Join us for the 3rd Annual
FAMILY DAY
DAC Dance Along!
Dance & Diversity: Free Family Day Event at Saanich Commonwealth Place!
Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
Time: Doors open at 11:45 AM, programming begins at 12:00 PM
Location: Saanich Commonwealth Place, Garry Oak Room
Cost: Free (space is limited and we reached capacity last year)
Accessibility and Media: For media inquiries, accessibility requests, or additional information:
Email us!
Tickets, food, refreshments, prizes and kids activities are all FREE!
Celebrate Family Day 2026: Free Community Dance Along, an afternoon of music, dancing, complimentary food, kids’ activities, and community connection. Our featured groups will take you on a journey through cultural dances from here and around the world, sharing their traditions and inviting you to participate. Dance along, learn, or simply watch and enjoy! This event has reached capacity in previous years, we recommend that you RSVP to save your spot. We look forward to dancing with you!
We are honoured to open the Dance Along with a prayer by Elder THE-LA-ME-YÉ Shirley Alphonse, from the Hul’q’umi’num People of Cowichan Nation and a spiritual leader with T’Sou-ke Nation.
Following the opening prayer, the celebration continues with drumming, song, and dance from five cultural groups. Each group will perform for approximately five minutes, then invite everyone to join in, learn, and dance along!
We are grateful to welcome:
SD61 Indigenous Education Drum Program
Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Latina
VICA Gongbeaters and Dancers
Furusato Dancers
Apna Virsa Victoria
Food Presenters
Complimentary food and snacks will be available while supplies last, thanks to our generous community partners.
Enjoy curry from Gurdwara Sahib Khalsa Diwan Society Sikh Temple, perogies from the Ukrainian-Canadian Cultural Society of Vancouver Island, and freshly made bannock on site from The Bannock Room Food Truck, hosted by the VicPD EDIA Committee.
Event Supporters
This free family community event is made possible the generous support from local businesses and organizations.
A big thank you to DODD’s Furniture, Country Grocer Royal Oak, May Shidadeh, Greater Victoria Festival Society, Save-On-Foods and the Vic PD EDIA Committee for helping make this day possible.
Accessibility Information
The Garry Oak Gymnasium is fully accessible.
The venue has smooth, accessible entrances from parking, transit, and the main road, including accessible parking and a HandyDART drop-off zone. The space is wheelchair accessible throughout, with seating, open floor space, and room for mobility devices.