Stay active and social with a variety of activities designed for the 55+ community.
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
Monday, July 13
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, July 15
Food Only Farmers Market
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Community Hall
Fresh local produce available every Wednesday during the season in the Food Farm Hub Barn behind the Community Hall.
Thursday, July 16
Live Music Thursdays @ Port Browning Pub
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Port Browning Pub
Check the pub calendar for details on who's performing each week.
Friday, July 17
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.
Friday Events at Roesland
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Parks Canada @ Roesland
Parks Canada offers a variety of nature and culture events at Roesland in the National Park Reserve every Friday during the summer months.
Live Music @ Syrens Bistro
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Syrens Bistro @ Poets Cove Resort
Live music with Norm Smith & Peet Vuur on July 17&18 at Syrens Bistro at Poets Cove Resort.
Royal Canadian Legion 100th Anniversary Concert
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Royal Canadian Legion
100th Anniversary Concert with live music by the Collective starting at 7PM. Tickets on sale at Talisman Books and on the Legion's website.
Saturday, July 18
Saturday Farmers Market
9:30 am - 1:00 pm
Community Hall
Browse local goods, fresh foods, and handmade items at the seasonal market where everything is made, baked or grown on Pender Island.
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.
Live Music @ Syrens Bistro
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Syrens Bistro @ Poets Cove Resort
Live music with Norm Smith & Peet Vuur on July 17&18 at Syrens Bistro at Poets Cove Resort.
Event Calendar
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Events
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Join in Canada Day Celebrations at the Driftwood Centre. Parade starts at 10:50 am. Lead by the Pender Island Pipe Band. A short Canada inspired speech. Free cake and tattoos. Special music by the Scanlan Brothers.
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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,Check the pub calendar for details on who's performing each week. |
4 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. Parks Canada offers a variety of nature and culture events at Roesland in the National Park Reserve every Friday during the summer months. Benito Testini & Mike Kelly perform on July 3&4 at Syren's Bistro at Poets Cove Resort. |
3 events,Browse local goods, fresh foods, and handmade items at the seasonal market where everything is made, baked or grown on Pender Island. Benito Testini & Mike Kelly perform on July 3&4 at Syren's Bistro at Poets Cove Resort. |
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Join the Pender Islands Museum's historian Simone Marler for her popular cemetery walk. By donation. $10/person suggested. |
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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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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. Parks Canada offers a variety of nature and culture events at Roesland in the National Park Reserve every Friday during the summer months.
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Join the Pender Ocean Defenders, the Pender Islands Museum, the Pender Islands Conservancy and Parks Canada for an afternoon of orca festivities. There will be live music, storytelling, crafts for kids and special exhibits at the museum. Bring your own chair. Parking is limited, so please consider carpooling or biking to the event. |
4 events,Browse local goods, fresh foods, and handmade items at the seasonal market where everything is made, baked or grown on Pender Island.
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Join or watch the annual car parade departing Port Browning Marina at 10:30 am along Bedwell Harbour Rd to the Pines behind the Community Hall. The Legion will serve up hot dogs and cold drinks, alongside the beer garden. The Highlanders will be playing on the hour at 12, 1 and 2pm. |
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4 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. Parks Canada offers a variety of nature and culture events at Roesland in the National Park Reserve every Friday during the summer months. Live music with Norm Smith & Peet Vuur on July 17&18 at Syrens Bistro at Poets Cove Resort.
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100th Anniversary Concert with live music by the Collective starting at 7PM. Tickets on sale at Talisman Books and on the Legion's website.
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4 events,Browse local goods, fresh foods, and handmade items at the seasonal market where everything is made, baked or grown on Pender Island. New work by Pender artists in a bucolic setting. Now in its 30th year, it is one of the most enduring and loved art shows in the Gulf Islands. Search […] Live music with Norm Smith & Peet Vuur on July 17&18 at Syrens Bistro at Poets Cove Resort. |
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1 event,The Crisp is hosting a special house concert with UK musician John Smith. |
1 event,Fresh local produce available every Wednesday during the season in the Food Farm Hub Barn behind the Community Hall. |
1 event,Check the pub calendar for details on who's performing each week. |
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. Parks Canada offers a variety of nature and culture events at Roesland in the National Park Reserve every Friday during the summer months. |
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Mosaic Arts & Culture Festival, produced by Ptarmigan Arts, is a celebration of the land and community we are a part of. 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. Parks Canada offers a variety of nature and culture events at Roesland in the National Park Reserve every Friday during the summer months.
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Burger BBQ at the Legion with live music by PI Jazz, a six piece ensemble. Reservations recommended. |
4 events,Browse local goods, fresh foods, and handmade items at the seasonal market where everything is made, baked or grown on Pender Island. Live music with Mike Kelly on Aug 1&2 at Syrens Bistro at Poets Cove Resort |
Upcoming Events
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Live Music @ Port Browning Pub
Port Browning Pub 4605 Oak Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaHal & the Harmonics perform live at the pub.
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Live Music @ Syrens Bistro
Syrens Bistro @ Poets Cove Resort 9801 Spalding Rd, Pender Island, British Columbia, CanadaLive music with Norm Smith & Peet Vuur on July 17&18 at Syrens Bistro at Poets Cove Resort.
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Royal Canadian Legion 100th Anniversary Concert
Royal Canadian Legion 1344 MacKinnon Rd, Pender Island, BC, Canada100th Anniversary Concert with live music by the Collective starting at 7PM. Tickets on sale at Talisman Books and on the Legion's website.
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Art Off the Fence
Church of the Good Shepherd, South Pender Pender Island, BC, CanadaNew work by Pender artists in a bucolic setting. Now in its 30th year, it is one of the most enduring and loved art shows in the Gulf Islands. Search […]
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Live Music @ Syrens Bistro
Syrens Bistro @ Poets Cove Resort 9801 Spalding Rd, Pender Island, British Columbia, CanadaLive music with Norm Smith & Peet Vuur on July 17&18 at Syrens Bistro at Poets Cove Resort.
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Art Off the Fence
Church of the Good Shepherd, South Pender Pender Island, BC, CanadaNew work by Pender artists in a bucolic setting. Now in its 30th year, it is one of the most enduring and loved art shows in the Gulf Islands. Search […]
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The Crisp Special House Concert
The Crisp is hosting a special house concert with UK musician John Smith.
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Mosaic Arts & Culture Festival
FeaturedThe Pines behind the Community Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaMosaic Arts & Culture Festival, produced by Ptarmigan Arts, is a celebration of the land and community we are a part of.
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Summer Legion BBQ
Royal Canadian Legion 1344 MacKinnon Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaBurger BBQ at the Legion with live music by PI Jazz, a six piece ensemble. Reservations recommended.
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Live Music @ Syrens Bistro
Syrens Bistro @ Poets Cove Resort 9801 Spalding Rd, Pender Island, British Columbia, CanadaLive music with Mike Kelly on Aug 1&2 at Syrens Bistro at Poets Cove Resort
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A Walk Through History
Pender Island Cemetery 4449 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaJoin the Pender Islands Museum's historian Simone Marler for her popular cemetery walk. By donation. $10/person suggested.
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Live Music @ Syrens Bistro
Syrens Bistro @ Poets Cove Resort 9801 Spalding Rd, Pender Island, British Columbia, CanadaLive music with Mike Kelly on Aug 1&2 at Syrens Bistro at Poets Cove Resort
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Art by the Pond
The Pond at 5414 Hooson Rd 5414 Hooson Rd, Pender Island, BC, Canada1st annual art show featuring local north end artists. Search "Art by the Pond" on Facebook for details.
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Pender Island Pride Weekend
Community Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaPender Island Pride Society organizes the annual Pender Island Pride Parade and Festival.
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Pender Island Fall Fair
FeaturedCommunity Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaA Pender Island tradition since 1932. Come celebrate with us at our biggest community event.
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Fall Crawl Studio Tour
Various Venues Pender Island, BC, CanadaThe 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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The Crisp Festival
FeaturedCommunity Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaCelebrate 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.
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Municipal Elections
Pender Islands School 5714 Canal Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaElections for CRD, Islands Trust, School Board. Advanced polls open October 7 and 14. Election Day October 17.
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Pender Island Short Film Festival
FeaturedCommunity Hall 4418 Bedwell Harbour Rd, Pender Island, BC, CanadaAnticipated film festival showcasing short-form narratives from Pender Island and beyond. Meet and greet with the filmmakers.
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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. The schedule is being finalized to align as closely as possible with regular ferry times.
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Fall 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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Penderecki String Quartet
The Pender Island Concert Society presents an evening of music with the Pederecki String Quartet.
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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.
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.
Submit an Event
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