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December 2025
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!
February 2025
February 22: Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration
The Lunar New Year, the most important traditional festival in Chinese culture, embodies renewal, reunion, blessings, and cultural heritage. It is both a joyful celebration and a time of profound significance for our community. We would be honored to have you join us as we celebrate this meaningful occasion. Event takes place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at John G. Mlacak Community Centre (Hall A/B/C/D), 2500 Campeau Drive in Kanata. More info: kcssc.org
Ongoing events
*Note: During the holidays schedules for weekly events are subject to change. Check with the event organizers for more information.
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 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