Times begin at 10:00 AM and seatings run every hour, with the last at 1:00 PM.

Whatever you and your family choose to do this Holiday Season, remember to embrace the time you have together! Happy Holidays!