The proceeds from this preview performance will support the Zonta Club of Ottawa, Canada’s annual education awards and bursaries program for high-school and post-secondary girls and women in the National Capital Region

This winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk supports local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there. 

We’re inviting people who love Ottawa’s charities and non-profits to enjoy a continental breakfast, learn about VO’s programs and services, and connect with other people working to make Ottawa a better place for everyone.

Get ready to sharpen your aim and join us for GenNext’s BATL for Mental Health, a thrilling tournament-style axe-throwing event with a cause. Together, we’ll AXE the silence surrounding mental health, one bullseye at a time. 🎯

Welcome to the writing circle. Whether your writing is flowing freely or you are in a dry spell, you are in good company here. This is not a course, nor a place where anyone will tell you what you should do or try to fix your writing. It’s a space for exploring your own unique ways of expressing yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

Looking for a fun way to spend Family Day with your kids? Grab your skates and helmets and join Mayor Sutcliffe at City Hall on Monday, February 17.

Our next edition of Winter in Brrrhaven will take place on February 15, with lots of food and entertainment.

Join this multicultural bazaar where 60+ cultures come together under one roof! Celebrate diversity, explore unique traditions, and shop for authentics products from around the globe.

Spring is in the air! Well, almost. Spring activities will be visible online Tuesday, January 28, so you can plan ahead for next season.   

Para Transpo Talk is a series of customer engagement events that are open to all Para Transpo customers, their families, companions and support persons. All are welcome, no matter how often you take Para Transpo.

Many of the common plants that we sometimes call weeds are actually useful, rich in nutrients, and can be used to make herbal remedies and are even growing in our own backyards and local forests. 

Para Transpo Talk is a series of customer engagement events that are open to all Para Transpo customers, their families, companions and support persons. All are welcome, no matter how often you take Para Transpo.

Spring is in the air! Well, almost. Spring activities will be visible online Tuesday, January 28, so you can plan ahead for next season.   

You're invited to our 2nd Annual Roller Skating Valentine’s Dance Fundraiser! Enjoy a night of fun and music with friends and family, all while support the Ottawa Children’s Festival! 

Come experience the magic of the mystical Haven wellness fair and discover a world of healing and positivity. Featuring a variety of psychics, mediums, healers, and wellness products, attendees can enjoy tarot readings, Reiki sessions, crystal jewelry, and more. Proceeds from draw will go to support Autism Ontario. 💙🧩 

The City of Ottawa is seeking public members to join select advisory committees, boards, and other bodies.

Prevention specialists and a nurse practitioner will be on hand to provide information on the types of screening and health information available in the city/province as they wait to be screened for diabetes.

An evening family storytime program to encourage mathematical thinking through playful learning and hands-on activities. Learn and grow together.

The City offers a variety of programs for kids of all ages over March break. For now, you can browse and favourite camps ahead of time to make it that much easier on registration day.

Online registration opens Tuesday, January 21 at 9PM.

Travel to Iceland and save the plane fare with Armchair Travel. Enjoy photos and narration of an Icelandic cruise that included magnificent waterfalls, lava fields, geysers and stunning fjords.

Come recreate a famous piece of art. We will select a new piece of art and give you all the supplies you need! Ages 6-12.

The Nepean Ravens are hosting a session for those between the ages of 4-11. This is a great opportunity for friends and neighbours to try the sport! 

Welcome to the writing circle. Whether your writing is flowing freely or you are in a dry spell, you are in good company here. This is not a course, nor a place where anyone will tell you what you should do or try to fix your writing. It’s a space for exploring your own unique ways of expressing yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

The Barrhaven Garden Club is a local organisation that gets together monthly to talk about all things gardening!

In this illustrated talk, Lorraine Johnson shows how you can mix and match tried-and-true performers that flourish together, focusing on flowers, foliage, shape, colour, texture and garden design.

After a successful inaugural New Year's Eve afternoon, we’re doing it once again as we keep the fun going in Barrhaven to end the year!

All FREE but please RSVP so we have an idea of attendance! Also consider a cash or non-perishable food donation to the Barrhaven Food Cupboard at the entrance.

In the last 36 years, Running on Empties has raised over $442,000 and has helped provide thousands of individuals and families in need with much-needed support at Christmas time.

Money raised by Running on Empties goes directly towards providing food and hope for those in a time of need during holiday season.  

OC Transpo is holding its 40th annual OC Transpo/Loblaw Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, December 14, from 10 am to 5 pm at participating locations, including Loblaws Barrhaven (3201 Greenbank Rd) and McDonough’s Your Independent Grocer (3777 Strandherd Dr)

Celebrate the holidays with retro 1970s, 80s and 90s flair at Nepean Museum. A Very Retro Christmas is the perfect way for kids and their families to connect across generations through vintage toys and games, throwback-inspired crafts, storytelling and a themed scavenger hunt. Activities are best suited for children ages 6 to 12. This is a drop-in style program; admission is paid at the door. Cost: $20.12 per family (two adults and accompanying children).

Women's Initiatives for Safer Environments (WISE) invites you to their upcoming GBV Art Challenge commemorating the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence.

Come celebrate the holiday season at City Hall! Admission to this sponsored event is a donation to the Ottawa Food Bank with other opportunities to further contribute (like proceeds from $2 BeaverTails!!).