Category: Entertainment & Events
October news and events from the Stittsville Library Branch
The Stittsville Branch will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 for Thanksgiving Day. The Branch will re-open on Tuesday, October 14 at their regular hours.
There was something for everyone at Stittsville’s weekend events
There is always something going on in Stittsville and this weekend was no exception. With the perfect fall weather all of the events were well attended. There was a great…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower thanks everyone who came out for the Robert Grant Avenue pre-opening events and provides an update on what the next steps are prior to the roadway opening permanently.
Does Stittsville have a haunted past? Discover the answer – take a Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tour
Each tour covers approximately seven tales and they are changed frequently enabling each tour to be unique in its own way.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognized by the Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club and the Legacy of Hope Foundation
The Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club and the Legacy of Hope Foundation brought the Stittsville community together at the W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The summer weather just doesn’t seem to be ending and neither are Councillor Gower’s updates for our community. This week, the Councillor invites residents to attend his celebration for the opening
With a new sponsor the Home Bosses Youth Centre opens their doors for another year of fun
The youth group is held on the second floor of Frederick Banting Alternative High School and welcomes youth from the 7th to 12th grades. Entirely powered by volunteers from Kiwanis and all around the community…
Cleaning the Capital – World Cleanup Day hosted with the UN-Habitat and the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville
Stittsville led Ottawa for the third year in a row in the Spring Cleaning the Capital campaign and was recognized by UN-Habitat with their attendance at this event.
Lionhearts celebrate at another Open House; apples aplenty at AppleFest; Halloween comes early at ReStore; and a Quilt Walk like no other
There is always something going on in Stittsville from events, sports and live music keeping you busy right here in your home town.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing information for another week with residents to ensure you are up-to-date on City Hall business and activities in the Stittsville community. He thanks everyone for coming…
You’re invited to Richmond Care Home to celebrate 25 years of innovative dementia care for women
The vision for Richmond Care Home began with John and Lillian Bosco, who opened its doors on September 5, 2000. John, a longtime social worker and dementia care manager…
Ottawa’s scariest farm is opening this weekend!
The spooky attractions at Saunders Farm include The Barn of Terror, Sawmill, Circus Macabre, The Coven, Haunted Hayride and Shambles. Each location has a haunting story…
It was a sweet return of the fourth annual Stittsville Butter Tart Festival
The Stittsville Butter Tart Festival 2025 had 15 participating bakers. Community members and judges got to vote for the best tasty treat of the event.
Plants filled the pergola at the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society’s fall sale
You could load up your car with locally grown cool season annuals, perennials, and beautiful plants you won’t find at your local garden centre. Watch for details of the spring plant sale.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
One of the sweetest events of the year is just a few days away – the Butter Tart Festival at Stittsville’s Market at the Barn on September 13th.