Upcoming events
Barrhaven Garden Club: Annual plant sale
Get your perennials, veggies, herbs, houseplants, and gently used garden paraphernalia
Dialogue communautaire sud-asiatique pour les femmes, les filles et les personnes de diverses identités de genre
Join OPH and its partners for a South Asian Community Dialogue focused on mental wellness for girls, women and gender-diverse individuals
Watershield community safety discussion
Residents are invited to attend a public meeting focused on neighbourhood safety concerns in the Watershield community.
Dickinson Days -
In 2026, the Kiwanis Club of Manotick will be hosting the 50th anniversary edition of Dickinson Days. This annual celebration is the Signature Project for the club, bringing families together through service, celebration and community spirit.
“Raise the Roof” with the Retrosonic
The Retrosonics began the MHI concert series 14 months ago, so it was decided to bring back the popular dance band. It will be a beach party theme, with money raised going toward Dream LeBreton.
Walk to end ALS
The ALS Canada Walk to End ALS is a community-driven event for people living with or affected by ALS as well as those who want to help create a world free of ALS.
Public Works Big Wheels Expo
Big machines, big jobs and big fun for the whole family! You can expect to see a garbage truck, a snowplow, a road painting truck, a sidewalk sweeper, a bucket truck and much more. Whether you’re a kid, a truck enthusiast or just a kid at heart, this event is sure to be a hit.
Barrhaven Community Concert Band: 100 Years of Broadway
With rich orchestrations and the full power of the Barrhaven Community Concert Band, this high-energy program brings iconic melodies to life, for an afternoon filled with nostalgia, excitement, and the timeless magic of Broadway.
RVCA's 60th anniversary community day
Celebrate 60 years of conservation with a FREE community day at the RVCA's head office in Manotick on Saturday, June 13!
Pollinator Appreciation Day
Celebrate Pollinator Appreciation Day at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, and this year’s theme is Start with a Tree.
Bring the whole family. Walks and talks. Activities for kids. Lots to do and see.
Manotick Legion 2026 Golf Tournament at the Falcon Rridge Golf Club
The 9-hole Golf Tournament will be held at the Falconridge Golf Club, 4740 High, Gloucester (near the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino)
Para Transpo Talk Sessions - AccessAbility Day
Para Transpo Talk is a series of customer events that are open to all Para Transpo customers, their families, companions and support persons. Everyone is welcome, no matter how often you take Para Transpo
AccessAbility Day 2026
On Friday, May 29, everyone is invited to City Hall to celebrate the leadership, contributions, and lived experiences of people with disabilities in our community.
Elvis - Canada Day Fundraiser
Join us for a night filled with classic Elvis hits, great company, and lots of fun, all while supporting the Canada Day in Barrhaven celebration that brings over 30,000 people together each year.
Barrhaven Lions Club: Electronics recycling day
Grab your old computers, tvs, appliances (and more!) and drop them off at the Barrhaven Lions Club’s electronics recycling day.
Barrhaven Garden Club: Notes on a Japanese Garden
In a Japanese-themed garden, a small space holds big ideas about designing with plants, stone, water and “ma,” the all-important space in between.
Free Adapt Expo
Two expos, one amazing day. The Adapt EXPO + Ottawa Inclusive & Para Sports Expo have joined forces once again to bring you Eastern Ontario's largest double-expo celebrating every age & ability!
Para Transpo Talk Sessions - AdaptExpo
Para Transpo Talk is a series of customer events that are open to all Para Transpo customers, their families, companions and support persons. Everyone is welcome, no matter how often you take Para Transpo
Barrhaven Lions Club: Mushroom compost sale
Gardeners, start your engines! The annual mushroom compost sale held by the Barrhaven Lions Club is back.
Barrhaven Lions Club: Mother's Day paint and sip night
Celebrate Mother’s Day at this paint and sip night.
Annual book fair
This book fair raises funds that in part go back into the community. We have various organizations that we support such as the Kanata Food Cupboard, Matthew House and many others.
Commemoration of the Liberation of the Netherlands
Help us to remember and honour those Canadians who served, sacrificed, and died to free the Netherlands from tyranny and restore peace and sovereign independence to the nation.
Seniors self-defence course
Learn practical skills for staying safe in different situations from fraud to abuse to assault in this fun and interactive 6-week course.
Moloughney Park: Cleaning the Capital park clean-up
The WBCA will be cleaning Moloughney Park (30 Wessex) and surrounding area on Sunday, May 3rd and will have a BBQ lunch for our volunteers.
Barrhaven Lions Club: Pancake breakfast
The annual Barrhaven Lions Club pancake breakfast is back and there’s so many things to take part in. All donations go to support Quickstart Autism.
Adrienne Clarkson Elementary School used book fair
Adrienne Clarkson Elementary School is collecting a variety of books for a community Used Book Fair: from children’s books to adult fiction, as well as books in other languages!
Seedlings for Students Fundraiser
Ready to get started in the garden? Our volunteers have been hard at work growing seedlings of all kinds, including veggies, native flowers, and herbs.
Public information meeting: 3400/3428 Woodroffe
During this information session, Councillor Lo will provide the latest information available on the development application (D02-02-25-0090) for 3400 and 3428 Woodroffe Avenue.
IN-PERSON: Greenbank Transformer Station information session
Hydro Ottawa is hosting two information sessions about an upcoming transformer station project on Greenbank south of West Hunt Club, mostly in support of an upcoming CFIA project in Barrhaven.
VIRTUAL: Greenbank Transformer Station information session
Hydro Ottawa is hosting two information sessions about an upcoming transformer station project on Greenbank south of West Hunt Club, mostly in support of an upcoming CFIA project in Barrhaven.
Youth Resource Fair
The Barrhaven Youth Resource Fair is happening Saturday, April 25, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We are bringing together local experts in education, jobs, mental health, and recreation at the Walter Baker Sport Centre.
Fundraiser: "Under the Tuscan Moon" for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Ottawa
An enchanting evening of cello and piano music in support of the Ronald McDonald House Ottawa.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of Spanish music played by cello-piano duo, Luxe Duo.
Parents' Lifeline of Eastern Ontario: Prepared & Positive
The Parents' Lifeline of Eastern Ontario (Pleo - Family Peer Support) is hosting a free conference for parents and caregivers to support them in navigating the mental health and well-being of their children and youth.
Free rabies vaccination clinic
Ottawa Public Health and VCA Canada want to help you protect your dog or cat from rabies. Bring your dog and/or cat on April 17 for a free rabies vaccination. First come, first served.
Every THURSDAY: English language conversation cafe
If you are looking for ways to practice your English skills or make connections in the community, The Salvation Army Barrhaven Church and Community Centre are holding English conversation cafes on Wednesdays at 7.
Seniors Eid celebration for multicultural seniors
Join the South Nepean Community Health Centre’s Seniors Eid Celebration. There is no cost for seniors to participate in this event.
Learning with T1D: Taking charge of your education
Join Diabetes Hope Foundation, T1D Included, and UOttawa Team Diabetes for a FREE informative and empowering workshop exploring your rights as a student living with type 1 diabetes in high school and post-secondary education.
Come try ringette!
The Nepean Ravens invite you to come try ringette for FREE! Let’s grow the sport we all love to play and share the news with family, friends, neighbours, and classmates.
This is an on-ice session with qualified instructors so kids can try the sport
Manotick Legion: 50+ Health and wellness fair
It’s the Manotick Legion’s first annual 50-plus health and wellness fair! Head over and enjoy lots of things for FREE, including seniors’ self-defence, community leader chats, and chair yoga.
Barrhaven Garden Club: The Urban Potager - A Field to Table Experience
In this presentation, Odette McIntyre, Master Gardener, will talk about how to create an attractive living space full of vegetables, ornamentals, herbs and structures in an urban setting where space is a constraint.
Canadian Veteran Service Dog Unit: Help a Hero fundraiser
Shake a paw at the Help a Hero fundraiser in support of the Canadian Veteran Service Dog Unit which provides service dogs to veterans and first responders.
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.