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.
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Pender Islands School
Advance voting on October 19, 20, 21. General election on October 24.
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.
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.
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.
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Royal Canadian Legion
Doors open at 4pm. Cowichan Curry Chicken Dinner at 5:15. Party starts at 6pm. Live music by Hal & the Harmonics.
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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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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. Documentary by Vancouver-based filmmaker Isabelle Groc follows the epic migration of the western sandpiper. Followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker and estuary ecologist Dr. Pat Baird. |
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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. Come learn more about the Health Centre and ask questions. Light refreshments will be served. |
2 events,Celebrate Small Business Week on Pender Island, October 19–25, 2026! Join us in supporting and recognizing the local businesses that help make Pender Island a vibrant community. Feature film based on Chester Brown's acclaimed graphic novel. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Sook-Yin Lee, composer Dylan Gable and supporting actor Becky Johnson, moderated by Spectacular Optical's Kier-La Janisse. |
3 events,Stay active and social with a variety of activities designed for the 55+ community. A special evening with UK author-artist Jackie Morris, to celebrate her new book, The Book of Birds. Tickets at the door by donation. Books available for sale. Book signing. |
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2 events,Iconic Canadian music and visual artist, Sook-Yin Lee, performs an expansive set of her particular brand of experimental genre-bending music surrounded by immersive multimedia visuals. Tickets available online or at the door. |
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3 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. Canadian acoustic music super-group, The Bills, playing in concert at the Community Hall. Tickets available online, at Talisman Books and at the door. $30/$35 |
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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1 event,8th annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. Calling pumpkin carvers of all ages. Pick up your free pumpkins starting October 23 at Hope Bay or the Dockside Realty office at Driftwood Centre. Deliver your carved pumpkins to Hope Bay by October 28. Viewing and voting until Halloween. Prizes for winning pumpkins. All ages! |
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3 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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Doors open at 4pm. Cowichan Curry Chicken Dinner at 5:15. Party starts at 6pm. Live music by Hal & the Harmonics. |
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. |
Celebrate Small Business Week on Pender Island, October 19–25, 2026! Join us in supporting and recognizing the local businesses that help make Pender Island a vibrant community.
Advance voting on October 19, 20, 21. General election on October 24.
8th annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. Calling pumpkin carvers of all ages. Pick up your free pumpkins starting October 23 at Hope Bay or the Dockside Realty office at Driftwood Centre. Deliver your carved pumpkins to Hope Bay by October 28. Viewing and voting until Halloween. Prizes for winning pumpkins. All ages!
Doors open at 4pm. Cowichan Curry Chicken Dinner at 5:15. Party starts at 6pm. Live music by Hal & the Harmonics.
Trick or treating at the Driftwood Centre.
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.
Here's to Your Good Health Series public talk on Medical Cannabis: How it Works with Safe, Evidence-based Frameworks with pharmacist John Tse.
Anticipated film festival showcasing short-form narratives from Pender Island and beyond. Meet and greet with the filmmakers.
Make the most of staying on Pender November 20–24 with special offers, local experiences, a Staycation Passport and chances to win great prizes!
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. Visit the special project webpage for schedules and the latest information.
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.