Bring your carved pumpkins to station one and give it a big toss four stories up from the top of our fire training building to smash on the ground. Donations to Santa Sac welcome.


Pender Island Events
Find upcoming events on Pender Island, from community gatherings and markets to live music, workshops, and seasonal happenings. There’s always something going on, whether you’re looking to take part, lend a hand, or just see what’s happening.
This Weeks Events
Saturday, November 7
Saturday Harvest Market & Farm Food Hub
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Community Hall
Every Saturday morning at the Community Hall. Browse seasonal local produce, fresh foods, and handmade items at the market. Farm produce is also available in the Farm Food Hub barn behind the Community Hall.
Legion Meat Draws
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Royal Canadian Legion
Try your luck at the Legion’s classic meat draws and enjoy a lively afternoon.
Monday, November 9
55+ Monday Activity Days
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Community Hall
Stay active and social with a variety of activities designed for the 55+ community.
Wednesday, November 11
Remembrance Day @ the Legion
10:30 am - 10:30 am
Royal Canadian Legion
Gather at the legion on Remembrance Day to honour our veterans. The parade to the Cenotaph and laying of wreaths begins at 10:45am. Gather inside for a short ceremony, sandwiches and a toast to those who never came home but live in the hearts of all proud Canadians. Be sure to drop by the cemetery at dusk on November 10th for a candlelight service.
Friday, November 13
Community Gathering Lunch
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Community Hall
Mondays at the Community Hall. Engaging seniors and friends in our community. Various weekly activities with lunch at 12PM. Check the Pender Post for more details.
Event Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Remembrance Day @ the Legion
Royal Canadian Legion 1344 MacKinnon Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaGather at the legion on Remembrance Day to honour our veterans. The parade to the Cenotaph and laying of wreaths begins at 10:45am. Gather inside for a short ceremony, sandwiches and a toast to those who never came home but live in the hearts of all proud Canadians. Be sure to drop by the cemetery at dusk on November 10th for a candlelight service.
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Pender Island Short Film Festival
Featured Pender Island Short Film FestivalCommunity Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaAnticipated film festival showcasing short-form narratives from Pender Island and beyond. Filmmakers forum on Sunday morning.
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Pender Island Short Film Festival
Featured Pender Island Short Film FestivalCommunity Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaAnticipated film festival showcasing short-form narratives from Pender Island and beyond. Filmmakers forum on Sunday morning.
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Solstice Theatre Presents The Calling
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Pender Island Staycation
FeaturedMake the most of staying on Pender November 20–24 with special offers, local experiences, a Staycation Passport and chances to win great prizes!
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Temporary Ferry Terminal Closure @ Otter Bay, Pender Island
FeaturedOtter Bay Ferry Terminal 1371 MacKinnon Rd, Pender Island, BCTerminal construction at the Otter Bay ferry terminal on Pender Island will require a five-day berth closure from November 20-24, 2026. During the closure, BC Ferries will operate a foot-passenger water taxi between Otter Bay Marina and Swartz Bay. Free parking and terminal assistance will be available at both terminals. Visit the special project webpage for schedules and the latest information.
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Chinese Food Dinner @ the Legion
Royal Canadian Legion 1344 MacKinnon Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaReservations strongly recommended.
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Walk the Trail with Parks & Rec
Schooner Way Trail Pender Island, BC, CanadaCome on out to meet and walk with parks commissioners on the Schooner Trail, starting at Danny Martin Park. Get a passport stamp for the Pender Staycation draw.
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Pender Cemetery Walk
Pender Island Cemetery 4449 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaStory-teller Simone Marler is back with her most memorable graveside tales from the past three years. Hear history come alive. Meet at the cemetery. $10 donation to the museum suggested.
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Penderecki String Quartet
The Pender Island Concert Society presents an evening of music with the Pederecki String Quartet.
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Holiday Book Sale @ the Library
Pender Island Public Library 4407 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, Canada -
Autumn Art Show
Community Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaAn art show and sale featuring members of the Pender Island Art Society.
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Autumn Art Show
Community Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaAn art show and sale featuring members of the Pender Island Art Society.
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Santa Ship
Hope Bay CollectiveComplimentary hot chocolate and cookies, silent auction and Santa arrives at 1pm to hand out toys to the kids.
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Light Up the Pender Christmas Tree
Bridges RoadDon't miss the annual lighting of the Pender Island Christmas Tree on Bridges Road with the Pender Highlanders.
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A Christmas Carol
Community Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaFundraiser for the Health Care Society. Tickets available at Talisman Books & Gallery. Adults, $25. Youth 13-18, $10. 12 and under, free.
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A Christmas Carol
Community Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaFundraiser for the Health Care Society. Tickets available at Talisman Books & Gallery. Adults, $25. Youth 13-18, $10. 12 and under, free.
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A Christmas Carol
Community Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaFundraiser for the Health Care Society. Tickets available at Talisman Books & Gallery. Adults, $25. Youth 13-18, $10. 12 and under, free.
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Magic Lake Lantern Festival
Magic Lake Park Pender Island, BC, CanadaA community New Year's Eve lantern procession with fire dancers, stilt walkers, giant puppets, shadow dance and kayak ballet.
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Sarah Hagen, pianist
The Pender Island Concert Society presents an afternoon of music featuring pianist Sarah Hagen.
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Morgan Toney, Mi’kmaq fiddler with trio
The Pender Island Concert Society presents an afternoon of music with Morgan Toney, Mi'kmaq fiddle with trio.
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Pender Concert Society presents
The Pender Island Concert Society presents and evening of live music featuring the Farhad Khosravi Duo and Santur & Percussion.
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Pender Island Fall Fair
Community Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, Canada
Other Calendars

While we try our best to ensure all the events on Pender are listed in our calendar, sometimes we miss a few. Many community groups and businesses keep their own calendars, which we encourage you to explore as well.
*Event listings are provided as a free community service for visitors and residents of Pender Island. While we do our best to keep information current, the Pender Island Chamber of Commerce is not responsible for the events listed and does not endorse or have any affiliation with the events, organizers, or venues unless specifically noted.
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