You’re invited to the Monterey Recreation Centre Open House! Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Location: Monterey Recreation Centre, Garry Oak Room Discover all that Monterey Recreation Centre in Oak Bay has to offer, including 30+ volunteer-led clubs and drop-in activities included with a Monterey Membership for just $60 per year. There's something for […]

Monterey Trip: Merridale Cidery Saturday, September 13, 10:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Member Cost: $110 | Non-Member Cost: $127 Tickets on sale at Monterey Recreation Centre Reception from August 8 - September 4. Join us for a trip to the Merridale Cidery! After a scenic bus ride, you’ll arrive at the beautiful Merridale Cidery in […]

Oak Bay Coolkit Presents: Helping Nature Thrive in Oak Bay Join us for our next Oak Bay Coolkit presentation! Biodiversity Begins at Home - Wylie Thomas Biodiversity loss is accelerating globally, with scientists warning it could rival past mass extinctions. Here in Oak Bay, however, each of us can take meaningful action. By planting native […]

Art & Story Walk on Henderson Recreation Centre Chip Trail (2025) Date: September 19-26 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day) Location: Henderson Recreation Centre Chip Trail (2291 Cedar Hill Cross Rd) Crow Helps a Friend is an original story set in Coast Salish Traditional Territory, artist and author Andrea Fritz uses Indigenous storytelling techniques […]

Free Everyone Welcome Swim Come enjoy a fun afternoon at the pool with family and friends. Kindly sponsored by the Oak Bay Firefighters Charitable Foundation. Date: Sunday, September 21 Time: 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Location: Oak Bay Recreation Centre Pool

The Soul Shakers are an in-demand band and undoubtedly one of the best dance bands on Vancouver Island! Top-notch musicianship, stellar harmonies and high energy performances are a trademark of this fine band led by powerhouse singer and entertainer Joyce “the voice” Allensen. This band will have you singing and dancing along to classic popular Soul, Motown […]

Join Friends of Uplands Park for their September 2025 Bird Walk! This month’s Friends of Uplands Park bird walk with Geoffrey and David Newell is on Saturday, September 27 with a 9:00 a.m. start in the main parking lot at Cattle Point. It's peak fall migration these days as many species are passing through the […]

Mando maestro Andrew Collins finds himself – through no actual fault of his own – at the epicentre of Canada’s acoustic/roots music scene. He didn’t invent it – but he’s certainly been a major contributor, having co-founded seriously noteworthy Canadian bands like the Creaking Tree String Quartet, the Foggy Hogtown Boys and, more recently, his namesake […]

Come by Monterey Recreation Centre and enjoy the sounds of local musical talents at our Open Mic. Musicians are asked to arrive early and check-in with the session leader at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 28, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. | Lobby Presented by Monterey Social Activity Club & Special thanks to Friends of Monterey Centre […]

Join us for in-person to learn more about draft OCP and Zoning recommendations. Official Community Plan Update The next round of community engagement will present the OCP and Zoning recommendations to the public for review and to seek feedback on whether the updates are on the right track. This is your opportunity to shape how […]

Fall Family Fest Come join us for an exciting evening packed with family-friendly activities and entertainment! Recommended for children aged 1-7 yrs. Location: Henderson Recreation Centre Date: Friday, October 3, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Event activities will include: Kindergym fun with a bouncy castle and more. Creative crafting room. Food Services available from This Week's […]

Join us for in-person to learn more about draft OCP and Zoning recommendations. Official Community Plan Update The next round of community engagement will present the OCP and Zoning recommendations to the public for review and to seek feedback on whether the updates are on the right track. This is your opportunity to shape how […]

A Beatles band with a slightly different take. The Sutcliffes focus is on the Beatles from Hamburg, to the Cavern, and the BBC studios- the songs they wrote, the songs they covered and the songs they loved. They play early period songs, with a nod to the more well-known tracks. They cover many of the Beatles […]

Today's Bone Health Free Talk Monday, October 6, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Pine Room Guest Speaker: Alice Chandler Alice Chandler has Volunteered for Osteoporosis Canada since 2022 and has presented Bone Health to a number of Centre's across Vancouver Island to raise awareness about Osteoporosis, the benefits of Exercise, Healthy Nutrition and much […]

Monterey Recreation Centre: Thanksgiving Luncheon - Cancelled We regret to inform you that the Thanksgiving Luncheon scheduled for Thursday, October 9 at Monterey Recreation Centre has been cancelled. If you have already purchased a ticket, please visit Monterey Recreation Centre Reception for a refund. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience. […]

Get Back Unplugged, The Beatles Reimagined aims to revisit some of the best loved songs of late-period Beatles, and to deliver them with the joy and spontaneity of friends singing around a kitchen table. Bringing together six stellar singers and players who, between them, span the worlds of folk, Celtic, blues, jazz, and classical music, this […]

Monterey Trip: Chemainus Theatre - Home to Roost Saturday, October 18, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Member Cost: $187 | Non-Member Cost: $214 Tickets on sale at Monterey Recreation Centre Reception from September 3 - October 2. Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch at the Playbill Dining Room. Following brunch, enjoy a short stroll through the […]

Free Family Skate Come enjoy a fun afternoon at the Oak Bay Arena with family and friends. Kindly sponsored by the Oak Bay Firefighters Charitable Foundation. Date: Sunday, October 19 Time: 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Location: Oak Bay Recreation Centre Arena

70s Music Trivia Join us for a fun evening of 70s Music Trivia at the Sports View Lounge! Play music bingo, win prizes, and test your knowledge of 70s hits. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Date: Friday, October 24 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Sports View Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre Admission: Free […]

Friends of Monterey Centre Society Bazaar Date: Saturday, October 25 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Monterey Recreation Centre Discover unique treasures at the Friends of Monterey Centre Society Bazaar. Browse a wide selection of items including CDs, records, books, silver, china, sewing supplies, crafts, and more. All proceeds support the Friends of Monterey […]

Join Friends of Uplands Park for their October 2025 Bird Walk! This month’s Friends of Uplands Park bird walk with Geoffrey and David Newell is on Sunday, October 26 with a 3:00 p.m. start in the main parking lot at Cattle Point. Fall migration is at its peak and rare birds are turning up all […]

Spooky Woodland Walk: Not-So-Scary Halloween Fun Date: Friday, October 31, 2025 Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location: Oak Bay Avenue to Monterey Recreation Centre Admission: Free Event Highlights: Trick-or-Treat along Oak Bay Avenue. Follow the “Spooky Woodland Walk” to Monterey Recreation Centre for even more Halloween fun. Sandwiches, snacks, hot tea, coffee, and other […]

Honouring bravery and sacrifice through music, song, and poetry. A moving tribute of song and story with the Band of the 5th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, co-presented by the Canadian College of Performing Arts and the District of Oak Bay, with donations going to support the Canadian Heritage Arts Society and the Esquimalt Military […]