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.
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.
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Pender Islands School
Elections for CRD, Islands Trust, School Board. Advanced polls open October 7 and 14. Election Day October 17.
9:30 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.
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Royal Canadian Legion
Try your luck at the Legion’s classic meat draws and enjoy a lively afternoon.
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Community Hall
Stay active and social with a variety of activities designed for the 55+ community.
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1 event,The 8th annual Fall Crawl Studio Tour is happening September 26 and 27, 2026! This is your annual opportunity to enjoy touring the studios of local artists and getting up close and personal with their work and processes. The tour is completely free! Maps will be available at Talisman Books and the Visitors Centre in early September.
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Plan to join us for a fun evening at beautiful Otter Bay Marina for our next Chamber mixer. |
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Celebrate The 6th Annual Crisp festival runs October 2-3, 2026 at Pender Island Community Hall. This vibrant fall festival features music, art, storytelling, workshops, and apple-themed fun, all focused on sustainability and community connection. 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. |
3 events,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. |
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1 event,Fresh local produce available every Wednesday during the season in the Food Farm Hub Barn behind the Community Hall. |
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1 event,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. |
4 events,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.
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Fundraiser for women and children in Ukraine. Sing songs of peace, love & protest. Join the resistance! Doors open at 1:30 PM. Tickets available @ Talisman Books or online at Ptarmigan Arts.
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1 event,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. |
3 events,Elections for CRD, Islands Trust, School Board. Advanced polls open October 7 and 14. Election Day October 17. 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. |
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2 events,Celebrate Small Business Week on Pender Island, October 19–25, 2026! This year’s theme, “It’s a two-speed world now—fast or finished,” celebrates the adaptability and innovation of Canadian entrepreneurs. Join us in supporting and recognizing the local businesses that help make Pender Island a vibrant community. Stay active and social with a variety of activities designed for the 55+ community. |
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2 events,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. |
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1 event,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. |
2 events,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. |
Elections for CRD, Islands Trust, School Board. Advanced polls open October 7 and 14. Election Day October 17.
Celebrate Small Business Week on Pender Island, October 19–25, 2026! This year’s theme, “It’s a two-speed world now—fast or finished,” celebrates the adaptability and innovation of Canadian entrepreneurs. Join us in supporting and recognizing the local businesses that help make Pender Island a vibrant community.
Anticipated film festival showcasing short-form narratives from Pender Island and beyond. Meet and greet with the filmmakers.
Terminal 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. The schedule is being finalized to align as closely as possible with regular ferry times.
An art show and sale featuring members of the Pender Island Art Society.
The Pender Island Concert Society presents an evening of music with the Pederecki String Quartet.
A community New Year's Eve lantern procession with fire dancers, stilt walkers, giant puppets, shadow dance and kayak ballet.
The Pender Island Concert Society presents an afternoon of music featuring pianist Sarah Hagen.
The Pender Island Concert Society presents an afternoon of music with Morgan Toney, Mi'kmaq fiddle with trio.
The Pender Island Concert Society presents and evening of live music featuring the Farhad Khosravi Duo and Santur & Percussion.
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.
Have something happening on Pender? We’d love to help spread the word. Use this form to submit your event for inclusion in the calendar.