Upcoming events

Christmas food drive
Dec
3
to Jan 5

Christmas food drive

The Friesen Family is hosting their annual Christmas Food Drive for the Barrhaven Food Cupboard. Come on by and enjoy the musical light show and the thousands of lights on display. We’ve added more lights and decorations. Take a family photo.

Drop off canned and non perishable food items, cash, or scan the QR code to make a donation directly to the Barrhaven Food Cupboard.

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A Very Retro Christmas
Dec
14

A Very Retro Christmas

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).

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2024 OC Transpo/Loblaw Holiday Food Drive
Dec
14

2024 OC Transpo/Loblaw Holiday Food Drive

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)

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New Year's Eve blowout!
Dec
31

New Year's Eve blowout!

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.

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Junior Achievers company sales day
Dec
7

Junior Achievers company sales day

This year, JA Company Sales Day is thrilled to be joining forces with the Nepean Day Market, so you can explore offerings from talented youth entrepreneurs alongside a range of local professional vendors.

There are also students from Barrhaven’s John McCrae who will be participating. 

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A Very Retro Christmas
Dec
7

A Very Retro Christmas

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).

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Repair Café
Nov
30

Repair Café

The next and final sponsored Repair Café event of the year encourages residents to learn new skills, and save money all while saving items from the landfill.

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Nepean native seed giveaway
Nov
23

Nepean native seed giveaway

No donation required to get FREE seeds!  The seed catalogue and instructions are available on our website. We also have tutorials on how to harvest and wintersow seeds on our YouTube channel. Each seed packet has enough seeds for a minimum of 3-5 plants.

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 Barrhaven Garden Club: Holiday florals sale
Nov
20

Barrhaven Garden Club: Holiday florals sale

The Barrhaven Garden Club is hosting their holiday florals evening with all the net proceeds going to the Barrhaven Food Cupboard. 

Last year, through the generosity of those present, they were were able to donate $2,100, their best donation to date.  

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Naughty or nice trivia night
Nov
19

Naughty or nice trivia night

Hosted by Easter Seals Ontario Naughty or Nice Trivia Night event is a FUN way to kick-off the holiday season. The event will include five rounds of trivia, including one Christmas category, complimentary access to pool and ping-pong tables, as well as an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest!

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Resource fair for newcomers
Nov
14

Resource fair for newcomers

Are you a newcomer to Canada? This resource will feature several organizations that can help you discover the information and resources available to you through community partners.

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Trick or Treat with the Mayor
Oct
26

Trick or Treat with the Mayor

  • Ottawa City Hall - Heritage Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spooky season is upon us! Come Trick or Treat with the Mayor and a cast of costumed characters in the “Weird and Wonderful” Heritage Building, where you will be welcomed by the Enchanted Witches and Goblins of Elgin Street! 

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Many events elsewhere in the city could also be of interst to you! Discover cool and interesting events up to a year in advance in Ottawa Tourism’s event calendar. Check back often, as items are added or can be changed. Please note advertised events may include an admission charge.

Several events, expositions, and sales are hosted throughout the year at the Nepean Sportsplex. City staff regularly update the events tab on the facility’s webpage. Please note advertised events may include an admission charge.

Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe is owned and operated by the City of Ottawa. Opened in 1988 as the Centrepointe Theatre, the facility regularly hosts an extensive list of great artists performing, from local theatre to international celebrities! Please note advertised events may include an admission charge.