Winter programs online
View registered winter activities online↗ now. Don’t forget to mark your favourites and add them to your Wish List for registration night. Registration opens at 9 pm on Tuesday, November 17 for swimming and again at 9 pm on Thursday, November 19 for all other activities.
Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show
‘Tis the season! Start your festive shopping at the annual Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show↗. Browse over 100 local and Canadian vendors’ hand-crafted products including clothing and accessories, jewelry, wood products, artworks, leather goods and more.
When:
Thursday, November 5 - 10 am to 8 pm - 2 for 1 admission, all day
Friday, November 6 - 10 am to 8 pm - 2 for 1 admission, 5 to 8 pm
Saturday, November 7 - 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, November 8 - 10 am to 4 pm
Tony Graham Recreation Complex and Tony Graham Community Park
There’s lots to do outside this fall, including visiting the playground, picnic area, walking paths and outdoor exercise equipment at Tony Graham Community Park. When the snow arrives, the sledding hill offers a fun way for families and friends to enjoy the snow together. The adjacent Tony Graham Recreation Complex has started gradually reopening, with its two ice pads and change rooms welcoming residents back to the ice.
Tony Graham Automotive Group continues to support recreation programming and community services at the park, and there will be even more to look forward to in the spring!
Ottawa Book Awards
The winners of the Ottawa Book Awards will be announced at a ceremony on Saturday, November 14 at Arts Court! These annual awards celebrate the standout English and French books released in the previous year by local authors who reflect the creativity and diversity of Ottawa’s literary community. Take a look at this year’s finalists!↗
What’s happening
Various locations
Cupcake decorating workshop↗ – Sunday, November 14 and 21
Popstar dance workshop↗ – Sunday, November 15
Holiday cookie decorating workshop↗ – various dates in November and December
Lansdowne Park
Ottawa Christmas Market tree lighting↗ – Friday, November 20
Roller skating↗ – Tuesdays 6:15 to 7:15 pm and 7:20 to 8:20 pm
Shenkman Arts Centre
CBC’s Laugh Out Loud with Ali Hassan↗ – Thursday, November 19
Upinnaq-ᐅᐱᓐᓇᖅ A Beautiful Christmas - Susan Aglukark↗ – Saturday, November 21
Tom Lavin & The Legendary Powder Blues - Blame it on the Blues Tour↗ - Thursday, November 26
Orléans Holiday Art Market↗ – Saturday, November 28
Nepean Museum
Atelier de création - Les robots↗ – samedi, 7 novembre – en français
Faites-le! – Les Robots↗ – vendredi, 27 novembre – en français
Activités à la carte - Oiseaux en laine↗ - vendredi, 27 novembre – en français

