Mary Winspear Centre 25th Anniversary Open House

Mary Winspear Centre 25th Anniversary Open House
Saturday, September 19  11:00am-3:00pm
Doors open at 10:30am

The Mary Winspear Centre is inviting the community to join a special celebration on Saturday, September 19, 2026, as it marks 25 years of bringing people together on the Saanich Peninsula.

For a quarter century, the Mary Winspear Centre has served as a gathering place where people come together to celebrate, learn, connect, and create memories. Since opening its doors in 2001, the Centre has hosted thousands of events, performances, meetings, conferences, and community celebrations, becoming an important hub for the region.

Visitors can expect a variety of community vendor displays, highlighting local service groups and organizations that help make the Peninsula such a vibrant place to live. Historical displays throughout the Centre will offer a fascinating look back at the building’s evolution and the many memorable events that have taken place over the past 25 years.

The celebration will feature a full day of live entertainment for all ages, beginning with a special children’s performance by Norman Foote, whose award-winning music and interactive show have delighted families across Canada. In the afternoon, the festivities continue with live local bands performing throughout the day, creating a lively atmosphere for visitors to enjoy. There will also be food trucks. giveaways, prizes, family-friendly activities, a beer garden, and plenty of surprises to round out the day’s festivities, making this a community celebration not to be missed.

The anniversary Open House is more than just a celebration of a building—it is a celebration of the people, organizations, volunteers, performers, and supporters who have helped shape the Mary Winspear Centre into the thriving community gathering place it is today.

Mark your calendars for September 19, 2026, and join the festivities. Reconnect with neighbours, discover local organizations, enjoy great food and entertainment, and help celebrate 25 years of community, culture, and connection at the Mary Winspear Centre. Everyone is invited, and admission is free.

11:00am – Norman Foote
12:45pm – Seaside Folk Music Society
2:00pm – The Haven

• Live Entertainment
• Community Vendors
• Children’s Activities
• Rotary Bingo
• Historical Displays
• Giveaways
• Free Cake
• Food Trucks
• Beer Garden