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Fall Fairfield, a neighbourhood harvest festival with arts, culture, music and more presented by Fairfield Gonzales Community Association at 1330 Fairfield Rd., today, 1-5 p.m. Details at fair field community.

Fall Fairfield, a neighbourhood harvest festival with arts, culture, music and more presented by Fairfield Gonzales Community Association at 1330 Fairfield Rd., today, 1-5 p.m. Details at fair field community.ca

Moon Festival with traditional dance and music plus kites and a lantern procession, tonight, 69 p.m. as well as a family event with mooncake and tea, lantern making for kids at 3 p.m. Gordon Head Recreation Centre and Lam brick Park, go to saanich.ca for full details. Free.

Sleuthing with Skulls and Scat, a drop-in event at Francis King Regional Park, today, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Francis/King Nature Centre off Munn Road. CRD Parks programs, tel. 2504783344 or crd.bc.ca/parks

Breastfeeding Challenge and Story time: Celebrate National Breastfeeding Week at this fun challenge to see which Canadian community has the most breastfed babies. Today, 10: 30 a.m.-noon at library branches at 735 Broughton St. (central branch), 1759 Island Hwy (Juan de Fuca branch), 10091 Resthaven Dr. (Sidney branch). Sponsored by VIHA. Go to viha.ca for more information

Sigmund Brouwer, children's author, will speak at a family event at Burnside Gorge Community Centre today aimed at inspiring parents to read with their kids. Hands-on workshops. Snacks provided. Register at gvpl.ca

Cinecenta Matinee for Kids at UVic. Cinecenta, every Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. All seats $4.75. This week: Chimpanzee.

Nanaimo Arte de Carnavale, a colourful fun-filled event with visual and performing arts, live music, period costumes, ethnic foods and activities for all ages. Today, 11 a.m-8 p.m. at Diana Krall Plaza. Tel. 250-729-9332.

Wonder Sunday for Families: Crafting with Archives at the Royal B.C. Museum, Sunday, 1-3 p.m. Go to royalbcmuseum.bc.ca

Sustainable Saanich Food Fest, a family event to celebrate local food. Sunday, 11 a.m.3 p.m. at Saanich Municipal Hall, upper parking area. Go to saanich.ca

Parent/Tot drop-in at Gordon Head United Church, with toys and space for active play while parents enjoy tea or coffee and meet other parents. Every Monday, 10 a.m.-noon, except stat holidays at 4201 Tyndall Ave. Free. Tel. 250-477-4142.

Fisherman's Wharf Park Community Celebration to explore the new features: play equipment, sandy beach area, plaza with seating, rain garden and more. Tuesday, 11 a.m.noon. Free. See victoria.ca

Tall Tale Books: Join us for free storytime sessions at our new location on a new day! Storyteller Shoshana Litman presents tales and songs. Thursdays at 11 a.m. at 2280 Cadboro Bay Rd.

Fantastic Friday at St. Luke's Hall: family fun, games, food, crafts, music, stories and included dinner. Friday, 4: 306: 30 at Cedar Hill Cross Road at Cedar Hill Road. Free. Tel. 250-477-6741 or stlukesvictoria.ca