Community-Led FernFest 2026

FernFest Returns thanks to Community Whatever the problem, community is the answer FernFest will return on June 13, 2026 as a one-day, community-led celebration of local arts, music, food, and neighbourhood connection. Earlier this year, Fernwood Neighbourhood House...
Fifth Annual South Island Powwow at Royal Athletic Park

Fifth Annual South Island Powwow at Royal Athletic Park

The Songhees Nation, with support from the City of Victoria, invites Greater Victoria residents to the fifth annual South Island Powwow on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Royal Athletic Park. The Powwow is hosted on the homelands of the lək̓ʷəŋən people on the...
Mark your calendars: Play Streets 2026

Mark your calendars: Play Streets 2026

We start the 2026 season of Play Streets with a welcoming party at the Fernwood Neighbourhood House. Meet new neighbours, and find out about upcoming activities for kids. Did you know Play Streets is part of a world-wide movement to reclaim streets for kids? Join us...
Strawberry Ichigo Market – May 30 & 31, 2026

Strawberry Ichigo Market – May 30 & 31, 2026

This is a BERRY fun weekend with a truck full of Saanich Strawberries arriving in F E R N W O O D !! 130+ ARTISTS • CHEFS • DESIGNERSSATURDAY & SUNDAY with all new vendors each day!! Explore the ridiculous, sweet, fun through out the Fernwood Community Centre both...
Hand Cut Market – April 18, 2026

Hand Cut Market – April 18, 2026

Hand-cut • Printed • Dyed  A convergence of clothing designer and fashion, in one room! Find one of a kind pieces to add to your collection, with over 30 Artist and Designers from across the island and Vancouver.  Explore a vast variety of shapes and textures to...
A note on FernFest

A note on FernFest

The internet has had a lot to say about FernFest this week. Some thoughtful, some passionate, and at least one theory involving an unusual number of very tall people at last year’s festival.   We appreciate the enthusiasm and wanted to share a bit more context. ...