Shiverfest 2026 is returning on February 6 and 7 for a community-wide winter celebration. Organized by the Manotick Village and Community Association (MVCA), this signature two-day event offers a variety of activities for all ages throughout the village. Residents can enjoy everything from outdoor bonfires and pancake breakfasts to live music and sleigh rides. Profits from the Chili Cook Off and Trivia Contest will be donated to Watson’s Mill to support the preservation of Dickinson Square.
Friday, February 6
Outdoor Bonfire with music by Live 88.5: Centennial Park beginning at 6:00 pm
Osgoode-Rideau Timbits Hockey: Centennial Park ODR from 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm
Rideau Skating Club Exhibition: Manotick Arena from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Children’s Magic Show: Manotick Community Centre from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Retrosonics Concert organized by MACAW: Manotick United Church from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Scuff ‘Em Up Line Dancing: Manotick Community Centre from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday, February 7
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast: Manotick Community Centre from 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Facepainting, Crafts, Firetruck, and Nursery School Funtime: Manotick Community Centre from 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Try the Sport Curling: Curling Club at 5519 South River Drive from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides sponsored by Minto: Centennial Park from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Manotick Scavenger Hunt (Pre-registration required): Village Core from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Snowy S’more Station: St. Leonard Church from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Chili Cook Off, YOMA Bake Sale, and Beer Tasting: Manotick Legion from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Library Children’s Activities: Manotick Library from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Bingo by YOMA: Manotick Community Centre from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Trivia Contest (Tickets $15 cash only at Manotick Office Pro): CreekSide Bar and Grill from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
