Trick or Swim or Skate for Halloween
This October, you can get 10 tickets for $10 and give local trick-or-treaters a healthy alternative to candy! Each ticket can be redeemed during any regularly scheduled public and family swim or skate at City pools and select arenas! Check out the list of locations where you can purchase tickets.
Halloween in the City
This month, be sure to check out one of the many Halloween events happening in your area! We’ve got everything from pumpkin carving to zombie invasions to keep things spooky and fun!
Minto Recreation Complex - Barrhaven: Halloween Event
Workshop: Zombie 101
The 4th Annual Lansdowne Park Pumpkin Derby
Halloween at Hunt Club-Riverside Park Community Centre
Overbrook Community Centre’s Spine-Tingling Soirée
Pumpkin Patch Workshop Eva James
Halloween at Goulbourn Recreation Complex
Greenboro Community Centre’s Spooktacular Halloween Party
Public Skating
Just like walking, running or swimming, ice skating offers a great cardio (and Canadian) workout! Use our convenient search tool to find locations and times in your area for public and family skating sessions. We also offer a wide range of instructional programs for all levels. So whether you are learning to skate or want to develop figure skating, speed or power skating skills, we’ve got you covered!
Call for artists - community galleries
You still have a few more days to apply to have your art featured in one of our four community galleries! It’s a great way to get your art out there and build a connection to your local artistic community. The deadline for submissions is Friday October 5, 2018.
Aquatics Instructors
We’re looking for enthusiastic and hard working candidates to join our aquatics team! Check out everything you need to know about working for aquatics at one of the next screening sessions.
Girls and Women in Sports
Living a balanced, active and healthy life is important! Join one of our girls only sports leagues! Girls aged 12-17 are invited to come out in a safe and inclusive environment to learn the fundamentals of basketball, soccer or volleyball. We also have women’s leagues and programs for the more experienced athletes too. To find out more details email gws-ffs@ottawa.ca!
Consider Eva James for your next birthday party
Plan a birthday party that won’t destroy your house or your budget! Many City of Ottawa recreation facilities offer flexible birthday party packages. These fun, safe and affordable options will help you throw a fabulous and stress-free party! Picture it: your guests arrive and start the party with swimming, sports, skating, dancing or art, and finish in a private party room with a well-equipped kitchen. An unforgettable experience your child and guests won’t soon forget! Some facilities, like the west end’s Eva James Memorial Community Centre, even offer party planning services. To find out more about planning a birthday party with the City, visit ottawa.ca.
Workshops for Fall
Don’t get spooked by a challenge! Whether it’s learning techniques behind singing, creating your very own animated short, drawing a portrait from a model or moving and drumming with African drums – the arts centres have something for you this October. Visit ottawa.ca to explore the opportunities in the arts at a location near you.
The Civic Events Funding deadline is soon
The City of Ottawa is still looking for candidates for the Civic Events Funding Program. If you’re planning a not-for-profit community event, you could be eligible for up to $3,000 dollars in funding. Events must be open to the public and family and community-friendly. Hurry up and apply, the deadline is October 10!
Nepean Seniors Rec Centre Open House
Come visit us at the Nepean Seniors Recreation Centre Open House for program displays, demonstrations and refreshments. Enjoy entertainment by the Golden Oldies Tap Dance Performance Group and Silvertones. Become a Centre member, or renew your annual membership for $26.25. Everyone is welcome!
City of Ottawa Elections are Monday October 22, 2018
The City of Ottawa’s municipal election is fast approaching and it’s important to get out and vote. Up for elections are the positions of mayor, city councillors and school board trustees. Visit ottawa.ca to find out everything you need to know about the candidates, registering to vote, and/or where your polling station is located.
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