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Men sitting playing go game
Rideau
Saturday Aug 30, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 13, 2025)
The Ottawa Go Club ( https://ottawagoclub.wixsite.com/ogcs ) organizes a series of workshops for people who want to improve their knowledge of the Go game. We...
blocks of lego on the floor
Emerald Plaza
Saturday Aug 30, 2025 at 2:30pm (series runs until Dec 27, 2025)
Create and build with Lego®! Drop-in Family Program.
Chess | Échecs
Alta Vista
Saturday Aug 30, 2025 at 3:00pm (series runs until Dec 20, 2025)
Join us for adult and 10+ chess, all levels welcome; an instructor will be available! Come meet new people and have fun. :) No registration required.
Orléans
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 10:00am (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)
Get feedback on your writing (any genre)and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss ideas about writing...
Smiling adults holding books
Cumberland
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Dec 18, 2025)
Join us at the Cumberland Branch Tuesday and Thursday mornings to make new friends from 10:15 am to noon. We have coffee, puzzles, board games...
Speach bubbles
Main
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 10:15am (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)
Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation pour pratiquer le français dans une atmosphère détendue. Gratuit, inscription non requise. // Join our French conversation group to practice...
Vanier
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 10:30am (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)
Stories, rhymes and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous...
St-Laurent
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 10:30am
Drop in for babytime fun! Play with puppets, building blocks, and more. Un programme portes ouvertes pour les enfants d'âge 0-18 mois! Venez jouer avec...
Different colours of yarn / balle de laine de différente couleurs
St-Laurent
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 1:00pm (series runs until Aug 25, 2026)
Bring your knitting or crochet project and share advice, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For participants of all abilities. Drop-in. ***Note: No program on...
Parenting in Ottawa
Ruth E. Dickinson
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2025)
Speak, in person, with a Public Health Nurse to get support around infant feeding and parenting. No appointment is necessary, simply drop in during these...
Rockcliffe Park
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 1:30pm (series runs until Jun 02, 2026)
The Rockcliffe Park Book Club gathers to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. Please join in to share...
yarn-knitting
Centennial
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2025)
Do you like to knit, crochet or do hand work of some sort? Join like minded individuals for an enjoyable afternoon of crafting. Bring any...
Richmond
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 2:00pm (series runs until Dec 02, 2025)
If you are a mystery lover then join us each month for discussions on mystery novels! From cold-blooded murders to humorous whodunnits, come meet fellow...
St-Laurent
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 3:30pm (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)
Whether you are looking for a quiet place to do homework, activities to do with new people, or just a place to chill – you...
Rideau
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)
Get feedback on your writing (any genre) and ideas from the group. Hear the work of other writers and offer your feedback. Discuss issues about...
webcard with poster for Detour
Main
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 6:00pm
Join us for a free screening of Detour as part of our " The Shadow of Film Noir Strikes Again" movie theme for September. The...
In the Company of Writers
Vanier
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 6:00pm (series runs until Nov 04, 2025)
Experience the transformative power of writing in an inclusive space! Write together, share first drafts, listen deeply, and receive supportive feedback. Tap into your story...
Greenboro
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 6:15pm (series runs until Dec 30, 2025)
Drop in with your knitting every Tuesday Share advice, ideas and conversation with other knitters. Venez faire un tour, échanger des conseils et des idées...
english
Carlingwood
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Jun 30, 2026)
Do you already have some basic English language skills, and are you looking for a casual, friendly environment where you can practice your English-speaking skills?...
Greenboro
Tuesday Sep 2, 2025 at 6:30pm (series runs until Dec 16, 2025)
Improve your French, share stories and make new friends! Améliorez votre français, partager des histoires et faites des amis!