Event

The 2025 Sooke Santa Run returns December 13 at 5 p.m., with festive fire trucks touring neighbourhoods, GIS tracking, and donation collection for the Sooke Christmas Bureau - spreading community cheer, generosity, and holiday spirit across Sooke.

Join the community for a Winter Solstice Celebration on December 20 at EMCS. Enjoy shared dishes, cultural performances, a blessing by a local Elder, and a seasonal meal as we welcome the return of the light.

Join the community for a magical evening at the 2025 Solstice Lantern Walk on Sunday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Friends of Sooke Parks Society at John Phillips Memorial Park, this annual event brings residents together to celebrate the longest night of the year with warmth, light, and connection.

The District of Sooke is pleased to share that Noel Night returns on Thursday, December 5, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., inviting the community to enjoy an evening of festive fun while supporting local small businesses throughout Sooke.

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Sooke Santa Parade, happening on Sunday, December 7, 2025! This year’s theme, “Sooke Light Up for Santa,” invites everyone to come together and share in the sparkle, joy, and community spirit of the holidays. Festivities will kick off at 4:00pm at the Vancouver Island Regional Library, and the parade begins at 5:00pm. 

The District of Sooke is pleased to highlight and support Code 3 Santa, an annual community fundraiser hosted by the Sooke Fire Fighters in support of the Sooke Food Bank and the Sooke Christmas Bureau. This festive event returns on November 29 and 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Sooke Fire Hall #1 (2225 Otter Point Road). 

This holiday season, the Sooke Fire Department invites the community to join in the spirit of giving at the annual Fill a Fire Truck event, taking place Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7, 2025.

The District of Sooke and the Sooke Lions Club invite community groups, businesses, and residents to participate in this year’s Sooke Santa Parade, happening Sunday, December 7, 2025. This year’s theme, “Sooke Light Up for Santa,” celebrates the joy of the season and the community spirit that shines brightest when Sooke comes together. Register your group, business, or organization by completing the Parade Application Form on the Sooke Lions website: Santa Parade Application - Sooke Lions Club.