Fernwood is a happening neighbourhood with lots going on all the time. There are a number of venues that regularly host events or have entertainment: the Fernwood Community Centre, the Belfry Theater, the Fernwood Community Association & Little Fernwood, and the Fernwood Inn, to name a few.
Fernwood NRG hosts our annual community celebration FernFest which showcases arts, music, and so much more.
We hope you’ll bookmark our full calendar of events and programs as a means to stay up-to-date on what’s happening at Fernwood NRG.
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS
September 14sep3:00 PM6:00 PMDía de la Independencia with Dignidad Migrante Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and connection! In partnership with Dignidad Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and connection! In partnership with Dignidad Migrante, we’re bringing together newcomers, immigrants, and friends from all backgrounds to honour Mexican and Latin American Independence. Enjoy traditional music, food, and fun activities — including a piñata, cultural showcases, and opportunities to connect with community services. This event is a space to share stories, traditions, and resources that support newcomers and build bridges across cultures. Let’s celebrate our roots, support one another, and make space for joy and learning together. Day: Sunday, September 14, 2025 Where: Gym – Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue Who: Everyone welcome Type: Collaboration between Fernwood NH and Dignidad Migrante Drop-in, Free September 14, 2025 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM(GMT-07:00) 18sep6:00 PM7:30 PMWelcoming Group Volunteer Gathering Day: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Studio – Day: Thursday, September 18, 2025 Where: Studio – Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue Who: Everyone welcome Type: Fernwood NH Program September 18, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM(GMT-07:00) 20sep11:00 AM6:00 PMVictoria Anarchist Book Fair 2025 The Victoria Anarchist Bookfair is 20 years old!
We are pleased to The Victoria Anarchist Bookfair is 20 years old! We are pleased to announce that the Twentieth Annual Victoria Anarchist Bookfair is happening this September 20th and 21st on Lkwungen Territory in Victoria, British Columbia at the Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue. The bookfair draws participants from across Turtle Island and around the world. This year, they are hosting a variety of vendors and workshops addressing the most salient issues of the day. Speakers will address topics such as housing activism, Cuban anarchist struggles, Anarchist Archiving, plus singing! Plus, with activist, author, anarchist and artist NO Bonzo’s stunning artwork adorning our posters we celebrate our longevity as a community event powerfully and beautifully. Participants include publishers, bookstores, presses, distros, zine makers, community activists, and artists, as well as affiliate groups: Camas Books and Infoshop, Food Not Bombs, Spartacus Books (Vancouver), PM Press (Oakland), Nightshade Press (Van Isle), Thoreapple Press (Victoria). There are also tablers of a more DIY persuasion ranging from independent publishers such as Historical Seditions (Seattle) to zinesters like Analog Evolution to artists like The Brass Iris and Meg’s Macabre Marvels. For more information, including the full workshop, tabler and event listings and the Festival of Anarchy schedule, please visit victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca. The website also has statements about indigenous solidarity, principles, accessibility, and their safer space policy. Contact: VABF (250) 889-6735 & info@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca And finally, they need people to come as participants, not consumers. So please consider helping them out by volunteering? Connect with us at: volunteers@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca September 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM(GMT-07:00) 21sep11:00 AM5:00 PMVictoria Anarchist Book Fair 2025 The Victoria Anarchist Bookfair is 20 years old!
We are pleased to The Victoria Anarchist Bookfair is 20 years old! We are pleased to announce that the Twentieth Annual Victoria Anarchist Bookfair is happening this September 20th and 21st on Lkwungen Territory in Victoria, British Columbia at the Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue. The bookfair draws participants from across Turtle Island and around the world. This year, they are hosting a variety of vendors and workshops addressing the most salient issues of the day. Speakers will address topics such as housing activism, Cuban anarchist struggles, Anarchist Archiving, plus singing! Plus, with activist, author, anarchist and artist NO Bonzo’s stunning artwork adorning our posters we celebrate our longevity as a community event powerfully and beautifully. Participants include publishers, bookstores, presses, distros, zine makers, community activists, and artists, as well as affiliate groups: Camas Books and Infoshop, Food Not Bombs, Spartacus Books (Vancouver), PM Press (Oakland), Nightshade Press (Van Isle), Thoreapple Press (Victoria). There are also tablers of a more DIY persuasion ranging from independent publishers such as Historical Seditions (Seattle) to zinesters like Analog Evolution to artists like The Brass Iris and Meg’s Macabre Marvels. For more information, including the full workshop, tabler and event listings and the Festival of Anarchy schedule, please visit victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca. The website also has statements about indigenous solidarity, principles, accessibility, and their safer space policy. Contact: VABF (250) 889-6735 & info@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca And finally, they need people to come as participants, not consumers. So please consider helping them out by volunteering? Connect with us at: volunteers@victoriaanarchistbookfair.ca September 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM(GMT-07:00) 25sep2:00 PM9:00 PMGarden Material Distribution Free garden materials are back! Bring your buckets & Free garden materials are back! Bring your buckets & shovels to get your free compost, wood chips & leaf mulch. Now is the perfect time to get organic materials into your garden. Drive your vehicle behind the community centre to load up. Day: Thursday, September 25, 2025 Where: Behind Fernwood Community Centre, in the Skatepark, 1240 Gladstone Avenue Who: Everyone welcome Type: Fernwood NH Program September 25, 2025 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM(GMT-07:00) November 01nov11:00 AM4:00 PMVictoria Record Fair 2025 Annual Record Fair in Victoria, BC Canada for music lovers from Vancouver Island and beyond! Annual Record Fair in Victoria, BC Canada for music lovers from Vancouver Island and beyond! November 1, 2025 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM(GMT-07:00) 02nov3:00 PM6:00 PMDía de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Celebration) with Dignidad Migrante Join us as we honour life, memory, and culture in this special community gathering. Sunday, November 2, 3:00 – 6:00pm, Fernwood Community Centre Gym, 1240 Join us as we honour life, memory, and culture in this special community gathering. Sunday, November 2, 3:00 – 6:00pm, Fernwood Community Centre Gym, 1240 Gladstone Avenue. Everyone Welcome! This celebration is a collaboration between Fernwood Neighbourhood House and Dignidad Migrante, bringing together neighbours of all backgrounds to share in this meaningful Mexican tradition. We’ll have music, food, a colourful altar, and activities — a vibrant space to celebrate loved ones who are no longer with us and to connect with one another. This event is a space to share stories, traditions, and resources that support trade immigrants and newcomers and build bridges across cultures. All are welcome to bring a photo or offering for the community altar. Come celebrate culture, memory, and community with us. Day: Sunday, November 2 Where: Gym – Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue Who: Everyone welcome Type: Collaboration between Fernwood NH and Dignidad Migrante November 2, 2025 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM(GMT-08:00)Event Details
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