December 2026 Events (46 events)

EEPMON

Come to the Jackson Café to discover two large murals, featuring the digital artwork of Eric Chan (aka eepmon)! In Futur…

Hard Rock Cafe Ottawa Live Performances

Every Friday and Saturday evening Hard Rock Cafe has FREE live concerts starting at 9:30PM

English Conversation Group / Groupe de conversation en angla…

Join our free English Conversation Group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment. All leve…

Stittsville Cozy Crafters

Got a portable craft project? Bring it along and chat with some fellow crafters while you work! Share your expertise if…

Write With Us!

The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Orléans Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write Wit…

Employment Support

Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed? Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…

Fibre Fridays | Vendredis en bouts de laine

Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversa…

Groupe de conversation en français | French Conversation Gro…

Pratiquez votre français dans un milieu décontracté et amical.Practice your French conversation skills in a relaxed and…

Employment Support

Are you looking for work? Unemployed or underemployed?Drop-in to meet one-on-one with an Employment Counsellor from the…

Memory Café

**Please note that the Monday, January 5th session is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.** An open house for…

An Afternoon of Fun and Games for Adults! Une après-midi de…

Do you love board games? Cards? Chess? Any game goes! We will provide an assortment of games, but you're welcome to brin…

Orléans Writing Group

Get feedback on your writing (any genre)and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback…

Genealogy Drop-In

Want to learn more about your family history or getting stuck working on your family tree? Drop-in to work on your famil…

Homework Help / Aide aux devoirs

Come and get help with reading, math, science, French, English, etc. Led by United for Literacy volunteers. For students…

Groupe de conversation en français / French Conversation Gro…

Participez notre groupe de conversation, dans une ambiance amicale et décontractée, afin d'améliorer vos habiletés con…

Knit & Knatter

Bring your knitting or crochet and meet fellow enthusiasts at the Sunnyside branch. Knitters of all abilities are welcom…

Knitting and Crochet Club / Groupe de tricot et crochet

Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of…

Reading Group #1

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere! Drop-in. Sept-June.1st Wednesday of the month. (Some exceptio…

The Great Yarn Club of Manotick

Join us at yarn club!Knitters, crocheters, needle workers, rug hookers – all are welcome to socialize with fellow yarn c…

Carp Book Club

Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. All are welcome! Drop-in program.This group meets the first T…

Employment Support Workshops

Are you looking for a job? Learn all the necessary skills to do so at the Elmvale Acres Branch of the Ottawa Public Libr…

Miniature Gaming

Interested in miniature gaming with toy soldiers? Join in to play science fiction, high fantasy and historical games. Pr…

Newcomer Support Drop-in

New to Canada? Looking for support with school, work, or your social life?Drop-in to meet with a settlement youth outrea…

Nepean Centrepointe Book Club

Come meet to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. All are welcome!Every second Thurs…

Orléans Book Chats

Share the enjoyment of good books in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Second Thursday of every month. New members wel…

North Gloucester Book Club

Meet up with other book lovers in the neighborhood and chat about the monthly pick. See the book list below for links to…

Storytelling Open Mic

Storytelling Open Mic is a perfect place for newcomers to discover oral storytelling in a warm and supportive atmosphere…

Elmvale Acres Book Club

Meet up with fellow book enthusiasts for a discussion of the month's chosen book.February 23rd: Finding Edward by Sheila…

Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club

The Stittsville Branch Afternoon Book Club meet on the third Monday of most months and read a variety of fiction and non…

Miracle on 34th Street

The beloved holiday radio show is BACK! See how the magic of the golden age of radio comes alive on stage. Showtimes: Tu…

Liars at a Funeral

This production is part of the GCTC 26/27 Season. [Image description: Text per caption. On a brown textured background,…

Ethan Claymore’s Christmas

On Christmas Eve, struggling egg farmer Ethan is confronted by the loveable grump next door who announces that after fiv…

Ivan Boivin-Flamand

Ivan Boivin-Flamand is back in the spotlight with a brand new microalbum, Nitehi, and a brand new show. Accompanied by h…

Damien Robitaille - Ultraviolet SOLO

Damien Robitaille dazzles audiences with his range, as he masterfully juggles various instruments and genres. From catch…

Lydol: Élixir

The first slam poet finalist for the Prix Découvertes RFI, Lydol has successfully established both her name and her art…

Marc Hervieux – Nostalgia Noël

The logical continuation of the Nostalgia 1 and 2 project could only be a Christmas album. Christmas time is clearly the…

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

“Safe?... don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good.…

The Sound of Music

For 65 years, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charmin…

Young Adult Reading Challenge 2026 / Défi de lecture pour ad…

For ages 13-18. This year, we challenge you to read 1 book a month. Pick up your Young Adult Reading Challenge 2026 shee…

Trivia Tuesdays at The Barley Mow

Test your knowledge every Tuesday night at The Barley Mow! Grab your smartest friends (or the funniest ones) for trivia…

Toddler Tuesdays at National Arts Centre

Interactive performing arts program for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Singing, dancing, games, story time and creat…

Art n Tell – Monthly Artist Showcase

Monthly open mic for visual and performing artists of all disciplines and skill levels to showcase their work in a suppo…

Canadian War Museum - Free Thursday Evenings

Free museum admission every Thursday evening with special exhibitions on Canadian military history. Reservations require…

Thirsty Thursdays

Drag the Archive: Photographs of Queer Gender Performance

A collaborative exhibition showcasing the life and work of drag performer Paul "Peaches Latour" Fournier and queer right…

Barrio del Sabor (Latin Dance Sundays)

A free weekly Latin dance night at Barrio Ottawa with a beginner/intermediate lesson at 7:00 PM and a social dance party…