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October 2026
October 25: Curiosity Starts Here: Building Stories with LEGO
Celebrate Library Month at the Ottawa Public Library with a special LEGO and literacy event featuring guest speakers from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), Attila Mihaly and Rhonda Underhill-Gray. Explore creativity, storytelling, and inclusive learning through LEGO, including LEGO Braille Bricks. An interactive display begins at 1:00 p.m., followed by the presentation at 2:00 p.m. at the Stittsville Library branch. All ages are welcome. More info: Ottawa Public Library.
October 26: Rotary Club International Film Series: Reading Lolita in Tehran
A literature professor in post-revolutionary Iran secretly gathers seven dedicated female students to read and discuss forbidden Western classics like Lolita and The Great Gatsby, finding freedom and resilience through storytelling. For further information and to purchase tickets please contact Charles Mossman for the 4:00 p.m showing and Sandra Burt for the 7:00 p.m. showing. Films will be screened at Landmark Cinemas in Kanata.
October 28: Home Bosses Youth Centre Halloween Party
Celebrate the spooky time of year! Organized by the Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville and major sponsor Ottawa Home Bosses Real Estate Team. Featuring games, activities and lots of fun planned from 5-8 p.m. at Frederick Banting School on Stittsville Main. Dress up in your favourite character and perhaps win a prize! Pizza, pogos and party vibe. More info…
October 28: Dance Party on Parliament Hill
Canadians will be dancing on Parliament Hill at 12:00 noon for disability joy! This is a gathering of fun and community, and a reminder that the historic Canada Disability Benefit, at $204.20 a month,is only the beginning. If this isn’t something you are able to participate in on Wednesday, October 28, you are invited to send a clip of you dancing by tagging your video with @dancepartyonthehill. More info…
October 29: CyberSecurity 5 Easy Ways to Stay Safe
The Kanata Senior’s Council are hosting a presentation which will share simple, easy-to-follow tips to help you recognize common online scams, protect your money and personal information, and feel more confident using the internet safely. No technical knowledge is required! This session is presented by Aaron Nichols, a retired IT & Security Professional, community volunteer, and speaker who helps seniors learn practical ways to stay safe online. The event starts at 1:00 p.m. at 2500 Campeau Road and costs $2,49 for non-members. Register at the front desk to reserve your seat. For further information please email ksc@ottawa.ca
October 31: Fangtastic Creations!
Get ready for a fang-tastic time at Goulbourn Museum, 2064 Huntley Road! Join them for spooky crafts like spider lollipops, making your own trick-or-treat bags, and glowing pumpkin lanterns. Once you have your trick-or-treat bags visit the front desk for a sweet treat. Wear your favourite costume and let’s get into the Halloween spirit, it’s going to be a spook-tacular day! This hands-on program runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is perfect for children ages 4–11. Admission is $5 per participant, and parents or guardians are required to remain onsite with their children throughout the program.
Ongoing Events
*Note: During the holidays, schedules for weekly events are subject to change. Check with the event organizers for more information.
Every Saturday: Ottawa-Carleton Trailway parkrun (depending on the weather & trail conditions)
The Ottawa-Carleton Trailway parkrun starts on the Trans Canada Trail by the dog park pathway entrance near Shea and Granite Ridge, and will run along Robert Grant to Bobolink and back. There are no road crossings on the route. This is a 5km run suitable for all ability levels. The event runs every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. For further information, please visit parkrun Canada.
Every Friday and Saturday until November 7: Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours
Let’s take a stroll down the alleys and side streets of Stittsville. A 90 minute tour will take you to the legends of the unexplained, and the mysterious stories that make up our heritage in this little town that was. Many have said Shhhh don’t talk but come explore the strange haunted heritage that we have. There will be a Tarot reading from one of the haunted sites for your additional experience. Our novellas are also available for a donation to our local charities. The tours start Fridays at 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m. All tours begin at 1549 Stittsville Main Street. More info here…
Every Wednesday: OPL English Conversation Group
The Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library’s English Conversation Group will continues on Wednesdays this fall Join this free English Conversation Group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome to this drop-in program. The groups meet from 5:15 P.M. to 6:15 p.m. at the Ottawa Public Library, Stittsville Branch, 1637 Stittsville Main Street. More info: English Conversation Group
Every Wednesday: Euchre @ Stittsville United Church
The Wednesday afternoon euchre sponsored by the UCW of Stittsville United Church is taking a summer break. Euchre will resume on September 9 at 1:00 p.m. $5.00 for a time of fun, fellowship, euchre, and, of course, refreshments. Everyone welcome. More info: blamb05@sympatico.ca
Every Monday: Bid Euchre Club
Stittsville Friendship Club has launched a new Bid Euchre Club on Monday afternoons, from 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m at Stittsville Legions in the lounge (Downstairs). No experience is required to join. A nominal weekly fee applies. For more information, contact Nancy Frawley at frawleynan@gmail.com or 613-608-4103.
Home Bosses Youth Centre (HBYC) Youth Programming
The Home Bosses Youth Centre (HBYC) offers ongoing youth programming at Frederick Banting Alternate School (1453 Main Street, Stittsville, 2nd floor, rear entrance) every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Programs include Taco Tuesdays, basketball, Lego Club, Dungeons & Dragons, sewing workshops, free pizza nights, and volunteer opportunities for youth aged 16 and older. For more information or volunteer inquiries, please contact kiwanisyouth@gmail.com.
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: St. Thomas Clothing Drop-Off
St. Thomas Anglican Church, located at 1619 Stittsville Main, accepts gently used clothing, footwear, bedding and towels every Monday through Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. Please do not leave clothing after these hours. They will accept clothing with no holes, rips, or pet hair and take all sizes, shoes, boots and outerwear. If you would like to volunteer with set-up, sorting or takedown, please call 613-836-5741. Please note, Food bank members get first day, and then it is open to the public. All proceeds go to the Stittsville Food Bank.
Every Last Tuesday of the Month: Kanata Parent Support Group
Facilitated by PLEO, this free confidential, peer-facilitated get together provides support to parents and caregivers with youth aged 6 to 19 who are facing mental health or addiction challenges. The group meets at the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, 2 MacNeil Court from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Learn from other’s experiences and share information and resources. More info: PLEO
November 2026
November 1: Stittsville Pumpkin Parade
Bring your to the 12th annual Stittsville Pumpkin Parade on November 1 at 7:00 p.m.! Hundreds of pumpkins will light up Village Square Park (Stittsville Main at Abbott). Vote for your favourite, with prizes for the best pumpkins. Donations to the food bank are welcome, and electric candles will be provided. Pumpkin drop-off begins after 5:00 pm, and pumpkins will be disposed of for you after the event. More info: www.facebook.com/PumpkinParade
November 6 & 7: Community Clothing Sale Supporting the Stittsville Food Bank
Find great deals while supporting a local cause at the upcoming Community Clothing Sale on Friday, November 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 1619 Stittsville Main Street. New items will be added for the second day, so organizers encourage shoppers to visit both days. All clothing items are just $1 each, and all proceeds will support the Stittsville Food Bank and the families it serves.
November 6: ACCESO International Trivia Night Fundraiser
ACCESO International, a Stittsville-based volunteer-operated charitable organization, is hosting its annual Trivia Night fundraiser at ALE – Amberwood Lounge & Eatery, 54 Springbrook Drive. Dinner arrival begins at 6:00 p.m., non-dinner guests can arrive at 7:00 p.m., and trivia starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person (tables of 8), and smaller groups or individuals are welcome and will be matched with a team. Funds raised through ticket sales, the silent auction, and Camino purchases will support educational opportunities for disadvantaged children, youth, and women in Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. To make a dinner reservation, call ALE at 613-831-2442. For more information, visit www.accesointernational.ca or purchase tickets directly at https://accesointernational.ca/trivia-night-2026/.
November 21: Holy Spirit Annual Bazaar
The Holy Spirit Catholic Women’s League will be hosting their Annual Bazaar, at the Holy Spirit Parish, 1489 Shea Road in Stittsville. Expect to see Homemade crafts, a White Elephant Table, religious articles and more! Stop by the tea room for lunch between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Raffle tickets for the gift baskets will be sold in the Church atrium, on November 7, 8 and November 45, 15. Admission is free but donations to the Food Bank would be greatly appreciated! More info: louisebeggs@icloud.com
November 27 & 28: West Ottawa Ladies Chorus Christmas Concerts – Tidings of Comfort and Joy
The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus invites the community to enjoy its annual Christmas concert, Tidings of Comfort and Joy. Performances will take place on Friday, November 27 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 28 at 3:00 p.m. at Bells Corners United Church, 3955 Old Richmond Road. Tickets are $25 and are available through the chorus website at www.westottawaladieschorus.ca or from chorus members. Come celebrate the holiday season with an afternoon or evening of festive music and community spirit.
November 29: Goulbourn Male Chorus “A Gentlemen’s Christmas”
Join the Goulbourn Male Chorus as they present “A Gentlemen’s Christmas” at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1817 Richardson Side Road, at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are just $25.00 each or $15.00 for students and will be available from chorus members at the door or you can order them online here.
November 30: Rotary Club International Film Series: The Art of Adventure
The Art of Adventure is a documentary directed by Alison Reid that chronicles the extraordinary 1957 global expedition of world-renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and prominent biologist Bristol Foster. Equipped with an artist’s brush and a 16mm Bolex camera, the two young men drove a rugged Land Rover nicknamed “The Grizzly Torque” roughly 30,000 kilometers across 19 countries, spanning Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. The film uses the original archival footage and Bateman’s vivid on-the-road sketches to offer a rare, immersive look at a vibrant, unscarred planet during a simpler yet daunting era of international travel. For further information and to purchase tickets please contact Charles Mossman for the 4:00 p.m showing and Sandra Burt for the 7:00 p.m. showing. Films will be screened at Landmark Cinemas in Kanata.
December 2026
December 5: Morrisburg Christmas Theatre & Buffet Lunch Trip
Stittsville Friendship Club is organizing a trip to Morrisburg on Saturday, December 5, featuring a Christmas theatre performance and buffet lunch. For registration or more information, contact Pam Kiez at pkiez@hotmail.com.