Free Classes

A four week French conversation series for beginner and intermediate speakers on varied, current topics, led by the Club de recherche d'emploi Montréal Centre Ville Ouest. Thursdays November 26 and December 3, 10 and 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 pm; participants commit to all four. Free; one registration covers all sessions, 15 places, opening two weeks before the first session.

Gentle introductory Qi gong sessions designed for adults and seniors to relax and improve balance and vitality, led by Chantal Robinson in a calm corner of the library. Mondays November 9 and 16, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Free, registration required.

Learn to make a healthy, eco friendly skin cream for winter with Naturacoeur. Sundays November 29 and December 13, 2026, at 2 pm in Ville-Émard. Free, registration required.

An introductory self defence workshop for women at the Vieux-Saint-Laurent library. Thursday November 26, 2026, at 2 pm. For women 18 and over only. Free, registration required.

A creative writing workshop for adults led by Véronique Millet, using chocolate as a prompt for empathy and writing. Tuesday December 8, 2026, from 10:15 am to noon. Free, registration required.

A free public conversation from Concordia's University of the Streets Café on how art, theatre, storytelling and literature portray Black women and how stereotypes can be challenged. Tuesday November 24, 2026, from 7 to 9 pm at the Black Healing Centre in NDG (4th floor, elevator; ramp entrance at 2111 Northcliffe). Open to all ages and backgrounds. Free.

A free public conversation on Indigenous perspectives on protecting land and who decides the future of unceded territories, with Carlee Loft, Nicolas Renaud and Cael Dixon. Thursday December 10, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm at Native Montreal, 3rd floor (stairs only). Open to all. Free.

Friendly French conversation workshops with games and discussion, led by francization facilitator Andrée-Anne Venne to help you speak with more confidence. Tuesday December 1, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:45 pm in Pointe-aux-Trembles. Free, registration required.

Practise observational sketching from a clothed model holding short poses. Tuesday November 17, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Benny Fab makerspace. Bilingual, for ages 16 and up; bring your own materials (a few iPads with drawing apps are available). Free, registration required.

The West Island Apple Store offers free Today at Apple sessions on Apple devices and features, including Explore Apple Intelligence. Sessions are held during store hours; book online. Free; in Quebec participants must be at least 13.

A friendly weekly French conversation group where people practise speaking and build vocabulary together in a relaxed, good humoured atmosphere. It meets every Tuesday from 4:30 to 7:30 pm, with sessions confirmed from November 10 to December 29, 2026. Open to anyone who wants to improve their spoken French. Free admission, no registration listed.

Weekly French conversation sessions for beginners and advanced speakers, each week built around a new theme. Held every Wednesday from 5 to 7 pm at the Bibliothèque interculturelle in Côte-des-Neiges. For adults 18 and over. Free, registration required.