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)
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)
Monthly Church Breakfast - Osgoode-Kars United Church, 5540 Osgoode Main St. Scrambled eggs, sausages, pancakes, baked beans, hash browns. Supports local charity. (website)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Wildlife Speaker Series: Safe Hiking in Natural Areas - Online. Speaker: Victoria Lanthier (GirlGoneGood.com). Organized by the City of Ottawa. (website)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
SOLD OUT Festival of Small Halls: Corb Lund - Manotick United Church. Country music star has won 14 Canadian Country Music Awards and performed at the Grand Ole Opry. $46.40 incl. fee/HST
(website)
Oct. 5, 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)
Oct. 6, 2023
Fri. 7:30pm
SOLD OUT Festival of Small Halls: Kellylee Evans - Burritts Rapids Community Hall. Juno award winning jazz and soul singer, songwriter. $34.80 incl. fee/hst
(website)
Oct. 9, 2023
Thanksgiving Day - Monday
Oct. 11, 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)
Oct. 11, 2023
Wed. 3 - 4:30 pm
Manotick Afternoon Book Club - Manotick Library. Drop-in. We are reading October 11: Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga. (email,
website)
Oct. 11, 2023
Wed. 11 am
The Blind and the Beautiful - Manotick United Church. Free, llimited to 50 patrons, a film crew will be making a video for MACAW. (email, website)
Oct. 18, 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)
Oct. 16 - 25
Rideau Valley Drive Road Work - Closed between Upton Rd. (north of Rogers Stevens Dr.) & Phelan Rd. E. for culvert replacement. Local traffic only.
(email, 613-851-1258c, website)
Oct. 21, 2023
Sat. 10:30-11 am
Stretchy Storytime - Manotick Library. Drop in family storytime, we will read a book and stretch into a movement activity. Free. (email, website)
Oct. 24, 2023
Tue 2 - 3 pm
Getting to Know the Chromebook - Manotick Library. Adult Program for Chromebook basics. A beginner introduction. Register online free. (email, website)
Oct. 24, 2023
Tue.6:30-7:15 pm
Spooktacular Storytime (Family) - Manotick Library. Wear your costumes! Halloween stories, songs and activities for the family. All ages. Drop-in. (email, website)
Oct. 25, 2023
Wed. 11 am
MACAW Concert: Rob Lutes - Manotick United Church. Performing blues, folk, Americana, and contemporary singer-songwriter genre. Member of Sussex Vibrafolk. The show will be filmed. Free Reservation, limited to 50. (email, 613-692-4576, website)
Oct. 25, 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)
Catch the Ace Lottery - Fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs. Tickets $10 available at Canadian Guide Dogs, McDonough's Independent, Manotick Office Pro or online. (email, 613-692-7777, website)
Nov. 5, 2023
Sunday
Remembrance Day Services - Kars: 11:30 AM. North Gower: 1:00 PM. (email, 613692-3243, website)
Nov. 8, 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)
Nov. 9, 2023
Thu. 4 - 5 pm
Craft Lab: Kaleidoscope - Manotick Library. Ages 7-12 years old. Create a kaleidoscope with recycled materials. Register online free. (email, website)
Nov. 10, 2023
Fri. 4 - 5 pm
Kindness Rocks! - Manotick Library. Paint a message of kindness on a rock & create cards for homebound residents. Ages 9+ Register online free. (email, website)
Nov. 10 - 13
Weekends
One World Bazaar - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Annual sale of hand-crafted products from around the world on 8 weekends. (website)
Catch the Ace Lottery - Fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs. Tickets $10 available at Canadian Guide Dogs, McDonough's Independent, Manotick Office Pro or online. (email, 613-692-7777, website)
One World Bazaar *last weekend* - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Annual sale of hand-crafted products from around the world. (website)
Nov. 18, 2023
Sat. 10 am - 3 pm
Manotick Christmas Market - Manotick United Church. Artisans, a Cozy Cafe, Beautiful Bake Tables, silent auction, face painting. Admission is $2 or canned food. (email, website)
Nov. 19, 2023
Sun. 3:15 pm
Catch the Ace Lottery - Fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs. Tickets $10 available at Canadian Guide Dogs, McDonough's Independent, Manotick Office Pro or online. (email, 613-692-7777, website)
Nov. 20, 22
Mon, Wed. 7 pm
City of Ottawa Budget consultations - Online. Presentation by City staff and question-and-answer session. (email, 613-580-2491, website)
Nov. 22, 2023
Wed. 2 - 3 pm
Adult Crafternoon: Vine Wreath - Manotick Library. Adult program - please register. Join us and make a vine wreath with a pretty bow to take home! Free. (email, website)
Manotick Christmas Dinner & Dance - Manotick Legion. Music by Snap Krackle Pop. Register by phone or at the Legion. Cost $30 or $10 for dance only after 8 pm. (email, 613-692-3243, website)
Nov. 25, 2023
Sat. 10:30 - 11am
Saturday Family Storytime - Manotick Library. Drop-in for stories, songs and fun for the family. Free. (email, website)
Kars Christmas Market - Kars Rec. Centre. Christmas gifts & treats from locals vendors. Lunch and snacks also available. Donations accepted for North Gower Outreach (food bank).
(email, 613-489-2524, website)
Nov. 26, 2023
Sun. 3:15 pm
Catch the Ace Lottery - Fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs. Tickets $10 available at Canadian Guide Dogs, McDonough's Independent, Manotick Office Pro or online. (email, 613-692-7777, website)