The Manotick Directory
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2023 EVENT ARCHIVE
Jan. 1, 2023 | New Years Day - Sunday |
Jan. 11, 2023 Wed. 10:30-11am | Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Drop-in for story reading, songs and early literacy fun. (email, website) |
Jan. 11, 2023 Wed. 11am | 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. 10:30-11am | Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Drop-in for free family storytime - stories, songs and fun. (email, website) |
Jan. 18, 2023 Wed. 11am | 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. 10:30-11am | Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Drop-in for free family fun, book reading, songs, puppets and early literacy. (email, website) |
Feb. 1, 2023 Wed. 10:30-11am | 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. 10:30-11am | Family Storytime (Toddlertime) - Manotick Library. Drop-in for free family fun, book reading, songs, puppets and early literacy. (email, website) |
Feb. 11, 2023 Sat. 8-10am | 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. 10:30-11am | 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) |
Feb. 22, 2023 Wed. 10:30-11am | 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 Denouement" a Murder Mystery - St. James United Church, Osgoode. ITR dinner-theatre $50 (email, website) |
Mar. 11, 2023 Sat. 8-10am | 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. 8:30am-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. 8:30am- 2 pm | Easter Market - North Gower Community Centre. Vendors, new and old, with crafts, treats and food. website) |
Apr. 8, 2023 Sat. 8-10am | 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- 9pm 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. 10am | 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) |
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. 10-12am | 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. 8-10am | 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. 10-5 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. 10am-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. 10am | 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) |
June 22- 25 Thu. - Sun. | Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival - Mooney's Bay Beach. (website) |
June 28, 2023 Wed 9am | 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. 10:30am | 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. 10:30am | 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. 10:30am | 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) |
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. 10:30am | 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. 10:30am | 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. 10:30am | 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. 10:30am | 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 9am-Noon | Car Wash Fundraiser - Manotick Fire Station 94. Fundraiser for YOMA (Youth of Manotick Association). |
Aug. 19 - 20 Sat. 8am-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. 8-1pm | 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. 7:30pm | 5525 Music Series: Brooks & Bowskill - Watson's Mill. $40 (email, 613-692-6455, website) |
Sep. 21, 2023 Thu. 2 - 2:30pm | Babytime at the Library - Manotick Library. Stories, songs and rhymes for babies with their parents or caregivers. Drop-in. (email, website) |
Sep. 23, 2023 Sat. 2 - 8 pm | Taste of Manotick - Manotick Main Street. Annual event showcasing village businesses. (website) |
Sep. 23, 2023 Sat. 2 - 10 pm | Street Closure - Manotick Main Street closed for Taste of Manotick. (website) |
Sep. - Oct. Mon. - Fri. | Fall Yoga Classes - Manotick, Kars, Greely, & online by Leanne Damas, Unfolding Path Yoga. (email, 613-821-9789, website) |
Sep. 27, 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. 27, 2023 Wed. 11:15 - 11:45 am | Family Stay & Play - Manotick Library. After Storytime, stay for self-directed fun & learning. (email, website) |
Sep. 27, 2023 Wed. 4 - 7 pm | Ham & Bean Supper - Kars RA Hall. Fundraiser for the Parish of South Carleton (Kars, North Gower, Osgoode). $15/$7/free to 4 yrs. (website) |
Sep. 28, 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 - Dec. Weekdays, various times | Yoga Classes - Manotick, Kars, Greely, & online. Qualified, experienced teacher Leanne Damas, Unfolding Path Yoga. (email, 613-821-9789, website) |
Oct. 5, 2023 Thu. 7:30pm | 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. 11am | 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. 11am | 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) |
Oct. 25, 2023 Wed. 10:30 - 11 am | Stay & Play (after Storytime) - Manotick Library. Stay and mingle with your little ones. Free (email, website) |
Oct. 27 - 29 Weekends | One World Bazaar - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Annual sale of hand-crafted products from around the world on 8 weekends. (website) |
Oct. 31, 2023 | Halloween - Tuesday |
Nov. 1, 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. 2, 2023 Thu. | Ottawa Public Library will be closed - Rural Branches. (email, website) |
Nov. 4, 2023 Sat. | Women's Day - Manotick Village stores. (website) |
Nov. 5, 2023 | Daylight Savings Time ends - Sunday 3 am |
Nov. 5, 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. 5, 2023 Sunday | Remembrance Day Services - Kars: 11:30 AM. North Gower: 1:00 PM. (email, 613692-3243, website) |
Nov. 8, 2023 Wed. 10:30-11am | 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) |
Nov. 11, 2023 Saturday | Remembrance Day Services - Manotick Cenotaph. (email, 613692-3243, website) |
Nov. 12, 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. 15, 2023 Wed. 1 - 7 pm | Covid-19 & Flu Vaccination Clinic - Metcalfe Community Ctr. (website) |
Nov. 17 - 19 Fri.-Sun. 10 - 5pm | One World Bazaar *last weekend* - 6110 Mitch Owens Rd. Annual sale of hand-crafted products from around the world. (website) |
Nov. 18, 2023 Sat. 10am-3pm | 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. 3:15pm | 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. 7pm | 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 - 3pm | 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) |
Nov. 22, 2023 Tue. 7pm | ROSSS Holiday Trivia Night - Manotick Legion. Register a team to support Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS). $15/ea (email, 613-692-4697 x226, website) |
Nov. 25, 2023 Sat. 6 - 11pm | 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) |
Nov. 24, 25, 26 Fri. 7:30 Sat. 5:30 Sun. 2pm | ITR Theatre: "Staff Room" - Osgoode Community Centre. $20. Dinner-theatre Sat. $65. (website) |
Nov. 26, 2023 Sun. 8am- 10pm | 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. 3:15pm | 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. 28, 2023 Tue. 1 - 7 pm | Covid-19 & Flu Vaccination Clinic - North Gower Community Centre. (website) |
Nov. 28, 2023 Tue. 6:30 pm | Public Meeting: Battery Energy Storage Plant - Manotick Arena. Evolugen has proposed a Trail Rd. facility. (website) |
Nov. 30, 2023 Thu. 10 - 12 pm | Christmas Card Making Workshop - Manotick United Church. Materials provided. Register in advance. Free. (email, website) |
Dec. 1, 2023 Fri. 7 - 9 pm | Road Closure: Manotick Main St. - closed for the Santa Claus parade. (email, website) |
Dec. 1, 2023 Fri. 7 - 9pm | Santa Claus Parade of Lights - Manotick Main St. 6 pm: Hot chocolate at Wilson Law 5542 Manotick Main & in front of 692 Coffee & Bar, 5546 Manotick Main. 8:30 pm: Tree lighting at Watson's Mill. (email, website) |
Dec. 1, 2023 Sat. 7 - 9pm | Manotick Legion Open House - Manotick Legion. Everyone welcome - free hot chocolate, chili and hot dogs. (email, 613-692-3243, website) |
Dec. 2, 2023 Sat. 10:30am | Family Storytime - Manotick Library. We will be featuring a story with activity from the Ottawa Storytelling Festival. Drop in, free. (email, website) |
Dec. 1, 2, 3 Fri-Sat 7:30 Sun. 2 | ITR Theatre: "Staff Room" - Osgoode Community Centre. Play $20, Sat. Dinner-theatre $65. (website) |
Dec. 2, 2023 Sat. 12:30 & 1pm | Escape Room Adventure - junior - Manotick Library. Ages 5-8. Beginner escape experience. Register online 1 session only (20 mins), free. (email, website) |
Dec. 2, 2023 Sat 10am - 4pm | Manotick Legion Christmas Bazaar - 5550 Ann St. Annual shopping for the holidays. Free. (613-692-3243, website) |
Dec. 2, 2023 Sat 10am - 3pm | Christmas Fayre - St. James Anglican Church. Gifts, treats and tourtiere lunch. (website) |
Dec. 2, 2023 Sat. 1 - 4:30pm | Progressive Euchre Tournament - Manotick Legion. 1st Saturdays, Register: 12:30 pm, Cost $10. (email, 613-692-3243, website) |
Dec. 16 - 19 Sat.-Tue. 6 - 8pm |
2023 Light Up the Village Contest - Village of Manotick. Winners announced Dec. 21. ( |
Dec. 3, 2023 Sun. 8am- 10pm | Kars Christmas Market - Kars Rec. Centre. Gifts & treats from locals vendors. Lunch & snacks available. Bring donations for North Gower Outreach (food bank). (email, website) |
Dec. 3, 2023 Sun. 3:15pm | Catch the Ace Lottery - Fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs. Tickets $10 at Canadian Guide Dogs, McDonough's Independent, Manotick Office Pro or online. (email, 613-692-7777, website) |
Dec. 3, 2023 Sun. 8:30 - 2pm | North Gower Christmas Market - North Gower Community Centre. Buy hand-made gifts and holiday treats. Booth Application. (Facebook page) |
Dec. 3, 2021 Sun. sunset | Carols at Sunset - Watson's Mill. (email, website) |
Dec. 7, 2023 Thu. 4 - 5pm | Craft Lab: Pop-up Cards - Manotick Library. Ages 8-13 yrs old. Learn to make pop-up cards for any occasion. Register online free. (email, website) |
Dec. 8 , 2023 Fri. 6:30pm | YOMA Holiday Cards Paint Night - Manotick Community Centre, Kiwanis Hall. For youths grades 4-8. Sign up online by Dec. 6. (email, 613-596-5626 x254, YOMA) |
Dec. 9, 2023 Sat. 3pm | Legion Catch the Ace Lottery - Manotick Legion. Weekly draws until Ace of Spades caught. TIckets $10. (email, 613 692-3243, website) |
Dec. 9, 2023 Sat. 10:30 - 11am | Family Storytime - Manotick Library. Drop in for fun story reading, songs and fun. Free (email, website) |
Dec. 10, 2023 Order deadline | Christmas Wine Fundraiser - Canadian Guide Dogs. Order online with promo code for special 40th anniversary label. pickup Dec. 18-22 at CGDB. (email, 613-692-7777, website) |
Dec. 10, 2023 Sun. 9 - 12pm | Breakfast with Santa - Manotick Legion. Register by phone or sign in at the Legion. Free will donation. (email, 613-692-3243, website) |
Dec. 10, 2023 Sun. 8am- 10pm | 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) |
Dec. 10, 2023 Sun. 3:15pm | Catch the Ace Lottery (first draw) - Fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs. Tickets $10 at Canadian Guide Dogs, McDonough's Independent, Manotick Office Pro or online. (email, 613-692-7777, website) |
Dec. 13, 2023 Wed. | White Elephant Sale - St. Leonard's School. (email, 613-692-3521, website) |
Dec. 14, 2023 Thu. 6:30pm | One Shot in the Dark role-playing game - Manotick Library. Ages 7-13. Create a dungeon & fight monsters! Register online free. (email, website) |
Dec. 16, 2023 Sat. 3pm | Legion Catch the Ace Lottery - Manotick Legion. Draws every Saturday until Ace of Spades caught. TIckets $10. (email, 613 692-3243, website) |
Dec. 16, 2023 Sat. 10:30 - 11am | Family Storytime - Manotick Library. Drop in for fun family stories, songs and other activities. Free (email, website) |
Dec. 17, 2023 Sun. 3:15pm | Catch the Ace Lottery - Fundraiser for Canadian Guide Dogs. Tickets $10 at Canadian Guide Dogs, McDonough's Independent, Manotick Office Pro or online. (email, 613-692-7777, website) |
Dec. 20, 2023 Wed. 10:30 - 11am | Family Storytime - Manotick Library. Join us for stories & songs. Family storytime for all ages! Free (email, website) |
Dec. 20 2023 Wed. 10:45am, 1pm | Christmas Concert - St. Leonard's School. (email, 613-692-3521, website) |
Dec. 23, 2023 Sat. 1 - 1:30pm | Christmas Tales - Family Storytime - Manotick Library. Join us for Christmas stories from around the world! Drop-in, free. (email, website) |
Dec. 23, 2023 Sat. 3:30pm | Legion Catch the Ace Lottery - Draws every Saturday until Ace of Spades caught. TIckets $10 from Manotick Legion (email, 613 692-3243, website) |
Dec. 25, 2023 | Christmas Day - Monday |
Dec. 28, 2023 Thu. 2 - 4pm | Lego® Block Party - Manotick Library. Ages 4 - 12, with an older family member please. Free. (email, website) |
Dec. 30, 2023 Sat. 3:30pm | Legion Catch the Ace Lottery - Draws every Saturday until Ace of Spades caught. TIckets $10 from Manotick Legion (email, 613 692-3243, website) |
Dec. 30, 2023 Sat. 11:15am-12:15pm | "Noon" Years Eve Party - Manotick Library. Don't stay up late! Make a party hat, sing, dance & countdown to "Noon". Free. (email, website) |
Dec. 31, 2023 Sun. 5:30pm - 1am | New Year's Eve Dinner and Dance - Manotick Legion. Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm Live Band: Thompson Live (email, 613-795-1608, website) |