Upcoming Events
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Find out what activites are taking place across the Capital.
Manotick Water Access Survey
Manotick Water Access Survey – The Manotick Centennial Park Residents Association (MCPRA) is seeking community feedback on public water access in Manotick.
Smart Aging Workshops
An exciting 8-week Smart Aging workshop for our Community Seniors, designed and promoted by Council on Aging of Ottawa.
Public Comment Period: Trail Waste Facility Expansion
The City of Ottawa has begun the process for a potential expansion of the Trail Waste Facility landfill, which is expected to reach its capacity by 2034.
The draft of this plan is now complete, and the City is seeking public feedback before it is submitted to the provincial government for approval.
Support Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind with 'Catch the Ace'
You can support a fantastic local organization, Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB), by participating in the Kin Club of Russell's "Catch the Ace" lottery.
City of Ottawa: Heritage Funding Program
The City of Ottawa's Heritage Funding Program is now accepting applications. This program supports activities and programming by individuals or organizations that promote community heritage, Anishinabe Algonquin Nation history, and the telling of Ottawa stories.
Be Safe Be Seen Giveaway (Richmond)
As the days get shorter, stay visible and safe on our roads. As part of its annual "Be Safe Be Seen" campaign, Ottawa Fire Services is distributing free reflective bands and flashing lights to residents.
Public Meeting: Water Access Improvements in Manotick
Join the Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association (MCPRA) for an important public meeting regarding their Water Access Improvement (WAI) Project. After months of collecting survey feedback and meeting with local groups, the MCPRA is ready to share concept plans for improving safety at eight local water access sites.
2026 Rural Budget Consultation
Rural residents are invited to attend a dedicated in-person budget consultation, co-hosted by Councillor Brown, Councillor Catherine Kitts (Ward 19), and Councillor Isabelle Skalski (Ward 20).
Kars Indoor Trippers Walking Group
Join the Kars Indoor Trippers, a free walking group for seniors looking for some light exercise and socializing. This "heart wise" program, certified by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, is suitable for all fitness levels, including those with heart disease. New members are always welcome!
Buddy Check Coffee for Veterans at the Manotick Legion
The Manotick Legion hosts "Buddy Check Coffee," a welcoming and informal social event for those with a background in service. It's an opportunity to connect with peers over free coffee and snacks. No Legion membership is required to attend.
Be Safe Be Seen Giveaway (Manotick)
As the days get shorter, stay visible and safe on our roads. As part of its annual "Be Safe Be Seen" campaign, Ottawa Fire Services is distributing free reflective bands and flashing lights to residents.
4-Hand Euchre at St. Philip Parish
All euchre players are welcome to join this fun, bi-weekly card night at St. Philip Parish. The admission fee includes a light lunch and refreshments.
Manotick Legion Halloween Dinner & Dance
Get ready for a spooky good time! The Manotick Legion Branch 314 is hosting a Halloween Dinner and Dance
Final Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event for 2025
The City of Ottawa is hosting its final Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off event for 2025. This is the perfect opportunity to safely dispose of items like pool chemicals, mercury thermometers, fire extinguishers, and other hazardous materials.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Holiday Craft Fair
Find the perfect one-of-a-kind gift at the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Holiday Craft Fair in Richmond! Come out and support local artisans and find unique treasures just in time for the holiday season.
Manotick Women's Day: Shop! Celebrate! Win!
Get your feet on the street for a day dedicated to celebrating women and local businesses in Manotick! This special event is the perfect opportunity to explore the village, support local merchants, and enjoy unique promotions.
Sunday Vespers with Sheila & Lucile
Join St. John's Anglican Church in Richmond for a special Sunday Vespers service featuring the beautiful music of Sheila & Lucile on flute and harp. This event offers a peaceful hour of music, poetry, and quiet prayer for all to enjoy.
Kars Indoor Trippers Walking Group
Join the Kars Indoor Trippers, a free walking group for seniors looking for some light exercise and socializing. This "heart wise" program, certified by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, is suitable for all fitness levels, including those with heart disease. New members are always welcome!
City of Ottawa Winter Programs
Mark your calendars with the following registration dates for the City of Ottawa's popular winter programs. Residents are encouraged to create an account and browse activities in advance.
Annual General Meeting for the Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC)
You are invited to the Annual General Meeting for the Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC). This is a great opportunity to connect with the team, learn about their accomplishments over the past year, and hear about future plans. Light refreshments will be provided.
Kars Indoor Trippers Walking Group
Join the Kars Indoor Trippers, a free walking group for seniors looking for some light exercise and socializing. This "heart wise" program, certified by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, is suitable for all fitness levels, including those with heart disease. New members are always welcome!
Fundraising Concert: The Carroll Sessions
Join the Celtic music duo The Carroll Sessions, featuring Don Fletcher (fiddle) and John Henderson (guitar, bouzouki, and vocals), for a special fundraising concert in memory of Pippa Hall. Pippa was a long-time supporter of traditional music and a co-founder of the Manotick & Area Centre For Arts and Wellness (MACAW).
Trivia Night Fundraiser for U9-B3 Royals
Join us for a fun-filled trivia night in support of the U9-B3 Royals hockey team! The evening will also feature a raffle with great prizes (cash only) and lots of fun. Get your team of 4-6 players together and test your knowledge for a great cause.
Kars Krops Scrapbooking Club
Join the "Kars Krops" group to crop and craft together! This club welcomes scrapbookers, card makers, paper and fabric crafters, knitters, quilters, and more. It's a drop-in style day where you can work on your projects and connect with fellow crafters in a friendly, dedicated space.
National Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony
All members of the community are invited to gather at the Manotick Cenotaph to honour the military service and sacrifice of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. This ceremony is an important opportunity to reflect on the contributions of Indigenous Veterans.
Black & White Afternoon Tea at Dickinson House
Enjoy a selection of black and white themed tea sandwiches, scones, and treats inside the colourful Victorian Dickinson House Museum. This special afternoon tea is sure to be anything but basic!
St. Philip Ladies Auxiliary Family Fun Night
Join the St. Philip Ladies Auxiliary for a Family Fun Night featuring a delicious lasagna dinner (hotdogs also available!) and exciting rounds of Bingo. Bring the whole family for a wonderful evening of community spirit, as all proceeds will be donated to support local charities.
Kars Indoor Trippers Walking Group
Join the Kars Indoor Trippers, a free walking group for seniors looking for some light exercise and socializing. This "heart wise" program, certified by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, is suitable for all fitness levels, including those with heart disease. New members are always welcome!
23rd Annual Homes for the Holidays
An annual fundraiser for Hospice Care Ottawa, Homes for the Holidays, is scheduled for November 14-16, 2025. The event will feature a tour of eight homes decorated for the holidays by local florists and designers. Two of the homes on the tour are in Ward 21: 8 Goodfellow Court in Fallowfield and 232 Cabrelle Place in Manotick.
Kars on the Rideau PS Christmas Market
Come out and support the Kars on the Rideau Public School Christmas Market! This school fundraiser features talented student crafters, making it a perfect opportunity to find unique holiday gifts. A cafe will also be on-site for you to enjoy.
St. Andrew's Church Tartan Bazaar & Christmas Café
Get a start on your holiday shopping and enjoy a delicious lunch at the St. Andrew's Church Tartan Bazaar and Christmas Café. This wonderful community event features a wide variety of treats and treasures, with proceeds supporting local and global causes.
Kars Indoor Trippers Walking Group
Join the Kars Indoor Trippers, a free walking group for seniors looking for some light exercise and socializing. This "heart wise" program, certified by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, is suitable for all fitness levels, including those with heart disease. New members are always welcome!
Messy Church at St. John's Anglican
You're invited to Messy Church at St. John's Anglican in Richmond! This is a fun, family-friendly event that includes a variety of activities.
Agriculture Wellness Ontario: In the Know Workshop
Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering "In the Know," a free mental health literacy workshop tailored to the agricultural community to increase mental health knowledge and encourage help-seeking.
Kars RA Christmas Market
Come out and support a wide variety of local vendors while getting some Christmas shopping done! Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Agriculture Wellness Ontario: Guardian Network Training
Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering its free Guardian Network program, a suicide prevention workshop that trains volunteers to identify signs of mental distress and connect farmers with mental health resources.
Agriculture Wellness Ontario: Navigating Stress in Agriculture
Join Agriculture Wellness Ontario for a free one-hour workshop on Navigating Stress in Agriculture. This session provides accessible mental health education and practical tools to manage stress.
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus Presents: A Season of Light & Love
Join the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus, a community chorus of 40 women, for their Christmas concerts, "A Season of Light & Love." Enjoy an evening of beautiful four-part harmony under the direction of Allison Houston, accompanied by Peter Brown, and featuring special musical guest Kenny Hayes.
A Season of Light & Love: A Christmas Concert
Join the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus for their Christmas concert series, "A Season of Light & Love." The choir is committed to bringing you a musical experience that will leave you feeling inspired and energized. Come discover the magic of their music on this festive occasion!
Kars RA Christmas Market
Come out and support a wide variety of local vendors while getting some Christmas shopping done! Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Agriculture Wellness Ontario: Guardian Network Training
Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering its free Guardian Network program, a suicide prevention workshop that trains volunteers to identify signs of mental distress and connect farmers with mental health resources.
Agriculture Wellness Ontario: In the Know Workshop
Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering "In the Know," a free mental health literacy workshop tailored to the agricultural community to increase mental health knowledge and encourage help-seeking.
Kars Krops Scrapbooking Club
Join the "Kars Krops" group to crop and craft together! This club welcomes scrapbookers, card makers, paper and fabric crafters, knitters, quilters, and more. It's a drop-in style day where you can work on your projects and connect with fellow crafters in a friendly, dedicated space.
Richmond Christmas Parade
Join the Richmond community for a festive evening to officially kick off the holiday season! The celebration begins with a tree lighting ceremony at the Cenotaph, followed immediately by the annual Christmas Parade.
Kars RA Christmas Market
Come out and support a wide variety of local vendors while getting some Christmas shopping done! Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Kars Indoor Trippers Walking Group
Join the Kars Indoor Trippers, a free walking group for seniors looking for some light exercise and socializing. This "heart wise" program, certified by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, is suitable for all fitness levels, including those with heart disease. New members are always welcome!
Tabernacle of Light Ministries Inaugural Service in Richmond
All members of the community are welcome to attend the inaugural church service for the Tabernacle of Light Ministries. This special "Light Up Richmond" event marks the establishment of their new ministry in the village.
Halloween Dance & Dinner at Pierce's Corners Hall
Get your costumes ready for an afternoon of spooky fun at the Pierce's Corners Hall Hallowe'en Dance. Enjoy live music and dancing, followed by supper.
St. John's Anglican Church Halloween Dance
Get your costumes ready for a spooktacular evening at the St. John's Anglican Church Halloween Dance in Richmond! Join us for a fun-filled night featuring live classic rock music from the band Arc of Fire. There will be prizes for the best costumes, along with a cash bar and food available.
Halloween Trivia Night
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween. A celebration packed with fun and excitement for. All in support of a great cause.
Kars RA Kids Halloween Party
The Kars RA Kids Halloween Party is back for the first time in six years! Join the fun on Oct. 24 from 6-8 p.m. for music, a haunted house, and activities for kids up to age 12.
Auditions: The Greely Players present 'Footloose'
The Greely Players are holding auditions for their upcoming musical production of Footloose! All aspiring cast members are invited to sign up for an audition slot.
North Gower Recreation Association Annual General Meeting
The North Gower Recreation Association (NGRA) is holding its Annual General Meeting and making an important appeal to the community. New members and volunteers are urgently needed to help the association continue providing vital recreation programs, events, and facility oversight in North Gower.
Watson's Mill Haunt Nights
Haunt Nights is returning for another year of FEAR! We dare you to see if you can make your way through three nightmarish mazes we've put together. This event is not recommended for children under 10.
Agriculture Wellness Ontario: In the Know Workshop
Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering "In the Know," a free mental health literacy workshop tailored to the agricultural community to increase mental health knowledge and encourage help-seeking.
Fall Yard Clean-Up for Richmond Seniors & Adults with Disabilities
Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS) is partnering with student volunteers from South Carleton High School to provide a fall yard clean-up service. This wonderful community initiative connects students with residents who need a helping hand with seasonal yard work.
Kars Kids Play Group
Join us for a free playgroup for children ages 0-6 years old. This group is for open play, with a circle time at the end of the session. Attendees are asked to please pre-screen for Covid before arriving.
Kiwanis Club of Manotick New Membership Info Night
Are you looking for fun, friendship, and a way to give back to the wonderful Manotick community? Please consider joining the incredible Kiwanis Club of Manotick!
Be Safe Be Seen Giveaway (Manotick)
As the days get shorter, stay visible and safe on our roads. As part of its annual "Be Safe Be Seen" campaign, Ottawa Fire Services is distributing free reflective bands and flashing lights to residents.
OFA Webinar: Understanding Farm Insurance Coverage
Join the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) for a "Lunch n' Learn" webinar on farm insurance. This presentation will cover typical coverages for farm structures, what to consider when purchasing or reviewing your policy, optional add-ons, and what is typically not covered.
Agriculture Wellness Ontario: Guardian Network Training
Agriculture Wellness Ontario is offering its free Guardian Network program, a suicide prevention workshop that trains volunteers to identify signs of mental distress and connect farmers with mental health resources.
Kars Indoor Trippers Walking Group
Join the Kars Indoor Trippers, a free walking group for seniors looking for some light exercise and socializing. This "heart wise" program, certified by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, is suitable for all fitness levels, including those with heart disease. New members are always welcome!
Be Safe Be Seen Giveaway (Richmond)
As the days get shorter, stay visible and safe on our roads. As part of its annual "Be Safe Be Seen" campaign, Ottawa Fire Services is distributing free reflective bands and flashing lights to residents.
Messy Church at St. John's Anglican
You're invited to Messy Church at St. John's Anglican in Richmond! This is a fun, family-friendly event that includes a variety of activities
Charity Bingo at the Manotick Legion
Join the Manotick Legion for their weekly Charity Bingo event. Everyone is welcome to come out for an afternoon of fun and games in support of local charities.
CAFES Ottawa Presents: "Wanting to Start Again" Concert
Join CAFES Ottawa for "Wanting to Start Again," a powerful violin-piano concert experience from the DoSi Concert Series. This performance thoughtfully explores the complicated feelings of living in a world impacted by climate change and the journey of finding hope through community.
1st Annual Veterans' Appreciation Brunch Announced
To honour those who have served, George Darouze, MPP for Carleton, is hosting the 1st Annual Veterans' Appreciation Brunch. This event is an opportunity for the community to express gratitude for the service and sacrifice of our local veterans.
Richmond Lions Club Oktoberfest
Join the Richmond & District Lions Club for a festive evening of food, music, and dancing at their annual Oktoberfest celebration. Your ticket includes a complimentary sausage on a bun and live entertainment. Please note, this is an age of majority event.
GTHS Presentation: The Driveshed - Downsizing After 200 Years
Join the Goulbourn Township Historical Society for a fascinating presentation with Trudy Garland, a sixth-generation resident of Goulbourn descended from the area's original Irish immigrants.
Sugar Bones Farm Autumn Market in North Gower
Enjoy a day of fall fun at the Sugar Bones Farm Autumn Market & Psychic Fair. This community event, held in support of the Osgoode Ward Youth Association, features a wide range of activities and entertainment for all ages.
Perth Street Clean-Up
Help keep our community beautiful by joining the Richmond Village Association (RVA) for a clean-up event along Perth Street.
Kars Krops Scrapbooking & Craft Club
Join the "Kars Krops" group to crop and craft together! This club welcomes scrapbookers, card makers, paper and fabric crafters, knitters, quilters, and more. It's a drop-in style day where you can work on your projects and connect with fellow crafters in a friendly, dedicated space.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day
Safely dispose of your household hazardous waste at this free drop-off event. Please note that electronic waste will not be accepted. For a full list of accepted items, please visit the city's website.
Parent Support Group in Manotick
Peer-facilitated by two Pleo Family Peer Supporters and offered in partnership with Youth of Manotick Association (YOMA). Attend as often as you need. No registration required.
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