Published events from recent West Island Buzz editions.
88 FEST takes over the Jardins des Floralies from Sept. 11–13 with Asian street food, cultural activities and a glowing lantern experience around sunset. Festival entry is free, while lanterns are sold separately.
Sainte-Anne seniors are invited to spend the afternoon playing board games and connecting with neighbours.
Kick off the weekend with a free live set blending good-time rock 'n' roll with country and soul.
More than 15 local farmers and vendors bring produce, baked goods, maple products, artisanal goods and more for a harvest-themed market.
Give a broken item a second life with help from experienced volunteers. Bring one electronic item, piece of clothing, toy, household item or bike per person.
Back-to-school-themed stories and crafts for ages 2–5 and their grown-ups. Bilingual and drop-in.
Sainte-Anne Street turns into a nature-focused festival with live music, animals, climbing, kids' activities, exhibitors and plenty more to explore.
Pack a picnic, admire vintage cars and meet their owners, with a LEGO booth for kids and food trucks on site. In case of rain: September 13. Suggested donation: $10.
Le Marché créole brings a taste of Martinique to Montreal’s Old Port on Sept. 12–13, with food from visiting chefs, music, dancing, yoga, activities and a market of exhibitors. Admission is free.
Learn the basics of forest bathing (Shinrin Yoku) in this bilingual introduction, with the option to register separately for a guided outdoor session. You can register here
Spend the early evening outdoors with live music in Parc Kawenothiion.
Funk, soul and disco classics take over Macallan's with a high-energy set built for the dance floor.
A playful French-language outdoor theatre show for ages 5+ about one girl's fantastical journey into the world of bath time. Bring a lawn chair.
Kids ages 5–8 become vets for the afternoon, learning animal care through hands-on activities and role-playing with stuffed animals. Registration required.
Let the bricks and imagination fly during an hour of creative LEGO building at the library.
Celebrate the opening of Stewart Hall's new contemporary art exhibition exploring the artist's studio as a space for experimentation and creation.
Celebrate another growing season with corn on the cob, food from the garden and a chance to discover Dorval's collective gardening program.
Bring your current knitting project and spend the evening stitching and socializing with fellow knitters. Bilingual.
Cantabile Chorale kicks off its 2026–27 season with an open first rehearsal of Vivaldi’s Gloria. New singers are welcome, and prior choir experience or sight-reading ability is helpful but not required
Learn how to recognize common scams, spot warning signs and protect yourself from fraud at this French-language session presented with FADOQ and the SPVM. Registration required.
Drop in for an afternoon screening at Pointe-Claire’s English-language Film Club.
Writers of all experience levels can sharpen their craft, share ideas and get inspired in this English-language creative writing group.