Seussical the Musical at Metro Studio, 1411 Quadra St. Today, Oct. 26, 27 at 1 p.m.; Wednesday, and Thursday at 7: 30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Raffi, #belugagrads Family Concert at McPherson Playhouse, today, 1 and 4 p.m. Tickets: $32.75 and up. Tel. 250-386-6121.
Pumpkinfest: Halloween family fun with games, train rides, petting farm, face painting and entertainment. Today and Sunday, Oct. 27, 28, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Galey Farms, 4150 Blenkinsop Rd. Tel. 250-4775713. Festival of Fear with cornfield of horror, crazy train, seance with Madame Isabella and carnevil. Nightly, 6-10 p.m. until Oct. 31 at at Galey Farms, 4150 Blenkinsop Rd. Tel. 250-477-5713.
Forest Spooktacular: A drop-in event for all ages with displays, Halloween crafts and hot ghoulish brew. Wear a costume and win a prize. Today and Sunday, 11 a.m.-2: 30 p.m. with guided walks at 11: 15 a.m. and 1: 15 p.m. at Francis/King Regional Park. Meet at nature centre off Munn Road. CRD Parks programs, tel. 250-4783344 or crd.bc.ca/parks
Family Sunday at the Art Gallery of Great Victoria. Beyond Likeness: Contemporary Work from Library and Archives Canada. Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Tel. 250-384-4171.
My Body is an Instrument: Explore musical timing and rhythms in this hands-on program with Timothy from the Victoria Conservatory of Music. For eight-to 11-year-olds. Monday, 5-5: 45 p.m. at Juan de Fuca Branch Library. Register at tel. 250-391-0653 or gvpl.ca
After School Special at the Royal B.C. Museum, with half-price admission Monday through Thursday to Nov. 15, 3: 30-5 p.m. Tel. 250-356-7226 or go to royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Parent/tot drop-in with toys and space for active play. Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, in at Gordon Head United Church, 4201 Tyndall Ave. (except stat holidays). Tel. 250-477-4142.
Celebrating Diversity with Children's Picture Books with Carolyn Hart, B.Ed. Thursday, 7-8 p.m. at Sidney/North Saanich Library, 10091 Resthaven Dr. Tel. 250-656-0944.
Tall Tale Books: Storyteller Shoshana Litman presents tales and songs. Thursdays at 11 a.m., 2280 Cadboro Bay Rd. talltalesbooks.ca
Good Morning Rhyme Time at the Sidney/North Saanich Library. Stories, songs, rhymes and movement for kids up to five. Thursdays to Nov. 22, 10: 15-10: 45 a.m. Free. 10091 Resthaven Drive, Sidney. Register at tel. 250-656-0944.
Vancouver Island Symphony Community Day: See what happens in a symphony rehearsal. For ages six and up. Today, 12: 30 p.m. at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo. Reserve your free ticket at 250-754-8550.
