This beloved event brings families and neighbours together for a joyful morning of kids’ activities, games, snacks, live music, a special appearance from a beloved Marvel character, and a silent auction with local prizes. All proceeds go towards supporting the GCNS, a non-profit, co-operative nursery school.
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Coldest Night of the Year Walk 2026
Coldest Night of the Year. Supporting Youth in Our Community
Join us on Saturday, February 28 for the Coldest Night of the Year, a family-friendly winter walk in support of youth experiencing homelessness in Ottawa.
Participants will stroll, walk, or stride together along Bank Street to raise funds and awareness for the Youth Services Bureau (YSB). Every step taken helps provide safe shelter, meals, mental health support, and long-term housing solutions for young people in our city.
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and be part of a powerful evening of community connection and impact. Together, we can make the coldest night of the year a little warmer for youth who need it most.
Register, donate, or learn more HERE
Breakfast with Santa
Experience the magic of the season while making a difference for children and youth in our community at the fifth annual Breakfast with Santa at the Ottawa Christmas Market.
Children and their families are invited to join Santa for breakfast in his dining room in the Horticulture Building. A hearty pancake breakfast, photos and a visit with Santa, children’s activities, and appearances by special guests will make this a morning to remember at the most wonderful, magical time of the year!
Join us in spreading joy, creating memories, and supporting the OSEG Foundation’s mission to give every child in our community the opportunity to play, learn, and grow through the life-changing power of sports.
The ULTIMATE SANTA EXPERIENCE
Enjoy dedicated, one-on-one time with Santa Claus himself. Professional photo access is included with your ticket—the perfect family keepsake.
Gourmet Holiday Breakfast
Feast on a TD Place hot buffet, including fluffy pancakes, maple syrup, crispy bacon, and festive fruit platters. Served in the historic Horticulture Building.
Mascot Meet & Holiday Crafts
High-fives with team mascots, festive crafts for the kids, and carols played throughout the morning to keep the holiday spirit high.
Glebe Halloween Village 2025 – Free Accessible Trick-or-Treating – October 18, 2025
Come join us at the second annual Glebe Halloween Village for a fun and free daytime trick-or-treating event that everyone can enjoy!
If you or your loved one have ever missed out on Hallowe’en because of your access needs, we want to welcome you to the second annual Glebe Halloween Village!
Please feel free to reach out to us with any specific access concerns or questions (glebehalloweenvillage@gmail.com). We want this event to be fun and comfortable for as many people as possible.
An enthusiastic group of volunteer neighbours and community members are delighted to present the Glebe Halloween Village again this year!
This event is perfect for families looking for a fun and accessible Halloween experience.
Head over to Glebe Avenue (between Lyon Street and Bank Street) on Saturday, October18th, 2025 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a memorable experience filled with treats, costumes, and community spirit. (Rain Date Sunday, October 19th, 2025)
The block will be transformed into a free, accessible daytime trick-or-treating experience with so many things to see and do:
- treat stations at the ends of driveways (with food and non-food treats)
- visitors from The League of Superheroes
- a make-and-take craft station
- a Flow Recreation Therapy regulation station
- so many kind and welcoming neighbours of all ages!
We look forward to welcoming children (and those young at heart) with mobility, sensory, or intellectual disabilities who may not typically get to participate in trick or treating!
We will be collecting donations at the event for anyone who is interested. You can donate to the Glebe Halloween Village and our future events because, from the interest in this event, we know we need to do more in the future! You can also donate to the Ottawa Food Bank because people in our community are facing hunger.
For more information:
https://www.instagram.com/glebehalloweenvillage
glebehalloweenvillage@gmail.com
Ottawa Blues for Youth After-Party!
🎸 Ottawa Blues for Youth After-Party 🎉
Sunday, Sept 21 • Doors at 2 PM
Irene’s Pub, 885 Bank Street
Join us for an epic afternoon of live music, prizes, and fun at the Ottawa Blues for Youth After-Party! 🎶 Featuring the dynamic Joe Ray McDonald Band and teen sensation CASTBACK, this all-ages event brings the blues to life like never before. All in support of youth suicide prevention.
🎁 Prizes & giveaways throughout the day!
🎤 Great tunes, cool vibes, and a community celebration you won’t want to miss it!
Let’s keep the blues alive — see you there! 💙
