There are two key things that will make West 5 an amazing place. 1) The people 2) Bringing them together. At the heart of this vibrant community will be a Central Park, designed to do both. West 5 will be a destination location for Londoners. It will have a variety of events and activities including seasonal events like Easter Egg Hunts, Movies at Twilight, Food Festivals and more. All the things that will help us celebrate life and the people who make it special.
- Seasonal events
- Summer concerts in the park
- Saturday morning feature activity (ie. farmer’s market)
- Food festivals
- Outdoor game areas
- So much more
July 2021
Nature’s Dream and Suncatcher
Free
Join us outside the Discovery Centre to pick up your free craft supplies! At home you can follow along virtually as we create a beaded suncatcher that will turn sunlight into beautiful streams of colour.
Event Details and Registration »August 2021
At-Home Gardener on the Go!
Free
Join us outside the Discovery Centre to pick up your free craft supplies! At home you can follow along virtually as we show you how to repot and care for your very own succulent.
Event Details and Registration »June 2022
Stretch Workshop for Desk Workers
Free
Tired of a stiff neck and sore shoulders from sitting at your desk all day? Join us at Stretch Health Canada for a FREE full-body mobility workshop specifically geared towards improving muscle stiffness and chronic pain for desk workers. Participants will be taken through a full series of body foam rolling sequences, trigger point release techniques, and dynamic stretches all designed to help improve health and mobility. Free parking is located on Level 1 of the parking garage.
Event Details and Registration »Free Slushie Day!
On the first unofficial day of Summer break, kick off your holidays with an icy treat at Hey Cupcake. Stop in for your FREE small slushie.
Event Details and Registration »July 2022
BackRoads Brews & Shoes Beer Tasting
Free
Looking for a new brew to keep you cool on these hot Summer days? West 5 and BackRoads Brews and Shoes are inviting you to a FREE beer tasting on Saturday, July 16th 2022. Guests will enjoy one flight with four, 6oz sample glasses while learning more about what makes each of these local craft beers unique. Register today, space is limited!
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Free Nitty Gritty Tattoo Colouring Book
Free
Attention colouring fans! We will be giving away free colouring books, crayons, and stickers to help pass your summer days! West 5 has partnered with Nitty Gritty Tattoo and Barber Co. to bring their creative and unique art to life in a kid friendly colouring book. All drawings that are included were custom hand drawn patterns for previous clients, and include a variety of animals and wildlife. Limited quantity available - register to reserve yours today!
Event Details and Registration »August 2022
Temporary Tattoos with Nitty Gritty Tattoo & Barber Co.
Free
West 5 and Nitty Gritty Tattoo and Barber co. are popping up a temporary tattoo shop – for temporary tattoos!Kids are invited to reserve their spot to receive a hand drawn temporary tattoo chosen from a flash sheet by one of Nitty Gritty’s talented tattoo artists. All tattoos will be applied with temporary skin safe cosmetic quality ink that provides vibrant, long lasting colour.
Please let us know your preferred time slot in your registration. Time slots are available in 15 minute increments and are listed below. Filling out the registration does not confirm your time slot, a Sifton Team Member will be in touch with you to confirm your time slot.
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Let’s Talk Science!
Free
Let's Talk Science! As back to school is quickly approaching, join us for a "Bright Lights Big Science" workshop. Kids will investigate light and learn how light can be transmitted, reflected, refracted or absorbed by materials in our environment. This workshop is best suited for children aged 6-10 years old. All children must be supervised by an adult. Due to spacing, only one adult per child. This event will be held at Sifton Properties Head Office, 1295 Riverbend Rd. Suite…
Event Details and Registration »September 2022
For the Love of Art Sketch & Sip
Free
Join us at Backroads Brews & Shoes for a Sketch Night paired with wine and cheese!
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Kidbotixs Imagineers and Inventors Workshop
Free
Exploring Simple Circuits using Solar Cells - Students will identify a scientific or an engineering problem (How can we use renewable energy to create objects that move or light up?) Students will be introduced to solar cells as semiconductors that use sunlight to produce electricity. Students will establish a line of inquiry by designing and building an invention using solar cells, led lights and coreless motors.
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