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Events on Pender

Events on Pender

Pender hosts many great festivals and community events throughout the year. In the summer, enjoy BBQs, live music and art shows. Don’t miss our Fall Fair and be sure to ring in the new year at the Magic Lake Lantern Festival.

November 2024
Nov 23
Nov 23, 2024 November 23 - November 24
Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd
Pender Island, British Columbia V0N2M1 Canada

A winter showing by members of the Pender Island Art Society
Saturday, November 23 from 10am to 3pm | Sunday, November 24 from 12pm to 3pm

Nov 23
Nov 23, 2024 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Pender Island Public Library,

Come by the Library on Saturday, November 23 from 10am to 3pm for the big holiday book sale. Find gift quality used books and DVDs. Donations of good quality books published within the last 10 years accepted at the front desk.

Nov 29
Nov 29, 2024 November 29 - December 1
Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd
Pender Island, British Columbia V0N2M1 Canada

Directed by Evan Llewellyn | All performances at the Community Hall | November 29 and 30 @ 7pm  |  December 1 @ 2pm  | Presented by the Pender Solstice Theatre Society
Tickets available at Talisman Books

$22
December 2024
Dec 05
Dec 05, 2024 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Royal Canadian Legion, 1344 Mackinnon Road
Pender Island, British Columbia V0N 2M1 Canada

MINGLE & JINGLE is the Pender Island Chamber of Commerce's annual holiday mixer, Mark your calendars for an evening of connection, celebration, and holiday cheer with your fellow Chamber members and special guests. Live music, catered finger foods, a cash bar, prizes, and more!

Dec 06
Dec 06, 2024 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd
Pender Island, British Columbia V0N2M1 Canada

Enjoy Zimbabwean, South African and Ghanaian Traditions reimagined with strings. Co-presented by Ptarmigan Arts and Time Will Tell Arts Society.

Dec 07
Dec 07, 2024 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Historic Hope Bay,

Santa Claus is sailing back to Pender Island on Saturday, December 7 at 1pm. The Santa Ship will bring Santa to meet Pender Island kids and give out presents. Join Mrs. Claus, the elves and the shops at Hope Bay in celebrating the season with music, hot chocolate, treats, a silent auction and more. Presented by the Pender Islands Lions Club.

Dec 07
Dec 07, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Top of Bridges Road,

Oh come, all ye Penders... Enjoy seasonal songs played by the Pender Highlanders, followed by a sing-along and lighting of the big tree at the top of Bridges Road on Saturday, December 7 at 4pm.

Dec 13
Dec 13, 2024 All day
Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd
Pender Island, British Columbia V0N2M1 Canada

The Pender Island Community Choir presents A Celebration of 50 Years through memories and songs | Sabrina Reed, Director | Eileen Deros, Accompanist | December 13 & 14 @ 7pm | December 15 @ 2pm | Tickets available at Talisman Books

$25
Dec 31
Dec 31, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Magic Lake Park,

A New Year’s Eve celebration for the whole family at beautiful Magic Lake, Pender Island. This annual tradition brings all ages together in a celebration of light, spectacle and the warmth of community in the midst of winter.

March 2025
Mar 12
Mar 12, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

J.S Bach's Long Walk in the Snow

An evening of storytelling & music

Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Pender Island Concert Society

May 2025
May 19
May 19, 2025 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Jessica Sparvier-Wells, Cree flutist and composer, with Holly Battacharya, viola and Connor Chee, Piano

Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Pender Island Concert Society

August 2025
Aug 23
Aug 23, 2025 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd
Pender Island, British Columbia V0N2M1 Canada

Pender Island Farmers Institute

October 2025
Oct 03
Oct 03, 2025 All day

October 3 & 4, 2025

January 2060
Jan 01
Jan 01, 2060 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd
Pender Island, British Columbia V0N2M1 Canada

Yuletide Markets from November 16 to December 21, 10am - 1pm

Jan 01
Jan 01, 2060 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Royal Canadian Legion, 1344 Mackinnon Road
Pender Island, British Columbia V0N 2M1 Canada

Saturdays @ 4pm

November 2060
Nov 15
Nov 15, 2060 All day
Tru Value Foods,

The 6th Annual Elf Tree starts November 15 and runs until December 14. Find the tree at Tru Value Foods. Take a tag off the tree, buy the gift and bring it unwrapped to the box beside the tree or to Dockside Realty by December 14.

Listings are provided free of charge as a community service and for the benefit of visitors to Pender Island. The Pender Island Chamber of Commerce is not responsible for the events listed and does not endorse or have any affiliation with the events, hosts or venues unless specifically noted. If you’d like us to add your event to the calendar, please email details and a description to info@penderislandchamber.com

Find additional event listings at Gulf Island Events