Events

The Winter 2026 Active Living Guide will be available for viewing online and in-person at our three recreation centres on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Monterey Concert Band Performance Date: Wednesday, November 26, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Location: Monterey Recreation Centre Garry Oak Room Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Come for an unforgettable performance by Monterey's very own Concert Band! Enjoy a night of incredible live music that's free for everyone to attend. While admission is free, cash donations to […]

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, November 30, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. | Lobby Presented by Monterey Social Activity Club & Special thanks to Friends of Monterey Centre […]

Oak Bay Winter 2026 Program Registration Registration opens Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:30 a.m. View the Active Living Guide to explore available programs and schedules. Learn more about registration including how to register and helpful tips.

Emily Carr's Life & Influences Wednesday, December 3, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Bamboo Room Guest Speaker: Shannon King, Emily Carr House Executive Director Canadian artist and author Emily Carr was born and raised in James Bay and her childhood home is now a National and Provincial historic site. Shannon King, Executive Director of Carr House, […]

Monterey Christmas Luncheon Date: Thursday, December 4, 12:00 p.m. Location: Monterey Recreation Centre Garden Court Join us for a festive Christmas lunch catered by Little Piggy! Enjoy roast turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce, apple and sage stuffing, mashed potatoes, buttered peas, and pumpkin tart for dessert. Your meal includes one free glass of wine to […]

Pacific Opera Victoria Coloratura: Travels A program that will delight you with opera and Musical Theatre tunes. Through the magic of voices and piano, our Coloratura artists will offer charming performances and invite audiences to sing along to some classic melodies, and ready them for the holidays Friday, December 5 I 11:00 a.m. I Garden […]

Monterey Trip: Chemainus Theatre - Elf the Musical Saturday, December 6, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Member Cost: $200 | Non-Member Cost: $230 Tickets on sale at Monterey Recreation Centre Reception from October 20 to November 20. Indulge in a delicious buffet brunch at the Playbill Dining Room. Following brunch, enjoy a short stroll through […]

Skate with Santa Sunday, December 14, 2025 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. and 3:00 to 4:15 p.m. Oak Bay Recreation Centre Arena Join Santa on the ice for a magical day at the Family Skate & Everyone Welcome Skate! Enjoy skating, play fun games like “pass the parcel,” and win exciting prizes. Don’t miss this festive […]

Christmas Night of Lights ’Tis the season to enjoy the magic of holiday lights! Let the Monterey tour guides take you around town to see some of the most brilliant light displays, while sipping warm hot chocolate and enjoying delicious treats. Trip Options: Date: Wednesday, December 17, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Date: Thursday, December 18, […]

Holiday Kindergym Come enjoy this holiday-themed 2-hour drop-in Kindergym for youngsters aged 0-5. All the fun of Kindergym like the ride-on cars, bouncy castle and play structures, with added activities, ornament making, and a visit from Santa to end the session. Location: Henderson Recreation Centre Date: Saturday, December 20, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Drop-in […]

Welcome to Beacon Ridge Productions New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance with The Sutcliffes! Join us for a night of great music, delicious food, and dancing at the Upstairs Lounge, Oak Bay Recreation Centre. Get ready to groove to The Sutcliffes and enjoy a fantastic dinner with friends and family and ring in the New Year in style!  Don’t miss […]

New Year’s Day at Oak Bay Recreation Centre - Free Activities & Social Wednesday, January 1, 2025 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm Oak Bay Recreation Centre Sports View Lounge (for Social) Celebrate the New Year with free activities and a community social! Suggested donation to KidSport. Schedule: Walk with Mayor & Council – 12:30 pm […]

You’re Invited to a New Year’s Walk! A community walk with the Mayor and Council departing from Oak Bay Recreation Centre Lobby at 12:30 p.m. The 3km walk will last an hour. New Year’s Day Social with the Mayor and Council Join us in the Sports View Lounge between 1:30-2:30 p.m. for coffee, tea and […]

Swing by the Sports View Lounge at Oak Bay Recreation Centre (1975 Bee Street) on Thursday, January 8, for a drop-in information session on the progress on Carnarvon Park! See current designs and provide feedback.

Join Beacon Ridge Productions for their next concert. The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, “the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling”, and brilliant Californian cellist Natalie Haas spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over the last 20 years of creating a buzz at festivals and concert halls across the world, they […]

Coffee with a Cop Wednesday, January 14 | 9:30–10:30 a.m. Location: Lobby Join Constable Natalie for an informal chat and bring your questions! This is a great opportunity to connect with your local officer in a relaxed setting. The Coffee Express will be open for coffee purchases.

Long Term Care vs. Public Care Thursday, January 22 | 10:30–11:30 am Location: Dogwood Room Guest Speaker: Denise Grant, Amica Jubilee Join Denise for an informative discussion on Private Long Term Care vs. Public Subsidized Long Term Care, including topics such as access, environment, and flexibility options. Questions are welcome! Advance registration required, please contact […]

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, January 25, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. | Lobby Presented by Monterey Social Activity Club & Special thanks to Friends of Monterey Centre […]

Winter Luau Thursday, February 5 | 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Location: Garry Oak Room Members: $28 | Non-Members: $32 Tickets on sale: January 2-27 at reception. Experience the warmth and spirit of the islands at our Hawaiian Luau! Enjoy a relaxed and festive afternoon featuring performances by Monterey’s Ukulele Club and Hula Club. Savour tropical-inspired […]

Join Beacon Ridge Productions for their next concert. Roy Forbes is one of Canada’s best loved songwriters and performing artists. He’s been at it for over fifty years now and has picked up some tokens of appreciation from his peers along the way. There is a street named after him in his hometown of Dawson […]

Join us for this hybrid (Zoom + in-person) event held in partnership with Oak Bay Coolkit! Chris Hyde-Lay (Manager, Parks Services, District of Oak Bay), will provide opening remarks. Ryan Senechal and Carollyne Yardley with the Garry Oak Meadow Preservation Society (GOMPS) will describe the historical significance of our Garry oak ecosystems, the critical services […]

Pro D Day Swim Friday, February 13, 2025 1:00 to 3:30p.m. Everyone Welcome Swim Join us this Pro D Day for a fun-filled swim!

Pro D Day Skate Friday, February 13, 2025 1:30 to 3:00p.m. Everyone Welcome Skate Join us this Pro D Day for a fun-filled skate!

Silent Disco Friday, February 13 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. Location: Monterey Recreation Centre Lobby Join us for a free, love‑themed silent dance party! Headsets and treats will be provided for all participants. Put on a headset and step into the fun of our Silent Disco, where the room stays quiet, but the energy stays high. Dance […]

Join Beacon Ridge Productions for their next concert. Bring your sweetheart and join Beacon Ridge for a fun Valentines Day Dance with The Soul Shakers! 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 […]

Friends of Monterey Centre Rummage Sale Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 9:00 am–1:00 pm Support the Friends of Monterey Centre by browsing great finds at our annual Rummage Sale! All proceeds support Monterey programs and initiatives. Donation Drop‑Off Times Donations are welcome on the following days: Sunday, February 15 | 11:30 am–4:00 pm Monday, February […]

Are you prepared for the unexpected? Join the Oak Bay Emergency Program for a free, informative session on how to prepare for emergencies. This free session will be held in Monterey Recreation Centre's Garry Oak Room. Learn practical steps to protect you and your family Understand emergency alerts Learn how to build an emergency kit Create […]

Presented by the Oak Bay Coolkit Program, join local climate champions, District staff and community groups to review progress so far and develop ideas for action across our neighbourhoods. Agenda: Chris Hyde-Lay: Refreshers and highlights from the three-year Coolkit Program: What We Achieved. Meghan Woods - Senior Planner, Climate Action: Getting involved in Climate Action […]

Big Little Lions are an award winning duo who were born out of a collaboration that won them a JUNO Award in 2014. Since then they have been cranking out infectious folk pop songs that are jam-packed with emotion and tight harmonies that sound like the product of two people working side-by-side instead of living in different countries. […]

Join Friends of Uplands Park for their March 2026 Bird Walk! Spring migration is beginning to pick up and FOUP is excited to announce the resumption of their monthly Friends of Uplands Park (FOUP) bird walks with the first one taking place this coming Sunday, March 29, 2026. They will meet at 10:00am in the […]