Family Fun!

Lecture Series: Popular Music of the 1950’s with Craig Morrison

Music in the 1950s drew on earlier sounds and had a huge influence on later developments. You will hear pop, rock and roll, country, jazz, folk and rhythm and blues. Illustrated with slides, recordings, some live music and stories of the songs.

Location: Community Centre
Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m.

  • March 23: Vocal Groups
  • March 30: Rock and Roll
  • April 6: Elvis and the Rockabilies
  • April 13: Country and Folk
  • April 20: Blues and Jazz
All 6 sessions: $90 for 50+ Club members, $120 for non-members
Per session: $20 for 50+ Club members, $30 for non-members

Spaces are limited, please reserve one week prior to each show

Register on Amilia

Cotton Tail Party Fundraiser

Sunday, March 26, 2023
Town Hall
2 p.m.

Egg hunt, crafts and children show. The show called Achoo & Jimbo is a classic mix of skills & comedy, magic and silliness.

Tickets for children : $15 for residents / $20 for non-residents (price of a ticket includes access for one adult).
Additional tickets for adults : $5

Fundraising event for the new Sports and Recreation Center

Fundraiser: Vintage Wine Dance

Friday, March 31, 2023
Town Hall (Assembly Hall, 2nd floor)

Doors open at 7 p.m.
Show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun filled night of live music, dancing, drinks and more. With special guest Melina Bikhazi
Buy your tickets in advance on Amilia for $35 ($25 for 50+ Club members)

Fundraising event for the new Sports and Recreation Center

Fundraiser: Pub Night

Saturday, April 1, 2023
Town Hall (Assembly Hall, 2nd floor)
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

After a sold out Pub Night on January 7, we hope to see you all again on April 1. Join us for a great musical performance by The Swindlers. There will be food and drinks for sale.

Buy your tickets in advance on Amilia for $30

Fundraising event for the new Sports and Recreation Center

Free for all days

Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18, 2022
Twice a year, Montreal West residents are invited to place any unwanted, yet functioning and useful items at the curb for free pickup by other members of the community.
For more information

Disco Skating Party Fundraiser

Friday, February 24, 2023
Legion Memorial Rink
5 to 7 p.m.

Come skate to the sound of groovy music with mood lights!
The activity is free and hot chocolate and crêpes will be available for sale.

Reserve your spot on Amilia.

Fundraising event for the new Sports and Recreation Center

March Break Camp

March 6 to 10, 2023
All week long, children will have a chance to participate in many group activities including music, painting, cooking, arts and crafts, outdoor fun, science and much more. 

Register now!

Skating Day Fundraiser

Sunday, January 29, 2023
Legion Memorial Rink

Dig out your skates and join the fun!

1 to 2:30 p.m. Free skate
1:30 p.m. Music show by Shawny, children entertainer
2:30 to 3:15 Learn to skate lessons for beginners, $10 per person for a 45 minute session. Reserve your spot on Amilia. Spots are limited.

Music, bake sale, cotton candy and raffles

Fundraising event for the new Sports and Recreation Center

SOLD OUT - Pub Night Fundraiser

Saturday, January 7, 2023
Town Hall (Assembly Hall)

Doors open at 8:00 p.m.
Show starts at 9 p.m.

Music by cover band The Hunt who will cover a large range of eras that will have everyone dancing!

Pub trivia in between sets.

Pub snacks will be available. Cash bar featuring Mtl Craft Cocktails and beer by Oshlag.

Buy your tickets in advance on Amilia for $25 or at the door for $30.

Fundraising event for the new Sports and Recreation Center

Food drive

December 1 to 15, 2022
The Town invites you to bring your nonperishable donations to one of the 3 drop off locations:

  • Town Hall (50 Westminster Avenue South)
  • Community Center (8 Westminster Avenue South)
  • Legion Memorial Rink (220 Bedbrook)
All food collected will be donated to Share the Warmth.

Holiday contests

December 1 to 15, 2022
Participate in these free contests, open to all Montreal West residents. Entries accepted until 10 p.m. on December 18. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page on December 20. To participate, submit your photos by filling out this online form.

  • Holiday Tree
  • Pet Portrait
  • Gingerbread House

Holiday Skate

Sunday, December 18, 2022
1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Legion Memorial Rink
Music, holiday fun and hot chocolate.

CP Holiday Train

Sunday, November 27, 2022
Train arrival: 6:45 p.m.
Event time: 7 to 7:30 p.m.

The CP Holiday Train is back! Get into the holiday spirit with some live music, brightly-decorated rail cars and fun. Performances by Tenille Townes & Aysanbee

Road closures are necessary to safely accommodate the Holiday Train and its spectators for the duration of the event on November 27. 

Check out the official CP Holiday Train website for more information about the show

Santa's Breakfast

Sunday, December 11, 2022
Join us for breakfast, face painting, arts and crafts, and a visit from Santa himself!

Tickets for sale on Amilia.

Remembrance lecture

Monday, November 7, 2022
Speaker : David O’Keefe, award-winning historian, documentarian and professor at Marianopolis College
Time: 7 pm
Location: Music Room, Town Hall
Cost: Free
Refreshments will be served
Register on Amilia

War-time music Lecture

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Speaker: Craig Morrison
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: Free
Location change: Montreal West Curling Club (17 Ainslie Road)
Refreshments will be served
Register on Amilia

Halloweek contests

Month of October
Have some skele-fun participating in our contests!

These are free contests, open to all Montreal West residents. Entries accepted until 10 p.m. on October 31. Winners will be announced on our Facebook page on November 1st. To participate, submit your photos by filling out this online form during the month of October.

1. House decorating
Gather up the family and get to decorating! Let’s get into the Halloween spirit and make our houses look fang-tastic.
2. Trash to Art (in collaboration with the Environmental Action Committee
What can you and your family re-use and make beautiful? Dig into your craft boxes and your recycling to create great displays and costumes from what you have lying around. There are so many great sites to inspire your imaginations and find a new use for objects. Have a look below and pick something simple and fun that uses what you already have at hand! Egg cartons, toilet paper rolls, boxes, milk cartons and jugs, crepe paper... When you have designed your masterpiece, please take a picture of it and go to the town’s website so we can post everyone's creations and make our contribution to Circular Economy Month! Become a Waste Wizard!

Get inspired
25 simple crafts which use common materials around the house
Simple craft for children with supervision

Remembrance Ceremony

Sunday, November 6, 2022
12:15 Procession from Curzon & Westminster North
12:30 pm Montreal West Cenotaph (50 Westminster s.)

A walk to remember with Dr. Drummond

Saturday, November 5, 2022
Led by Dr Robert Drummond, enjoy a guided tour through the past to remember our local veterans.
Meeting place: Strathearn Park
Time: 1pm
Cost: Free
Register on Amilia