Weekend Lineup: things to do in the Sea to Sky, Oct. 16–18
A last farmers' market in Pemberton, mushrooms and mountain films in Whistler, and open studios in Squamish, plus voting day on Saturday.
It’s a full weekend on the 99. Pemberton’s farmers’ market closes its season on Friday, Whistler’s mushroom festival and a 19+ mountain film night both land the same evening, and Squamish opens its artists’ studios Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, Oct. 17, is also general voting day in the local elections. Squamish votes at Brennan Park Recreation Centre and Whistler at Myrtle Philip Community School, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in both. Every listing below was checked against the organiser’s or venue’s own page. Times and prices are as published; tap through before you go.
The lineup
Thursday, Oct 15
3 to 6 p.m.
Pemberton Farmers' Market: last market of the season
Pemberton Farmers’ Market, Pemberton
The 2026 season ends today. Produce, prepared food, crafts and live music at the Downtown Community Barn.
See ticket page for times
Fungus Among Us: Talks by Gurus
Whistler Naturalists' mushroom festival opens with expert talks at Legends Hotel, Whistler Creekside. Tickets online.
6 to 8:15 p.m.
Whistler Wine Walk
Audain Art Museum, Whistler
$29. Guided gallery walk with BC wine and chocolate pairings, ending at the Audain with canapés, music and a curatorial tour.
7 p.m. (doors 6 p.m.)
Arts Whistler presents VIMFF World Tour 2026 (19+)
Maury Young Arts Centre, Whistler
$22.13 on Showpass. Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival's touring lineup; 19+ screening.
Friday, Oct 16
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Squamish Farmers' Market
Squamish Farmers’ Market, Squamish
Saturday market downtown at Cleveland Avenue and Victoria Street.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sat. and Sun.
Squamish ArtWalk: Open Studios and Art Hub
Squamish Adventure Centre, Squamish
Free. Nine open artist studios plus an art hub at the Squamish Adventure Centre; a tour bus to the studios needs registration. A guided mural walk runs Sunday noon to 2 p.m., per Tourism Squamish.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Repair Café
Bring broken items to the 55 Activity Centre in Squamish, per the District of Squamish calendar.
2:30 to 4 p.m.
Fungus Among Us: Mushroom Display
Entry by donation. More than 150 mushroom species on display at Legends Hotel, Whistler Creekside, with experts on hand. Morning guided walks are ticketed.
Wagon rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat. and Sun.
Pumpkin patch and wagon rides at North Arm Farm
North Arm Farm, Pemberton
Pick in the patch or from the barn; pumpkins sold by weight. Patch runs to Oct. 31.
Saturday, Oct 17
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community Garage Sale (AWARE Whistler)
Free for shoppers. Creekside Underground Parking (Nita Lake Lodge, 2131 Lake Placid Road).
Sources
- Pemberton Farmers' Market Association: Pemberton market final date Oct. 16, 2026, Fridays 3–6 p.m.
- Whistler Naturalists: Fungus Among Us 2026: talks Fri. Oct. 16 at Legends Hotel; walks and display Sat. Oct. 17, display 2:30–4 p.m. by donation
- Whistler Naturalists: Fungus Among Us dates Oct. 16–17, 2026
- Audain Art Museum: Whistler Wine Walk: Fridays in October, 6–8:15 p.m., $29
- Showpass / Arts Whistler: VIMFF World Tour 2026 (19+), Fri. Oct. 16, 7 p.m., doors 6 p.m., $22.13, Maury Young Arts Centre
- Squamish Farmers Market: Squamish Farmers Market 2026: Saturdays 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Squamish Arts: ArtWalk Studios Oct. 17 & 18, 2026, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., free, nine studios, art hub at Squamish Adventure Centre, tour bus registration
- Tourism Squamish: ArtWalk schedule incl. guided mural walk Oct. 18 noon–2 p.m.
- District of Squamish: Repair Café Oct. 17 10 a.m.–2 p.m., 55 Activity Centre; Squamish general voting day Oct. 17, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Brennan Park
- North Arm Farm: North Arm Farm wagon rides every October weekend 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Tourism Pemberton: North Arm Farm pumpkin patch Sept. 26–Oct. 31, 2026
- Resort Municipality of Whistler: Community Garage Sale Oct. 18, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Creekside Underground Parking, free for shoppers
- Resort Municipality of Whistler: Whistler election day Sat. Oct. 17, 2026, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Myrtle Philip Community School
