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It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! ❄️⛄⛸  Manifest months of merriment by viewing, browsing and adding ne...
11/03/2026

It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! ❄️⛄⛸

Manifest months of merriment by viewing, browsing and adding next season’s activities to your wish list today at register.ottawa.ca.

And don’t forget about our upcoming registration dates:

Winter swimming activities: Tuesday, November 17 at 9 pm online.
All winter activities: Thursday, November 19 at 9 pm online.

Events: November 3 to 8 Tuesday, November 3 Ukrainian singer and virtuoso of the bandura, Maryna Krut: 7 pm at Shenkman ...
11/02/2026

Events: November 3 to 8

Tuesday, November 3
Ukrainian singer and virtuoso of the bandura, Maryna Krut: 7 pm at Shenkman Arts Centre

Wednesday, November 4
Seasonal Themed Pottery Workshop (ages 55+): 9:30 am to 12:30 pm at McNabb Recreation Centre

Thursday, November 5
Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show: 10 am to 8 pm at Nepean Sportsplex

Friday, November 6
Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show: 10 am to 8 pm at Nepean Sportsplex
LEGO® Minecraft® Engineer – Orange STEM Education (ages 7 to 12): 6 to 8 pm at Lois Kemp Arena

Saturday, November 7
Atelier de création - Les robots (ages 6 to 8): 10 to 11 am at Nepean Museum
Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show: 10 am to 6 pm at Nepean Sportsplex
Kids Night Out (ages 6 to 12): 5 to 8 pm at Earl Armstrong Arena

Sunday, November 8
Last day to see the Facing the Field exhibition by Judith Berry: 9 am to 5 pm at City Hall Art Gallery
Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show: 10 am to 4 pm at Nepean Sportsplex
The Slime Workshop (ages 6 to 8): 10 to 11 am at Greely Community Centre

Spot something you want to attend? Check out the location in our weekly events listing for more information: linktr.ee/ottawarecculture

11/01/2026

Saviez-vous que le Musée de Nepean offre des programmes en français aux enfants? Consultez le calendrier des prochains programmes ci-dessous. L’inscription est désormais en cours!

Atelier de création (de 6 à 8 ans)
Le 7 novembre, de 10 h à 11 h
Thème : Les robots
Coût : 7,78 $ par enfant
https://tinyurl.com/46rrj3k4

Faites-le! (de 9 à 11 ans)
Le 21 novembre, de 14 h à 16 h 30
Thème : Les robots
Coût : 7,78 $ par enfant
https://tinyurl.com/33cps658

En prime, nous offrons également une activité de bricolage à la carte en français pendant la journée pédagogique du vendredi 27 novembre. Venez au musée entre 13 h et 16 h pour fabriquer votre propre oiseau en laine. Pour cette activité, l’entrée au musée se fait par contribution volontaire.

Pour en savoir plus, consultez ottawa.ca/MuseeNepean.

🤖 Voici PHRED. Le robot qu’on voit ici a été fabriqué par Linda Friesen, une élève, et son père, Allen, en 1974 pour l’expo-sciences annuelle de l’école secondaire Merivale. Le robot devait être le compagnon idéal pour regarder la télévision. Sa main droite peut tenir une boisson, tandis que la gauche peut changer la télévision de canal, ce qui était particulièrement utile à une époque où il n’y avait pas de télécommande. Malheureusement, PHRED ne fonctionne plus.

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Did you know that we offer French-language children’s programs at Nepean Museum? Check out the schedule of upcoming programs below. Registration is open now!

"Atelier de création" (ages 6 to 8 )
November 7 from 10 am to 11 am
Theme: Robots
Cost: 7,78 $ par enfant
https://tinyurl.com/bdecuf9u

"Faites-le!" (ages 9 to 11)
November 21 from 2 pm to 4:30 pm
Theme: Robots
Cost: 7,78 $ par enfant
https://tinyurl.com/88ptb8r9

Bonus! We’re also offering a drop-in craft activity in French for the PD Day on Friday, November 27. Visit the museum between 1 pm and 4 pm to make your very own yarn bird. Admission to the museum for this activity is pay-what-you-can.

For more information, visit ottawa.ca/nepeanmuseum.

🤖 Meet PHRED. The robot pictured here was built by Linda Friesen, a student, and her father, Allen, in 1974 for Merivale High School’s annual science fair. The robot was designed to be the perfect companion for watching television. Its right hand could hold your drink, while the left could change the channel for you – especially useful before TVs had remote controls. Unfortunately, PHRED no longer functions.

10/30/2026

An email from a group posing as the City of Ottawa is circulating in . The email falsely claims to offer sports teams and groups priority access to reserve the City's sports fields and diamonds for next season.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UXy5pZ

If you received the email, delete it. Do not reply or click the link.

If you believe you have accessed the link and shared any personal or financial information, contact Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222.

Last call for local artists! The City of Ottawa Community Galleries Program is accepting exhibition proposals from regio...
10/29/2026

Last call for local artists!

The City of Ottawa Community Galleries Program is accepting exhibition proposals from regional artists, collectives, curators and community arts organizations until next Thursday, November 5 at 11:59 pm. 🎨📸🖌

Applications will be reviewed by a peer assessment committee, and selected exhibitions will be showcased in 2027 at either Atrium Art Gallery or Trinity Art Gallery.

Call for proposals: ottawa.ca/communitygalleries

Trade scrolling for strolling! From November 13 to December 15, take a walk through the gallery, exploring the idiosyncr...
10/27/2026

Trade scrolling for strolling!

From November 13 to December 15, take a walk through the gallery, exploring the idiosyncratic social norms of today in the social media inspired exhibition, The Age of Influence!

Through twenty-one playful portraits, visual artist Janice Moorhead examines the complexities of the present through the eyes of a woman in her seventies.

Join us on Thursday, November 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Trinity Art Gallery for the opening event!

Find out more: https://ottawa.ca/en/arts-heritage-and-events/art-centres-galleries-and-exhibition-spaces/galleries-and-exhibition-spaces/trinity-art-gallery/exhibition-janice-moorhead-november-13-december-15

Image: Janice Moorhead, Not Lonely ?, acrylic on wood, 101 x 152 x 4 cm, courtesy of the artist.

Interested in exhibiting in our Community Galleries? Find out more: ottawa.ca/communitygalleries

Winter is coming! ❄️  Get a head start on planning your 2027 by marking your calendars with this upcoming season’s regis...
10/27/2026

Winter is coming! ❄️

Get a head start on planning your 2027 by marking your calendars with this upcoming season’s registration dates:

View winter programs online: Tuesday, November 3
Winter swimming activities: Tuesday, November 17 at 9 pm online.
All winter activities: Thursday, November 19 at 9 pm online.

Events: October 26 to November 1 Monday, October 26 PA Day Camps (various age requirements): recreation facilities and c...
10/26/2026

Events: October 26 to November 1

Monday, October 26
PA Day Camps (various age requirements): recreation facilities and community centres across the city
Pumpkin Patch Workshop (ages 3 to 5): 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Lansdowne Park

Tuesday, October 27
Louise Pitre: 7 pm at Shenkman Arts Centre

Thursday, October 29
Learning – Learning Series (ages 50+): 1 to 3 pm at the Kanata Seniors’ Centre

Friday, October 30
Kids Night Out (ages 6 to 12): 6 to 8 pm at Kanata Leisure Centre and Wave Pool

Saturday, October 31
The Slime Workshop (ages 6 to 9): 10 to 11 am at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre

Sunday, November 1
The Slime Workshop: 11:30 am to 12:15 pm at Fringewood Community Centre (ages 6 to 12) and 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Carleton Heights Community Centre (ages 7 to 12)
The Psychology of Cults: 7 pm at Shenkman Arts Centre

Spot something you want to attend? Check out the location in our weekly events listing for more information: linktr.ee/ottawarecculture

We ❤ parks!The City of Ottawa is currently planning improvements to Ledbury Park to create a more welcoming, accessible ...
10/25/2026

We ❤ parks!

The City of Ottawa is currently planning improvements to Ledbury Park to create a more welcoming, accessible and vibrant place for the community to gather, play and stay active.

The project includes renewing the existing neighbourhood park and developing a new district park next to it, providing more opportunities for recreation, sports and outdoor activities for residents of all ages.

Meeting the needs of our community means we want to hear from you! Join us next Thursday, October 15 from 6:30 to 8 pm at Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (1265 Walkley Rd) in Ellwood Hall for an in-person public consultation.

Find out more, review the preliminary fit plan and share your feedback: https://engage.ottawa.ca/ledbury-park-renewal-and-new-ledbury-district-park

Make a run for fitness! Whether you’re a runner, swimmer, or skater, our new membership passes are designed for your act...
10/22/2026

Make a run for fitness!

Whether you’re a runner, swimmer, or skater, our new membership passes are designed for your active lifestyle.

With three levels to choose from – Basic, Plus, or Super – you can access more than 50 City of Ottawa facilities to enjoy a variety of drop-in activities.

Get active, Ottawa: ottawa.ca/recpass

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Ottawa, ON
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Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm

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