Jan. 1, 2023 |
New Years Eve - Saturday |
Jan. 1, 2023 |
New Years Day - Sunday |
Jan. 11, 2023 Wed. 10:30 - 11 am |
Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Drop-in for story reading, songs and early literacy fun. (email, website) |
Jan. 11, 2023 Wed. 11 - 11:30 am |
Stay & Play - Manotick Library. After Family Storytime, meet other parents/caregivers, we will explore balance! (email, website) |
Jan. 12, 2023 Thu. 2 - 2:30 pm |
Babytime at the Library - Manotick Library. Stories, songs, early literacy (book reading), meet people in your community. Drop-in free. (email, website) |
Jan. 18, 2023 Wed. 10:30-11 am |
Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Drop-in for free family storytime - stories, songs and fun. (email, website) |
Jan. 18, 2023 Wed. 11 - 11:30 am |
Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. After Storytime fun, let's build with blocks and other materials. (email, website) |
Jan. 19, 2023 Thu. 2 - 2:30 pm |
Babytime at the Library - Manotick Library. Stories, songs, early literacy (book reading), meet people in your community. Drop-in free. (email, website) |
Jan. 22, 2023 |
Chinese New Year - Sunday |
Jan. 25, 2023 Wed. 10:30-11 am |
Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Drop-in for free family fun, book reading, songs, puppets and early literacy. (email, website) |
Feb. 1, 2023 Wed. 10:30-11 am |
Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Drop-in for free family fun, book reading, songs, puppets and early literacy. (email, website) |
Feb. 3, 2023 Fri. |
Lollies + Scoops opening - Manotick Mews.
(email, 343-698-8003, website) |
Feb. 3-4, 2023 Fri. - Sat. |
Shiverfest - Manotick village. Chili cook-off $5. (email, website) |
Feb. 4, 2023 Sat. 2 pm |
Saturday Date: The Retronsonics - Manotick Legion. This local group performs a variety of music. Alcohol free, light refreshments, snacks. Free MACAW concert/dance. (email reservation, website) |
Feb. 8, 2023 Wed. 10:30-11 am |
Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Drop-in for free family fun, book reading, songs, puppets and early literacy. (email, website) |
Feb. 11, 2023 Sat. 8 - 10 am |
Hearty Breakfast - St. James United Church, 5540 Osgoode Main St. Scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, baked beans, hash browns, and more. Freewill donation accepted. ( website) |
Feb. 11, 2023 Sat. 10 -1 2 pm |
Rural Youth Expo - Manotick Community Centre. Learn about opportunities for rural youth, including activities, recreation, volunteerism, and employment. (website) |
Feb. 14, 2023 |
Valentines Day - Tuesday |
Feb. 15, 2023 Wed. 10:30-11 am |
Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Drop-in for free family fun, book reading, songs, puppets and early literacy. (email, website) |
Feb. 20, 2023 |
Family Day in Ontario - Monday |
Feb. 21, 2023 Tue. 5 - 7:30 pm |
Pancake Supper - North Gower Community Centre. Celebrating Shrove Tuesday. $13/$5/free under 5 yrs. (website) |
nFeb. 22, 2023 Wed. 10:30-11 am |
Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Drop-in for free family fun, book reading, songs, puppets and early literacy. (email, website) |
Mar. 3-4, 2023 Fri. 6:30p Sat. 12p |
"Death by D?nouement" a Murder Mystery - St. James United Church, Osgoode. ITR dinner-theatre $50 (email, website) |
Mar. 11, 2023 Sat. 8 - 10 am |
Monthly Church Breakfast - Osgoode-Kars United Church, 5540 Osgoode Main St. Scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, baked beans, hash browns. Supports local charity. (website) |
Mar. 12, 2023 |
Daylight Savings Time - Sunday 3 am |
Mar. 15, 2023 Wed. 7 -9:30 pm |
St. Patrick's Day Trivia - Manotick Legion. $15 supporting Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS). (Register, website) |
Mar. 17, 2023 Fri. 7:30 pm |
The Retrosonics - Manotick Legion. Irish & Rock'n'Roll music. $20 includes snacks.
(Reserve tickets: 613-692-3243, email) |
Mar. 21, 2023 Tue. 3 - 4 pm |
Colouring for the Mind: Adult colouring program - Manotick Library. Adults, join us for a calmly creative afternoon. Supplies provided. Free (email, website) |
Mar. 23, 2023 Thu. 3 pm |
Adult Crafternoon: Wine glass bunny! - Manotick Library.Adults only. Create a cute bunny decoration using a wine glass. Supplies provided. Free (email, website) |
Mar. 25, 2023 Sat. 8:30 pm |
Earth Hour - Turn off your lights for one hour to raise awareness of energy issues. (website) |
Apr. 1, 2023 Sat. 8:30 am - 4 pm |
Training Summit - Manotick Community Centre. ROYMHC (Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective) training for mentors of rural youth (12-24). Includes suicide prevention training. Free (Register, website) |
Apr. 1, 2023 Sat. 7 pm |
Spring Fling - North Gower Community Centre. Line dancing, square dancing will be taught. $10 (email, website) |
Apr. 6, 2023 Thu. 10 - 8 pm |
Seed Swap - Manotick Library. Take some seeds, leave some seeds. (email,
website) |
Apr. 8, 2023 Sat. 8:30 am - 2 pm |
Easter Market - North Gower Community Centre. Vendors, new and old, with crafts, treats and food. website) |
Apr. 8, 2023 Sat. 8 - 10 am |
Monthly Church Breakfast - Osgoode-Kars United Church (St. James), 5540 Osgoode Main St. Scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, baked beans, hash browns. Supports local charity. (website) |
Apr. 9, 2023 |
Easter Sunday |
Apr. 13, 2023 Thu. 2 pm |
Laughter Yoga & Daffodil Tea - Manotick Place, 1145 Bridge St. Register. (613-692-2121, website) |
Apr. 18, 2023 Tue. 3 - 4 pm |
Colouring for the Mind: Adult colouring club - Manotick Library. Join us for a calmly creative afternoon. Supplies provided. Free (email, website) |
Apr. 19, 2023 Wed. 2 - 4:30 pm |
Family Movie Afternoon - Manotick Library. "The Year Dolly Parton was my Mom", presented by the National Film board. Free. (email,
website) |
Apr. 21, 2023 Fri 6- 9 pm Sat./Sun. 1 - 3pm |
Manotick Spring Art Show & Sale - Manotick Curling Centre. Live music. Free (email, website) |
Apr. 22, 2023 Sat. 10:10 |
Earth Day Craft - Manotick Library. Ages 4-6 yrs old. Let's turn a recycled item into a craft. Free with registration. (email, website) |
Apr. 22, 2023 Sat. 9 - 1 pm |
Ontario Woodlot Association: local chapter AGM - Manotick Community Centre. Business meeting with presentations and networking time. Open to the public. Free (email, website) |
Apr. 24, 2023 Monday |
Barnsdale Road Closure & Detour - from Twin Elm Rd to Moodie Dr until June 12. Hydro Ottawa is installing 33 poles. (email, website) |
Apr. 25, 2023 Tue. 6:30 -7:45 pm |
Food Waste Reduction Workshop - online. Learn practical ways to reduce your food waste. (Register to join via Zoom) |
Apr. 26, 2023 Wed. 7:30 - 2:30pm |
International Guide Dog Day - Canadian Guide Dogs. Visit with guide-dogs-in-training with Morning Owl. Free (email, website) |
Apr. 29, 2023 Sat. 2 - 3 pm |
Poetry Time with Uncle Leo & Friends - Manotick Library. Ages 4-8 register to join Uncle Leo as he takes you through the magic of poetry. Free. (email,
website) |
Apr. 29, 2023 Sat. 3 - 4 pm |
Spring Fling Music - Manotick United Church. Lively music for dancing or listening by Fiddlers on the Rideau. (website) |
May 2, 2023 Tue 7 pm |
Wildlife Speaker Series: Tick Talk - Online. Speakers: Manisha Kulkarni (uOttawa) & Alison Samuel (Ottawa Public Health). Organized by the City of Ottawa. (website) |
May 5, 2023 Fri. 1 - 4 pm |
Community Services for Seniors Open House - Manotick Library. Learn about programs and services for seniors in our area. (email, website) |
May 5 - 7 Fri. 7:30 pm Sat. 6 Sun. 2 |
"The One Act Play That Goes Wrong" - Osgoode Community Centre. Saturday dinner-theatre. ITR Theatre performance. (email, website) |
May 6, 2023 Sat. 10 am |
Jane's Walk - Watson's Mill, Manotick. Register limited to 35 people. (Register) |
May 6, 2023 Sat. 2 pm, 7 pm |
Manotick Musicale: Fabulous Fifties - Manotick United Church. Featuring The Manotick Brass and the Village Singers. Supporting Rural Ottawa South Support Services. $25 (Tickets,
website)
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May 6, 2023 Sat. 10 - 3 pm |
Mother's Day Craft Market - Kars Rec. Centre. Local vendors selling handmade items and goodies. Free draw for a Mother's Day gift. Free entrance, parking. (email, 613-489-2524, website) |
May 10, 2023 Wed. |
Afternoon Book Club - Manotick Library. Drop in to join.
(email, website) |
May 11, 25 Thu. 11 - 12:30pm |
The Great Yarn Club of Manotick - Manotick Library.
(email, website) |
May 12, 2023 Fri. 10 - 12 am |
Puzzle Swap - Manotick United Church. Donate your old puzzle and take one home. Free. (email, website) |
May 12 - 14 Fri. 7:30 pm Sat. 7:30 Sun. 2 |
"The One Act Play That Goes Wrong" - Osgoode Community Centre. ITR Theatre performance.
(email, website) |
May 13, 2023 Sat. 8 - 10 am |
Monthly Church Breakfast - Osgoode-Kars United Church (St. James), 5540 Osgoode Main St. Scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, baked beans, hash browns. 2nd Saturday. Donations to local charity. ( website) |
May 20 - 21, 2023 Sat.-Sun. 10 am -5 pm |
Watson's Mill & Dickinson House Opening - Watson's Mill. Special guests,Used Book Store, Crafts, Weaving demo, Milling 1-3pm Sunday. Free. (email, website) |
May 25, 2023 Thu. 7 pm |
MVCA Annual General Meeting (AGM) - Manotick Arena. (email, website) |
May 27, 2023 Sat. 1pm, 3pm |
Mad Hatter Tea Party - St. James Anglican Church. Church fundraiser. Tickets $25: 613-692-2082 (website) |
May 27, 2023 Sat. 1- 4:30 pm |
Progressive Euchre Tournament - Manotick Legion. Individual Registration 12:30 pm. Everyone welcome. $10. All fees are awarded as prizes. (email) |
May 28, 2023 Sun. 9:30 - Noon |
39th Annual Dollars for Dogs Fundraising Dog Walk - Andrew Haydon Park, 3127 Carling Ave. 4-km dog walk to support Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Pledged Funds or $30.
(email, website) |
May 28, 2023 Sun. 10 - 3 pm |
Ottawa MS Walk - Terry Fox Athletic Facility, 2960 Riverside Dr. 5-km walk or donate to support Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Free. (email, website) |
May 29, 2023 Mon. 6:30 pm |
4386 Rideau Valley Dr. Public Meeting CANCELLED - online Zoom meeting. Learn about the proposed development. Register in advance. (email, website) |
June 3, 2023 Sat. 1- 4:30 pm |
Fun Darts Tournament - Manotick Legion. Blind draw. All entry fees will be paid out in prizes. Quarter pot. $5. (email) |
June 2, 3, 4 Fri. - Sun. |
Dickinson Days - Manotick. Organized by the Kiwanis Club of Manotick. (email, schedule) |
June 4, 2023 Sun. 10-5 pm |
Doors Open Ottawa - Explore historic Dickinson House museum (10-4) and Watson's Mill (10-4). Mill Grind 1 - 3pm. Free. (website) |
June 6, 2023 Tue. 7 pm |
Centennial Park Pathway Network public meeting - Zoom (online). Organized by the Manotick Parks, Culture and Recreation Association (MCPRA). To attend, email Alexa (website) |
June 8, 2023 Tue 7 pm |
Wildlife Speaker Series: Safe Hiking in Natural Areas - Online. Speaker: Victoria Lanthier (GirlGoneGood.com). Organized by the City of Ottawa. (website) |
June 10, 2023 Sat. 1:30 & 7pm |
ITR presents "The Way We Were" - Osgoode Community Centre. Celebrating scenes from 5 decades of productions. $20 / seniors $16
(email, website) |
June 10, 2023 Sat. 10 am - Noon |
World Wide Knit in Public Day - North Gower Library. Drop-in and knit (in public). (email, website) |
June 10, 2023 Sat. 11 - 7 pm |
Osgoode PorchFest & Block Party - Osgoode Main St. Live music, O-YA's Block Party, Beer Tent and more. (email, website) |
June 15, 2023 Thu. 7:30 pm |
5525 Music Series: Matthew Chaffey - Watson's Mill. $40 ea, $140/series of 4 (email, 613-692-6455,
website) |
June 17, 2023 Sat. 10 am |
Manotick Round-the-Islands Paddle - Manotick Boat launch, 5495 South River Dr. Fun, family-friendly race around Long & Nicolls Islands. OMCKRA sanctioned.
(email, website) |
June 17, 2023 Sat. 8am -1:30pm |
Charity Motorcycle Ride for ROSSS - 4827 Bank to 5921 Prince of Wales Dr. Supports Rural Ottawa South Support Services. (website)
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June 22-25, 2023 Thu. - Sun. |
Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival - Mooney's Bay Beach.
(website) |
June 28, 2023 Wed 9 am |
Mill Movement Series - Watson's Mill. Strength & core fitness class. $20. Register in advance. (email, 613-692-6455, website) |
July 1, 2023 Sat. 9 - 10 pm |
Canada Day Fireworks near Manotick - Greely CC, Barrhaven Clarke Fields Pk, Osgoode Arena, Rideau Carleton Casino. |
July 5, 2023 Wed. 10:30 - 11:30am |
Out on the Town! - Manotick Library. Ages 6-12. Learn who's in our community, and make a Diorama of it. Register online free. (email, website) |
July 12, 2023 Wed. 10:30 -11:30am |
Summer Reading Club: Up, down and all around - Manotick Library. Ages 4-6. Outdoor prog.
Id animal tracks & make a mini-beast hotel. Register online free.
(email, website) |
July 13, 2023 Thu. 2 - 3 pm |
Sticker Workshop with OAG / L'atelier d'autocollants - Manotick Library. Ages 9-12 bilingual program. Create art from stickers that you make. Free (email,
website) |
July 13, 2023 Thu. 7:30 pm |
5525 Music Series: Sussex - Watson's Mill. $40 (email, 613-692-6455,
website) |
July 14 - 16 Fri. - Sun. |
Fiddles on the Rideau Festival - Manotick United Church. Workshops, jamming. Concerts: $25-35. River flotilla on Sunday. (website) |
July 15, 2023 Sat. 8am - 10pm |
Kars Family Fun Day - Kars Rec. Centre. Pancake breakfast, car show, medieval demonstrations, bouncy castle. Free! (email, website) |
July 19, 2023 Wed. 10:30-11:30am |
Express Yourself - Manotick Library. Ages 8-12. Dreams, Aspirations, Goals - test them & create a dream board. (email, website) |
July 20, 2023 Thu. 7 - 8:30 pm |
Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet - Cenntenial Park. A Company of Fools performs. $20 suggested donation. (website) |
July 24, 2023 Monday |
ROSSS reopens at new location - 1096 Bridge Street. (email, 613-692-4697,
website)
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July 25, 2023 Tue. 2 - 3 pm |
Yoga: Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes - Manotick Library. Ages 6-12. Discover the fun of a yoga journey, friendship yoga. Register online Free. (email, website) |
July 26, 2023 Wed. 10:30 - 11am |
Storytime at Centennial Park - Manotick Arena outdoor playground. Drop in storytime for all ages, songs, stories & fun. Free (email, website) |
July 27, 2023 Thu. 10:30 am |
Let’s Go Bird Watching | Allons observer les oiseaux! - Manotick Library. Ages 7-12. Bilingual workshop about birds. Register online free. (email,
website) |
July 29, 2023 Sat. 10:30 - 11am |
Outdoor Storytime - Manotick Library. Drop-in Family Storytime. Outdoors (weather permitting), songs, stories, social time! Free. (email, website) |
July 31, 2023 Mon. 7 pm |
Public Meeting for Car Wash, Discount Tobacco - Manotick Arena. Proposed development of
5646–5650 Manotick Main.. (email, website) |
Aug. 2, 2023 Wed. 10:30 - 11:45am |
Detectives & Spies - Manotick Library. Age 8-12. Old school code, crack the clues, rebus puzzles. Make decoder rings. Register online free. (email, website) |
Aug. 3, 2023 Thu. 2 - 3 pm |
Introduction to virtual reality & Cospaces (Teens) - Join uOttawa Maker Mobile, learn to create 3D world with CoSpaces. All tech supplied, Ages 13-18. Free (email, website) |
Aug. 8, 2023 Tue. 2 - 3 pm |
Sticker Workshop with OAG - Manotick Library. New date! Ages 9-12 pm Register online. Register online free. (email, website) |
Until Aug. 25, 2023 |
Eagleson Road Closure - of the northbound lane of Eagleson Rd. from Perth St. to Fallowfield Rd. for work by the City of Ottawa. Southbound lane will remain open. (email, website) |
Aug. 9, 2023 Wed. 10:30-11:30am |
Science & Art of Shadow Chasing - Manotick Library. Age 4-8 outdoor program. Explore the science of shadows, discover an art form. Register online free. (email, website) |
Aug. 9, 2023 Wed. 1 - 3 pm |
Capital Pride Comic Workshop (Teens 13-17) - Manotick Library. Nicole Burton & Hugh Goldring of Ad Astra Comix will teach illustrating and creating comics. Free.
(email, website) |
Aug. 11 - 13 Fri. - Sun. |
Winchester Dairyfest - 577 Main St. W, Winchester.
Entertainment, beer garden, Dairy Dash, tractor parade, petting zoo. (email, website) |
Aug. 12, 2023 Sat. 10:30- 11am |
Outdoor Family Storytime - Manotick Library. Drop-in! Outdoors (weather permitting) - Sing songs, hear a story. Check out the sensory garden. Free. (email, website) |
Aug. 15, 2023 Tuesday |
Cleaning the Capital - City of Ottawa. Register your community cleanup projects online. Free cleanup kits. (3-1-1, website) |
Aug. 16, 2023 Wed. 10:30 - 11:30am |
Gadgets and Gizmos / Gadgets et gugusses - Manotick Library. Age 4-8. Design, build, and test Hoop flyers to marshmallow launchers. Register online free. (email, website) |
Aug. 17, 2023 Thu. 7:30 pm |
5525 Music Series: Lynn Miles - Watson's Mill. $40 (email, 613-692-6455, website) |
Aug. 19, 2023 Sat 9 am - Noon |
Car Wash Fundraiser - Manotick Fire Station 94. Fundraiser for YOMA (Youth of Manotick Association). |
Aug. 19 - 20 Sat. 8 am - Sun. |
MS Bike - Ottawa to Brockville - Start in Kars. 85km or 100km per day, dinner in Brockville, BBQ in Kars. Supported cycling event to support Multiple Sclerosis research. (email, 647-800-5884, website) |
Aug. 22, 2023 Tue. 2 - 3 pm |
Summer Reading Closing Party - Manotick Library. Summer Reading Club wrap-up party is magic with local magician John Pert! Register online please. Free. (email, website) |
Aug. 25 - 26 Fri.-Sat. 10am |
Ottawa Carleton Plowing Match - across the road from 3285 Eagleson Road. Free admission & parking. (website) |
Aug. 26, 2023 Sat. 8am - 2pm |
Fire Station 94 Open House - 5669 Manotick Main St. Demos, fire safety, visit with Sparky! Free hot dog and water. (website) |
Aug. 26, 2023 Sat. 10:30- 11am |
Family Storytime - Manotick Library. All ages - join us for songs, stories & fun outdoors (weather permitting). Free. (email, website) |
Aug. 27, 2023 Sun. 9:30 - 4 pm |
Soap Box Derby & Picnic in the Park - Centennial Park. Race down Beaverwood Rd. BBQ & corn 11:30am-1:30pm. Music by the Manotick Brass. (email, website) |
Aug. 27, 2023 Sun. |
Family Storytime at Soapbox Derby - Manotick Library. Library at Soapbox Derby, Storytimes are at: 11 am, 11:30 am and 12 pm. Find the library tent/table. (email, website) |
Aug 29, 2023 Tue. 6 pm |
4386 Rideau Valley Dr. Public Meeting - online Zoom meeting. Learn about the proposed development near Bankfield Rd. Register in advance. (email, General, Development) |
Sep. 4, 2023 |
Labour Day - Monday |
Sep. 9, 2023 Sat. 10 - 5 pm |
Community Theatre Expo - Osgoode Community Centre. Theatre related displays, workshops, & demonstrations. Free (613-800-1165, website) |
Sep. 9, 2023 Sat. 8 - 1 pm |
Kars Community Garage Sale - Call or email for a free spot at the Kars RA if you're outside the village. (email, website) |
Sep. 14 - 17 Thu. - Sun. |
178th Richmond Fair - Richmond Fairgrounds. Agriculture competitions & shows, demolition derby, midway, Kiddyland. $15, kids $5. (email, 613-838-3420, website, schedule) |
Sep. 16, 2023 Sat. 10:30 - 11 am |
Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with parent/caregiver. Drop-in. (email, website) |
Sep. 20, 2023 Wed. 10:30 - 11 am |
Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages with parent/caregiver. Drop-in. (email, website) |
Sep. 20, 2023 Wed. 11:15 - 11:45 am |
Family Stay & Play - Manotick Library. After Storytime at 10:30, stay for self-directed fun & learning. (email, website) |
Sep. 21, 2023 Thu. 7:30 pm |
5525 Music Series: Brooks & Bowskill - Watson's Mill. $40 (email, 613-692-6455,
website) |
Sep. 21, 2023 Thu. 2 - 2:30 pm |
Babytime at the Library - Manotick Library. Stories, songs and rhymes for babies with their parents or caregivers. Drop-in. (email, website) |