Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca
Ongoing events
Every Saturday: Stittsville Parkrun
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 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: St. Thomas Clothing Drop-Off
St. Thomas Anglican Church, located at 1619 Stittsville Main, accepts gently used clothing every Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Please do not leave clothing after these hours. They accept clothing with no holes, rips, or pet hair. They will take all sizes, shoes, boots and outerwear. If you would like to volunteer with set-up, sorting or takedown, please call 613-836-5741. Their Next to New Clothing store is only open to recipients of the Stittsville Food Bank.
Every Monday: Cribbage
The Stittsville Friendship Club will be hosting their afternoon cribbage games from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Stittsville Legion (Lower Hall) located at 1481 Stittsville Main Street. Members and Non-Members at all skill levels are welcome. For more information, Pamela Kiez: p.kiez@hotmail.com or Patricia Blair: p_blair@hotmail.ca.
Every Sunday; Junior Athletes
“Junior Athletes” is a non-profit children’s sport program built to help kids feel confident, included, and excited to move with a focus on fun, encouragement, and teaching the basics in a way that lets every child learn at their own pace. The hope is simple: that kids discover a love for sport that stays with them long after the season ends. The Winter 2026 season will run programs on Sundays at Roger-Saint-Denis School, 186 Barrow Crescent in Kanata South, offering Parent & Tot Soccer (ages 2–3), soccer for ages 4–5, and basketball for ages 9–13. Every week gives kids a chance to be active, make friends, and feel proud of themselves. Families can learn more or register here
December 2025
December 11: Coyote Information Session
Join us for an information session with Coyote Watch Canada (CWC). During this session, attendees will learn about coyotes in suburban settings and how to foster safe human-coyote interactions. CWC is a federal not-for-profit organization that advocates positive human-wildlife coexistence, focusing on canids. More info…
December 13: Red Cross Babysitting Course
Giving your child the proper training to stay home alone or care for younger siblings doesn’t just give you peace of mind — it can also bring real financial benefits . When kids are confident, responsible, and prepared, families can save on childcare costs while helping their child build lifelong skills and independence. Come to the Red Cross Babysitting course at the Stittsville United Church, 6255 Fernbank Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to learn the skills! Register at www.safetytreecanada.com
December 13: 41st Annual OC Transpo/Loblaw Holiday Food Drive
Watch for the official launch of the 41st Annual OC Transpo/Loblaw Holiday Food Drive! With currently, over one in four households in Ottawa struggling to afford enough to eat and who can be challenged even more at this time of year, OC Transpo’s food drive is a cherished tradition that brings our community together in support of Ottawa’s food banks. Over the years, this event has contributed more than three million pounds of food and tens of thousands of dollars. Last year alone, over 81,000 pounds of non-perishable food items was collected and $25,500 in donations was raised! Please consider being a volunteer for a shift with your colleagues, friends and families on Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at participating stores. Visit the Ottawa Food Bank’s website for more information and to sign up. Parents, please note that this opportunity qualifies as community service hours for high school students aged 14 and older.
December 13: FUNdraiser Market
Visit the Stittsville Market, with the Stittsville Community Crafters, Producers and Vendors at the Johnny Leroux Arena, 10 Warner Colpitts Lane, and grab that unique Christmas gift for that special someone! With over 30 local vendors, there’s bound to be something for everyone on your list! While there, enter into the draw for some great prizes! For further information, please email StittsvilleMarkets@gmail.com
December 13: Free native seed giveaway
The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) will be hosting a free native seed giveaway in the west end on December 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Tony Graham Recreation Complex, Hall A, 100 Charlie Rogers Place. Join the OWSL to learn about the benefits of native plant gardening, take in a winter sowing demonstration, and pick up free native seeds. Facebook event. Visit the OWSL website for more information about weekly seed giveaways this fall, to see the seed catalogue featuring over 300 native species, and to shop for garden signs and magnets. Can’t make it to the in-person seed giveaways? Online seed orders will open on December 26, 2025, on the OWSL website and the OWSL will mail you seeds for free.
Until December 14: Pet Food Drive
Support the Ottawa Humane Society’s Emergency Pet Food Bank and help ensure no one has to choose between feeding themselves or their pet this holiday season! The OHS is collecting donations for their pet food drive and your support makes a real difference to keep pets with the people who love them. The OHS’s biggest needs are dry dog food and dry cat food but any unopened pet food is greatly appreciated. This drive will support the OHS’s Emergency Pet Food Bank which provides thousands of pounds of pet food to Ottawa’s pet owners each year. Drop-off locations are as follows;
- OHS, 245 West Hunt Club Road;
- Prancing Paws, 1090 Moselle Crescent, available for drop off:
- Mon to Fri: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sat to Sun: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Ren’s Pets Kanata, 155 Roland Michener Drive.
Until December 15: Drive to Make a Difference
From November 1st to December 15th, Kanata Mazda is aiming to collect 2,366 lbs of food donations—equivalent to the weight of a Mazda MX-5. They are serving as a community drop-off location, and the goal is to rally the Kanata and Stittsville communities to help local families in need during this time of year. In addition to collecting food donations, Kanata Mazda will donate $50 for every new or used vehicle sold during this period to support the cause further. Discover Kanata Mazda in Ottawa | New & Used Car Dealership
December 15: International Film Series: The Penguin Lessons
In collaboration with the Film Circuit of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville will be showing four films at Landmark Cinemas, Kanata, this fall. These films will be screened at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.. The price of a pass for the four films is $60.00. Please note that these films deal with mature subjects and are not suitable for children. Profits from the International Film Series support a variety of Rotary club projects and donations within our community and around the world. The film being presented will be The Penguin Lessons. Please contact Charles Mossman (charcz@yahoo.com) for 4:00 p.m. passes or Sandra Burt (sburt@uwaterloo.ca) for 7:00 p.m. passes.
Until December 16: Red Barn Dental: Your Toy Mountain Dropoff Location
The Red Barn Dental is proud to be your local Toy Mountain and Stittsville Food Bank drop-off location. The local food bank could really use your donations of baby food, diapers, and feminine hygiene products. Drop off a new unwrapped toy under their Toy Mountain Christmas tree in the lobby area and receive a ballot entry to win a new electric toothbrush! For further information and to see a complete list of Toy Mountain drop-off locations, please visit CTV & Move 100’s Toy Mountain 2025
December 20: The Caring and Sharing Exchange Running on Empties
Every year, on one Saturday in December, Beer Store employees at every store in the city help raise money for this initiative by encouraging patrons to donate a part of, or their entire, empty beer bottle returns to the Christmas Exchange. Money raised by Running on Empties goes directly towards providing food and hope to those in a time of need during the holiday season. The Christmas Exchange Program provides redeemable gift vouchers or food hampers to individuals and families who are in need in our community. This event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Until December 25: Santa’s Local Mailbox
It is officially underway! Every year, Santa’s Magical Mailbox arrives at 296 Haliburton Heights, and kids (and adults!) from all over Stittsville can drop off their wish lists to be sent straight to the North Pole. It’s become a very sweet local tradition. The best part is that no postage is required!