Oct. 5 Friday

Surfrider Short Film Festival

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Surfrider Pacific Rim is stoked to be holding the Third Annual Short Film Festival at the Tofino Botanical Gardens on October 5th, 2018, from 6-9 PM! This festival is organized to celebrate …

Nov. 30 Friday

Tofino Winterlights is back! Presented by Tofino Botanical Gardens, Winterlights is a celebration of light and art that runs November 30th to January 6th! Come be enchanted by the whimsical holiday exhibits …

Dec. 1 Saturday

Live Music at Tofino Winterlights – Vanille

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Vanille is a local singer/songwriter in Tofino who has a unique acoustic style and voice that resonates across many genres of music. Vanille has performed at many venues in Tofino during the …

Dec. 5 Wednesday

Tofino Winterlights & Surfrider Public Meetup

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join Surfrider at Darwin’s Cafe at the Tofino Botanical Gardens for the Tofino Public Meet Up! Meet ups include snacks, refreshments, discussions and laughter. Find out how you can get involved in …

Dec. 6 Thursday

Tofino Winterlights Story Time

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Winterlights Story Time -- Classic winter & holiday stories read by local community "celebrities" plus a Puppet Show by Jen Smallwood! All events are FREE during Winterlights with the purchase of a Winterlights …

Dec. 7 Friday

Live Music at Tofino Winterlights – Esther Celebrini

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Jazz Vocals & Piano with Esther Celebrini -- Live at Darwin's Cafe on Friday, December 7th from 7pm-9pm! (http://www.esthercelebrini.com/) Esther Celebrini is an accomplished jazz vocalist, pianist, & songwriter based in Tofino, BC. …

Dec. 12 Wednesday

Tofino Winterlights Story Time & Puppet Show

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Classic winter & holiday stories read by local community "celebrities", Principal Drew Ryan of the Wickaninnish Community School, plus a Puppet Show by Jen Smallwood! All events are FREE during Winterlights with the purchase …

Dec. 13 Thursday

Tofino Winterlights

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Stop by Darwin's Cafe to join the Raincoast Education Society for Cookies of the West Coast, an exploration of the taxonomy, identification and consumption of cookies. All events are FREE during Winterlights with the purchase …

Dec. 14 Friday

Live Vocalist Tofino Winterlights – Jacquelyn Block

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Jacquelyn Block is a new local choir member and is a vocal coach herself. She has featured in multiple festivals and events throughout the island. Jacquelyn will be leading “unplugged” acapella traditional …

Dec. 15 Saturday

Santa at Tofino Winterlights & Holiday Wreath Making

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Visit Santa at Darwin's Cafe tonight and create your own special holiday wreath for FREE! Ultramarine Art Supply will be on hand to offer a holiday wreath making workshop from 6-8pm. Tofino Winterlights …

Dec. 18 Tuesday

Words In The Winter – Poetree Night at Tofino Winterlights

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Poetree Night is a night unlike any other. Poets, writers, and lovers of words will gather with creations of their own or poems that they love to share and present them. Everyone …

Dec. 19 Wednesday

Tofino Winterlights Story Time

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Classic winter & holiday stories read by local community storyteller Mayor Osborne All events are FREE during Winterlights with the purchase of a Winterlights Admission Pass (admission valid for entire festival, non-transferable). Presented by …

Dec. 20 Thursday

Tofino Winterlights Movie Night

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Stop by Darwin's Cafe for a showing of a classic holiday movie! Popcorn, cookies, cozy beverages and more all available for purchase at the cafe. Come hang out among the magical Winterlights …

Dec. 21 Friday

Live Music w/ Ester Celebrini at Tofino Winterlights

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Jazz Vocals & Piano with Esther Celebrini on Friday, December 21st from 7pm-9pm! (http://www.esthercelebrini.com/) Esther Celebrini is an accomplished jazz vocalist, pianist, & songwriter based in Tofino, BC. She has performed at many …

Dec. 22 Saturday

Sophie L’Homme & Tofino-Ucluelet Choir at Tofino Winterlights

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Choir Director & accomplished musician, Sophie L'Homme, will be performing with the Tofino-Ucluelet Choir! Featuring vocals, guitar, piano, and choir singing holiday classics and a mix of genres to brighten your spirits …

Dec. 23 Sunday

Words In The Winter – Illumine at Tofino Winterlights

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join Tofino Winterlights for 'Illumine', a performance piece with words and music by Leah Hokanson from Gabriola Island. Leah is a music and sound explorer, with over 30 years experience as a vocallist, …

Dec. 27 Thursday

Tofino Winterlights Story Time

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Classic winter & holiday stories read by local community storyteller Esther Celebrini. All events are FREE during Winterlights with the purchase of a Winterlights Admission Pass (admission valid for entire festival, non-transferable). Presented by …

Dec. 28 Friday

Tofino Winterlights Movie Night

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Stop by Darwin's Cafe for a showing of a classic holiday movie! Popcorn, cookies, cozy beverages and more all available for purchase at the cafe. Come hang out among the magical Winterlights …

Dec. 30 Sunday

Words In The Winter Series – Night Write at Tofino Winterlights

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Night Write, led by Tofino Poet Laureate, Joanna Streetly, is a time to reflect and write. From journal-writers to journalists, this Night-Inspired creative writing studio is open to anyone with a desire …

Jan. 3 Thursday

Tofino Winterlights Story Time

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Classic winter & holiday stories read by local community "celebrities"! Storyteller: George Patterson , Tofino Botanical Gardens Director. Tofino Winterlights is back! Presented by Tofino Botanical Gardens, Winterlights is a celebration of light …

Jan. 4 Friday

Tofino Winterlights Movie Night

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

It's that time of the year! Join us at Darwin's Cafe for a showing of classic holiday movies! Popcorn, cookies, cozy beverages and more all available for purchase at the cafe. Come …

Feb. 23 Saturday

West Coast Farm & Garden Show

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

See the full Saturday schedule here. The West Coast Farm & Garden Show is a grassroots, community driven event that brings together farmers, backyard growers, and food enthusiasts of our region. Through workshops …

Feb. 24 Sunday

West Coast Farm & Garden Show

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

For full Sunday schedule visit: https://www.tofinocommunityfoodinitiative.com/ The West Coast Farm & Garden Show is a grassroots, community driven event that brings together farmers, backyard growers, and food enthusiasts of our region. Through workshops and …

Jun. 1 Saturday

Compost Teas & Garden Brews at the Tofino Botanical Gardens

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Compost Teas & Garden Brews at the Tofino Botanical Gardens Learn to make the best use of your compost with Connie Kuramoto of Gardens-on-the-Go. This workshop will cover building a compost bin, making …

Jul. 28 Sunday

The Merry McKentys

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Merry McKentys Join us for an evening of rollicking live music at the Tofino Botanical Gardens with Folk-roots band the Merry McKentys! With multi-part sibling harmonies, a diverse repertoire of folk + indie …

Nov. 24 Sunday

Chicken Social

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Are you a chicken owner? Or have you ever thought about keeping chickens but aren't sure what to expect? Come ask questions, share insights and learn tips & tricks from your neighbours. …

Nov. 29 Friday

Tofino Winterlights

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The 4th Annual Tofino Winterlights Festival is a celebration of light and art presented by Tofino Botanical Gardens. The festival runs nightly from 5pm - 9 pm, November 29th, 2019 – January 5th, 2020. This is …

Dec. 2 Monday

Wreath Making Workshop

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Learn how to make and decorate a beautiful holiday wreath from local trees and shrubs. Erin from Ultramarine art supply will be leading the workshop and all materials needed will be provided! …

Dec. 5 Thursday

Winterlights Story Time and Puppet Show

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Winterlights Story Time -- Classic winter & holiday stories read by local community "celebrities" plus a Puppet Show by Jen Smallwood! Storyteller: TBC All events are FREE during Winterlights with the purchase of …

Dec. 7 Saturday

Mike & Alle Band at Tofino Winterlights

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Local favourite duo, Mike and Alle will be playing an acoustic/folk/alternative set to get you in the Winterlights mood. All events are FREE during Winterlights with the purchase of a Winterlights Admission Pass …

Dec. 11 Wednesday

Santa and Sasquatch Photos at Tofino Winterlights

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Santa and Sasquatch team up and join us at Winterlights from 5pm-7pm at Darwin's Cafe. Come and get your holiday photo's by donation. Donations go towards Santa's snazzy new boots and suit! All …

Dec. 14 Saturday

Cat Murphy Band at Tofino Winterlights

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Audiences young and old, music lovers, and everyone else lucky enough, prepare for something a little different. A passionate mix of humour, and originality, Cat Murphy Band won’t knock before they come …

Dec. 16 Monday

Ornament Workshop at Tofino Winterlights

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Customize your tree decorations with hand painted ornaments, or give them as gifts! Erin from Ultramarine art supply will be leading the workshop, and all materials needed will be provided! This is …

Dec. 21 Saturday

Tofino-Ucluelet Choirs at Tofino Winterlights

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Choir Director & accomplished musician, Sophie L'Homme, will be performing with the Tofino-Ucluelet Choir! Featuring vocals, guitar, piano, and choir singing holiday classics and a mix of genres to brighten your spirits …

Dec. 23 Monday

Disney Classics by Cello Bride at Tofino Winterlights

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Join Cello Bride - Audrey Nadeau - for a magical performance of Disney Classics! The show is designed to be interactive with bits of story telling and humour between each piece. The …

Dec. 27 Friday

Tofino Winterlights: Live Music – Ms. Pan!k

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The 4th Annual Tofino Winterlights Festival is a celebration of light and art presented by Tofino Botanical Gardens. The festival runs nightly from 5pm - 9 pm, November 29th, 2019 – January 5th, 2020. On December …

Dec. 28 Saturday

Tofino Winterlights: Live Music – Esther Celebrini

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The 4th Annual Tofino Winterlights Festival is a celebration of light and art presented by Tofino Botanical Gardens. The festival runs nightly from 5pm - 9 pm, November 29th, 2019 – January 5th, 2020. On December …

Dec. 28 Saturday

Jazz Vocals & Piano with Esther Celebrini at Tofino Winterlights

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Jazz Vocals & Piano with Esther Celebrini -- Live at Darwin's Cafe! www.esthercelebrini.com Esther Celebrini is an accomplished jazz vocalist, pianist, & songwriter based in Tofino, BC. She has performed at many festivals …

Dec. 29 Sunday

Tofino Winterlights: Live Music – Natsumi Furuya

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The 4th Annual Tofino Winterlights Festival is a celebration of light and art presented by Tofino Botanical Gardens. The festival runs nightly from 5pm - 9 pm, November 29th, 2019 – January …

Jan. 2 Thursday

Tofino Winterlights & Cedar Weaving Workshop

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The 4th Annual Tofino Winterlights Festival is a celebration of light and art presented by Tofino Botanical Gardens. The festival runs nightly from 5pm - 9 pm, November 29th, 2019 – January …

Jan. 3 Friday

Tofino Winterlights: Live Music – Natsumi Furuya

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The 4th Annual Tofino Winterlights Festival is a celebration of light and art presented by Tofino Botanical Gardens. The festival runs nightly from 5pm - 9 pm, November 29th, 2019 – January …

Jan. 4 Saturday

Tofino Winterlights: Live Music – Natsumi Furuya

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The 4th Annual Tofino Winterlights Festival is a celebration of light and art presented by Tofino Botanical Gardens. The festival runs nightly from 5pm - 9 pm, November 29th, 2019 – January …

Jan. 5 Sunday

Tofino Winterlights – Closing Night

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The 4th Annual Tofino Winterlights Festival is a celebration of light and art presented by Tofino Botanical Gardens. The festival runs nightly from 5pm - 9 pm, November 29th, 2019 – January …

Mar. 6 Friday

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Mar. 8 Sunday

West Coast Farm & Garden Show – 2020

All Day Event

Join Tofino Community Food Initiative for the West Coast Farm & Garden Show, March 6-8, 2020. This year will feature programming that includes: A workshop on Growing Year Round On The Coast with …

Jul. 22 Wednesday

Junior Naturalist’s Club

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join the Junior Naturalist’s Club with the Raincoast Education Society. Our guided rainforest walks will offer youth a unique understanding of this globally significant ecosystem, from the impressive diversity of flora and fauna …

Aug. 17 Monday

Ocean Camp Tofino

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Ocean Camp for kids in Tofino! Dates: August 17- 21 Time: 9:00-15:30 Location: Tofino Botanical Gardens (location may change) Cost: $250 Ages: 7 – 10 This camp is all about salt water and anything that lives in it! …

Aug. 9 Monday