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Who doesn’t like finding that perfect, homemade gift for family, friends of yourself? November marks the beginning of the Christmas craft fair season, with the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays playing out at more than a dozen events debuting

Bonfires have a special place on Halloween, and none more so than the Esquimalt blaze held every year behind the Archie Browning Sports Centre.

Dress your children up for a day of thrills and fun — and even a ride on a train — at two family-friendly Halloween events this weekend, one in Saanich and the other in Duncan.

Learn about the annual salmon run or the formation of the Sooke Potholes at two nature programs — one for families and one for adults — at Sooke Potholes Regional Park this weekend.

About 8,000 participants are expected Sunday in the Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon, the half-marathon, the eight-kilometre road race and the Thrifty Foods Fun Run.

See first-hand the equipment and military assets the Canadian Armed Forces use in the defence of Canada at Defence on the Dock, an open house put on by Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt on Sunday.

The Luxton Fall Fair returns Friday, Saturday and Sunday for its 109th year. The annual community event is held at the Luxton Fairgrounds, located on Marwood Avenue near Happy Valley Elementary School.

Discover the Pacific Northwest’s maritime contribution during the two world wars at the Victoria Classic Boat Festival, Friday to Sunday in the Inner Harbour.

Download our monthly Go! Calendar [PDF] To see our full event listings, go to timescolonist.com/events