
Upcoming Events
Ottawa Tourism’s Event Calendar
Find out what activites are taking place across the Capital.

Kiwanis School Supply Drive
Help local students start the school year off right! The Kiwanis Club of Manotick has partnered with Staples in Barrhaven and Kemptville for their annual school supply drive.

Goulbourn Museum closed for September
The Goulbourn Museum will be closed for the month of September to exhibits. The museum is planning to reopen October 3.

Yoga & Stretching for Seniors in Manotick
A welcoming, movement-based program designed for seniors.

Watson's Mill Whisky Tasting Fundraiser
Enjoy 3 whiskies, hors d’oeuvre pairings, a cocktail and live music.


Canada's Capital A's 50th Anniversary
All model A Ford owners are invited to bring their class cars and join the fun.

Celebration of Life for Barbara Marshall
You are warmly invited to join us in celebrating the life of Barbara Marshall on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, 67 Fowler Street, Richmond, Ontario.

Taste of Manotick
Taste of Manotick is an annual street festival celebrating the charm and flavours of our village. Local shops, restaurants, and vendors line Main Street, offering samples, specials, and entertainment. With live music, family-friendly activities, and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to explore and support Manotick’s local makers and businesses.

Harvestfest at Munster Park
Fun at the park from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a movie to follow.

Open House #2 – Trail Waste Facility Expansion
The City of Ottawa is hosting a second open house to gather community feedback on the proposed short-term expansion of the Trail Waste Facility landfill.

Steps to Wellness Program for Perinatal Depression
Ottawa Public Health is offering a FREE 9-week group-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) program for women who are expecting or have recently had a child (birth or adoption) and are experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, worry, anger, or being overwhelmed.

Skateboard and Roller Sports Strategy Pop-Up Session
The City of Ottawa is updating its 2012 Skateboard Strategy to plan safe, inclusive, and fun parks for all ages and abilities. Share your ideas on where new parks should go, how they should be designed, and what features you’d like to see.

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.

Richmond Fair
Come on out and make it a fun and entertaining weekend for the whole family!

Yoga & Strengthening for Seniors in Manotick
A welcoming, movement-based program designed for seniors.

Canadian Walk for Veterans hosted by The Swords and Ploughshares Museum
The Swords and Ploughshares Museum at 7510 Reevecraig Road North near Kars, is please to announce that it has been chosen, once again, to host the Canadian Walk for Veterans

Manotick Legion Dinner & Dance - Fish & Chips
Join us on Saturday, September 20th, for a wonderful evening of food, music, and dancing at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 314 in Manotick.

Afternoon Tea
Indulge in a traditional afternoon tea with live music, a selection of delicately filled sandwiches, scones, homemade jam, clotted cream, decadent desserts and petit fours.

Manotick Legion Bingo
C’Mon out for our inaugural Bingo event. EVERYONE is welcome! Doors open at noon, BINGO is 1:00-4:00 pm.

Richmond Walking Club
Looking for a fun, free, and social way to stay active as the weather gets cooler? The Richmond Village Association (RVA) invites you to join our popular indoor walking club. It's the perfect opportunity to exercise at your own pace in a friendly, welcoming environment.


Yoga & Stretching for Seniors in Manotick
A welcoming, movement-based program designed for seniors.

Council On Aging of Ottawa Walk of Ages
Join the Council on Aging of Ottawa for a free, family-friendly event celebrating aging, movement, music, and community across generations.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Local Craft Show
Come check out this amazing event and get a chance to take home the door prize basket! Everyone who comes to the event gets a FREE ballot for a chance to win a basket filled with gifts from all the vendors.

Oktoberfest Kitchen Party at Pierce's Corners
Join your friends and neighbours for a fun-filled Oktoberfest Kitchen Party at the new Pavilion in Pierce's Corners! This casual afternoon gathering is a celebration of community, food, and music, with a special invitation for local musicians to come and jam.

Hazeldean Cemetery Tour with the Goulbourn Township Historical Society
Roger Young, a descendant of the original Young Family that arrived in Hazeldean with the Talbot Settlers in 1818 will lead tours of several cemeteries in the community.

Olympic Flyers
Experience the premiere of "The Olympic Flyers," an energetic and moving one-act play that tells the inspiring story of Canada's 1948 Winter Olympics Hockey Team. Presented as a staged reading in the uplifting style of "Come From Away," this performance brings the incredible underdog tale of the R.C.A.F. Flyers to life through acting, song, and dance.

Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run
The Ottawa Humane Society’s biggest event for homeless animals.

Yoga & Stretching for Seniors in Manotick
A welcoming, movement-based program designed for seniors.

Smart Aging
An eight-week interactive workshop designed to equip seniors with essential information and resources, helping them make informed life decisions before a crisis occurs.

Smart Aging Workshops
An exciting 8-week Smart Aging workshop for our Community Seniors, designed and promoted by Council on Aging of Ottawa.

Halloween Trivia Night
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween. A celebration packed with fun and excitement for. All in support of a great cause.

Watson’s Mill Town Hall: A Community Conversation
Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc will be hosting a series of Town Hall Meetings in an effort to keep the community informed and engaged.

Beaver Management Forum - City of Ottawa
An evening of education and discussion on beaver management in the City of Ottawa.

Watson’s Mill Town Hall: A Community Conversation
Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc will be hosting a series of Town Hall Meetings in an effort to keep the community informed and engaged.



Manotick Horticultural Society - Taking your Photography to the Next Level
Hosted at the Manotick United Church.

Watson’s Mill Town Hall: A Community Conversation
Watson’s Mill Manotick Inc will be hosting a series of Town Hall Meetings in an effort to keep the community informed and engaged.

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Motorcycle Ride
Support Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind

Little Sprouts Gardening Club at the Manotick Branch
Let's grow up this summer and join Little Sprouts! We've had our raised bed Kinder Gardens since 2018 and this year let's make it a Club! Ages 3-14 (family friendly bring an adult).

MHS Fall Horticultural and Design Show
We invite the public to enter the Horticultural Specimen Classes highlighting a variety of flowers, perennials, shrubs, fruit, and vegetables that you have grown.


Richmond Legion Branch 625 Friday Night Barbeques
Please call Wendy at 613-838-9696 by the Wednesday before
the barbeque, no later than 4 pm, to reserve your seat & entrée.

Yoga & Stretching for Seniors in Manotick
A welcoming, movement-based program designed for seniors.

The Great Social Luncheon
Location will rotate between Richmond, Kars, Osgoode and Greely. Tickets are $18 each


Watson's Mill 5525 Music Series 2025 Heaven's Radio
We’re halfway through the Watson’s Mill 5525 Music Series! Still to come is Heaven’s Radio, playing on Tuesday, August 26th and a mystery band we’re calling “Leap of Faith” on Thursday, September 25th.


Garden Party at Florish Gardens
Florish Gardens is hosting their 2nd Annual Garden Party.


2025 Allan Haan Manotick Soapbox Derby and Picnic in the Park
Join in the fun or come cheer the racers on... and then come have lunch with us!

OSTA First Rider Program
All children entering the school system and/or taking the bus for the first time, or new residents to the City should plan to attend.

Yoga & Brunch at Watson's Mill
Recharge, reconnect and relax at Yoga and Brunch in Watson’s Mill!

Little Sprouts Gardening Club at the Manotick Branch
Let's grow up this summer and join Little Sprouts! We've had our raised bed Kinder Gardens since 2018 and this year let's make it a Club! Ages 3-14 (family friendly bring an adult).

TD Summer Reading Club Closing Party at the Richmond Branch
Join us as we celebrate YOU and all the reading that was accomplished over the summer!

Family Saturday Storytime at the Manotick Branch of the Ottawa Public Library
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in at 10:30 am for this Family program.
Storytime is located outdoors (weather permitting). Please bring a hat, a blanket and water.


Richmond Legion Branch 625 Friday Night Barbeques
Please call Wendy at 613-838-9696 by the Wednesday before
the barbeque, no later than 4 pm, to reserve your seat & entrée.

Adult Crafternoon: Glass Jar Lanterns
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun!
We will be making decorative lanterns out of glass jars and pressed flowers! All materials will be provided.

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.

Summer Reading Book Club - Read the World (Ages 7-12)
Are you up for the challenge of sharing your summer reading? Share the books you love and what you're reading this summer with others who love to read too! We will also explore international authors and the stories they share with us.
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