Events

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 […]

Tree Appreciation Day Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025 Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: 3100 block Midland Road at Lansdowne Oak Bay Parks, Recreation and Culture, along with the Friends of Uplands Park and Oak Bay Coolkit invite you to Tree Appreciation Day! Come learn about the importance of Oak Bay's local flora, how […]

Join Oak Bay Parks, Recreation & Culture in the lobby and the Garry Oak Room of Monterey Recreation Centre for our Local Makers' Holiday Pop-up Market. Come support local artists and find one-of-a-kind gifts and personal treasures. Find many artisan goods including organic soaps, knitwear, candles, baked goods and more! Date: Saturday, November 15, 10:00 […]

The Oak Bay Artists’ Studio Tour is an opportunity to view and purchase visual art by Oak Bay artists. Many of Oak Bay's established and emerging artists use their homes and studios as backdrops to display original watercolour, acrylic, and oil paintings, photography, woodcuts, as well as fibre, glass, and pottery creations. The free tour […]

Enhanced Road Assessment for Seniors Friday, November 21, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Cedar Room Guest Speaker: Joan Wallace Driving School Learn about the ERA, Enhanced Road Assessment. Joan will instruct and illustrate the driving techniques needed to be successful on the test. Space is limited. Sign up in advance at Monterey Recreation Centre Reception.

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 […]