Category Archives: Recreation

📅City of Ottawa’s Outing Suggestions for the Month of November

Recreation

Can you believe that November is just around the corner? The year sure does fly by!

But no fear, there are lots of events and festivals planned across Ottawa City to banish the autumn blues away.

Check out the list below for outing suggestions for the month of November.

November 1: Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours
November 1 – 3: One World Bazaar
November 1 – 3: Day of the Dead Festival
November 2: Ottawa Children’s Storytelling Festival
November 2: Women’s Day in Manotick
November 2: Inspirations Art Show and Sale
November 2 – 3: Ottawa Valley Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild Sale and Exhibition
November 7 – 9: Ottawa Canadian Film Festival
November 8: Esencia Flamenca
November 8: Ottawa Swing Dance Society 25th Anniversary Dance
November 8 – 10: NOIR Art Festival
November 9: Together at LAC – Remembrance Day
November 9: Metcalfe Farmers’ Christmas Market
November 9 – 10: Kanata Art Club Christmas $200 and Under Sale
November 9 – 10: Free Walking Tours of Military Memorials for Remembrance Day
November 10: Crafter’s Movie Afternoon
November 10: The Original Navan Market
November 11: Beechwood Cemetery’s Remembrance Day Ceremony
November 11: National Remembrance Day Ceremony
November 12: Powwow Life-Drawing
November 16: Help Santa Toy Parade
November 16 – 17: Robert Plante Holiday Market
November 16 – 17: Itty Bitty Artisan and Art Show
November 16 – 17: Glebe Craft and Artisan Fair
November 17: Ottawa StoryTellers’ Signature Series
November 17: HoliYay Craft Market
November 21 – 24: The Museum’s Christmas Market
November 23: Holiday Market at the Parkdale Public Market
November 23: St. Pat’s Artisan & Craft Show
November 23 – 24: Watson’s Mill’s Christmas Craft Market
November 26: Ottawa Jazz Festival Holiday Special

For more info: https://bit.ly/42Pn08i

❄️City of Ottawa’s Winter Activities

Recreation

The sound of ice underneath our skates, the shimmer of snowflakes, the warmth of hot chocolate on a cold day. ⛸❄️☕

Daydream with Ottawa Recreation and Culture about the wonderful winter months ahead by browsing and favouriting next season’s activities at register.ottawa.ca!

And don’t forget about their upcoming registration dates:

  • November 12 at 9 pm: Registration for aquatics.
  • November 14 at 9 pm: Registration for recreation, arts, culture and virtual activities.

🎃 Pumpkin Party at Playgroup! 🎃

Events, Recreation

Join Parent Resource Centre/Centre de ressources pour parents for a fun-filled morning to celebrate fall with playful activities like mini pumpkin painting and mask making! This is a perfect way for little ones to express themselves and enjoy some creative fun. 🍂
The outdoor play yard will also be open for more fall-themed activities, and they will have fruit snacks as a treat! 🍎🍇
📅 Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 300 Goulburn Crescent, Ottawa
No registration is required – just drop in and join the fun! 🎨
https://www.parentresource.ca/program-schedule

🎃The Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa-Carleton (TROtt) is holding a free and accessible Hallowe’en event

Events, Recreation

The Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa-Carleton (TROtt) is holding a free and accessible Hallowe’en event inspired by Treat Accessibly on Saturday, Nov. 2 between 1 and 4 pm at 6362 Bank Street. Families with children and youth with and without disabilities are invited to show off their Hallowe’en costumes, meet our wonderful horses and join in games, crafts and treats. They request that people register by emailing operations@ottawatherapeuticriding.ca

You can read the flyer here

🪄Nepean Museum- Tales of the Magical Museum 12-14 years of age

Events, Recreation

A limited number of tickets are available. This program is for ages 12 to 14 years of age.

Discover the magic of your community museum in this collaborative storytelling adventure inspired by games like Dungeons & Dragons. Using the museum’s exhibitions and artifact collection, create a character with special abilities influenced by heritage trades, and cross paths with figures from Ottawa’s history as you help decide where the story will take you next.
This program features a continuous narrative that will be explored over the five-part series. No prior experience is needed to join the fun!

Registration:
https://www.autismontario.com/civicrm/event/info?id=10318&reset=1

🎃Greenboro Community Centre’s Spooktacular Halloween Party

Events, Recreation

Join Ottawa Culture Recreation on Saturday, October 26 at the Diane Deans Greenboro Community Centre for a Spooktacular Halloween Party! 🎃
With ghostly games, a haunted house and more, you’re sure to have a screaming good time! 👻
Kids aged 3 to 7 can join us from 11 am to 1 pm, and kids aged 8 to 12 can join us from 2 to 4 pm.
Tickets cost $20 at the door, but it’s $15 if you get yours in advance! 🎟
Register today: https://bit.ly/4ePuJtD